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opgave 1Tekst 1 Life on the Red Planet?
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Which letter is sarcastic?
Mel and John Hagerty.
David Green.
Robert del Valle.
Which letter is sarcastic?That of
Mel and John Hagerty. David Green. Robert del Valle.opgave 2Tekst 2 The captain, the passenger and one ironic comment
“The captain, the passenger and one ironic comment” (titel)
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Wat was dit “ironic comment”? Geef antwoord door middel van een citaat uit de tekst.
Wat was dit “ironic comment”? Geef antwoord door middel van een citaat uit de tekst.31p
Which of the following does Clive Warshaw express in paragraph 2?
Neither 1 nor 2.
Only 1.
Only 2.
Both 1 and 2.
Which of the following does Clive Warshaw express in paragraph 2?1 Concern about the pilot’s ability to remain calm in an emergency.
2 Displeasure at the high price of the flight.
Neither 1 nor 2. Only 1. Only 2. Both 1 and 2.“Passenger Clive Warshaw was barred from a Virgin flight” (regels 1-2)
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Op grond van welk argument van de piloot steunt zijn luchtvaartmaatschappij zijn
Op grond van welk argument van de piloot steunt zijn luchtvaartmaatschappij zijnbeslissing?
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How could the sentence “Warshaw is … (CAA).’” (lines 21-24) also begin?
Besides, Warshaw…
However, Warshaw…
Indeed, Warshaw…
In short, Warshaw…
How could the sentence “Warshaw is … (CAA).’” (lines 21-24) also begin? Besides, Warshaw… However, Warshaw… Indeed, Warshaw… In short, Warshaw…61p
How is the pilot’s decision to bar Clive Warshaw characterised in paragraphs 4 and 5?
Neither 1 nor 2 is right.
Only 1 is right.
Only 2 is right.
Both 1 and 2 are right.
How is the pilot’s decision to bar Clive Warshaw characterised in paragraphs 4 and 5?1 As in accordance with the rules.
2 As severe.
Neither 1 nor 2 is right. Only 1 is right. Only 2 is right. Both 1 and 2 are right.71p
Which of the following appears to be a function of this article?
To advise people against flying Virgin.
To criticise British aviation policies.
To express disapproval of irresponsible passengers.
To report on a remarkable incident.
Which of the following appears to be a function of this article? To advise people against flying Virgin. To criticise British aviation policies. To express disapproval of irresponsible passengers. To report on a remarkable incident.opgave 3Tekst 3 Double-Deckers, Death and Shame
“Double-Deckers, Death and Shame” (title)
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Who ought to be ashamed, according to Philip Kassen?
Local bus drivers.
Neighbourhood organisations.
New York Apple Tours.
The city authorities.
Who ought to be ashamed, according to Philip Kassen? Local bus drivers. Neighbourhood organisations. New York Apple Tours. The city authorities.opgave 4Tekst 4 First I was shocked, then I didn’t feel charitable
“Barnardo’s did not do it literally” (regels 20-21)
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Wat heeft Barnardo’s niet letterlijk gedaan?
Wat heeft Barnardo’s niet letterlijk gedaan?101p
What does John Humphrys express in paragraphs 1-4?
His disgust at some people’s lack of hygiene.
His horror at child abuse of any kind.
His indignation at a recent charity advertisement.
His irritation at tastelessness in the media.
What does John Humphrys express in paragraphs 1-4? His disgust at some people’s lack of hygiene. His horror at child abuse of any kind. His indignation at a recent charity advertisement. His irritation at tastelessness in the media.111p
What is John Humphrys’ main point in paragraph 5?
A poor background does not necessarily lead to failure in later life.
Children from poor backgrounds are unlikely to become rich.
On the whole, children in poor families are happier than rich children.
Poor children are more likely to become drug addicts than rich children.
What is John Humphrys’ main point in paragraph 5? A poor background does not necessarily lead to failure in later life. Children from poor backgrounds are unlikely to become rich. On the whole, children in poor families are happier than rich children. Poor children are more likely to become drug addicts than rich children.121p
What does John Humphrys make clear about Barnardo’s in paragraph 6?
It can no longer motivate people to support its activities.
It can support poor people on a very limited scale only.
It does not spend the public’s donations in a useful way.
It helps victims of poverty instead of tackling poverty itself.
What does John Humphrys make clear about Barnardo’s in paragraph 6? It can no longer motivate people to support its activities. It can support poor people on a very limited scale only. It does not spend the public’s donations in a useful way. It helps victims of poverty instead of tackling poverty itself.131p
What is the “purpose of the campaign” (line 61), according to Barnardo’s itself?
To collect donations so that it can help poor children.
To encourage poor parents to ask help for their children.
To force the government to pay more attention to child poverty.
To increase public awareness of poverty among children.
What is the “purpose of the campaign” (line 61), according to Barnardo’s itself? To collect donations so that it can help poor children. To encourage poor parents to ask help for their children. To force the government to pay more attention to child poverty. To increase public awareness of poverty among children.141p
How does paragraph 8 connect with Andrew Nebel’s statement in paragraph 7?
contradicts this statement.
describes the consequences of this statement.
supports this statement.
How does paragraph 8 connect with Andrew Nebel’s statement in paragraph 7?Paragraph 8
contradicts this statement. describes the consequences of this statement. supports this statement.151p
What does John Humphrys imply about Barnardo’s campaign in paragraph 9?
It has already brought in a lot of money.
It has led to several successful projects.
It is a waste of charity money.
It is well-meant but will not help.
What does John Humphrys imply about Barnardo’s campaign in paragraph 9? It has already brought in a lot of money. It has led to several successful projects. It is a waste of charity money. It is well-meant but will not help.161p
How can the overall tone of paragraph 10 be characterised best?
As enthusiastic.
As factual.
As rude.
As sarcastic.
As surprised.
How can the overall tone of paragraph 10 be characterised best? As enthusiastic. As factual. As rude. As sarcastic. As surprised.171p
Welke slotconclusie verbindt John Humphrys aan zijn mening over de campagne van
Welke slotconclusie verbindt John Humphrys aan zijn mening over de campagne vanBarnardo’s?
opgave 5Tekst 5 Theatre review
“Soon after they meet for mediation” (tweede alinea)
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Hoe komt het volgens de eerste alinea dat Gary en Nick met elkaar in aanraking zijn
Hoe komt het volgens de eerste alinea dat Gary en Nick met elkaar in aanraking zijngekomen?
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande elementen aan of Chris Arnot het wel of niet als een
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande elementen aan of Chris Arnot het wel of niet als eensterk punt van het gerecenseerde toneelstuk noemt.
1 De acteurs.
2 De decors.
3 De regie.
4 De teksten.
Noteer het nummer van elk element, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 6Tekst 6 Rambo’s lament
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Which of the following is true according to paragraph 1?
explains what improvements were made while he was supervisor.
praises positive achievements but is generally very critical.
states that conditions in prisons have become a lot worse since he resigned.
stresses the poor quality of the prison system and ignores its successes.
Which of the following is true according to paragraph 1?In his book about the state of Britain’s prisons, Sir David Ramsbotham
explains what improvements were made while he was supervisor. praises positive achievements but is generally very critical. states that conditions in prisons have become a lot worse since he resigned. stresses the poor quality of the prison system and ignores its successes.211p
What is the function of paragraph 2?
To add some more examples to those given in Sir David’s book.
To criticise the style in which Sir David’s book is written.
To express disbelief at the facts presented in Sir David’s book.
To illustrate the kind of tragedies highlighted in Sir David’s book.
What is the function of paragraph 2? To add some more examples to those given in Sir David’s book. To criticise the style in which Sir David’s book is written. To express disbelief at the facts presented in Sir David’s book. To illustrate the kind of tragedies highlighted in Sir David’s book.223p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemmingis met de inhoud van alinea 3.
1 De Britse overheid staat afwijzend tegenover een bewezen goede en goedkope manier om
gedragsproblemen onder gevangenen te verminderen.
2 De Prison Service en het verantwoordelijke ministerie verschillen met elkaar van mening
over het gevangenisbeleid.
3 De regering laat proeven uitvoeren op gevangenen zonder dat ze dit zelf weten.
4 De situatie in Britse gevangenissen verschilt sterk van die in andere landen.
5 Jonge criminelen zijn gemakkelijker op het rechte pad te brengen dan oudere.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“These are... human beings.” (lines 54-63)
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How could this sentence also begin?
But, these are...
Indeed, these are...
In short, these are...
Moreover, these are...
How could this sentence also begin? But, these are... Indeed, these are... In short, these are... Moreover, these are...241p
Welke factor vormt de meest wezenlijke belemmering voor een effectief gevangenisbeleid
Welke factor vormt de meest wezenlijke belemmering voor een effectief gevangenisbeleidvolgens “you cannot... human beings” (regels 57-63)?
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What is the point made in paragraph 5?
The authorities have good reasons for becoming stricter and stricter.
The government doubts the effectiveness of its own crime policy.
The present prison policy is bound to be counterproductive.
The prison system will soon become too expensive.
What is the point made in paragraph 5? The authorities have good reasons for becoming stricter and stricter. The government doubts the effectiveness of its own crime policy. The present prison policy is bound to be counterproductive. The prison system will soon become too expensive.261p
What feeling does the writer of this article express in lines 79-86 (“It would... not
Hope.
Indifference.
Pessimism.
Surprise.
What feeling does the writer of this article express in lines 79-86 (“It would... notresults.”)?
Hope. Indifference. Pessimism. Surprise.271p
Who does the writer of this article mainly criticise in paragraph 6?
Sir David Ramsbotham.
The British army.
The British government.
The Prison Service.
Who does the writer of this article mainly criticise in paragraph 6? Sir David Ramsbotham. The British army. The British government. The Prison Service.opgave 7Tekst 7 Fair and square
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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duty
fairness
guilt
humour
duty fairness guilt humour291p
As a result
For instance
In short
Moreover
As a result For instance In short Moreover301p
determined
eager
unwilling
determined eager unwilling311p
co-operative
imitative
rebellious
co-operative imitative rebellious321p
extraordinary
predictable
tragic
troublesome
extraordinary predictable tragic troublesome331p
feelings of compassion
social emotions
territorial instincts
the need for food
feelings of compassion social emotions territorial instincts the need for food341p
female capuchins
laboratory animals
monkeys
people
female capuchins laboratory animals monkeys peopleopgave 8Tekst 8 Dangerous Living
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What “is, or should be, a national disgrace” (last sentence), according to Thomas J. Carolan Jr.?
more and more people move from urban areas to fragile landscapes.
only rich and powerful people can afford to build houses in fragile landscapes.
people who live in fragile landscapes expect state support when nature turns against them.
the authorities spend more on preserving fragile landscapes than on helping citizens in
What “is, or should be, a national disgrace” (last sentence), according to Thomas J. Carolan Jr.?The fact that
more and more people move from urban areas to fragile landscapes. only rich and powerful people can afford to build houses in fragile landscapes. people who live in fragile landscapes expect state support when nature turns against them. the authorities spend more on preserving fragile landscapes than on helping citizens inneed.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Star of £38 video takes a pop at sexy rivals
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken over Thea Gilmore aan of deze wel of niet
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken over Thea Gilmore aan of deze wel of nietgedaan wordt in de alinea’s 1 tot en met 4.
1 Met de manier waarop zij zich opmaakt en acteert, heeft zij een nieuwe trend gezet in de
popmuziek.
2 Met haar clip levert zij kritiek op de manier waarop vrouwelijke popartiesten worden
geportretteerd.
3 Zij begrijpt niet waarom sommige popsterren zoveel geld verdienen.
4 Zij zet haar fans openlijk aan om cd’s te stelen in plaats van ze te kopen.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
371p
Which of the following do paragraphs 5 and 6 make clear about Thea Gilmore?
She is bound to lose her fight against the music industry.
She may not be aware how attractive and talented she is.
She seems to care more about her principles than about stardom.
She still has a lot to learn about the music business.
Which of the following do paragraphs 5 and 6 make clear about Thea Gilmore? She is bound to lose her fight against the music industry. She may not be aware how attractive and talented she is. She seems to care more about her principles than about stardom. She still has a lot to learn about the music business.382p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet een bezwaar van Thea
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet een bezwaar van TheaGilmore tegen de platenindustrie weergeeft volgens de alinea’s 7 en 8.
1 De platenbazen profiteren meer van hoge verkoopcijfers dan de musici.
2 Er wordt teveel geld uitgegeven aan productiekosten en voorschotten.
3 Musici krijgen alleen een contract als ze al succesvol gebleken zijn.
4 Sex-appeal speelt een te grote rol bij het promoten van vrouwelijke artiesten.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“the apparent contradiction” (regels 69-70)
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Waarom lijkt het tegenstrijdig dat Thea Gilmore het album Stories from the Gutter heeft
Waarom lijkt het tegenstrijdig dat Thea Gilmore het album Stories from the Gutter heeftgemaakt?
“Will she … years’ time?” (lines 80-81)
401p
What does the author imply in this sentence?
be able to hold on to her principles.
break through as a pop star.
continue to please her fans.
lose her interest in making music.
What does the author imply in this sentence?She wonders if Thea Gilmore will
be able to hold on to her principles. break through as a pop star. continue to please her fans. lose her interest in making music.Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Blue is for danger
“A startling rise in police crashes” (ondertitel)
411p
Gaat het artikel in op de oorzaken van de vele aanrijdingen tijdens achtervolgingen? Zo nee,
Gaat het artikel in op de oorzaken van de vele aanrijdingen tijdens achtervolgingen? Zo nee,antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, vanaf welke alinea? Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Reviews: Fiction
Je leest graag rechtbankthrillers.
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Wordt in deze verzameling recensies zo’n boek besproken? Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja,
Wordt in deze verzameling recensies zo’n boek besproken? Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja,schrijf de titel van dit boek op.
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