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opgave 1Tekst 1 When you’ve got to go
1 great palaces of ceramics and brass
2 horse-troughs
3 municipal monuments
4 surly publicans
Two of the descriptions above are used in the text as a synonym for
“public lavatory” (line 2).
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1 and 2
1 and 3
1 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4
Which two are they?
1 and 2 1 and 3 1 and 4 2 and 3 2 and 4 3 and 421p
glory
profit
relief
solitude
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
glory profit relief solitudeopgave 2Tekst 2 Rebels without a cause
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Graffitists are good at commercially exploiting their work.
It is a mystery why graffitists are eager to copy famous logos.
It is clear what motivates youngsters to become graffitists.
Society should behave more tolerantly towards graffitists.
Some graffitists act as if they are superior to their peers.
What is the main point made in paragraph 1?
Graffitists are good at commercially exploiting their work. It is a mystery why graffitists are eager to copy famous logos. It is clear what motivates youngsters to become graffitists. Society should behave more tolerantly towards graffitists. Some graffitists act as if they are superior to their peers.41p
to analyse the writer’s fascination with tags
to establish the writer’s ignorance about tags
to explain the writer’s dislike of tags
to illustrate the writer’s insight into tags
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
to analyse the writer’s fascination with tags to establish the writer’s ignorance about tags to explain the writer’s dislike of tags to illustrate the writer’s insight into tags51p
They are employed as educational tools.
They are exploited by big companies.
They have a negative impact on children.
They have become far too important.
What is the author’s point that paragraph 3 leads up to?
They are employed as educational tools. They are exploited by big companies. They have a negative impact on children. They have become far too important.61p
Companies hire graffitists to save on advertising costs.
Graffitists understand and apply marketing principles.
Many graffitists enjoy the risks they expose themselves to.
Public places with graffiti art draw many visitors.
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 4?
Companies hire graffitists to save on advertising costs. Graffitists understand and apply marketing principles. Many graffitists enjoy the risks they expose themselves to. Public places with graffiti art draw many visitors.71p
only 1
only 2
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statement(s) is/are in line with paragraph 5?
1 Forcing graffitists to remove their own work could solve the problem.
2 Making graffitists feel excluded may increase their urge to produce
graffiti.
only 1 only 2 both 1 and 2 neither 1 nor 2opgave 3Tekst 3 My little patch of prairie
“This prairie project – man, it’s getting to me.” (eerste zin)
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Uit welke zin later in de tekst blijkt dat de schrijver op het punt heeft
gestaan het project te stoppen?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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forgetting
pretending
refusing
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
forgetting pretending refusing101p
He and his father disagreed on how to run a farm.
He disliked having to do any work in the garden.
He feared he had bought seeds of inferior quality.
He needed to reconsider his ideas about gardening.
He used to strongly disapprove of orderly lawns.
What becomes clear about the writer in paragraph 3?
He and his father disagreed on how to run a farm. He disliked having to do any work in the garden. He feared he had bought seeds of inferior quality. He needed to reconsider his ideas about gardening. He used to strongly disapprove of orderly lawns.111p
confident
confused
embarrassed
relaxed
How did the writer feel about his project at first, according to paragraph 4?
confident confused embarrassed relaxed121p
Either that or
Even though
In other respects
Under the circumstances
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
Either that or Even though In other respects Under the circumstances131p
has been a lesson for me
has made me look a fool
makes me doubt even more
proves I do not have green fingers
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
has been a lesson for me has made me look a fool makes me doubt even more proves I do not have green fingersopgave 4Tekst 4 Textual healing
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by giving an example of how it works
by questioning its overall effectiveness
by reviewing a book that is written for it
by stressing its innovative character
How is the topic ‘bibliotherapy’ introduced in paragraph 1?
by giving an example of how it works by questioning its overall effectiveness by reviewing a book that is written for it by stressing its innovative character151p
a membership of a specialised reading club
a number of obligatory background articles
a personalised selection of literary works
a therapeutic session in a local library
Which of the following is part of ‘bibliotherapy’?
a membership of a specialised reading club a number of obligatory background articles a personalised selection of literary works a therapeutic session in a local library161p
“It is an inspired tonic ─ absurd and vicariously satisfying.” (alinea 1)
“an enterprise that caters to the financially comfortable and
“Fiction is often more powerful than self-help books” (alinea 3)
“The result is astute and often amusing.” (alinea 4)
“Written in plain and inviting language, The Novel Cure is a charming
In welk van de volgende fragmenten klinkt milde spot over het verschijnsel
‘bibliotherapy’ door?
“It is an inspired tonic ─ absurd and vicariously satisfying.” (alinea 1) “an enterprise that caters to the financially comfortable andemotionally discontented” (alinea 2)
“Fiction is often more powerful than self-help books” (alinea 3) “The result is astute and often amusing.” (alinea 4) “Written in plain and inviting language, The Novel Cure is a charmingaddition to any library.” (alinea 4)
opgave 5Tekst 5 Can changing what you eat save the planet?
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It has harmful side-effects people tend to overlook.
It is the lifestyle chosen by a growing group of people.
It may well contribute to improving our environment.
It will lead to a substantial increase in traffic worldwide.
What conclusion about vegetarianism does paragraph 1 lead up to?
It has harmful side-effects people tend to overlook. It is the lifestyle chosen by a growing group of people. It may well contribute to improving our environment. It will lead to a substantial increase in traffic worldwide.181p
Besides
For example
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Besides For example Therefore192p
Aan welke organisatie kan elke van de volgende uitspraken gekoppeld
worden?
Kies uit: UN (alinea 1), The Vegetarian Society (VS) (alinea 2), World
Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) (alinea 3), The National Farmers’ Union
(NFU) (alinea 4), Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) (alinea 5).
1 If more and more people adopt a vegetarian lifestyle, Britain will
increasingly have to rely on imported food.
2 One of the harmful consequences of meat production is that forests
are cut down.
3 The production of meat and milk is more harmful to the environment
than traffic.
4 The transport of vegetarian foodcrops damages the environment
considerably.
Noteer achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad de juiste organisatie.
Let op: er blijft één organisatie over.
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by arguing that vegetarianism is the only solution to the problem
by presenting a compromise between two different approaches
by promoting a revolutionary new fix for the matter discussed
by quoting an expert who opposes the author’s view on the matter
How does the author round off the article in paragraph 5?
by arguing that vegetarianism is the only solution to the problem by presenting a compromise between two different approaches by promoting a revolutionary new fix for the matter discussed by quoting an expert who opposes the author’s view on the matteropgave 6Tekst 6 Why adults dismissed The Beatles in 1964
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become lethal
carry on
fade away
go unnoticed
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
become lethal carry on fade away go unnoticed221p
fierce indignation
indifferent tolerance
youthful enthusiasm
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
fierce indignation indifferent tolerance youthful enthusiasm231p
He chose to use as few words as possible to report on a concert of the
He reviewed the Beatles even though he did not truly consider them
He tried to make clear to his readers why the Beatles were so popular
He was frustrated because his employers ordered him to analyse the
What becomes clear about Theodore Strongin in paragraph 3?
He chose to use as few words as possible to report on a concert of theBeatles.
He reviewed the Beatles even though he did not truly consider themworthy of his attention.
He tried to make clear to his readers why the Beatles were so popularwith adolescents.
He was frustrated because his employers ordered him to analyse themusic of the Beatles.
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quite embarrassing
rather uninteresting
surprisingly prophetic
unusually creative
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
quite embarrassing rather uninteresting surprisingly prophetic unusually creative252p
Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of deze wel of niet een
kwalificatie van de muziek en zang van de Beatles zijn.
1 “potentially quite subversive” (alinea 2)
2 “foolish nonsense” (alinea 2)
3 “hoarsely incoherent” (alinea 3)
4 “not without charm” (alinea 4)
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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Welke beroepsgroep wordt bedoeld met “Cultural arbiters” (alinea 5)?
Let op: een letterlijke vertaling levert geen scorepunt op.
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They were diagnosed as having a mild mental disorder.
They were given experimental group therapy sessions.
They were researched and found to be quite normal.
They were treated to correct their overexcited behaviour.
They were unwittingly used for psychological testing.
What becomes clear about 1964 Beatles fans in paragraph 5?
They were diagnosed as having a mild mental disorder. They were given experimental group therapy sessions. They were researched and found to be quite normal. They were treated to correct their overexcited behaviour. They were unwittingly used for psychological testing.opgave 7Tekst 7 Airlines see big potential in Wi-Fi
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Being a flight attendant is a very demanding job.
Finding competent flight attendants is rather difficult.
Flight attendants are often looked down upon.
Stressed flight attendants lack medical support.
Which of the following conclusions does paragraph 1 lead up to?
Being a flight attendant is a very demanding job. Finding competent flight attendants is rather difficult. Flight attendants are often looked down upon. Stressed flight attendants lack medical support.291p
Airlines provide Wi-Fi on board although passengers are hardly
It is unsafe to be connected to a Wi-Fi network during take-off and
The prices airlines charge for Wi-Fi during flights are quite reasonable.
Which of the following is in line with paragraph 3?
Airlines provide Wi-Fi on board although passengers are hardlyprepared to pay for it.
It is unsafe to be connected to a Wi-Fi network during take-off andlanding.
The prices airlines charge for Wi-Fi during flights are quite reasonable.“Airlines see big potential in Wi-Fi” (titel)
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Leg kort uit welk voordeel het aanbieden van Wi-Fi voor
luchtvaartmaatschappijen heeft volgens het artikel.
“Airlines see big potential in Wi-Fi” (title)
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as it reduces the workload of employees
but cabin crew face a bigger burden
if passengers pay for the investments
in spite of considerable financial risks
Which of the following would complete this title best, considering the text
as a whole?
as it reduces the workload of employees but cabin crew face a bigger burden if passengers pay for the investments in spite of considerable financial risksopgave 8Tekst 8 Genetic engineering
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de tekst.
1 De vader heeft enkele geniale uitvindingen gedaan, maar daar weinig
waardering voor gekregen.
2 De vader wilde met rust gelaten worden als hij aan het werk was.
3 De vader probeerde zijn fascinatie voor techniek op zijn kinderen over
te brengen.
4 De vader waardeerde de verklaringen die zijn zoon bedacht voor de
werking van apparaten.
5 De vader en de moeder hadden vaak ruzie.
6 De vader was zo druk in gesprek met collega’s dat hij niet doorhad dat
zijn zoon hem kwam opzoeken op kantoor.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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approval
envy
incomprehension
indifference
irritation
Which of the following words best describes the relationship between the
narrator and his father?
approval envy incomprehension indifference irritation341p
“he’d be the first one you’d call when the dishwasher broke or
“Ions might charge the air, but they fell flat when it came to charging
“I prefer to believe that inside every television there lives a community
“examining a printout no larger than a grocery receipt” (regels 22-23)
Welk van de volgende fragmenten bevat beeldspraak?
“he’d be the first one you’d call when the dishwasher broke orsomeone flushed a hairpiece down your toilet” (regels 5-7)
“Ions might charge the air, but they fell flat when it came to chargingthe imagination” (regels 12-13)
“I prefer to believe that inside every television there lives a communityof versatile, thumb-size actors” (regels 14-15)
“examining a printout no larger than a grocery receipt” (regels 22-23)“Genetic Engineering” (titel)
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Welke zin uit dit fragment maakt duidelijk waarom het verhaal deze titel
heeft gekregen?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Kent anti-bullying co-ordinator
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen over de vacature van project
Salus aan of deze juist of onjuist is volgens de tekst.
1 De nieuwe werknemer gaat antipesttrainingen aan leerlingen geven.
2 De nieuwe werknemer zal scholen verspreid over heel Groot-Brittannië
gaan begeleiden.
3 Er wordt een baan voor onbepaalde tijd aangeboden.
4 Het uitwisselen van ervaringen is onderdeel van de werkzaamheden.
Noteer “juist” of “onjuist” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
opgave 10Tekst 10 The language of 2moro
Drie van de onderstaande vijf zinnen (a, b, c, d en e) zijn uit de tekst
weggelaten.
a many spellings bear no relation to meaning or pronunciation
b the internet would not lead to a complete breakdown in spelling rules
c there has been a huge movement over hundreds of years to change
English spelling
d the teaching of traditional English spelling should not be abandoned
e writers spell words differently and their versions could enter common
usage
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Noteer achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad de letter van de zin die op
die plaats is weggelaten.
Let op: je houdt twee van de vijf zinnen over.
opgave 11Tekst 11 England shirt controversy
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appreciated among
financed by
indispensable for
unnecessary for
Which of the following fits the first gap?
appreciated among financed by indispensable for unnecessary for391p
exclusive
immoral
interesting
justifiable
practical
Which of the following fits the second gap?
exclusive immoral interesting justifiable practicalopgave 12Tekst 12 Chernobyl
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It clarifies what is said in paragraph 1.
It contradicts what is said in paragraph 1.
It expands on what is said in paragraph 1.
It illustrates what is said in paragraph 1.
It supports what is said in paragraph 1.
How does paragraph 2 relate to paragraph 1?
It clarifies what is said in paragraph 1. It contradicts what is said in paragraph 1. It expands on what is said in paragraph 1. It illustrates what is said in paragraph 1. It supports what is said in paragraph 1.“Here radiation has left the land flat and bleak for miles, triggering
mutations in flora and fauna and leaving everything ill” (alinea 1).
Deze zin is een voorbeeld van de dramatische manier waarop het
onderwerp vaak beschreven wordt. Verderop in de tekst typeert de
schrijver deze stijl met twee woorden.
411p
Citeer deze typering.
“‘Four Fields’ by Tim Dee” (alinea 1)
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Geeft Stephen Bondy in deze brief zijn mening over het boek?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
hij dat doet.
Let op: de laatste vraag van dit examen staat op de volgende pagina.
Lees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 13Tekst 13 The internet is broken
“and we can no longer do without it” (tweede deel van de titel)
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Wordt dit gegeven in het artikel nog eens benadrukt?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
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