Eindexamen engels vmbo gl/tl 2017, tijdvak 1

Tekst 1 gaat over UGG, een schoenenmerk.

Wat voor soort tekst is dit?

een consumentenbeoordeling

een folder met productinformatie

een garantiebewijs

een reclameaanbieding

Geef van elke van de volgende acties aan of deze volgens de tekst

onderdeel is van het plan om het nijlpaard te bevrijden.

Omcirkel achter elk nummer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ in de uitwerkbijlage.

1 het nijlpaard lokken met andere dieren uit de kudde

2 het nijlpaard met voedsel rustig houden

3 het nijlpaard verdoven

4 het zwembad bijvullen

Wat wil de schrijver van deze tekst duidelijk maken?

Hij vindt de maatregel die genomen is tegen een haan eigenlijk

bijzonder creatief.

compleet belachelijk.

helemaal terecht.

overdreven streng.

verrassend effectief.

“a novel method of pest control” (alinea 1)

In welke zin wordt deze methode beschreven?

What is said about Arthur’s invention in this text?

It was a device that did not work properly.

It was an application of speech recognition.

It was not an electronically operated system.

It was superior to the writer’s invention.

Why did Mr Adey send this story to the newspaper?

to amuse readers of the paper with an anecdote

to boast about his rather advanced computer skills

to persuade others to learn more about computers

to prove that simple technology often works best

to show that men are helpless without their wives

“Home Alone Dogs” (title)

What is said about these dogs in paragraphs 1 and 2?

They remain loyal to their owners despite feeling disappointed.

They sometimes show alarming and disturbing behaviour.

They tend to become rather aggressive towards other dogs.

They think that the only way to get attention is by being loud.

What has become clear from Dr Rooney’s research, according to

paragraph 3?

It is unwise to give dogs attention to try and keep them calm.

Some dogs are better suited to a life alone than other dogs.

The influence of chemicals on a dog’s well-being is unclear.

We cannot tell how a dog feels just by looking at its behaviour.

What is the point Dr Bradshaw makes about dogs in paragraph 4?

They are very focused on their owners.

They can make sense of spoken words.

They find it hard to bond with more than one owner.

They often fail to recognise their owners’ affections.

“There are strategies that can be used.” (laatste zin alinea 5)

Welke zin uit alinea 4 of 5 geeft een voorbeeld van zo’n strategie?

Why did Aly sign up for a course in Pilates?

She felt rather pressured into doing so.

She realised she needed to lose some weight.

She thought it might do her a lot of good.

Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in

overeenstemming is met alinea 2 en 3.

1 Aly had zin om met de Pilates-lessen te beginnen.

2 Aly’s auto werd bedolven onder takken van een boom.

3 Aly is een hulpvaardige buurvrouw.

4 Ed was boos dat er een varken in zijn kroeg zat.

Kies bij in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

As a matter of fact,

But then

That’s why

What’s more,

Which of the following can be concluded about Aly from paragraph 5?

She has invited her Pilates group to come and visit her at home.

She has trouble admitting she dislikes doing the Pilates exercises.

She needs to practise more if she wants to get into shape.

She will probably miss most of the next Pilates course as well.

How can the text as a whole be characterised?

As a critical description of life in a small English village.

As a lighthearted account of a project that failed completely.

As an objective report about the writer’s personal frustrations.

As a touching story about setbacks and how to overcome them.

‘One Northern Irish shoe shop certainly feels that this is the case.’

(beginning paragraph 2)

What does ‘this’ refer to?

‘a nightmare for any small business’ (paragraph 1)

‘a check on printed criticism’ (paragraph 1)

‘unclear search engine rank calculations’ (paragraph 1)

‘bloggers have too much power’ (paragraph 1)

‘The ordeal for the shop’ (paragraph 2)

‘the “worst online shopping experience”’ (paragraph 2)

Noem drie dingen die samen de aanleiding vormden voor

Jesper Ingevaldssons ontevredenheid over Robinson’s Shoes.

‘Both parties agree that the issue was eventually resolved.’ (alinea 2)

In welke latere alinea wordt hier nog eens naar verwezen?

Kies bij in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

consequently

however

likewise

moreover

therefore

Kies bij in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

attracting the wrong crowd

ignored by interested parties

putting potential customers off

written by a professional critic

How does paragraph 4 relate to paragraph 3?

it completely undermines the claim made in paragraph 3

it denies the claim made in paragraph 3

it further discusses the claim made in paragraph 3

it repeats the claim made in paragraph 3

What becomes clear from paragraphs 5 or 6?

Internet companies get many requests from people who want to erase

their digital past.

It is very difficult to get your own contributions removed from the

internet.

Software developers refuse to accept responsibility for abusive blogs

on the internet.

The best way to solve internet conflicts in Europe is to start legal

procedures.

‘“Would you apply a remedy that could potentially do harm?”’ (final

sentence)

Why would the remedy be potentially harmful?

Important information would also be lost.

Media companies would become too powerful.

The dependence on technology would grow.

What is the aim of paragraphs 1 and 2?

to analyse people’s dislike of eating insects

to explain why eating insects has become trendy in London

to present the subject of eating insects to the reader

to promote the idea of experimenting with eating insects

to ridicule the practice of eating insects

‘“Insects are such an abundant food source that it seems crazy not to use

them”’ (alinea 3)

In welke alinea wordt dit gegeven voor het eerst in detail uitgewerkt?

Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet

overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 4.

1 Men verwacht dat de bevolkingsgroei de volgende 50 jaar zal

afnemen.

2 De visindustrie kan gered worden, als men alleen nog maar toestaat

dat er gevist wordt op soorten die niet bedreigd worden met uitsterven.

3 Het feit dat men wereldwijd steeds meer vlees eet, zal als gevolg

hebben dat vooral kwetsbare landen voedseltekorten gaan krijgen.

4 Door de stijgende temperaturen kan er een tekort aan drinkwater

ontstaan.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct according to

paragraph 5?

1 Many of the world’s insects may turn out to be suitable for

consumption.

2 People need to learn how to prepare insects safely.

only 1

only 2

both 1 and 2

neither 1 nor 2

Kies bij in alinea 7 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

a good idea

a new trend

largely out-dated

rather disgusting

very adventurous

“Parents can care too much” (titel)

In welke zin maakt de schrijfster van dit artikel voor het eerst duidelijk

dat ze twijfels heeft over de aanpak van de ouders?

“a list of 100 outdoor challenges” (paragraph 2)

What is the main aim of this list, according to the text?

to develop the children’s interest in wildlife and science

to keep the children away from unsuitable entertainment

to spend more quality time as a family together

to strengthen the bond between the sisters

Which conclusion does paragraph 3 lead up to?

Children benefit from having to engage in physical exercises.

Children have lost the capacity to play with others nowadays.

Gaming and videos have turned children into idle creatures.

Grown-ups should not control children’s activities all the time.

Welk onderdeel van opgroeien lijkt verdwenen te zijn volgens alinea 4?

bordspelletjes doen

de kans om je te vervelen

helpen in het huishouden

kattenkwaad uithalen

Kies bij in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

others will follow their example.

they will know when to let go.

they will stick to their list.

Tekst 11 bestaat uit uitspraken die Joe Bonamassa heeft gedaan tijdens

een interview.

Bepaal voor 1 tot en met 6 welk kopje daar het beste past.

Kies uit:

a I dislike popular Nashville cowboy songs

b I hate to see young people discouraged

c I’m not a pop star and I don’t have hits

d I was a rebel with grudges 10 years ago

e Musicians shouldn’t talk politics

f People who make rash judgements get my goat

g You often see lifestyle over substance in LA

What is the main point made by J Peacock (first letter)?

All road users should obey traffic regulations.

Car drivers who ignore speed limits are dangerous.

For cyclists it is often hard to notice traffic lights.

Pedestrians are not aware of their vulnerability.

Which of the following is true of Kathe Fraser’s letter?

It supports J Peacock’s letter by adding arguments.

It undermines J Peacock’s letter by making fun of it.

Like J Peacock’s letter, it shares personal experiences.

Unlike J Peacock’s letter, it offers a solution.

Uit welke zin in de tekst blijkt dat men de ceremonie ‘Trooping the Colour’

kan zien, zonder een kaartje te kopen?

Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.

“…our smells are often hidden,” (paragraph 1)

What has caused this, according to the text?

As a result of evolution other senses have become more important.

Chemicals in soap and perfumes have destroyed our sense of smell.

The nose is a vulnerable organ that is easily affected by infections.

We are used to covering natural body odours with other fragrances.

Kies bij in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Indeed

Likewise

Still

Therefore

Kies bij in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

due to

in spite of

on top of

while leaving out

‘Farmers and Thieves’ (titel)

Wat wordt er gezegd over de dieven?

Ze waren volgens de rechter al genoeg gestraft.

Ze wisten aan hun achtervolgers te ontsnappen.

Ze zijn in afwachting van het onderzoek vrijgelaten.

Ze zitten vanwege hun vergrijp in de gevangenis.