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Eindexamen engels vwo 2007, tijdvak 2

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opgave 1Tekst 1 Weight loss and taxes

11p
Which of the following statements reflects or reflect Nancy J. Smeltzer’s
opinion?
Health insurance companies should
1 invest in the prevention of obesity.
2 place the cost of treating obesity with the people who suffer from it.
A Only 1.
B Only 2.
C Both 1 and 2.
D Neither 1 nor 2.

opgave 2Tekst 2 Cruelty of the chase

21p
Which of the following contains Dr Phillips’s factual argument against
fox-hunting?
A “the presence … minority groups” (lines 7-10)
B “sometimes … quickly” (lines 12-13)
C “the physiology … allows” (lines 19-21)
D “nature … hideous” (line 30)
31p
Which of the following is in line with the stand taken by Dr Phillips in his letter?
A All too often the pleasures that man seeks derive from his lower instincts.
B Savage pastimes such as fox-hunting are below modern man’s dignity.
C The social class of the fox-hunter is no excuse in the issue of fox-hunting.

opgave 3Tekst 3 De volgende tekst…

43p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt
met de inhoud van de passage.
1 De weersomstandigheden zorgen ervoor dat de chauffeur niet in slaap valt.
2 De passagier is gespannen, maar weet ook een grapje te maken.
3 De chauffeur kent de bestemming van de tocht niet.
4 De auto moet op een gevaarlijke plek geparkeerd worden.
5 De mannen hebben net iemand vermoord, en ontdoen zich van het lijk in de
zee.
6 De passagier blijft kalm ondanks de komst van de politie.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.

opgave 4Tekst 4 Letters to the editor

“Sir: I was … media violence.” (paragraph 1)
51p
With which of the following does Dr Campbell continue his argument?
A American researchers into media violence draw unfounded conclusions.
B American researchers use outdated research methods for present-day
issues.
C The disturbing research findings on media violence should be high on the
political agenda.
D The interpretation of research findings on media violence appears to shift
along with the political climate.
61p
Why does Dr Campbell mention “the easy access to guns” (end of paragraph 2)?
To illustrate his view that
A the media violence issue serves to deflect attention from other issues related
to crime.
B the ready availability of guns adds to the impact of media violence.
C there are many more causes of violent crime besides media violence.
71p
Met welk zins gedeelte geeft Dr Campbell in alinea 4 commentaar op de claim
dat videospelletjes steeds gewelddadiger worden?
Noteer dit zinsgedeelte.
81p
Which of the following applies to the research mentioned in paragraph 5?
A It has demonstrated that media violence does not cause real-life violence.
B It has stimulated a wrong view of the relation between the media and
violence.
C It offers useful suggestions for reducing the harmful effects of media
violence.
91p
Which of the following is/are stated by Charles Robinson (second letter)?
1 Violent video games do not encourage him to behave aggressively.
2 Some people are too dumb to understand the impact of violent video games.
A Only 1 is true.
B Only 2 is true.
C Both 1 and 2 are true.
D Neither 1 nor 2 is true.

opgave 5Tekst 5 A dog’s life

103p
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van de alinea’s 1 tot en met 3.
1 Recent research has demonstrated that due to flaws in their genetic
make-up certain species are destined to exist for a limited time only.
2 The disappearance of a species might be related to the animals’ increased
size.
3 In evolutionary terms, the dog family has turned out to be one of the most
successful species of mammal.
4 Until recently the disappearance of the Hesperocyoninae and the
Borophaginae had not been accounted for.
5 Cope’s rule is a formula for calculating the ratio of small to large animals.
6 Larger animal species can only survive at the expense of smaller species.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“But the problem with this…” (paragraph 4)
111p
What does “this” refer to?
A being a carnivore
B eating more
C growing big
D specialising in large prey
“the researchers turned to the fossil record - in particular to the animals’ teeth”
(alinea 5).
122p
Welke twee soorten gegevens ontleenden de onderzoekers hieraan?
131p
How can paragraph 6 be characterised?
A It describes the findings of Dr Van Valkenburgh’s research.
B It presents new arguments in order to support Dr Van Valkenburgh’s theory.
C It puts forward counterarguments to Dr Van Valkenburgh’s line of reasoning.

opgave 6Tekst 6 Books

141p
Why does Aaron Clark mention the action of “the 9/11 hijackers” (paragraph 1)?
A To demonstrate that technological progress is a mixed blessing.
B To illustrate that high-tech applications have become available worldwide.
C To support his view that the threat of terrorism was and still is
underestimated.
151p
Which of the following statements is/are in accordance with paragraph 1?
The book “SAFE” makes clear that
1 the fight against terrorism has not made a significant contribution towards a
safe society.
2 we cannot take the safety of our infrastructure for granted.
A Only 1 is right.
B Only 2 is right.
C Both 1 and 2 are right.
D Neither 1 nor 2 is right.
“The most pressing concerns … bio-engineering.” (eerste zin alinea 2)
161p
Noteer de laatste twee woorden van de passage waarin de schrijver deze
bewering illustreert.
171p
How does the sentence “The pharmaceutical industry … impossibility.”
(paragraph 2) relate to the previous sentence?
A It adds weight to what is said in the previous sentence.
B It reduces the importance of what is said in the previous sentence.
C It sheds a different light on what is said in the previous sentence.
181p
What combination of two statements about “SAFE” sums up the content of
paragraph 3?
1 It was written in response to historical events.
2 It reassures readers as to the scale of the threats in present-day society.
3 It discusses not only the dangers of technology but also the safeguards it
may provide.
4 It encourages people to keep abreast of new possibilities created by modern
technology.
Noteer de nummers van beide juiste stellingen.

opgave 7Tekst 7 The Madonna of the Pinks

Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
191p
A an undisputed masterpiece
B in the family’s ownership
C out of Britain’s reach
D something of a mystery
201p
A doubtful
B ironic
C irrelevant
D likely
211p
A refuse to have
B strive to keep
C welcome
221p
A After all,
B Then again,
C Thus
D Yet
231p
A careless about its
B hardly short of
C quite happy with its
241p
A acquisitions of the artist’s work
B exhibitions of Western art
C improving its reputation
D research into the Madonna of the Pinks
251p
A a disappointing choice
B a more secure location than most
C as good a destination as any
D just one museum among many eager to buy
261p
A create
B disguise
C make good
D reveal
271p
A the Duke of Wellington
B the nation’s heritage
C the purchase of one

opgave 8Tekst 8 An obsession with prescribing perfection

281p
Which of the following statements is in accordance with the contents of
paragraphs 1 and 2?
Serentil had to be taken off the market, because
A it did not remedy the social anxiety it was supposed to ease.
B it was not seen as treating a real disorder.
C the advertising campaign for Serentil met with a lot of opposition.
D users of Serentil complained of serious side-effects.
291p
What does paragraph 2 make clear about the “GlaxoSmithKline” ad campaign?
A It concentrated on putting anxiety on the map as a disease.
B It highlighted the wide range of psychological disorders treatable with Paxil.
C It portrayed sufferers from social anxiety who had benefited from Paxil.
D It was not launched until social anxiety had been recognised as a medical
condition.
“The technology triggers a heated debate.” (paragraph 3)
301p
A debate between which of the following parties?
A Advocates and opponents of medical science being taken over by
technology.
B People in favour of and people against treatment merely aimed at a happier
life.
C People who suffer from social phobia and those who do not.
D Pharmaceutical companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
E The medical profession and pharmaceutical companies.
312p
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 4.
1 Americans tend to hold themselves accountable if they do not lead
successful lives.
2 Becoming a better person is part of America’s obsession with perfection.
3 Many Americans see tranquillisers as a relief from the pressures of work.
4 Present-day American medical science seems hardly interested anymore in
ordinary diseases.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
321p
Which of the following is in accordance with the contents of paragraph 5?
A Elliot approves of gene therapy but disapproves of drugs for the purpose of
making us happier.
B Elliot argues that gene therapy will gradually replace medication.
C Elliot extends his reasoning about enhancement technology to the field of
gene therapy.
331p
What does paragraph 6 make clear about the distinction that bioethicists have
made?
A It can generate useful guidelines for tackling tricky moral questions.
B It does not prevent them from constantly shifting their position.
C It has led to a great deal of argument among scientists.
D It is not always applicable to developments in medical practice.
341p
Which of the following sums up the reviewer’s attitude towards enhancement
technology?
It is
A controversial but promising.
B worrying but unavoidable.
C wrongly ignored but irreversible.

opgave 9Tekst 9 A teen movie for adults only

351p
What does the film thirteen distinguish itself by, according to paragraph 1?
A Its clever manipulation of adolescent emotion.
B Its focus on young adolescents.
C Its parody of the customary Hollywood clichés.
D Its unconventional depiction of teenage life.
361p
What is the function of paragraphs 3 and 4?
A To make clear why any film about adolescents is likely to be brutal.
B To promote the idea that misery can be turned into a positive experience.
C To provide the background for the shocking realism of the film thirteen.
D To show that Catherine Hardwicke will go to great lengths to achieve
authenticity.
371p
Which of the following summarises the plot of thirteen as described in
paragraph 5?
A A caring friendship between two girls turns sour.
B An innocent young girl is transformed into a demon.
C A young girl is perverted by the friend she idolises.
D The lives of two young girls are ruined because they keep bad company.
381p
What becomes clear about thirteen from paragraph 6?
A It occasionally betrays the director’s financial restrictions.
B Its storyline is difficult to follow because of the fast-changing scenes.
C The camerawork is particularly effective in scenes involving Tracy.
D The cinematic effects reflect the development of its storyline.
392p
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen over thirteen aan of deze wel of
niet in overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea’s 7 en 8.
1 It offers a truthful picture of teenage life.
2 It fails to go into the motives behind teenagers’ behaviour.
3 Reed’s acting performance raises its artistic level.
4 The sexually explicit scenes detract from its message.
5 It shows teenagers themselves can be a wicked force.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
401p
Naar welke alinea verwijst “for adults only” in de kop van het artikel?
Lees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.

opgave 10Tekst 10 Too many agents waiting in the six-yard box

“Agents occupy soccer’s twilight world.” (line 8)
411p
In which of the following quotations is the cause of this situation described?
A “There are … world champions.” (lines 8-11)
B “United may … invisible world.” (lines 15-17)
C “Fifa’s rules … without limit.” (lines 19-22)
D “United chief … the club.” (lines 27-29)
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