bij dit examen
Let op: beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als het
anders is aangegeven. Als je in het Engels antwoordt, levert dat 0 punten op.
opgave 2Tekst 2 European ruling
“European ruling” (titel)
21pGeef van elke van de volgende punten aan of Mike Short dit noemt als
probleem bij de invoering.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Implementation is hindered by the current infrastructure of the web.
2 The interpretation of the “right to be forgotten” depends on one’s
cultural background.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Let’s honour the legacy of the Second World War
De volgende vijf zinnen kwamen oorspronkelijk na de eerste zin, maar zijn
uit de tekst weggehaald. (zie stippellijntjes in de tekst)

a But there’s also a cost. b Psychologically, many of Britain’s older generations are still stumbling away from the Blitz. c The aftermath of a century’s conflict has given Britain and its people a unique role in an extraordinary range of international theatres, sporting, cultural and intellectual. d Memories are one thing; obsessions (with “little ships”, Dambusters, and Desert Rats) are something else. e On the bright side, there’s the impact on culture and society.
31pIn welke volgorde stonden de zinnen a tot en met e in de tekst?

b - c - d - a - e

b - e - c - a - d

c - a - d - b - e

c - e - a - d - b

e - a - c - d - b

e - c - a - b - d
opgave 4Tekst 4 If you want to feel part of humanity, read
41pWhat is made clear about Harold Bloom in paragraphs 2 and 3?

He enjoys the commotion stirred up by his books.

He is determined to change standard interpretations of great literary
works.

He is eminently qualified to distinguish between good and inferior
literature.

He is unashamedly outspoken when it comes to evaluating literature.
51pWhat is it that certain authors can do, according to paragraphs 4 and 5?

They can articulate what we come to understand and recognise as
part of our being.

They can describe a character so vividly that the readers easily
identify with him or her.

They can instantly clarify any bewildering experience that we
ourselves have been through.

They can make the readers feel that they could have written certain
passages themselves.
61pWhat is said about reading in paragraph 6?

It aids us in feeling part of humanity.

It increases our understanding of the rest of mankind.

It presupposes a high level of communality among people.

It shatters our illusion that we are better than other people.
“There are many Ophelias in New York.” (paragraph 8)
71pWhat does this sentence refer to?

to the assumption that humanity is made up of a limited number of
types

to the attraction that famous literary characters still exert on people
today

to the fact that contemporary American writers model their characters
on famous examples

to the fact that New York provides inexhaustible material for a writer to
draw from

to the success that Bloom’s book enjoys among those who identify
with Ophelia
81pWhat view does the writer express in conclusion?

Bloom’s defence of the classics harms the reputation of great
contemporary works.

Bloom’s ideals about reading are very difficult to attain for the average
reader.

Bloom wrongly assumes that all of the reading public have read the
classics.
opgave 5Tekst 5 The sword is mightier with the pen
91pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

few social contacts

little to lose

mental health issues

radical friends

strong political interests
101pWhat is the main function of paragraph 2?

to elaborate on the underlying motives for terrorist activity

to examine a wide range of terrorists’ social backgrounds

to illustrate the type of terrorist characterised in paragraph 1

to make clear that stereotyping terrorists is flawed

to show that academic training is a good cover for terrorists
111pWhich of the following is true judging from paragraph 3?
1 Research shows that people in post-secondary education are less
likely to commit terrorist attacks.
2 Statistics have failed to demonstrate a significant link between
deprivation and suicide-bombers.

only 1 is true

only 2 is true

both 1 and 2 are true

neither 1 nor 2 is true
“The research on terrorists’ national origins suggested that countries
which give their citizens fewer civil and political rights tend to produce
more terrorists.” (alinea 8)
121pKomt de relatie tussen burgerrechten en terrorisme eerder in dit artikel
aan de orde?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
“The sword is mightier with the pen” (titel)
131pIn welke zin wordt deze bewering voor het eerst concreet onderbouwd?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 6Tekst 6 The Meyerhoff Model
141pWhat is the writer’s presupposition in paragraph 1?

American students choose a university mainly on the basis of its
reputation.

Established universities are unlikely to give science priority over other
subjects.

In the present day and age, it is paramount for students in America to
take up science.

Relatively young universities should distinguish themselves in the field
of science.
151pWelke universiteit wordt bedoeld met “the upstart campus”? (alinea 1)
“increasing minority participation” (alinea 2)
161pPakt de schrijver dit onderwerp later in de tekst weer op?
Zo nee, antwoord “nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de betreffende
alinea op het antwoordblad.
171pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

flatly rejected

mostly ignored

reluctantly shared

warmly welcomed
181pWhich of the following about The Meyerhoff program is true according to
paragraphs 6-8?

It allows students to conduct original scientific research at their own
pace.

It is successful in persuading students to stick with their choice of
study.

It primarily aims to teach science to students who have been rejected
elsewhere.
“But the numbers suggest that the school’s instructional strategy makes a
real difference.” (alinea 9)
191pMet hoeveel argumenten ondersteunt de schrijver deze bewering in
alinea 9?
201pWhich of the following words fits the gap in paragraph 12?

alleviated

complicated

highlighted
“The university community needs to absorb these lessons quickly”
(paragraph 15)
211pWhich of the following are part of “these lessons” according to the article?

Bringing hands-on research into the science classroom improves
motivation and results.

In an equal opportunities environment, more female students opt for
science.

Lowering entry requirements for the sciences results in the necessary
growth in the number of science students.
222pGeef van elke van de volgende kwesties aan of de schrijver deze in de
tekst aan de orde stelt.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 How institutional racism can be a barrier to those wishing to become
scientists.
2 How to resolve the problem of students dropping out of science
courses.
3 Why American college students consider a career in science
unprofitable.
4 Why the study of science is more challenging than the study of
humanities.
Met vier van de vijf onderstaande citaten doelt de auteur op hetzelfde.
231pWelk citaat behoort niet tot deze vier?
Noteer het nummer van het betreffende citaat op het antwoordblad.
1 “migrate” (einde alinea 4)
2 “these defections” (begin alinea 5)
3 “jumped ship” (einde alinea 5)
4 “drifting off” (begin alinea 8)
5 “went elsewhere” (einde alinea 9)
opgave 7Tekst 7 Slaughter of a holy cow
241pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

For example

In fact

Nevertheless

Therefore
“their side of the bargain” (alinea 2)
251pIn welke zin wordt duidelijk wat “their side of the bargain” inhield?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
261pWhich of the following is true of paragraph 2?

It criticises Downing Street for letting down a high-principled civil
servant.

It demonstrates Sir Richard Packer’s courage in taking a stand against
the government.

It makes clear how Sir Richard Packer came to write his book.

It provides a comprehensive summary of Sir Richard Packer’s book.
272pGeef van elke van de volgende punten aan of dit in alinea 5 aan de orde
gesteld wordt.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 The Major government’s inability to put up a unified front in the face of
the BSE crisis.
2 The Major government’s unwillingness to communicate the truth about
BSE to the media.
3 The Major government’s unwillingness to accept advice in the BSE
crisis.
281pWie wordt bedoeld met “the obstructive mandarin at the ministry”?
(alinea 6)
291pWhich of the following contributes to the reviewer’s positive appreciation
of The Politics of BSE?

The clear way in which the author analyses the BSE crisis.

The detached style the author uses to describe the victims of BSE.

The honesty with which the author examines his own errors of
judgement.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Cheap in August
304pGeef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomt met
de inhoud van de tekst.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Mary verblijft in een goedkoop hotel, waarin steeds nieuwe groepen
schoolkinderen hun intrek nemen.
2 Mary’s echtgenoot voelt zich net zo min thuis in Europa als Mary zich
in Amerika thuis voelt.
3 Mary’s echtgenoot is in Europa om daar onderzoek te doen.
4 Mary heeft de uitnodiging van een Engelse vriendin om naar een
vakantieoord te gaan, verzonnen.
5 Mary neemt het zichzelf kwalijk dat ze haar huwelijk niet genoeg
waardeert.
6 Mary hoopt dat ze haar echtgenoot kan betrappen op een
buitenechtelijk avontuurtje.
7 Mary’s echtgenoot schrijft haar zo vaak dat het lijkt of hij iets te
verbergen heeft.
8 Mary ontdekt dat zij niet op een avontuurtje moet rekenen.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Rotten woods
311pWhich of the following is in line with the content of paragraphs 1 and 2?
In Japan,

animal behaviour has taken a dangerous turn due to frequent
encounters with humans.

changes in their natural habitat have driven wild animals into
populated areas.

commercial deforestation has totally exhausted the rich stores of
timber.

the woods need the presence of animals for the sake of their
ecological balance.
321pWhat is the point made in paragraph 3?

After the war foreign companies took over Japan’s wood industry.

After the war Japan has had to turn to timber from abroad.

After the war Japan’s age-old wood-based culture was carefully
preserved.

After the war Japan was in such a bad state that reforestation could
only be done with low-quality trees.
“Because Japan's small landowners couldn't compete with the big,
efficient foreign-timber firms, most left the cedar and cypress forests
alone.” (first sentence, paragraph 4)
331pWhich of the following quotations is in line with this statement?

“The forests, once carefully cultivated for precious timber, have been
neglected for decades because Japan imports most of the wood it
needs.” (paragraph 2)

“Some mountain forests were left undisturbed to support old-growth
broad-leaved and coniferous trees, while others were cultivated with a
mix of oak, chestnut and other trees.” (paragraph 3)

“What Japan’s forests need, according to the experts, is a comeback
in Japan’s logging industry.” (paragraph 5)
341pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

age-old

environmentally sound

neglected
“This new twist on conservation is going to require re-educating Japan’s
public.” (paragraph 6)
351pWhat would the public have to start thinking?

that Japan’s forests can be instrumental in improving the environment

that Japan’s need for reforestation is urgent

that Japan’s wood products can compete with foreign products

that Japan’s woods will benefit from exploitation
Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 11Tekst 11 The Learning Game
411pWhich of the following descriptions fits The Learning Game (text 11)?

It is a commercial publisher of innovative educational materials.

It is a company that aims at helping pupils to raise their school
performance.

It is an educational institute for children with learning disabilities.
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