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opgave 1Tekst 1 Entirely Different Cooking Show
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Both the BBC and Channel 4 claim the other network has duplicated
The BBC is well aware that their new show strongly resembles the
There is a limited number of celebrities that are competent enough to
Viewers seem to dislike the parallels between various cookery shows
What is the main point made in this text?
Both the BBC and Channel 4 claim the other network has duplicatedtheir TV formats.
The BBC is well aware that their new show strongly resembles theformat they sold to Channel 4.
There is a limited number of celebrities that are competent enough topresent popular cooking competitions.
Viewers seem to dislike the parallels between various cookery showson TV.
“Why can’t the BBC come up with an original idea for a programme
instead of just copying the one we bought off them?” (paragraph 5)
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to exonerate the BBC from any wrongdoing
to make fun of Channel 4 for cooperating with the BBC
to mock the dispute between the BBC and Channel 4
to ridicule Channel 4 for behaving irrationally
Why does the writer quote this remark?
to exonerate the BBC from any wrongdoing to make fun of Channel 4 for cooperating with the BBC to mock the dispute between the BBC and Channel 4 to ridicule Channel 4 for behaving irrationallyopgave 2Tekst 2 Climate calculations
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a categorical denial
a false dichotomy
a logical conjecture
a noteworthy reproach
a perceptive analogy
Which of the following fits the gap in the letter?
a categorical denial a false dichotomy a logical conjecture a noteworthy reproach a perceptive analogyopgave 3Tekst 3 THEN & NOW
Twee van de onderstaande vijf zinsdelen (a, b, c, d, en e) zijn uit alinea 2
en alinea 3 weggelaten (zie 4-1 en 4-2).
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Geef bij elke plaats aan welk zinsdeel daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van het zinsdeel achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven drie zinsdelen over.
a a catatonic form of leadership
b a growing obsession
c the acquisition
d the toll of financial stress
e wasted potential
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cold-heartedness
impetuousness
integrity
perfectionism
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
cold-heartedness impetuousness integrity perfectionism‘this is Musk’s white whale, his Russian campaign’ (alinea 4)
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In welke zin suggereert de schrijver voor het eerst door middel van
beeldspraak dat hij denkt dat Musk zijn ondergang tegemoet gaat?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Needs, Wants and Desires
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All’s well that ends well.
Better late than never.
Easy come, easy go.
The thrill is in the chase.
Which of the following sayings is most in line with the contents of
paragraph 1?
All’s well that ends well. Better late than never. Easy come, easy go. The thrill is in the chase.81p
They appear to cause temporary self-destructive tendencies.
They are prone to trigger innate behavioural abnormalities.
They provoke fluctuating degrees of physical dependency.
They seem to be typified by a paradoxical experience.
What is the main point made about addictions in general in paragraph 2?
They appear to cause temporary self-destructive tendencies. They are prone to trigger innate behavioural abnormalities. They provoke fluctuating degrees of physical dependency. They seem to be typified by a paradoxical experience.91p
Welke reden om dopamine een andere bijnaam dan ‘pleasure chemical’ te
geven wordt in alinea 3 genoemd?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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It is obviously a biological oddity.
It keeps researchers divided, though.
This makes evolutionary sense, too.
This requires a more thorough approach.
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
It is obviously a biological oddity. It keeps researchers divided, though. This makes evolutionary sense, too. This requires a more thorough approach.111p
Giving in to it makes people feel inadequate afterwards.
Once you understand how it works, you can handle it better.
When you resist it, it will become less of an obsession.
Withstanding it can be quite a cathartic experience.
What personal insight about ‘desire’ does paragraph 5 lead up to?
Giving in to it makes people feel inadequate afterwards. Once you understand how it works, you can handle it better. When you resist it, it will become less of an obsession. Withstanding it can be quite a cathartic experience.opgave 5Tekst 5 The opportunity “Framing Britney Spears” missed
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It claims that the media carelessly exploited the ‘singer’s life and
It highlights the fact that ‘Spears’s inner circle’ (paragraph 1) rightfully
It makes clear why the writer qualifies the documentary as ‘a
It questions whether ‘the superfans’ (paragraph 1) will come and watch
Which of the following best describes paragraph 2?
It claims that the media carelessly exploited the ‘singer’s life andstruggles’ (paragraph 1).
It highlights the fact that ‘Spears’s inner circle’ (paragraph 1) rightfullyrefuses to cooperate.
It makes clear why the writer qualifies the documentary as ‘acompetent recap’ (paragraph 1).
It questions whether ‘the superfans’ (paragraph 1) will come and watchanother film about Spears.
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a figure of identification
a parody of herself
an emblem of decadence
an icon of femininity
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
a figure of identification a parody of herself an emblem of decadence an icon of femininity141p
In welke zin heeft de schrijver voor het eerst ‘this mentality’ (alinea 4)
beschreven?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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It is a compliment for fans who have backed Spears in times of
It is a dismissal of the belief that Spears’s posts contain hidden
It is an appeal to give Spears the chance to overcome her personal
It is an attempt to show that Spears’s motives are quite questionable.
Which of the following descriptions fits paragraph 5 best?
It is a compliment for fans who have backed Spears in times oftrouble.
It is a dismissal of the belief that Spears’s posts contain hiddenmessages.
It is an appeal to give Spears the chance to overcome her personaltroubles.
It is an attempt to show that Spears’s motives are quite questionable.161p
to assert that their object of worship is worthy of special attention
to daydream about becoming a celebrity in their own right
to get access to detailed information of Spears’s personal life
to impose a narrative on events that feel upsetting and inexplicable
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
to assert that their object of worship is worthy of special attention to daydream about becoming a celebrity in their own right to get access to detailed information of Spears’s personal life to impose a narrative on events that feel upsetting and inexplicable171p
“Framing Britney Spears” is a flimsy documentary suffering from a lack
highlighting unhealthy fixations would have made “Framing Britney
impressionable viewers can get emotionally affected by documentaries
key elements of “Framing Britney Spears” have been copied from
Why does Sonny Bunch mention documentarian Rodney Ascher in
paragraph 7?
He wants to point out that
“Framing Britney Spears” is a flimsy documentary suffering from a lackof cohesion and direction.
highlighting unhealthy fixations would have made “Framing BritneySpears” a better documentary.
impressionable viewers can get emotionally affected by documentarieslike “Framing Britney Spears.”
key elements of “Framing Britney Spears” have been copied fromother successful documentaries.
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as a bitter sneer
as a firm resolution
as a humble apology
as a playful afterthought
How can paragraph 9 be characterised?
as a bitter sneer as a firm resolution as a humble apology as a playful afterthoughtopgave 6Tekst 6 An Ode to Insomnia
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by describing the apparent effects it has on relationships
by giving some instructions on how to act when it occurs
by suggesting to seek professional assistance when it kicks in
by summing up a number of triggers that can instigate it
How does the writer introduce insomnia in paragraph 1?
by describing the apparent effects it has on relationships by giving some instructions on how to act when it occurs by suggesting to seek professional assistance when it kicks in by summing up a number of triggers that can instigate it201p
to analyse why insomniacs have trouble setting their minds at ease
to convey the fretting that goes through an insomniac’s mind
to highlight the physical consequences of being an insomniac
to list a number of causes that can turn a person into an insomniac
What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
to analyse why insomniacs have trouble setting their minds at ease to convey the fretting that goes through an insomniac’s mind to highlight the physical consequences of being an insomniac to list a number of causes that can turn a person into an insomniac211p
A great number of non-sleepers are on guard to protect mankind from
Insomniacs may take comfort in the fact that sleeplessness is a
Sheer lack of sleep can evoke episodes of madness and
Sleep deprivation can cause both soothing and disturbing
What is the main message of paragraph 3?
A great number of non-sleepers are on guard to protect mankind fromevil.
Insomniacs may take comfort in the fact that sleeplessness is acollective predicament.
Sheer lack of sleep can evoke episodes of madness andmegalomania.
Sleep deprivation can cause both soothing and disturbinghallucinations.
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Anguished dreams divide mankind.
It is staying awake that sparks creative potential.
Listless nights can turn into brilliant days.
Sleep is a luxury that is granted only to some.
There is some solace to be found in sleeplessness.
Which of the following sentences is most in line with paragraph 4?
Anguished dreams divide mankind. It is staying awake that sparks creative potential. Listless nights can turn into brilliant days. Sleep is a luxury that is granted only to some. There is some solace to be found in sleeplessness.231p
analysing what has caused the situation.
clarifying how to resolve the problem.
recapitulating why only some are afflicted.
summarising his earlier ruminations.
How does James Parker end this text in paragraph 5?
He gives a final word of advice after
analysing what has caused the situation. clarifying how to resolve the problem. recapitulating why only some are afflicted. summarising his earlier ruminations.opgave 7Tekst 7 The Weekend
‘But there’s something depressing about how it’s being sold and received.’
(alinea 1)
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In welke twee alinea’s wordt duidelijk wat de schrijver van deze recensie
niet bevalt aan de promotie van dit boek?
Noteer de nummers van beide alinea’s.
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all reinforcing the notion that this is a “women’s book” and not one for
another example of how women have managed to take over the
thereby taking women’s stories seriously and recognizing them as
thus belying the fact that lads and lasses don’t see eye to eye about
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
all reinforcing the notion that this is a “women’s book” and not one forthe chaps
another example of how women have managed to take over theliterary scene
thereby taking women’s stories seriously and recognizing them asmeaningful
thus belying the fact that lads and lasses don’t see eye to eye aboutwhat is interesting fiction
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Geef aan of de volgende beweringen over de drie hoofdpersonen van het
boek The Weekend overeenkomen met de inhoud van alinea 3 en 4.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Ze hebben samen voor Sylvie gezorgd toen zij ziek werd.
2 Ze brengen samen tijd door in het huis van Sylvie en dat is de basis
voor het plot van het verhaal.
3 Ze zijn de laatste jaren nogal uit elkaar gegroeid vanwege hun
verschillende persoonlijkheden.
4 Ze durven geen van allen openlijk toe te geven dat ze zich aan de
anderen ergeren.
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They each have their own reasons for keeping their distance.
They rely on each other even though their interactions can be tense.
They share painful memories that they have to come to terms with.
They succeed at bonding but fail to finish the task they came to do.
What becomes clear about the three main characters from paragraph 5?
They each have their own reasons for keeping their distance. They rely on each other even though their interactions can be tense. They share painful memories that they have to come to terms with. They succeed at bonding but fail to finish the task they came to do.‘The Weekend is bracingly unsentimental about ageing and death.’
(alinea 6)
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Welke zin eerder in de tekst bevat beeldspraak die aangeeft dat de
hoofdpersonen van dit boek waarschijnlijk niet lang meer te leven
hebben?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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flashforward
imagination
irony
metaphor
perspective
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
flashforward imagination irony metaphor perspective301p
It has clearly been written with a female audience in mind.
It is not as spectacular as is claimed, but still a good read.
It offers a fresh insight into growing old, but lacks action.
It will appeal only to men who embrace their feminine side.
What is the critic’s final verdict on The Weekend, judging from
paragraph 7?
It has clearly been written with a female audience in mind. It is not as spectacular as is claimed, but still a good read. It offers a fresh insight into growing old, but lacks action. It will appeal only to men who embrace their feminine side.311p
In welke zin in de tekst wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat de schrijver van
deze recensie het boek de moeite waard vindt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 8Tekst 8 To the Editor:
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Our limitations prevent us from organising meaningful space
Stargazing will not help us fathom the mysteries that still abound
We are unable to comprehend what goes on beyond our frame of
We tend to misread the signs when spectacles follow unpredictable
What is the main point made by Simon Marcus?
Our limitations prevent us from organising meaningful spaceexpeditions.
Stargazing will not help us fathom the mysteries that still aboundaround us.
We are unable to comprehend what goes on beyond our frame ofreference.
We tend to misread the signs when spectacles follow unpredictablepatterns.
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Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails.
Before you remove an ant hill from your lawn, do you first make your
Do hummingbirds hum because they do not know the words, or
Even a fish would not get caught if it kept its mouth shut.
Which of the following fits the gap in the letter written by Pamela Reis?
Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails. Before you remove an ant hill from your lawn, do you first make yourintentions known to the queen ant?
Do hummingbirds hum because they do not know the words, orbecause they like their songs better that way?
Even a fish would not get caught if it kept its mouth shut.Op basis van de informatie uit de brieven die samen tekst 8 vormen, kun
je achterhalen wat Adam Frank heeft geschreven in het essay ‘The
Truth May Yet Be Out There’.
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Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze aansluiten bij wat Adam
Frank in zijn essay heeft geschreven.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Attempting to communicate with extra-terrestrials, if they do exist,
could be extremely dangerous for us.
2 The concept of extra-terrestrial life has had a major cultural impact
and has been a topic of several movies, games and comic books.
3 The search for aliens is risky and needs strict regulation at national
and international levels.
4 There are excellent reasons to search for extra-terrestrial life, but
U.F.O. sightings will not provide evidence for its existence.
opgave 9Tekst 9 John le Carré never won the Booker …
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He excelled at constructing intricate yet still relatable storylines.
He inclined towards shunning the limelight and living anonymously.
He was dismissed from competitions but publishers fought over him.
He was loved by the general public but long undervalued by critics.
What becomes clear about le Carré in paragraph 1?
He excelled at constructing intricate yet still relatable storylines. He inclined towards shunning the limelight and living anonymously. He was dismissed from competitions but publishers fought over him. He was loved by the general public but long undervalued by critics.361p
to explain why le Carré is an outstanding novelist according to Simon
to make clear that le Carré struggled with having to lead a double life
to point out that Simon Jenkins feels an intimate connection to le
to show that only second-rate critics dare to berate le Carré’s style
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
to explain why le Carré is an outstanding novelist according to SimonJenkins
to make clear that le Carré struggled with having to lead a double life to point out that Simon Jenkins feels an intimate connection to leCarré
to show that only second-rate critics dare to berate le Carré’s style371p
It caused a rift in his friendship with le Carré.
It gave a huge boost to le Carré’s writing career.
It meant the end of his work in the theatres.
It was spot on and brought him public acclaim.
What is said about Guinness’s portrayal of Smiley in paragraph 3?
It caused a rift in his friendship with le Carré. It gave a huge boost to le Carré’s writing career. It meant the end of his work in the theatres. It was spot on and brought him public acclaim.381p
Communism is an evil that needs to be defeated at all costs.
Ordinary individuals can bring about change for the good.
The economies of capitalist regimes need discord to thrive.
Today’s hostilities can strengthen tomorrow’s alliances.
Which of the following beliefs is part of Smiley’s worldview according to
paragraph 4?
Communism is an evil that needs to be defeated at all costs. Ordinary individuals can bring about change for the good. The economies of capitalist regimes need discord to thrive. Today’s hostilities can strengthen tomorrow’s alliances.391p
acknowledge its attraction
address its purposelessness
expose its malice
reveal its importance
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
acknowledge its attraction address its purposelessness expose its malice reveal its importance401p
As a matter of fact
Either way
In the same manner
What’s more
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
As a matter of fact Either way In the same manner What’s moreopgave 10Tekst 10 ARTS
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Geef van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze in overeenstemming
zijn met de recensie.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Henry IV Parts 1 and 2 fit perfectly in the Christmas season.
2 Antony Sher’s acting is of varying quality.
3 Doran’s production honours the way Shakespeare depicted the world
of his time.
4 The play contains emotional and tragic elements.
Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Language matters
‘The Post does it, too.’ (final line)
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It debunks narratives put out by legal authorities.
It prefers crude synonyms to precise legal terms.
It presents a biased version of events.
It underestimates the role of the press.
What does The Washington Post do too according to Paul Holmes?
It debunks narratives put out by legal authorities. It prefers crude synonyms to precise legal terms. It presents a biased version of events. It underestimates the role of the press.opgave 12Tekst 12 What to read to understand the Conservative Party
Lees eerst de opgave voordat je naar de tekst gaat.
Van de vijf boeken die in dit overzicht besproken worden, hebben er vier
een academische insteek.
Deze boeken kunnen als volgt getypeerd worden:
1 een beschouwing van een economisch-maatschappelijke ontwikkeling
2 een geschiedkundige terugblik van een insider
3 een kritische analyse van politieke aard
4 een veelomvattend en onpartijdig verslag
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Geef voor elk van deze typeringen aan welk boek bedoeld wordt.
Noteer de juiste titel achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijft een titel over.
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen
behorende correctievoorschrift.
De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
Bij dit examen hoort geen uitwerkbijlage.
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