VW-1002-a-18-1-o
Examen VWO
2018
Engels
Bij dit examen horen een bijlage en een antwoordblad.
Beantwoord alle vragen op het antwoordblad.
Dit examen bestaat uit 41 vragen.Voor dit examen zijn maximaal 48 punten te behalen.Voor elk vraagnummer staat hoeveel punten met een goed antwoord behaaldkunnen worden.
Geef niet meer antwoorden (zinnen, redenen, voorbeelden e.) dan er wordengevraagd. Als er bijvoorbeeld één zin wordt gevraagd en je antwoordt met meer danéén zin, dan wordt alleen de eerste zin in de beoordeling meegeteld.
tijdvak 1woensdag 16 mei13 - 16 uur
Achter het correctievoorschrift zijn twee aanvullingen op het correctievoorschriftopgenomen.
Let op: beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als hetanders is aangegeven. Als je in het Engels antwoordt, levert dat 0 punten op.
Tekst 1 Factory workers in Asia
1p 1 What is Matthias Eckert’s main point? A Global codes of conduct in the clothing industry would ensure the safety of the workers. B Local entrepreneurs are also responsible for the bad conditions in Bangladesh’s sweatshops. C Western clothing companies are solely to be blamed for the Bangladeshi catastrophe.
Tekst 2 LED carpet turns the floor into a screen
“LED carpet turns the floor into a screen” (titel)2p 2 Aan welke twee voorwaarden moest het LED-tapijt volgens de tekstvoldoen om dit succesvol te kunnen?Noteer de twee voorwaarden op het antwoordblad.
The same word was taken from paragraphs 3 and 4.1p 3 Which of the following fits both gaps?A advertisingB avatarsC barcodesD cartoonsE modelsF signage
Tekst 4 Commitment, wedded or not
1p 6 What is the function of paragraphs 1 and 2? A to introduce Gottman’s stance on how to establish a healthy marriage B to point out that a negative attitude towards one’s spouse may lead to divorce C to present the basis for Roberts’s ideas about relationships and politics D to question the validity of Gottman’s research on matrimony
1p 7 Which of the following statements about David Cameron is in line with the contents of paragraphs 3 and 4? A He wants to promote marriage as an institution by introducing financial benefits. B His policy reflects the contemporary point of view on preferring marriage to cohabitation. C His primary objective is to coax people into marriage for financial gain.
“his views on marriage” (paragraph 5)1p 8 Which of the following statements is in line with Cameron’s ideas aboutmarriage, judging from this article?1 The costs of marriage breakdown are borne by the entire society, andtherefore it is reasonable for the entire society to demand support formarriage.2 The institution of marriage, over the past centuries, has come andgone.A only 1 is trueB only 2 is trueC both 1 and 2 are trueD neither 1 nor 2 is true
1p 9 Which of the following series of qualifications fits the string of gaps in paragraph 6?
9a 9b 9c 9dA divisive illogical hypocritical illiberalB hypocritical illiberal illogical divisiveC illiberal hypocritical divisive illogicalD illogical divisive illiberal hypocritical
1p 10 Wat is de onderliggende reden voor Camerons belastingmaatregel volgens Yvonne Roberts? Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin uit alinea 4-9 waar het antwoord te vinden is.
Tekst 5 The death of the beard
1p 11 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1? A a boyish innocence associated with B a connotation of sexuality attached to C a self-consciousness about D a strong sense of masculine pride in
1p 12 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2? A absurd B commonplace C realistic D urgent
2p 13 Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 3 en 4. 1 In general, men actively try to lead a self-sufficient life. 2 The writer is convinced modern men need a beard to establish a sense of self. 3 The writer implies that our ancestors would have preferred to work in an office had they lived today. 4 Bearded hipsters consider fine dining to be something for yuppies. Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
“But what if, rather than revealing our connection with “real life”, this urgereveals our disconnection from it?” (alinea 4)1p 14 Leg in je eigen woorden uit wat bedoeld wordt met “this urge”.
1p 15 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5? A appropriateness B eccentricity C fashion D tradition
Tekst 6 The driverless road ahead
1p 16 Which of the following is true, judging from paragraph 1? 1 The mass production of cars offered ample business opportunities throughout the U. 2 The mass production of cars led to suburban expansion. A only 1 is true B only 2 is true C both 1 and 2 are true D neither 1 nor 2 is true
Tekst 7 Womenomics
1p 21 Which of the following is in line with the contents of paragraphs 1 and 2? A Early feminists strongly disapproved of positive discrimination for women. B Paul Samuelson mocks women who attempt to equal the economic position of men. C The writer of the article implies that success depends on effective female leadership. D Women have always determined criteria for being successful themselves.
1p 22 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3? A femininity B privileged position C sense of responsibility D toughness
1p 23 What is the function of paragraph 5? A to criticise the new feminist point of view B to define the new feminist point of view C to praise the new feminist point of view D to put the new feminist point of view in a broader perspective
1p 24 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6? A Likewise B Nevertheless C Therefore D What is more
2p 25 Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 7. 1 McKinsey stimulates equal treatment of employees. 2 Female qualities are said to be contributing to a company’s success. 3 Gender awareness training is essential for successful leadership. 4 Management consultancies commercialise the demand for feminine skills in modern businesses. Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1p 26 Which of the following reflects the author’s opinion in paragraph 8? A Early feminists systematically ignored the importance of motherhood. B Modern feminists accuse their predecessors of focusing too much on gender differences. C The claim by today’s feminists that it will take a long time to reach equality is unfounded. D The new feminist claims that men and women are biologically different are flawed.
1p 27 Which of the following is in accordance with the contents of paragraph 9? A Companies should focus on distinctive personal qualities. B Few businesses acknowledge the importance of gender bias. C Gender differentiation is the key to successful entrepreneurship. D More female input will increase a company’s chance of economic gain.
“the old-fashioned feminist approach” (alinea 10)1p 28 In welke alinea wordt voor het eerst genoemd hoe deze feministen tegende vrouw aankeken?Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
Tekst 8 A perfect opportunity
1p 29 Which of the following is in line with the contents of paragraph 1? A A ruthless determination to succeed and antisocial behaviour go hand in hand. B Corruption compromises the quality of the game and affects the support of fans. C Dishonest dealings in order to gain an advantage should be punished. D It is part of human nature to be willing to forego moral principles or beliefs to achieve a goal.
1p 30 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2? A By contrast B In a nutshell C Indeed D To be fair E To make matters worse
“A tear, or tears – first ever, and why this time?” (regel 28-29)1p 36 Wordt deze vraag in de tekst beantwoord?Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer het zinsgedeelte dat je antwoordondersteunt.
1p 37 What is the main function of the reference to ‘Romeo’ (lines 37-39)? A to clarify Rosie’s change of heart regarding personal safety B to elaborate on the kind of firearms Rosie carries C to hint at the kind of undercover work Rosie had been assigned D to inform the reader of Rosie’s love affair that had ended tragically
1p 38 What do lines 60-79 make clear about the flight into France? A German surveillance flights make it difficult to land near the coast. B It seems unwise to fly in a straight line to the destination. C The latest weather forecast made the pilot change the flight plan. D The pilot is fretting about Rosie’s safety. E The pilot verifies that Rosie has never jumped from a plane before.
Tekst 10 Furloughed? Here’s an idea.
1p 39 Which of the following reflects the writer’s opinion of furlough? A Congress should only allow diligent members of staff to go on furlough. B Federal employees do not deserve furlough because they hardly do any work. C Furlough is an unacceptable means used by Congress to temporarily take employees off the payroll. D It is a disgrace that federal employees can take time off with money provided by hard-working people. E The term furlough is ambiguous and therefore Congress should adopt a more suitable term.
1p 40 How can the tone of the article be described best? A advisory B condescending C derisive D vindictive
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Tekst 11 Biofuel binge
1p 41 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3? A calculate knock-on effects on land B consider the social consequences for Africa C include the costs of adapting vehicles D provide details on the policy of land appropriation E research the feasibility of African-European transport
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