# Eindexamen Engels VMBO-GL/TL 2025 tijdvak 1

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Examen VMBO-GL en TL
2025
tijdvak 1
vrijdag 9 mei
13.30 - 15.30 uur

Engels CSE GL en TL

Bij dit examen horen een bijlage en een uitwerkbijlage.
Beantwoord alle vragen in de uitwerkbijlage.

Dit examen bestaat uit 41 vragen.
Voor dit examen zijn maximaal 46 punten te behalen.
Voor elk vraagnummer staat hoeveel punten met een goed antwoord behaald kunnen worden.

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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.

Tekst 1 Close encounters

1p 1 Wat wordt duidelijk uit tekst 1?
Je hebt de grootste kans om een 'vliegende schotel' te zien als je
A bij de herdenking in Roswell bent.
B ergens bent waar weinig kunstlicht is.
C in de buurt van een druk vliegveld bent.
D onderweg bent van of naar je werk.

Tekst 2 The mystery of why an entire village lost its broadband

1p 2 Alinea's 2, 3 en 4 ontbreken in de tekst. Ze staan hieronder, maar niet in de juiste volgorde.
→ Schrijf de letters van de alinea's in de juiste volgorde op in de uitwerkbijlage.

[a] Openreach engineers were baffled by the continuous problem. They walked around the village with a monitor called a spectrum analyser to try to find any 'electrical noise' to help pinpoint the problem. "At 7am our device picked up a large burst of electrical interference in the village. It turned out that at 7am every morning the occupants of a certain house would switch on their old TV which would, in turn, knock out broadband for the entire village," said Mr Jones.

[b] So what else can cause broadband problems? Suzanne Rutherford, Openreach chief engineer's lead for Wales, said anything with electric components – from outdoor lights to microwaves – can potentially have an impact on broadband connections.

[c] The TV was found to be emitting a single high-level impulse noise (SHINE), which causes electrical interference in other devices. The embarrassed householder promised not to use the television again. The village now has a stable broadband signal.

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Tekst 3 E-bikes and e-scooters battery scare

1p 3 How is the topic of the article introduced in paragraph 1?
A by claiming that most people can afford to buy an e-scooter
B by making clear that e-scooters are popular products
C by outlining why bicycles are often replaced by e-scooters
D by stressing that e-scooters have become too cheap

1p 4 'Most incidents have occurred with low-quality light electric vehicles
(LEVs) while they were charging.' (alinea 2)
→ In welke alinea wordt expliciet duidelijk dat ook de betere accu's
gevaar kunnen opleveren?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea in de uitwerkbijlage.

1p 5 What can be concluded about electric vehicles from paragraph 3?
A It is safer to park and recharge them outdoors.
B Their fragility causes unsafe traffic situations.
C They tend to fall apart under rough conditions.

1p 6 Which description fits paragraph 4?
A It gives a technical explanation of how a battery pack can malfunction.
B It lists a number of recent incidents related to battery packs.
C It makes clear that certification of battery packs is overdue.
D It stresses that battery packs need to be maintained by professionals.

1p 7 Kies bij 7 in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
A For example
B Meanwhile
C On the other hand
D Similarly

Tekst 4 Microplastics and Human Health

1p 8 What is the goal of the research done by UQ, according to paragraph 1?
A to examine how microplastics end up in humans
B to find out the origin of microplastics consumed by humans
C to prove that microplastics are dangerous for people
D to study the impact of microplastics on people

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2p 9 Komen de volgende beweringen over plastic overeen met de inhoud van alinea 2?
Omcirkel 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer in de uitwerkbijlage.
1 Het blijft uiteenvallen in kleinere stukjes.
2 Deeltjes ervan worden doorgegeven via de voedselketen.
3 Er zijn verschillende soorten die op andere manieren afbreken.

1p 10 What is the function of paragraph 3?
A to emphasise why research on microplastics is indispensable
B to explain what is going to be studied in the new research lab
C to give an overview of the results and implications of the research
D to praise the scientists who conducted previous research projects
E to stress that more funding is needed for future research projects

1p 11 'The UQ team has two projects ready to go with the opening of the new centre' (alinea 3)
→ Wat is er speciaal aan het laboratorium waardoor het geschikt is voor deze projecten?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

1p 12 Which of the following quotes explains why researching microplastics is so difficult?
A "Plastic is in the environment, and it's a very complicated situation because there are many different types of plastics, and it's further changed in the environment through weathering." (paragraph 1)
B "humans are exposed to particles, and our great challenge is to find out what effect that is having on us." (paragraph 2)
C "It's a huge message in itself, which says just how far this plastic pollution has reached, not only across the planet, but into our bodies." (paragraph 4)

1p 13 What is the main aim of the text as a whole?
A to create awareness of the risks of plastics for the environment
B to persuade companies to produce materials without plastics
C to update people about a scientific examination into plastics
D to warn people about the harmful effects of plastics on humans

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14 ('I'm sure she is most thrilled by being immortalised as a pant-suited
plaything.' (paragraph 1)
How can the tone of this comment best be characterised?
A as enthusiastic
B as hopeful
C as indifferent
D as ironic

1p 15 What is Mattel's actual reason for giving Barbie a makeover, according to
the writer in paragraph 2?
A to change children's stereotypical ideas of women
B to make the dolls suitable for the new generations
C to stimulate girls to pursue a career in science
D to try and earn a lot of money for the company

1p 16 'at the end of the day, playing with a doll is still playing with a doll'
(alinea 2)
→ In welke zin verderop in de tekst worden voordelen genoemd van het
spelen met poppen?
Citeer (= schrijf uit de tekst) de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.

1p 17 Kies bij __17__ in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
A can greatly improve their future career opportunities
B could certainly help to inspire a new generation of kids
C is hardly the best way to stimulate their intellectual curiosity
D will probably not solve the problems that these girls face

1p 18 What is one of the possible reasons that men are more active in the
STEM industries than women, according to paragraph 4?
When they were young, they
A got other toys to play with than girls.
B had more inspiring role models than girls.
C played more often with other kids than girls.

1p 19 Kies bij __19__ in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
A For example
B Furthermore
C However
D Therefore

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1p 20 'Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert’s rather bemused expression’
(paragraph 5)
Why does the writer use the word ‘bemused’?
The writer thinks that
A Gilbert deserves to be given more prestigious honours because of her
accomplishments.
B Gilbert does not know how to feel about the fact that so few women
have won a Nobel prize.
C Gilbert is shocked by the fact that Mattel decided to make a barbie doll
after her.
D Gilbert was not aware that Mattel had decided to launch new barbie
dolls based on women in science.

1p 21 De volgende alinea is uit de tekst weggelaten.
Mattel have tried this trick before: in 2015 they launched a new marketing
campaign called ‘Imagine the Possibilities’ in which they tried to fix their
brand image problem by focusing on the positives of imaginative play and
pushing the idea that Barbie can teach young girls that they ‘can be
anything’. Yet Barbie’s association with various professions is nothing
new – for decades we have had Astronaut Barbie (first launched in 1965),
Firefighter Barbie (1995), Paratrooper Barbie (2000) and Baby Doctor
Barbie (1994 – complete with tight pink jeans), to name a few.

Op welke plek hoort deze alinea in de tekst?
A tussen alinea 1 en 2
B tussen alinea 2 en 3
C tussen alinea 3 en 4
D tussen alinea 4 en 5

Tekst 6 The Rise of the Recipe Reactor

1p 22 ‘a culinary crime’ (alinea 1)
→ In welke zin hierna wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat het gerecht
volgens de schrijver niet lekker kan zijn?
Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.

1p 23 Kies bij _23_ in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
A add spice to home-cooking initiatives
B belong to a fine dining culture
C change people’s diets for the worse
D feed an entire online ecosystem

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1p 24 What becomes clear about Chef Reactions in paragraph 3?
A He dislikes the arrogant attitude that some online cooks have.
B He gave up his day-to-day job to become an online celebrity.
C He is a qualified and seasoned cooking expert.
D He wants to boost the careers of fellow chefs.

1p 25 What does Chef Reactions say about his TikTok channel in paragraph 4?
A It can only exist as long as outside investors are willing to fund it.
B It has made him realise spending time with loved ones is important.
C It is an easy source of income compared to his former occupation.
D It started as a joke but now he cannot imagine ever giving it up.
E It will soon be offline as it was never meant as a serious project.

1p 26 “I’m not the only person that does food reactions.” (paragraph 5) What is the function of this remark?
A to criticise people who watch rage bait recipes on TikTok
B to downplay responsibility for rage bait recipes on TikTok
C to make fun of the creators of rage bait recipes on TikTok
D to question the lifespan of rage bait recipes on TikTok

1p 27 How does Chef Reactions come across in paragraph 6?
A as cautious and wary
B as easy-going and carefree
C as patient and resigned
D as serious and well-prepared

Tekst 7 A teenage big band jazz composer

1p 28 'A teenage big band jazz composer' (title) What becomes clear about this person in paragraph 1?
A She learnt to write a piece of music at a festival.
B She met her favourite brass player at a festival.
C She participated in a contest in New York.
D She went to a school of music in New York.

1p 29 What can be heard in Skylar Tang’s composition according to paragraph 2?
A the challenging demands of the task itself
B the everyday pressures she has to deal with
C the fear of not earning an interesting prize
D the high standards she often sets for herself
E the pressure she felt to finish the piece in time

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1p 30 Which of the following is not mentioned about Skylar Tang's composition in paragraph 3?
A It includes various musical components.
B It is quite a touching arrangement.
C Musicians love how challenging it is.
D Professionals were impressed by it.
1p 31 ‘that trend’ (alinea 4)
→ Welke trend wordt hier bedoeld?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
1p 32 What becomes clear about Skylar Tang from paragraph 5?
A She devoted time and energy to mastering one instrument at a time.
B She managed to get musicians interested in supporting her career.
C She started playing at a young age and likes a broad range of music.
D She was already an internet celebrity and a talented composer.
Tekst 8 You'll Never Walk Alone...
1p 33 What is the purpose of lines 8-13?
A to explain why the Liverpool FC fans like group activities so much
B to highlight some of the strange traditions Liverpool FC is famous for
C to make clear that Liverpool FC has exclusive rights to a song
D to stress the strong connection between a song and Liverpool FC
1p 34 ‘sometimes in exaltation, often in lamentation’ (regel 13)
→ Wat is het eerste voorbeeld verderop in de tekst van een prettig
moment waarbij het lied gezongen kan worden?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
1p 35 What becomes clear from lines 23-32?
A British football clubs hire professional musicians for additional entertainment during a game.
B Football clubs have successfully introduced show business elements in their marketing.
C The song adopted by Liverpool FC has quite a unique history compared to songs from other clubs.
D There are several clubs which have a signature song that was not especially written for the sport.
1p 36 Kies bij 36 in regel 34 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A A good tune is never wasted on those who like singing.
B The music is not in the notes but in the silence between.
C Whether the bubble is flying or bursting, we sing together.
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Tekst 9 Poetry Hiding in an Existing Text
2p 37 'Poetry Hiding in an Existing Text' (titel) wordt in alinea 1 'found poetry'
genoemd.
→ Welke twee andere benamingen worden verderop in de tekst hiervoor
gebruikt?
Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) deze twee benamingen in de
uitwerkbijlage.

1p 38 In welke alinea wordt uitgelegd welke voordelen het heeft voor een dichter
om poëzie te schrijven door een bestaande tekst te gebruiken?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea in de uitwerkbijlage.

1p 39 Kies bij 39 in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
A Copies cannot be published
B Creative souls will dislike this
C Experiments are discouraged
D Rhymes are still important
E The rules are fairly simple

Tekst 10 About Street Art
3p 40 In tekst 10 worden in tekstblokjes verschillende feiten over graffiti
genoemd.
→ Bepaal voor 1, 2, 3, 4 en 5 welk kopje daar het best past.
Noteer de letter van het kopje achter elk nummer in de uitwerkbijlage.
Let op: er blijven drie kopjes over!

Kies uit:
a Arguments and Quarrels
b Double Trouble
c Hazardous Job
d Public Statements
e Quick and Simple
f Short-lived Justice
g Temporary Existence
h Tools of the Trade

Let op: de laatste vraag van dit examen staat op de volgende pagina.

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Tekst 11 The 'Peppa Pig effect'
2p 41 Zijn de volgende gedragsveranderingen bij jonge Amerikaanse kinderen het gevolg van 'The Peppa Pig effect' volgens deze tekst? Omcirkel 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer in de uitwerkbijlage.
1 Ze lossen conflicten op een slimme manier op.
2 Ze luisteren beter naar hun ouders.
3 Ze maken af en toe knorgeluidjes.
4 Ze spreken met een Britse tongval.
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen behorende correctievoorschrift.
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