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Bekijk en oefen het examen: https://slimmeexamens.nl/examens/vwo/engels/1999/tijdvak-1 ## Vragen in dit examen ### Vraag 1 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 2 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 3 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 4 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 5 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 6 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 7 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 8 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 9 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 10 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 11 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 12 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 13 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 14 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 15 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 16 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 17 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 18 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 19 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 20 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 21 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 22 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 23 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 24 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 25 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 26 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 27 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 28 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 29 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 30 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 31 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 32 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 33 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 34 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 35 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 36 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 37 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 38 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 39 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 40 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 41 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 42 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 43 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 44 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 45 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 46 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 47 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 48 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 49 – Opgave 1 ### Vraag 50 – Opgave 1 ## Opgaven (tekst van het examen) ### Pagina 1 Engels Examen VWO Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Vragenboekje 19 99 Tijdvak 1 Vrijdag 28 mei 13.30–16.00 uur Dit examen bestaat uit 50 vragen. Elke goed beantwoorde vraag levert 1 punt op. 900006 7A Begin ### Pagina 2 Tekst 1 For whom the bells toll Kies bij de open plek het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden. 1 ■ A adequate funding B a great number of bells C broad-mindedness D practice E proper maintenance Tekst 2 Schools on alert as former pupils sue 'Schools on alert as former pupils sue' (headline). 2 ■ What were the specific demands of the two pupils in the lawsuit against their former schools? (Search the text to find the information required.) A A review of their exam results and being granted their certificates. B Compensation for extra educational costs and loss of income. C Disciplinary measures against their former teachers and a new examination. D Readmittance to secondary education and extra tuition. 3 ■ Which of the following explains the unwillingness of Zurich Municipal (paragraph 2) with regard to 'out-of-court settlements'? A They are aware that out-of-court settlements may tempt students to choose another insurance company. B They fear that an out-of-court settlement may lead to many more. C They foresee that an out-of-court settlement will not satisfy litigants such as the two teenagers. D They have found that going to law is always more profitable than agreeing on out-of-court settlements. 4 ■ Why are Graham Lane and Doug McAvoy (paragraphs 4 and 5) quoted? A To demonstrate that the educational world is more concerned with the costs than with the quality of education. B To indicate that the interests of the educational authorities and those of teachers conflict. C To show the indignation and concern in the educational world about the lawsuit brought by the two teenagers. D To show the unlikelihood of schools being able to pay compensation to dissatisfied pupils. 5 ■ What point does Mr Rabinowicz underline by mentioning Hackney Downs (paragraph 8)? A If schools fail to meet educational standards, they should be given more financial support. B It should be possible to hold schools responsible if they fall below the mark. C Schools should ask for support when they cannot keep up educational standards. D Young people are entitled to an uninterrupted school career. 6 ■ Which of the following would David Blunkett (paragraph 10) agree with? A Promise rather than punish. B Seek improvement rather than scapegoats. C Strive for out-of-court settlements rather than lawsuits. D Take legal action against schools collectively rather than individually. 7 ■ What is the general tone of this article? A Ironic. B Matter-of-fact. C Moralising. 900006 7A 2 Lees verder ### Pagina 3 8 What can be concluded from paragraphs 11-13 about the House of Lords ruling? A It is wide open to abuse. B It may have far-reaching consequences. C It will inevitably lead to more closures of schools. D It will stand in the way of educational reform. [FIGUUR: Zwarte rechthoek] Tekst 3 Making the world seem good again Kies bij iedere open plek het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden. 9 A attitude B conservatism C fascination D self-sufficiency 10 A human interaction B the biochemistry of the brain C the dangerous properties of drugs D the evolutionary process 11 A an immediate success B considered a last resort C extremely expensive D not considered very effective 12 A after all B for that matter C though 13 A a drug containing a little serotonin B a drug containing a lot of serotonin C an anti-depressant D an inexpensive medicine 14 A not proved to be the issue B shown to be justified C turned into fact 15 A abnormal mood B intelligence C personal fortune D physical appearance 16 A less defeatist B less sensational C more bizarre D more exciting 900006 7A 3 Lees verder ### Pagina 4 Tekst 4 The Fat of the Land 17 How does Jonathan Yardley introduce Laura Fraser's book in paragraph 1? A By outlining the book and commenting on its main point. B By recommending the book and criticising it. C By summarising the book and illustrating its topic. 18 How can paragraph 2 be summed up? A Americans' preoccupation with weight clashes with their eating habits. B Being generally overweight Americans are fascinated by super-slim celebrities. C In terms of weight Americans can be divided into the excessively slim and the excessively fat. D Traditional American food is a decisive factor in Americans losing their battle against overweight. 19 What is meant by ‘figuring’ in the first sentence of paragraph 3? A calculating B dieting C examining causes D fantasizing E providing data 20 What conclusion does paragraph 4 lead up to? A All the money Americans spend on dieting seems wasted. B As in all things, Americans overdo their efforts to lose weight. C Dieting works for a specific category of physically fit people only. D It is the female part of the American population that is most obsessed with weight. 21 How can paragraph 5 be characterised? A It demonstrates that the ideal of thinness dates back to 19th century Britain. B It describes thinness as a tempting and plausible ideal. C It puts the modern beauty ideal in a historical perspective. 22 What is meant by ‘this enduring contradiction’ (first sentence paragraph 6)? A The fact that B ideas about beauty can differ so radically from one period to another. C people are willing to cope with physical discomfort for the sake of physical beauty. D people feel forced to aspire to a beauty ideal impossible to achieve. E people set on losing weight merely achieve the opposite. 23 Why does the reviewer speak of an ‘illuminating tour’ in paragraph 6? A Laura Fraser has B demonstrated that the diet industry has appropriated what is in fact a medical matter. C presented a comprehensive survey of those who have seized on the American preoccupation with weight. D proved that the problem of overweight is being tackled from every possible angle. E shown how a preoccupation with food can be found in all walks of American life. 24 What conclusion does paragraph 7 lead up to? A Being overweight is less harmful than has long been assumed. B Even though dieting has proved ineffective, it is generally not advised against. C Stimulating people to diet is a way of keeping the problem of overweight in check. D The ultimate effect of drastic dieting is fatal. 25 What point does the reviewer make in paragraph 8? A Concern with weight is taking precedence over a sensible attitude towards health in general. B It will always be easier to gain weight than to lose weight. C People should stop envying other people's beauty and value health instead. 900006 7A Lees verder ### Pagina 5 26 ■ What criticism of the media does the reviewer express in the last paragraph? A They are accomplices to the glorification of thinness. B They have unwittingly let themselves become a tool in the hands of the diet industry. C They produce false information about the effect of dieting, even against better judgment. Tekst 5 Improving the world 27 ■ How does President Havel honour New Zealand at the beginning of his address at Victoria University? A By complimenting New Zealand on its policy of admitting people of all cultures. B By giving New Zealand credit for not becoming involved in World War Two. C By praising New Zealand as a country free of ethnic conflict. D By thanking New Zealand for offering a hiding place to Karl Popper. 28 ■ How does Havel describe Karl Popper in paragraph 1? As a man who A attempted to account for man’s behaviour in times of war. B constructed a theory about the influence of violence and aggression on a multiracial society. C pointed out how tribal war and Nazi ideology affect society in a similarly destructive way. D sought to understand the forces behind man’s inclination towards intolerance. 29 ■ How does Havel continue his address in paragraph 2? A By defining ‘holistic social engineering’ and by supporting Popper’s stand against it. B By demonstrating that ‘holistic social engineering’ is too idealistic and therefore impracticable. C By showing that Popper’s condemnation of ‘holistic social engineering’ helped fight totalitarianism. 30 ■ Why does Havel bring up the example of his own country (paragraph 3)? A To show how short-lived the ideals of its former communist regimes were. B To testify to the vast destruction caused by totalitarianism. C To warn of the after-effects of communism once it has been overthrown. 31 ■ Which sentence could be inserted between ‘abuses’ and ‘This’ in line 57? A After all, they do not occur only in Communist societies. B Indeed, more drastic measures were needed. C In fact they did not get any attention. D The evil went even further. 32 ■ What is the subject of paragraph 4? Popper’s vision on A what can put an end to totalitarianism. B what people can do to rise in society. C what ways society should be developed. 33 ■ Why do some in President Havel’s country prefer to ‘refrain altogether ... visions’ (lines 76–78)? A They believe the political situation in their country to be too static for drastic change. B They feel that their country first has to rid itself completely of the influence of Marxism. C They have lost faith in the systematic pursuit of change as a result of the recent developments in their country. D They oppose any change that would go against the concept of holistic social engineering. 900006 7A 5 Lees verder ### Pagina 6 34 What is paradoxical, according to paragraph 5? A That both those respectful and those disrespectful of the law should aspire to the same kind of society. B That both those with and those without a vision on society should turn against Marxism. C That the ideas of holistic engineering and of total opposition to change should spring from the same attitude. 35 'I refuse ... bath water' (lines 89-91). Why does Havel say this? A He does not want a complete break with his country's former ideology. B He does not want to give the impression that his country will not recover from the past. C He favours planned and constructive change, though he rejects holistic engineering. D He realises that holistic social engineering still has a foothold in society. Tekst 6 Wives' tales 36 What can be concluded from paragraph 1? A Children would rather be taught fairy tales than traditional school subjects. B Fairy tales can be regarded as a valuable source of learning. C From a psychological point of view, fairy tales deserve a place in a child's education. D In the past children appreciated fairy tales more than present-day children do. E The study of fairy tales should be included in general social studies. 37 Which two statements characterise Marina Warner's new book, according to paragraph 2? 1 It focuses on the fairy tale as a means of promoting the feminist cause. 2 It is less motivated by literary concerns than her two previous books. 3 It is related to her two previous books by the angle she has chosen. 4 It offers information about and an analysis of its subject matter. A 1 and 4. B 2 and 3. C 2 and 4. D 3 and 4. 38 How does Warner view fairy tales, according to paragraph 3? A They deal with topics which are of interest to women only. B They have always been a valuable means of expression for women. C They have always served women as an outlet for their imagination. D They present a caricaturised picture of women. 39 Which of the following characterises paragraph 5, with regard to the historical approach? A It compares the historical with the psychoanalytical approach to the fairy tale. B It lists Warner's arguments against the psychoanalytical approach to the fairy tale. C It reconciles the historical with the psychoanalytical approach to the fairy tale. D It supports Warner's case for the historical approach to the fairy tale. 40 Which of the following is in line with paragraph 6? A Notwithstanding the abundance of evidence, Warner's basic assumptions are unsound. B To avoid being accused of bias, Warner does not moralise. C Warner convinces by way of illustration. 41 How could paragraph 8 also begin? A For example, in her otherwise... B However, in her otherwise... C In short, in her otherwise... D Similarly, in her otherwise... 900006 7A 6 Lees verder ### Pagina 7 42 ■ What paradox is referred to in paragraph 9? A Warner's book both lacks relevant data and is burdened with them. B Warner's book contains both absolutely true and absolutely faulty information. C Warner sets out to inform, but ends up confusing the reader. Tekst 7 No smoke without firings 43 ■ What phenomenon is referred to by John Thackray as ‘Little Brother’? A The general condemnation in the US of supposedly dangerous forms of recreation. B The US business world's excessive concern for workers' welfare. C The US government's increasingly firm grip on the lives of its citizens. D US corporations trying to control their employees' way of life. 44 ■ In view of what Ira Glasser has already said, which of the following could be added to paragraph 5? A ‘Companies and employees alike should bear the burden of health care expenses.’ B ‘Smoking and drinking are not the most serious dangers threatening an employee's efficiency at work.’ C ‘Therefore employers and employees share the same risks where lifestyle discrimination is concerned.’ D ‘Unless off-duty conduct affects job performance, it is none of an employer's business.’ 45 ■ What 'ends' (paragraph 8) are referred to? A Getting workers to confess risky behaviour. B Getting workers to feel responsible for their health. C Getting workers to show consideration for each other's well-being. 46 ■ Why does the writer quote Dr Paul Berger and Paul Terry (paragraph 9)? A To call into question the ‘assumption' referred to in paragraph 7. B To specify the ‘carrots’ referred to in paragraph 7. C To support the ‘rationale’ referred to in paragraph 7. 47 ■ How many example cases does paragraph 10 contain to back up its first sentence (‘Lifestyle ... rights.’)? A Two. B Three. C Four. 48 ■ Which of the following does paragraph 11 illustrate? A Employees not having the guarantee of privacy when seeking EAP help. B Many employees’ lack of confidence in the thoroughness of EAPs. C Some employees' tragic ignorance of the kind of support an EAP may provide. D The instinctive mistrust of employees with regard to counselling by means of computer programs. 49 ■ Why does the writer mention the American Eagle ATR turboprop crash (paragraphs 12–13)? A To illustrate B the damage that misdirected EAP counselling can cause. C the exploitation of EAPs for the benefit of a company's aims. D the extent to which companies may put their trust in EAPs. E the hazards of companies disregarding their employees' expert judgment. F the way in which a small number of people can obstruct the work of many. Let op: de laatste vraag van dit examen staat op de volgende pagina. ### Pagina 8 Tekst 8 A protest protest 50 What is The Economist’s main concern in its article on ‘The Third Battle of Newbury’? A In their handling of protests the police have come close to abuse of power. B Obstructive protesters may be putting freedom of expression under threat. C Protesters may no longer be appreciated for the way they seek publicity. Einde 900006 7A 8