# Eindexamen Engels VWO 2021 tijdvak 1

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Examen VWO
2021
tijdvak 1
donderdag 20 mei
13.30 - 16.00 uur
Engels

Bij dit examen horen een bijlage en een antwoordblad.
Beantwoord alle vragen op het antwoordblad.

Dit examen bestaat uit 42 vragen.
Voor dit examen zijn maximaal 48 punten te behalen.
Voor elk vraagnummer staat hoeveel punten met een goed antwoord behaald
kunnen worden.

Geef niet meer antwoorden (zinnen, redenen, voorbeelden e.d.) dan er worden
gevraagd. Als er bijvoorbeeld één zin wordt gevraagd en je antwoordt met meer dan
één zin, dan wordt alleen de eerste zin in de beoordeling meegeteld.

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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 Wolf Hall

1p 1 Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
A acknowledging
B adding to
C discussing
D focussing on
E simplifying

Tekst 2 The NHS

"It is essential for all staff to be able to raise any concerns they have." (laatste zin)
2p 2 Welke twee factoren verhinderen dit nu, volgens Amanda Casey? Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

Tekst 3 All that glisters

1p 3 What is the main point made in paragraph 1?
A All relationships are imperfect.
B Appearances can be deceptive.
C Romantic love is generally undervalued.
D Wealth and matrimonial bliss are unrelated.

1p 4 "a grand bazaar of golden caskets" (paragraph 2)
Why does the writer characterise Tinder in this way?
He wants to make clear that using Tinder
A improves the process of finding a compatible partner for singles looking for true love.
B leads to indecisiveness as users are trapped in a never-ending cycle of swipes.
C offers numerous opportunities to find potential dates on the basis of superficial qualities only.
D results in people feeling isolated in a deceitful environment of fake interactions.

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1p 5 "this etiquette" (alinea 3)
In welke zin staat beschreven hoe 'this etiquette' werkt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.

Tekst 4 Gentrification

"Gentrifier has surpassed many worthier slurs to become the dirtiest word
in American cities." (paragraph 1)
1p 6 What is 'dirty' about the word 'gentrifier', according to the text?
According to critics it stands for
A a group of residents who have lost their sense of decency.
B affluent citizens who drive away the original residents.
C people who have enriched themselves at the expense of others.
D people whose intolerance makes the city difficult to live in.

1p 7 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
A highlight
B ignore
C misrepresent
D reinforce
E undermine

1p 8 What is paragraph 3 meant to make clear?
A that the government is reluctant to regulate the local housing market
B that the rich may not be depriving the poor of reasonably priced
houses
C that there is a correlation between increasing housing prices and
poverty
D that there is a tenuous connection between income and social mobility

The first sentence of paragraph 4 has been left out.
1p 9 Which of the following was the original first sentence of paragraph 4?
A Gentrification has become so widespread that no one is certain what
its economic consequences might be.
B Gentrification has been misrepresented in such a way that publications
about it have had adverse effects.
C Gentrification has been so thoroughly demonised that a mere
discussion of its benefits might seem subversive.
D Gentrification has caused politicians to claim that it has grave
implications for urban development.

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2p 10 Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de inhoud van alinea’s 4 en 5.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Original inhabitants of particularly poor neighbourhoods are often the ones who benefit least from the economic changes.
2 Retailers have substantial advantages to look forward to when neighbourhoods gentrify.
3 Welcoming wealthy new inhabitants into the neighbourhood will provide new job opportunities for residents.
4 Research shows the sudden arrival of wealthy people in poor neighbourhoods can have several negative side effects.

De volgende drie zinnen kwamen oorspronkelijk na de eerste zin van alinea 6, maar zijn uit de tekst wegehaald (zie stippellijntjes in de tekst).
a The share of households that are ‘rent burdened’ — those spending more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent — has increased from 32% in 2001 to 38% in 2015. Things are worse among the poor; 52% of those below the federal poverty line spend over half their income on rent.
b These rents have risen dramatically, though this can be the fault of thoughtless regulations which hinder supply more than the malevolence of gentrifiers.
c To be more specific, it can be linked to the cost of housing in American cities. Though the process of gentrification has been going on for a few decades, the increased attention for it comes in the middle of this broader concern.

1p 11 In welke volgorde stonden de zinnen in alinea 6?
Zet de letters in de juiste volgorde.

1p 12 What does the writer wish to convey in paragraph 7?
A He acknowledges the differences between the people of Detroit and Brooklyn.
B He believes that the people of Detroit should be more open to ideas that improve their situation.
C He empathises with the hardship the people of Detroit and Brooklyn have to endure.
D He feels the people of Detroit might be better off moving to a place that has already been upgraded.

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1p 13 What is the main point made in paragraph 8?
A Difficult terms like gentrification seem to conjure up a negative image
for people.
B For lack of a more positive description, the term gentrification will
continue to be used.
C Since the term gentrification has a negative ring to it, it would be best
to use another term.
D The term gentrification has also been applied to positive developments
that have other causes.
E Whatever term people use for the process, gentrification has had a
positive effect.

Tekst 5 If you want to run the world, ...

1p 14 "thought this study valuable enough to encourage others to do the same"
(alinea 1)
In welke latere alinea wordt duidelijk dat dit standpunt niet breed
gedragen wordt?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.

1p 15 "Mr Miller is anomalous, obviously." (paragraph 2)
Judging from paragraph 2, how can this remark be characterised?
A as concerned
B as ironic
C as reproachful
D as tactless
E as trivial

1p 16 What is the function of paragraph 3?
A to explain why the humanities are intellectually more demanding than
the sciences.
B to highlight the fact that academic research depends on the presence
of empirical data
C to point out that creative inclinations and academic reasoning are
mutually exclusive
D to stress the importance of abstract thought in both the humanities and
sciences

1p 17 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A a continental initiative
B a detrimental result
C a false dichotomy
D a logical consequence

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1p 18 What is the main point made by Sarah Churchwell in paragraph 5?
A British authorities should stop financing studies that lack the practical
implementation of knowledge.
B Humankind is on the brink of sourcing out intellectual processes to
artificial intelligence systems.
C People with proper academic training are essential if we want to adapt
to changes in society adequately.
D Technological progress will in time automatically put an end to the
popularity of superfluous university courses.
2p 19 Geef van de volgende opmerkingen aan of ze spottend bedoeld zijn.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 “Mr Halfon himself must have studied something useful to become an
MP. Indeed he did: politics.” (alinea 6)
2 “PPE, the degree taken by scores of leading British politicians over the
past 50 years, stands for philosophy, politics and economics.”
(alinea 6)
3 “Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, may seem an exception, with a
PhD in quantum chemistry.” (alinea 7)
4 “The conclusion doesn't require a philosophy degree.” (alinea 8)

Tekst 6 The allure of the British seaside

1p 20 How does the writer introduce the subject of this text in paragraph 1?
A by asking why the British seaside has such a bad reputation
B by describing the dual nature of the appeal of the British seaside
C by focusing on the historical attractions of the British seaside
D by linking the recent popularity of the British seaside to local painters

1p 21 What is the main point made about the British seaside in paragraph 2?
A It has a long history of suffering and bouncing back.
B It has always succeeded in attracting talented people.
C It has been overlooked as an area in need of assistance.
D It has recently attracted the attention of foreign investors.

1p 22 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A cultivate enthusiasm for
B disclose information about
C promote tourism to
D taint the reputation of

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1p 23 Which conclusion does paragraph 4 lead up to?
A The inhabitants of British seaside towns have always remained faithful to their own traditions and peculiarities.
B The poor working conditions in British seaside towns have an undesirable effect on the local community.
C The seasonal influx of tourists to seaside towns can cause problems of both an economic and social nature.
D The tension between respectability and grittiness that defines seaside towns is enticing.
1p 24 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
A Besides
B For instance
C Similarly
D Still
1p 25 What are "a bi-annual Goth Weekend" and "bemusement park Dismaland" (both from paragraph 6) meant to exemplify?
A the delights of a traditional holiday at the British coast
B the fact that modern hypes fail to catch on at the British coast
C the murkier tendencies that are typical of the British seaside
D the uniqueness of the inhabitants of British seaside towns

Tekst 7 Rebooting the real

1p 26 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
A although all governments have this tendency
B and now these are taking over the internet
C but basically anyone can do it now
D which people seem to prefer to the real world
1p 27 Which of the following is in line with paragraphs 2-3?
A Digital deception is sparked by the gullibility of most internet users.
B False information is hampering the access people have to proper knowledge.
C People's reliance on the internet for information will decrease over the years.
D There is a thin line between giving an opinion and spreading false information.

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1p 28 "And if all contributions are valid, who is an authority?" (alinea 3)
Komt het aspect van het ontbreken van gezagsregels al in een eerdere
zin van de recensie aan de orde?
Zo nee, antwoord 'Nee'. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin dit naar voren komt.

1p 29 Which of the following is true according to paragraphs 4-5?
A Fashioning an online personality may affect one's actual personality.
B It has become near impossible to find authenticity online.
C The anonymous nature of the internet encourages misconduct.
D The rise of the internet has destroyed our moral compass.

1p 30 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
A we lack the perspective
B we need the audacity
C we miss the necessity
D we require the authority

Tekst 8 Hot Milk

2p 31 Geef van de volgende beweringen over Sofia aan of ze overeenkomen
met de inhoud van alinea's 1 tot en met 4.
Noteer 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 The hard drive of her computer has crashed due to a fall.
2 She has the feeling she is losing control over her life at the moment.
3 She has taken her laptop to the cybercafé owner before.
4 The duration of her stay in Spain is determined by her mother's illness.

1p 32 Which of the following is true according to paragraphs 5-7?
A Sofia feels the authorities are too lax in their instructions for summer
tourists.
B Sofia is reluctant to swim in the sea again after her brush with a
jellyfish.
C Sofia thinks the explanation of why jellyfish are called medusa is very
apt.
D Sofia wanted to be stung by a jellyfish in order to be attended to by the
student.

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1p 33 What is the purpose of the form Sofia has to fill in (paragraph 8)?
A to ask for her support to patrol the injury hut out of season
B to keep tabs on how many tourists make use of the injury hut
C to provide the student with personal details in order to send an invoice
D to release the student from any form of liability for treating her sting

Om een tekst te verlevendigen kan een schrijver gebruikmaken van
verschillende stijfliguren, zoals:
a eufemisme
b paradox
c personificatie
d vergelijking

1p 34 Geef van de volgende citaten uit de tekst aan van welke van de
bovenstaande stijfliguren ze een voorbeeld zijn.
Noteer de letter van de stijfliguur achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: je mag elke stijfliguur slechts één keer gebruiken, dus er blijven
twee stijfliguren over.
1 “My laptop has all my life in it and knows more about me than anyone
else.” (einde alinea 1)
2 “As he talked I could see his soft, pink lips pulsing like a medusa in the
middle of his beard.” (einde alinea 10)

Tekst 9 Can you be friends with your coffee maker?

Drie van de onderstaande zinnen (a tot en met f) zijn weggelaten uit
alinea’s 1, 2 en 6 (zie 35-1, 35-2 en 35-3 in de tekst).
2p 35 Geef bij elke plaats aan welke zin daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van de zin achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven drie zinnen over.
a Attributing life to an inanimate object is often frowned upon and seen
as a sign of immaturity.
b Children are likely to grow up thinking everything is sentient, or at
least interactive.
c Marketeers know people are prepared to pay higher prices for
contraptions that talk back to them.
d Personifying products and brands can backfire, however.
e Sometimes we see things as human because we’re lonely.
f The popularity of interactive household devices can be explained by
their versatility.

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1p 36 Which of the following observations about anthropomorphism is mentioned in this article?
A Endowing an object with a personality makes it harder to replace it.
B People attribute character traits to objects based on the human-like features they perceive.
C Personalising an object renders it worthy of moral considerations.
D We feel increasingly uncomfortable with machines displaying human-like behaviour.

Tekst 10 Mole hunting

1p 37 Which of the following becomes clear about moles in this letter?
A Protecting them legally is window dressing.
B They are the preferred prey of the British gentry.
C They can be exterminated without condemnation.
D Trapping them has become a national pastime.

Tekst 11 A tizz about fizz

1p 38 What are the examples in paragraphs 1 and 2 meant to make clear?
A that members of the House of Lords have been reprimanded for behaving arrogantly
B that the budget of the peers of the realm is rightfully held under close scrutiny
C that the quality of champagne is not a topic worthy of a lengthy political debate
D that there is a gulf of incomprehension between the ruling elite and ordinary people

1p 39 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A delights in snobbery of this type
B gives the underprivileged political influence
C has an unelected upper house
D tries to modernise its parliament

1p 40 How can the tone of paragraph 4 be characterised?
A as arrogant
B as disappointed
C as impertinent
D as presumptuous
E as sneering
F as sophisticated

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Tekst 12 Vacancy: President of the Fondation Ipsen
1p 41 Which of the following descriptions refers to the Fondation Ipsen, judging
from the text?
A It is a charity dedicated to the mission to facilitate open discussions
about medical breakthroughs and research by organising conferences,
publishing journals and hosting online exchange platforms.
B It is a large academic centre for biological research that is dedicated
to promotion of biodiversity and the restoration and preservation of
natural ecosystems all over the world.
C It is a multinational pharmaceutical company that develops a wide
variety of products such as human and veterinary products, consumer
healthcare products and agricultural chemicals.
D It is an institution that tries to spread scientific knowledge and
contribute to and advance any promising developments, for instance
by bringing together researchers from different fields of expertise.
2p 42 Geef van de volgende kwalificaties aan of de voorzitter van Fondation
Ipsen eraan moet voldoen.
Noteer 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Hij/Zij moet een aantal jaren hoogleraar zijn geweest.
2 Hij/Zij moet wetenschappelijke artikelen kunnen herschrijven om ze
toegankelijk te maken voor een groot publiek.
3 Hij/Zij moet aantoonbaar over goede contacten in de
wetenschappelijke wereld beschikken.
4 Hij/Zij moet ervaring hebben met het implementeren van
communicatiestrategieën.
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