# Eindexamen Engels VWO 2023 tijdvak 2

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Examen VWO
2023
tijdvak 2
tijdsduur: 2,5 uur
Engels
Bij dit examen horen een bijlage en een antwoordblad.
Beantwoord alle vragen op het antwoordblad.
Dit examen bestaat uit 43 vragen.
Voor dit examen zijn maximaal 48 punten te behalen.
Voor elk vraagnummer staat hoeveel punten met een goed antwoord
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 The Favourite

1p 1 How is Queen Anne portrayed in this movie?
A as a belligerent ruler who unnecessarily prolonged hostilities between France and Britain
B as a manipulative and capricious monarch who abused her authority for personal gain
C as a sovereign who was about to abdicate after a series of unfortunate events
D as a tragic and isolated person who abstained from performing her royal duties
E as a woman who became mentally stretched as a result of a sexual scandal

1p 2 Why should we go and see this film, according to this review?
A because it debunks misconceptions about how the present royal family came into power
B because it gives an edgy and amusing insight into the palace machinations of the time
C because it is an interesting variation on the classic theme of loyalty, betrayal and subjugation
D because it sheds new light on the constitutional relevance of the Churchill family for Great Britain

Tekst 2 Decision time

1p 3 Geef aan of de volgende beweringen overeenkomen met de inhoud van het artikel. Noteer 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Magistrates deliberately make rash decisions when faced with an overload of rationally taxing tasks.
2 There is a causal relationship between repetitive decision-making and the number of alternatives considered.

1p 4 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A After yet another break
B As sessions drag on
C Being given more time
D Early in the morning
E Having had a light snack

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Tekst 3 Books still hold the upper hand

1p 5 What does Eliane Glaser say about Pearson in paragraphs 3-5?
A They are trying to trick schools into replacing books with expensive
digital reading devices.
B They disguise the fact they are trying to sell their products by
pretending to care for the underprivileged.
C They increase their profits by manipulating data and promoting flawed
research projects.
D They monopolise the market with their products by ruining smaller
book publishers.

1p 6 ‘Books still hold the upper hand’ (titel)
Welke zin in de tekst bevestigt deze uitspraak voor het eerst?
CITEER de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.

1p 7 How can the tone of this article as a whole be characterised best?
A as apologetic
B as detached
C as informal
D as irritated
E as sarcastic

Tekst 4 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party acro-batty fun

1p 8 How is *The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party* introduced in paragraphs 1-3?
A as a mind-blowing spectacle meant to entertain all audiences
B as an entertaining production with an intellectual approach
C as an invigorating event involving various international acts

1p 9 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A we are forever indebted to their creative genius
B we are increasingly resistant to their wonders
C we are willing to accept the risks the artists run

2p 10 Geef aan of de volgende beweringen over *The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party*
overeenkomen met de inhoud van de tekst.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 The performance is faithful to the storyline of a celebrated novel.
2 The lack of a proper framework for the show affects the acting skills of
the performers.
3 The stage is set in such a way as to enable performer-spectator
communication.
4 It proves that mixing various theatrical elements is rarely a good idea.

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Tekst 5 Beachfront housing for $215 per month? Only if you're
a state worker

11 Twee van de onderstaande vijf zinnen (a, b, c, d en e) zijn uit de brieven
weggelaten (zie 11-1 en 11-2).
2p Geef voor elke brief aan welke zin daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van de zin achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven drie zinnen over.
a Do you think the people who work at auto parts stores pay the same
price for equipment that you do?
b Places of outstanding beauty are often spoilt by architectural eyesores
built for rich people with poor taste.
c This may also explain why I have been unable to get a reservation on
a cottage at Crystal Cove State Park this past decade.
d What I would like to know is why the government has deliberately
released news of these shady practices to the public.
e Why does The Times ignore the fact that it costs public money to
maintain rental housing?

Tekst 6 A new book spells out the magic of language

12 What is the main point made about humans in paragraphs 1-2?
1p
A They are capable of creating an endless array of syntactic sequences.
B They are clearly predisposed to communicating with their fellow
beings.
C They fail to make optimal use of the many faculties their brains offer.
D They need a lifetime to map out the general rules that govern speech.
E They seem to grasp most grammar rules without any formal
instruction.

13 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
1p
A Consequently
B Meanwhile
C Obviously
D Paradoxically

14 Which of the following describes the capacity for ‘recursive’ structure?
1p
A contextually attributing a new meaning to words
B mentally reordering and merging words into bigger units
C methodically repeating words in order to memorise them
D strategically separating words like beads on a string

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1p 15 What is the main point made in paragraph 5?
A Children learn the intricate rules that govern linguistic expression from
exposure to the language used around them.
B Language mastery without any spoken input becomes quite a complex
process.
C People with a hearing impairment from birth are hardwired to develop
grammarless means of communication.
D The human brain seems to contain inborn knowledge of various
linguistic principles.
1p 16 'A more controversial claim' (paragraph 6)
What has undermined support for this claim?
A The data gathered to corroborate it turned out to be flawed and
incomplete.
B The eagerness with which it was postulated has had an adverse
effect.
C The only support that can be found for it are elements that are lacking.
D The research methods that have been used to prove it are quite
inadequate.
1p 17 'Mr Adger's tour of linguistics is entertaining and accessible' (alinea 7)
Heeft de schrijver van deze recensie al in een eerdere alinea een oordeel
over de stijl van het boek gegeven?
Zo nee, antwoord 'Nee'. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
Tekst 7 Fake News? How about no news?
1p 18 'What do you call it when ...' (alinea 1)
Geef aan of de volgende citaten verwijzen naar het proces dat in alinea 1
wordt beschreven.
Noteer 'wel' of 'niet' achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 'an extinction-level event' (alinea 2)
2 'the decimation of local news' (alinea 2)
1p 19 'The far-reaching effects are cataclysmic' (alinea 2)
In welke zin verkrop de tekst wordt voor het eerst genoemd om welke
gevolgen het gaat?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
1p 20 What is the goal of paragraph 4?
A to confirm that local news outlets lack financial support
B to highlight the scope of local news coverage
C to make clear why local newspapers get shut down
D to show how politics and local papers tend to interact
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1p 21 What is said about "Ghosting the News" in paragraph 5?
A It explains how and when local papers failed to adjust to changing circumstances.
B It gives a personal account of the reversal of fortunes local papers have suffered.
C It is an emotional reckoning by the writer who got fired from The Buffalo News.
D It praises the accomplishments of The Buffalo News which has since ceased to exist.

1p 22 What becomes clear about Warren Buffett in paragraph 6?
A He invested in local papers as long as they offered him financial gain.
B He owned the largest number of local newspapers in the United States.
C He published discrediting stories about his business rivals.
D He was personally responsible for the demise of the newspaper industry.

1p 23 What is the main point made in paragraph 7?
A Businesses no longer make use of local papers to promote the sale of their products.
B Inhabitants of small towns used to look up to people whose job it was to cover local news.
C Local journalism enables communities to hold their public officials accountable.
D The great number of sponsored articles eventually made local papers lose their credibility.

1p 24 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
A cutting-edge
B hands-off
C ill-mannered
D narrow-minded
E up-front

1p 25 Which of the following best captures the point made in paragraph 10?
A Facing the truth will set you free.
B Priorities change when perspectives shift.
C The old is dying and the new cannot be born.
D While there's life there's hope.

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Tekst 8

1p 26 Which of the following can be concluded about Merle from
paragraphs 1-2?
A She fears people will notice she is not an experienced traveller.
B She frequently shops at low-budget stores for items she can send to
her country of birth.
C She is nervous about going to her favourite resort overseas for the first
time in years.
D She seems to have lived a frugal life these past years in England.
E She still feels ashamed of having been caught shoplifting once.

1p 27 ‘as if that had been his intention all along’ (alinea 1)
In welke latere alinea wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat Merle denkt te
weten wat de beveiliger werkelijk van plan is?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.

3p 28 Geef aan of de volgende beweringen over Merle in overeenstemming zijn
met alinea’s 3 en/of 4.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Ze moet de meeste voorbereidingen voor haar reis nog treffen.
2 Ze is van plan haar koffer te omwikkelen met plasticfolie om te zorgen
dat deze onderweg dicht blijft.
3 Ze loopt met een omweg naar de producten die ze wil hebben.
4 Ze vraagt zich af of er een camera in de winkel hangt.
5 Ze zorgt ervoor dat ze kan zien waar de beveiliger zich bevindt.
6 Ze is al vaker gevolgd door deze beveiliger toen ze ging winkelen.

1p 29 ‘with the neat and tidy way she always dressed and carried herself (...)
the word that would have come to mind is church’ (paragraph 5)
What is the function of this description?
A to emphasise that Merle dislikes drawing attention to herself
B to highlight the fact that Merle is an expert at hiding her emotions
C to point out that religion plays an important role in Merle’s life
D to stress that the treatment Merle gets is at odds with her appearance

1p 30 How can Merle’s behaviour as described in this fragment best be
characterised?
A as anxious
B as defiant
C as impatient
D as resigned

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1p 31 Which of the following would be the most fitting subtitle to this fragment?
A A shoplifter caught in the act
B Never hinder a woman on a spending spree
C Racially profiled in the deodorant aisle
D The stress of tax-free shopping

Tekst 9 Why Orwell's 1984 could be about now

1p 32 What can be concluded about Orwell from paragraph 1?
A He foresaw how paradoxical tendencies would change world politics.
B He realised that dictators thrive best when there is some resistance.
C He thought that his dystopian narrative would one day become reality.
D He understood full well the machinations of oppressive governments.

1p 33 How is 1984 presented in paragraph 2?
A as a work of fiction that
B can be used to recognise whether a society is moving towards an
authoritarian state of affairs
C gives practical advice on how to retaliate against an authoritarian
transgressions in troubled times
D is an astute personal reflection on the authoritarian tendencies that are
unhinging civilisation today
E should be appreciated for its artistic merits rather than its presentation
of authoritarian politics

'The book defines the peculiar characteristics of modern tyranny.'
(alinea 3)
1p 34 Welke alinea is de laatste alinea waarin een van deze eigenschappen
wordt genoemd?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.

1p 35 What is the main point made about our present society in paragraph 3?
A The networks that shape it are aimed at destabilising social cohesion.
B The propagation of fake news is turning it into an unsafe environment.
C The use of algorithms is violating the constitutional rights of its
citizens.
D The way it is governed is threatened by the use of digital technology.

1p 36 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A the intrinsic frailty of loyalty
B the longed-for upheaval in society
C the strong wish for exoneration
D the willing collusion in hate

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1p 37 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
A aims to explain the ideals of
B has exposed the inconsistencies between
C is rooted in the struggles between
D tries to right the wrongs of
1p 38 Which of the following headings fits paragraph 6?
A How to turn debate into a tool of demolition
B Lexicon as a means of control and coercion
C The grand-scale obliteration of dissidents
D When dictators resort to emotional blackmail
1p 39 Which of Orwell's character traits are especially stressed in paragraph 7?
A his aloofness and superiority
B his altruism and diligence
C his integrity and authenticity
D his righteousness and tenacity
Tekst 10 Doyer situation
1p 40 ‘Dyer situation’ (titel)
Welk woord in deze brief benoemt de vorm van onrechtvaardigheid waar
deze titel naar verwijst?
Citeer dit woord.
Tekst 11 A New Approach
1p 41 ‘A New Approach’ (title)
What would this ‘new approach’ come down to, according to the text?
A reconstructing the relationship between the general public and law
enforcers
B redirecting the focus of communities from social division towards racial
equality
C re-examining the influence of government leaders on the
implementation of regulations
D repairing the detrimental effects of controversial and complex
legislation
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1p 42 Which of the following fits the gap?
A 'you can't always get what you want'
B 'you can't judge a book by its cover'
C 'you can't keep a good man down'
D 'you can't win from the powers that be'

Tekst 12 The Arcology Concept

Vier van de onderstaande zeven kopjes (a tot en met g) zijn weggelaten
uit de tekst (zie 1, 2, 3, en 4).
2p 43 Geef voor elke plaats aan welk kopje daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van het kopje achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven drie kopjes over.
a Bounded Density
b Marginalization of Resources
c Nutrition & Power Nexus
d Patterns & Repetitive Rhythms
e Proportional Hierarchy
f Proximity & Vitality
g The Myth of Balance through Alignment

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