Tekst 5
AS OTHERS SEE US
The British are deemed worthy but rather dull
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Tekst 5 As others see us
1p 6 Which of the following is in line with paragraph 1?
A A nation’s true character is reflected in the eccentricities of its population.
B Countries are eager to live up to the image other nations have of them.
C Nations shape their identity by focusing on the milestones in their history.
D People tend to hold on to the image they have developed of other nations.
E True international understanding begins where stereotyped ideas are abandoned.
1p 7 For what reason does the writer ask the question ‘Where are … pince-nez?’ (paragraph 2)?
A To call to mind the time when the British still ruled the world.
B To highlight the phenomena colouring the image of the British.
C To illustrate the fact that the British have lost their image of eccentricity.
3p 8 Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze, gelet op de inhoud van alinea 3 en 4, juist of onjuist is.
The writer feels that stereotyped ideas about nations 1 are mainly exploited for the purpose of tourism.
2 are obstacles on the road to a united Europe.
3 contribute to a nation’s awareness of what makes it unique.
4 generalise about nations without regard for their true ambitions.
5 lead to many misconceptions.
6 should not be taken too seriously.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door ”juist” of ”onjuist”.
1p 9 Wat bedoelt de schrijver met het woord ”blandscape” (laatste alinea)?
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