Havo/Vwo English Vocabulary

What is the main aim of science?

To get to know things that had not been researched before (correct)
To cure illnesses through research
To prove that Western society is superior to everything
To advertise products on the radio

What is the importance of doing research in a scientific way?

So it can be done quickly
So it can be advertised on the radio
So it can be done by adults only
So it can be trusted (correct)

What did Darwin discover about animal species?

They developed in their own way when isolated (correct)
They are all the same
They are always looking for something new
They are only found in Western society

What is the result of many studies on smoking and drinking?

They have a negative effect on your health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'state' in the context of the given passage?

A condition or situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement to go to university?

You have to finish VWO (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'complex' mean in this context?

complicated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'conditions' referred to in the text?

the circumstances under which someone performs a task (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'concerned' mean in this context?

worried (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'competition' referred to in the text?

a business rivalry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to contribute' mean in this context?

to give money (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'character' mean in this context?

a person's personality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'to gain' generally mean?

to get more of something (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main meaning of 'generally'?

in most cases or usually (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'huge' describe in the given context?

an enormous profit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to identify with' mean?

to feel a strong connection with someone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main meaning of 'impact'?

an influence on someone or something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in particular' mean?

especially or more than others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Dutch word 'verklaren' in English?

To state (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'towards' mean in English?

In the direction of (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the English word 'unlikely' in Dutch?

Onwaarschijnlijk (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Dutch word 'vast' in English?

Large (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the English word 'value' in Dutch?

Waarde (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the English word 'worth' in Dutch?

Waard (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'associated' mean in the context of asthma and air pollution?

Connected with (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to avoid' mean in the context of riding a scooter?

To prevent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'beyond' mean in the context of a problem?

More than (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to be biased' mean?

To be influenced unfairly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'certain' mean in the context of a situation?

Specific (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to change' mean in the context of clothes?

To replace with something else (A) Signup and view all the answers