HV4 TL Cito luisteren (AAF)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Listening 

1. What does Kitty Corrigan say here?

1. Living in the country has many advantages.
2. Many people have no idea what country-life is like.
3. Life in the country is changing rapidly.

2. What is remarkable about the house visited by the reporter?

1. The history of its former owners.
2. The poor condition it is in.
3. The price at which it is for sale.

3. According to Tony Travers people's preference for living in the country has to do with...

1. historical circumstances
2. economic developments
3. health concerns

4. What can be concluded from the statistics of David Stuart-Smith's office?

1. Houses in the country are far more expensive than those in towns.
2. Most people who look for an expensive house want it to be in the country.
3. Most houses in the country are now owned by rich people.

5. What does David Hislop say here?

1. Opposition against building new houses in the country is not realistic.
2. Country-life should not be disturbed by building developments.
3. Newcomers in the country should try to adapt to village life.

6. What happened recently in the North-West of England?

1. A local action group sought publicity by spraying its name on private property.
2. House owners were forced to lower the price they asked for their house.
3. People who had become rich by selling their house had their names published.

7. Why is Stan Collins not very friendly towards people who buy a second home in the country?

He thinks they...

1. are not interested in contacts with the local people.
2. often lack the time for proper maintenance of their house.
3. occupy a house that should be available to local people.

8. What does Stan Collins say about building new houses in rural areas?

1. It is acceptable as long as it does not disturb the rural environment.
2. People support the idea because they realize it is unavoidable.
3. Plans for new developments will have to involve the local population.

9. Why is the idea of a discount for local house buyers not practicable?

1. Discount deals would soon disturb the balance of supply and demand.
2. Compensating the seller for accepting a lower price is very difficult.
3. People invariably sell their house for the best price they can get.

10. Which idea is put forward here?

1. Making country life more expensive and subsidizing city life.
2. Building more new houses in cities rather than in the country.
3. Transferring some of the advantages of country life to the city.

11. What objection is made here against static caravans and prefab houses?

1. They are too small and uncomfortable for today's standards.
2. They are no more than a short-term solution for a long-term problem.
3. They may well spoil the surroundings in which they are placed.

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12. In what way does the sounds of an acoustic guitar differ from that of an electric one?

1. It has a unique quality as all acoustic guitars are different.
2. It is much more expressive due to its subtle and soft vibrations.
3. It consists of more vibrations than just the vibration of the string.

13. Why is wood still the most common material for building guitars?

1. It delivers a good sound over a wide range of frequencies.
2. It produces the sound people traditionally expect from a guitar.
3. Its sound qualities can be adapted to the needs of an individual player.

14. Why does Eddie Norman think it would be a good idea to replace wood in guitar building?

1. It makes it easier to produce instruments that do not get out of tune.
2. It makes building guitars in western countries economically attractive.
3. It makes guitars so cheap that almost everybody can afford to buy one.

15. What does Eddie Norman want to make clear by bringing up squash rackets?

1. New products must be developed in co-operation with the user.
2. Developing a new material is a matter of trial and error.
3. The development of new materials can lead to better products.

16. Which is the main question discussed here?

1. Which type of polymer is most suitable for guitars?
2. Is polymer the only material that can replace wood?
3. Can one polymer replace various types of wood?