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The Canvas Ransomware Crisis
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1. Higher education has long been a target of ransomware gangs and data attacks. (afpersing)
2. The cyberattack caused very little disruption to the daily operations of schools.
3. Why was the situation extra stressful on Thursday?
4. The cybersecurity incident was by a criminal threat actor. (begaan / gepleegd)
5. According to Steve Proud (CISO), what information was involved in the breach?
6. The hackers launched a secondary wave of attacks by some schools’ login pages. (verminken / ontsieren (par. 6))
7. The hackers threatened to leak the data if a settlement wasn’t reached by May 12.
8. What does Allison Nixon compare the hackers’ pressure tactics to?
9. Removing a victim from a dark-web site can be a clever tactic. (manipulatie)
10. If a company is removed from the hackers’ site, it always means they have paid the ransom.
11. Why does Allison Nixon warn that some of the hackers’ claims might be exaggerated?
12. The author calls cybercrime a international issue. (systemisch / diepgeworteld (par. 14))
13. The text mentions that hackers “prey on kids” and disrupt education. Do you think cybercriminals who target schools should receive much harsher punishments than those who target banks?
14. Allison Nixon says governments should “set geopolitics aside” to stop cybercrime. Do you think countries like the US, Russia, and China will ever truly cooperate to stop hackers? Why or why not?

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Het verschil tussen lie en lay is een van de lastigste onderdelen van de Engelse taal. Zelfs Engelsen halen ze vaak door elkaar! Maar met dit overzicht word jij een pro.

1. De drie varianten

Er zijn eigenlijk drie werkwoorden die op elkaar lijken. We verdelen ze in twee groepen:

Groep A: Iets doen met jezelf (of een voorwerp dat er al ligt)

  • To Lie (liggen): Dit gaat over een positie. Je doet het zelf. Er komt geen lijdend voorwerp achter.
    • I want to lie on the couch.
  • To Lie (liegen): Onwaarheid spreken.
    • Don’t lie to me!

Groep B: Iets doen met een voorwerp

  • To Lay (leggen/plaatsen): Je legt iets anders neer. Er komt dus altijd een lijdend voorwerp achter (bijv. een boek, een baby, je sleutels).
    • Please lay your books on the desk.

2. Het overzicht van de tijden

Dit is waar het vaak misgaat, omdat de verleden tijd van ‘liggen’ hetzelfde is als de tegenwoordige tijd van ‘leggen’.

BetekenisHele werkwoord (Present)Verleden tijd (Past Simple)Voltooid deelwoord (Past Participle)
LiggenLieLayLain
LiegenLieLiedLied
LeggenLayLaidLaid

Pas op: “Yesterday I lay on the bed” betekent dus “Gisteren lag ik op bed”. Het is de verleden tijd van lie.

3. Hoe kies je het juiste woord?

Stel jezelf de vraag: Kan ik het werkwoord vervangen door “to put” (zetten/leggen)?

  1. Ja? Gebruik dan Lay.
    • I (put) my keys here / I lay my keys here.
  2. Nee? Gebruik dan Lie.
    • I (put) on the floor / Klopt niet. Het moet zijn: I lie on the floor.

4. Onthoud deze ezelsbruggetjes!

  • P-L-A-Y: In het woord Lay zit een A van Action. Je doet iets met een object.
  • L-I-E: In het woord Lie zit een I van Ik. Jij ligt zelf (of je liegt zelf).
  • Lied = Liegen: De verleden tijd van liegen is lied. Denk aan een ‘liedje’ (een verhaaltje) dat niet waar is.

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MultiCam: From Art School to the Battlefield
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1. MultiCam has become so that you can even find it on camping chairs. (alomtegenwoordig / overal aanwezig)
2. In 2001, Crye Precision received its first assignment to create a helmet. (proefmodel)
3. The military’s “blue book” rules are often more for Special Operations Forces. (soepel / niet streng)
4. Regular soldiers started to Special Forces by buying their own MultiCam gear. (navolgen / imiteren)
5. Fashion followers are gravitating toward “tactically products” as street wear. (aangrenzende / verwante)
6. MultiCam was designed by experienced military generals in a high-tech lab.
7. The UCP pattern (digital pixels) was highly criticized by soldiers in Afghanistan.
8. Both Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been seen wearing MultiCam uniforms.
9. What was the “75 percent solution” the creators were looking for?
10. Why did the U.S. Army eventually adopt MultiCam after initially rejecting it?
11. What does the term “Gorpcore” refer to in the article?
12. The article mentions that MultiCam is worn by elite soldiers, but also by protesters and fashion icons. How do you feel about military gear being used as a fashion statement?
13. Why is “human intuition” often better than digital tests when it comes to designing effective camouflage, according to the article?

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How Easter Eggs are Made
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1. Step one is the chocolate down in big tanks. (smelten)
2. The tempering machine the chocolate and aligns the crystals. (koelen)
3. This ensures that you get a nice snap on the chocolate. (proces)
4. After being spun on the machines, the eggs go into the . (koeler)
5. Darren started a chocolate company because he couldn’t find ‘real’ hot chocolate in the UK.
6. The egg moulds are held together by using heavy metal screws.
7. The eggs have to spin on the machine for at least 15 minutes.
8. What does the tempering machine specifically do with the crystals in the chocolate?
9. What is the very last step before the eggs are ready for Easter morning?
10. Darren says he is “living the dream” because he gets to taste chocolate all day. Would you like to have his job? Why or why not?
11. Summarize the process of making an Easter egg in 3 or 4 clear steps based on what you saw in the video.

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1VWO - Hoofdstuk 4

Name:

Exercise 1: English to Dutch

1. The other team wins, so we lose .
2. I go swimming every week.
3. There are 100 cents in a dollar .
4. I'll meet you at the tennis court.
5. A penny or pence is a copper coin .
6. Try to kick the ball this time.
7. The pharmacist owns the local drugstore.
8. I like to hang out with my friends.
9. He's too poor to buy clothes for his children.
10. Are you going to score a goal this time?

Exercise 2: Dutch to English

1. Is your hockey stick made of wood?
2. He works as a vakkenvuller at the supermarket.
3. I don't know how I'm going to betalen my new bike.
4. She is a winkelmedewerker at a department store.
5. American voetbal isn't the same as soccer.
6. I'll ask my baas if I can leave work early tomorrow.
7. Do you play ijshockey or field hockey?
8. Some outdoor sports are played on a grass veld .
9. You need a knuppel to play cricket or baseball.
10. The kapper gave me a new haircut.

Exercise 3: zinnen 1VWO hoofdstuk 4

1. Ik zie je hier in de winkel om 16.00 uur aanstaande vrijdag. I’ll see you here .
2. Hoe laat zullen we afspreken? When ?
3. Waar zullen we afspreken? Where ?
4. Schikt 15.00 uur aanstaande vrijdag? How about ?
5. Dat zou leuk zijn. That .
6. Dat klinkt goed. That .
7. Wat voor werk doe je? –? Ik ben piloot. – .
8. Ik vrees dat ik je niet kan treffen om vijf uur. I’m afraid .
9. Het spijt me zeer, maar ik kan niet om 19.00 uur. .

Exercise 4: Little, a little, few or a few?

1. There is doubt that she is the best candidate for the job.
2. I’ve read chapters of the book already.
3. She bought postcards to send to her family.
4. There is chance of rain today, so you don't need an umbrella.
5. I have friends who live in London.
6. There were clouds in the sky, so it was a very hot day.
7. I only need sugar for this recipe.
8. animals can survive in such a harsh climate.
9. I just need sleep to feel better.
10. students passed the test, so the teacher was happy with the result.

Exercise 5: Maak de juiste tag question

1. She has a brother, ?
2. He studies every night, ?
3. She is a teacher, ?
4. We don't need help, ?
5. He doesn't have a car, ?
6. We are sitting in the front row, ?
7. You like chocolate, ?
8. It's a beautiful morning, ?
9. He is a good student, ?
10. He isn't hungry, ?

Exercise 6: much or many?

1. How people are coming to the party tonight?
2. She doesn't spend time on her social media.
3. How stars can you see in the sky tonight?
4. Is there water left in the bottle?
5. How countries have you visited in your life?
6. How cups of coffee do you drink every day?
7. I don't have experience in this field of work.
8. How windows are in your living room?
9. There isn't rain in the desert during summer.
10. There isn't space in this tiny apartment.

Exercise 7: To Be + going to, will of shall?

1. I like this shirt; I buy it right now.
2. I have the tickets right here; we see a play on Saturday.
3. Look at those black clouds; it rain.
4. I don't have any plans for the weekend, so maybe I stay home.
5. It’s hot in here; I turn on the air conditioning.
6. we start the meeting now?
7. I think he be a famous singer one day.
8. I meet my teacher at 3 p.m. today.
9. The score is 5-0 and there are only two minutes left; they win!
10. People probably live on Mars one day in the future.
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The Art of Tree Climbing in the City
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1. As soon as an adult climbs a tree, people assume they are drunk or . (gestoord / waanzinnig (1:15))
2. This 200-year-old Turkey Oak started its life as a in a garden. (jong boompje (1:58))
3. The hard fissures in the bark of this tree provide excellent for bare feet. (grip / houvast (2:12))
4. The speaker suggests that the next time you feel in, you should climb a tree. (ingesloten / benauwd (5:02))
5. In our society, it is considered perfectly normal for adults to climb trees.
6. The UK has less woodland than most other countries in Europe.
7. The HS2 railway project is a threat to more than 60 ancient woodlands.
8. How old is the Turkey Oak tree they are climbing during the interview?
9. Why has the conservation of trees always focused on the countryside (rural areas)?
10. Which famous filmmaker is mentioned in relation to stories about trees?
11. The speaker says tree climbing gives him a “completely different outlook on the city.” What does he mean by this?
12. Why do you think adults stop climbing trees as they get older? Is it just because of what other people think, or is there another reason?
13. Do you agree with the advice to “turn off your phone and climb a tree” when you feel stressed? Why or why not?

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Listening: The Sea Krait & The Trevally
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1. The banded sea kraits have a bite that is highly . (giftig)
2. They seek prey that is hiding in the and crannies of the coral. (hoekjes / gaatjes)
3. Anything from the snakes will swim straight into the fish’s mouths. (vluchtend / ontsnappend)
4. Today, no more than 6% of Indonesia’s reefs are in their state. (ongerepte / originele)
5. Banded sea kraits lay their eggs underwater.
6. The snakes hunt together with shoals of yellow goatfish and trevally.
7. This cooperation is a very common sight all over the world.
8. Why do the snakes seek prey inside the cracks of the coral?
9. How do the big fish (trevally) help the snakes during the hunt?
10. Explain in your own words: how is this hunting alliance a “win-win” situation for both the snakes and the fish?
11. The video mentions that only 6% of Indonesia’s reefs are in a “pristine” (original/undamaged) state. What do you think humans are doing that causes this?

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1. The game transforms a bureaucratic process into a experience. (onwerkelijk)
2. Many applicants find the visa selection process to be completely . (willekeurig)
3. The developer used the game to the struggles of immigrants. (afbeelden / weergeven)
4. Foreign workers often face intense during the application. (nauwkeurig onderzoek)
5. The H-1B visa lottery is known for being very predictable and fair.
6. The developer, Shengwei, based the game on personal experiences.
7. The game is meant to be a fun and relaxing way to learn about laws.
8. Why did the developer choose a “surreal” style for the game?
9. What is the main “enemy” or obstacle in the game?
10. What does the word ‘precarious’ (used in the text) mean for immigrants?
11. In your own words, what is the main message the developer wants to convey through this game?
12. How would you feel if your future career depended on a lottery system like the H-1B process? Explain your answer.
13. Do you think video games are a good way to teach people about political or social issues? Why or why not?

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1. People find the movies’ plots and the characters forgettable. (afgeleid / niet origineel)
2. The game allows you to around in the form of a 10-foot-tall Na’vi. (dartelen / rondhuppelen)
3. The game was released to little and middling reviews. (ophef / tamtam)
4. It is a righteous ecoterrorism simulator wrapped in a garden. (prachtig / schitterend)
5. Massive Entertainment is responsible for maintaining with the films. (samenhang / consistentie)
6. The game has become a of the Avatar fandom. (vast onderdeel / hoofdbestanddeel)
7. What is the author’s tone when he calls himself an “Avatar sicko” in paragraph 4?
8. In paragraph 8, why does the author say “Do not feel bad for the humans”?
9. What does Jennifer Bartram mean by calling the series “science fact” instead of “science fiction”?
10. The author believes that the long run times of the Avatar movies are a valid point of criticism.
11. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was an immediate blockbuster hit upon its release.
12. The game allows you to see your character from a third-person perspective thanks to a recent update.
13. Seth Wright (Mako) was immediately enthusiastic about the idea of an Avatar video game.
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