Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the classrooms
2. BIn the sports hall
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DOn the school field

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey keep giraffes warm at night.
2. BThey help giraffes run faster than lions.
3. CThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
4. DThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. AReindeer
2. BPenguins
3. CSeals
4. DSalmon

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was brave enough to face his fear.
2. BHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
3. CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
4. DHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. ALazy
2. BHelpful
3. CSelfish
4. DRude

Lions live in groups called prides, and the females do most of the hunting together. Tigers usually live and hunt alone. How are lions and tigers different, according to the passage?

1. ALions hunt only at night, but tigers hunt by day.
2. BLions live in groups, but tigers mostly live alone.
3. CTigers live in groups, but lions mostly live alone.
4. DMale lions do all the hunting, but tigers never hunt.

“The writer describes the city at rush hour as ‘a river of cars that hardly moved’.” What does this metaphor suggest?

1. AThe traffic was heavy and slow.
2. BThe city has many bridges.
3. CThe road was flooded with water.
4. DThe cars were moving very fast.

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AThe switch made finding information slower.
2. BThe switch increased the amount of paper used.
3. CThe switch had benefits but also required some training.
4. DEvery member of staff needed extra training.