Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Honeybees communicate by dancing. When a bee finds flowers, it returns to the hive and moves in a pattern called the waggle dance. The direction and length of the dance tell other bees where the food is. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AThe waggle dance is the only dance that bees know.
2. BBees prefer flowers that grow close to the hive.
3. CBees use a dance to tell each other where food is.
4. DBees make honey from the flowers they find.

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. ASaturday
2. BFriday
3. CSunday
4. DMonday of the next week

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo keep the fire exits free of objects
2. BTo announce a fire drill next week
3. CTo explain how staff should open the fire doors
4. DTo tell staff where to store boxes

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
2. BTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
3. CTo attract mates and to keep warm
4. DTo show they are angry and to sleep

The human body has about 206 bones in adulthood. Babies are born with about 270, but many of them fuse together as the child grows. Why do adults have fewer bones than babies?

1. AAdults break and lose some bones.
2. BSome bones fuse together during growth.
3. CBabies lose bones when they fall.
4. DBones dissolve when a person stops growing.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. AProblem and solution
2. BCompare and contrast
3. CTime order of events
4. DDescription of a place

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AActors never use skin cream.
2. BFame is not expertise in skin care.
3. CSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
4. DThe actor did not say how often she used it.

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
3. CSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.
4. DThe letter is a shopping list for the week.