Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ALeave their bags at the desk
2. BCall the ward before arriving
3. CSign in and wear a badge
4. DWear a mask and gloves

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALevel and snug, strap fastened
2. BTilted back so the forehead is free
3. CLow over the eyes with the strap open
4. DLoose so that air can move freely

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis morning
2. BAll day long
3. CTonight
4. DThis afternoon

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
2. BAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
3. CThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
4. DThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.

The author writes: “Every student should learn basic first aid. A few simple skills, such as how to help someone who is choking, can save a life.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade readers that students should learn first aid
2. BTo entertain readers with a story about choking
3. CTo explain how to treat a broken bone
4. DTo describe the history of first aid training

Florence Nightingale collected data on deaths among soldiers in the Crimean War. She showed in clear diagrams that more soldiers died from disease than from battle wounds, and she used this evidence to persuade the government to improve hospital sanitation. What was Nightingale’s main goal in collecting the data?

1. ATo design better weapons for the army
2. BTo teach soldiers how to draw diagrams
3. CTo prove that battle wounds were not dangerous
4. DTo convince officials to improve hospital conditions

“The Smiths used 300 kWh of electricity in June. After installing solar panels in July, their bill showed 180 kWh used from the grid in July.” By what percentage did their use of grid electricity fall?

1. A40%
2. B120%
3. C12%
4. D60%

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. AWalking 60 minutes without a rest
2. BLifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf
3. CWalking 20 minutes three times a day
4. DCarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping