Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy carrying nutrients to cells
2. BThrough the kidneys
3. CThrough the skin only
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn a warm cupboard
2. BIn the freezer only
3. COn a sunny windowsill
4. DIn the fridge

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe day
2. BThe time of 2 p.m.
3. CThe person in charge
4. DThe room

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AAll the books were returned early.
2. BMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
3. CSome students forgot the reminder.
4. DThe library was closed on Monday.

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo list the chapters of the book
2. BTo tell the reader to turn the page
3. CTo show the source of the information
4. DTo give the meaning of a difficult word

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
2. BAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
3. CParking at the hospital is free.
4. DMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A2, 1, 4, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C4, 2, 1, 3
4. D2, 4, 1, 3

“Medication A works within 15 minutes but lasts only 2 hours. Medication B takes an hour to work but lasts 12 hours.” A patient needs steady relief through the night. Which medication suits this need better, and why?

1. AB, because its effect lasts much longer.
2. BB, because it starts to work more quickly.
3. CA, because it starts to work faster.
4. DA, because it lasts all through the night.