Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. AClouds bumping into each other
2. BStrong wind blowing through trees
3. CLightning heating the air very quickly
4. DRain hitting the ground very hard

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey dig the soil around the roots.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm crops.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey carry pollen between flowers.

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
2. BA window had been left open.
3. CLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
4. DFood on the stove had burned.

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
2. BThe first festival was a big success.
3. CThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
4. DFew people came to the first festival.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo give another benefit of the medication
2. BTo explain how the trial was done
3. CTo compare it with a different drug
4. DTo point out a drawback of the medication

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo make staff look more modern and smart
2. BTo make uniforms cheaper to buy
3. CTo reduce the number of nurses
4. DTo help patients identify staff roles

The author writes: “People who take the stairs instead of the lift (elevator) are healthier. So, if we remove the lifts, everyone will become healthier.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt assumes stairs cost more to build than lifts.
2. BIt suggests that lifts are healthier than stairs.
3. CIt ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
4. DIt gives a statistic that is clearly incorrect.

The dosage chart reads: “Weight 10–14 kg: 5 mL. Weight 15–19 kg: 7,5 mL. Weight 20–29 kg: 10 mL. Give every 6 hours as needed, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A child weighs 18 kg. What is the most this child may receive in 24 hours?

1. A20 mL
2. B7,5 mL
3. C30 mL
4. D40 mL