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 make honey from the flowers they find.
3. CBees prefer flowers that grow close to the hive.
4. DBees use a dance to tell each other where food is.

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe flower
2. BThe root
3. CThe seeds
4. DThe leaves

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. ARoom 101
2. BRoom 204
3. CRoom 210
4. DThe lunch hall

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo correct a common belief using evidence
2. BTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
3. CTo describe how joints make a cracking sound
4. DTo explain how arthritis is treated

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A90 g
2. B9 g
3. C30 g
4. D120 g

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
2. BIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
3. CWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
4. DMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon
2. BAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.
3. CA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.
4. DAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.

The author writes: “Every new technology has met resistance. People once feared that trains would make passengers ill. Today, few people fear trains.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. ATrains are no longer used by many people today.
2. BPeople should be afraid of all new technology.
3. CTrains really did make many of their passengers ill.
4. DFears about new technology often fade over time.