Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. AGrow more hair
2. BFight off colds
3. CTake in calcium
4. DDigest sugar

“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery nervous
2. BVery angry
3. CVery tired
4. DVery happy

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
2. BTo help her remember important information
3. CTo write stories for her grandchildren
4. DTo practise her handwriting every day

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
2. BThe view was worth the difficult climb.
3. CThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
4. DThe view was disappointing after the climb.

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. ARain had fallen on them all night.
2. BThe water in them had frozen into ice.
3. CSomeone had covered them with sand.
4. DThe sun had dried them out.

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AChildren dislike winter food.
2. BStews are best eaten in the summer months.
3. CCooking is a difficult skill.
4. DFamily traditions are passed down.

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. AEat a small snack but drink nothing
2. BHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
3. CTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
4. DDrink a full glass of juice with medicines

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.
2. BIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
3. CIt presents only two options when others exist.
4. DIt agrees with both sides of the debate.