Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe locked the back door.
2. BHe turned off the lights.
3. CHe went to bed.
4. DHe checked the oven.

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AThrew it away
2. BAte very quickly
3. CAte very slowly
4. DShared with friends

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey forget sounds very quickly.
2. BThey can remember things for three seconds only.
3. CThey can remember things for months.
4. DThey cannot learn anything at all.

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. ADriving the ambulance at night
2. BLearning new medical skills
3. CWorking long hours
4. DGiving bad news to families

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. ALacking enough water
2. BVery afraid of water
3. CCompletely covered with water
4. DFull of fresh water

Paragraph: “Many students struggle to focus at home. Phones buzz, family members talk, and the TV is often on. A quiet library can be a better place to study.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AFamilies should watch less TV in the evening.
2. BStudents study best with friends at home.
3. CStudents should turn off their phones at night.
4. DA library may be a better place to study.

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. ALinking the product to admired people
2. BComparing the price with other brands
3. CExplaining how the vitamins are made
4. DGiving results from a scientific study

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ANurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
2. BStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
3. CLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
4. DLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English