Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery heavy
2. BVery loud
3. CVery sleepy
4. DVery small

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AThe pull of the moon’s gravity
2. BRivers flowing into the sea
3. CStrong winds over the ocean
4. DHeat from the sun on the water

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe change in a sound as its source moves
2. BThe echo of a sound off tall buildings
3. CThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
4. DThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CA fault first appearing after three years
4. DA cracked screen after the phone was dropped

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
2. BEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
3. CEat mainly white bread and cheese.
4. DRest in bed as much as possible every day.

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of rocks
2. BThe study of stars
3. CThe study of numbers
4. DThe study of life

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A3, 4, 2, 1
2. B3, 2, 4, 1
3. C2, 3, 1, 4
4. D1, 2, 3, 4

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
2. BHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
3. CMore homework always means better grades.
4. DHomework is never useful for any student.