Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. AFlying backwards
2. BSwimming underwater
3. CRunning very fast on land
4. DTalking like people

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went for a long run.
2. BShe stayed home and rested.
3. CShe went to work early.
4. DShe visited a friend.

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn nests high up in trees
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
4. DUnder rocks on the ocean floor

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
2. BIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog lose weight.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
2. BIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
3. CIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
4. DIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. AViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
2. BPeople spend more time indoors near others.
3. CCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.
4. DPeople drink less water in the winter months.

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. ASugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
2. BSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.
3. CEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
4. DSugary drinks are better for your teeth.

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. ADentists know little about teeth.
2. BThe survey should have asked only one dentist.
3. CChewing gum is not sold in most countries.
4. DThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.