Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AIce
2. BSea salt crystals
3. CWater vapour
4. DLiquid oil

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is cleaned.
2. BIt is made into clothes.
3. CIt is fed back to the sheep.
4. DIt is spun into yarn.

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

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
2. BSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
3. COnly older people are harmed by smoking.
4. DQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a reason to buy a new cat
2. BAs a description of how to train a cat
3. CAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
4. DAs an example that goes against the claim

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BFood is broken down into nutrients.
3. CAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

The author writes: “Studies show that people who drink water before meals eat slightly fewer calories. Therefore, drinking water is the only thing you need to lose weight.” Why is the conclusion not supported?

1. AA small effect does not make it the only factor.
2. BWater makes people eat many more calories.
3. CThe studies did not look at water.
4. DThe author says nothing about the studies.

The author writes: “Opponents claim the new hospital will cost too much. But they ignore that the nearest emergency room is 60 kilometres away, and every minute counts in a heart attack.” What is the author’s tone toward the opponents?

1. AAmused
2. BNeutral
3. CCritical
4. DAdmiring