Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

“Grandma’s soup warmed us up on the snowy day. We each had two bowls and asked for the recipe.” What did the family think of the soup?

1. AThey thought it was too hot.
2. BThey liked it a lot.
3. CThey found it too salty to eat.
4. DThey did not want to finish it.

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
2. BA tree that grows only in spring
3. CA tree with very bright green leaves
4. DA tree that keeps its leaves all year

“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?

1. AHer father and her brother
2. BHer mother and her sister
3. CHer mother and grandfather
4. DHer grandmother and her uncle

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
2. BThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
3. CThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
4. DThe wound becomes red and swollen.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ACompare and contrast
2. BTime order of events
3. CDescription of a place
4. DProblem and solution

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo check for possible interactions
2. BTo find out her date of birth
3. CTo decide the colour of the medicine label
4. DTo sell her more vitamins

A study reported that students who slept at least eight hours scored higher on tests than those who slept less. The study included 5000 students from many schools and controlled for age and family income. Why does the author mention the size of the study and the controls?

1. ATo suggest that the study was too small
2. BTo show the results are more trustworthy
3. CTo show that family income does not matter in life
4. DTo prove that sleep is the only cause of good grades

Paragraph 1 describes how tooth decay is caused by bacteria feeding on sugar. Paragraph 2 describes how fluoride makes teeth more resistant to acid. Paragraph 3 recommends brushing with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugary snacks. How is the passage organised?

1. AA list of famous dentists in history
2. BCause and protection, then advice
3. CAn argument with two opposing sides
4. DA story told from start to finish