Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe tissues fall out the bottom.
2. BThe box must be opened again.
3. CThe next tissue pops up on its own.
4. DThe slot closes automatically.

A gym rule reads: “Wipe down each machine after use. Return weights to the rack.” What should a member do after using a machine?

1. AReport it to staff
2. BUnplug it
3. CWipe it down
4. DMove it to the rack

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ADuck food from the kiosk
2. BSeeds from the garden
3. CLeftover rice from home
4. DFresh fruit

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo replace football at the school
2. BTo start a professional league
3. CTo give students an indoor winter game
4. DTo win a sports competition in Canada

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
2. BIt has 200 trees.
3. CIt has a small lake.
4. DIt has a playground.

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam felt too hot to play.
2. BSam’s face turned red with anger.
3. CSam stood under a bright light.
4. DSam looked very happy.

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. ACrashes increased after the cameras went up.
2. BThe critics do not live in the city.
3. CThe cameras did not collect any money at all.
4. DEarning money does not rule out improving safety.

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo show that space research also benefits Earth
2. BTo agree that Earth’s problems come first
3. CTo explain how rockets are built
4. DTo argue that space travel should end