Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Mrs. Chen’s class voted on a name for the new class fish. “Bubbles” got 12 votes, “Finn” got 8 votes and “Goldie” got 5 votes. Which name won?

1. AGoldie
2. BIt was a tie
3. CBubbles
4. DFinn

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AThey grow into new trees.
2. BThey turn to stone.
3. CFarmers dig them up.
4. DBirds eat them.

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane
2. BThe name of his street
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DThe time of day he walked

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

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ALaughed at her own mistake
2. BRan off the stage in tears
3. CSuddenly could not act or speak
4. DBecame very cold on the stage

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AUsing it in a small closed cupboard
2. BOpening a window while using the spray
3. CLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
4. DMixing the spray with bleach for extra power

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AThe treatment does not work at all.
2. BMore research is needed before wider use.
3. COlder adults should never receive the treatment.
4. DThe treatment should be given to everyone now.

The author writes: “People who take the stairs instead of the lift (elevator) are healthier. So, if we remove the lifts, everyone will become healthier.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt gives a statistic that is clearly incorrect.
2. BIt ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
3. CIt assumes stairs cost more to build than lifts.
4. DIt suggests that lifts are healthier than stairs.