Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt replaces exercise.
2. BIt cures infections.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt improves eyesight.

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 went to work early.
3. CShe visited a friend.
4. DShe stayed home and rested.

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AAfraid of new things
2. BEager to explore
3. CUnfriendly to people
4. DReady to sleep

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AThe house was cleaned the day before.
2. BMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
3. CThe house has not been cared for in some time.
4. DMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.

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

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A150%
2. B75%
3. C50%
4. D15%

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will get a cash discount.
2. BThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
3. CThe patient will pay cash as usual.
4. DThe patient will be refused treatment by law.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
2. BIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
3. CIt does not mention the price of coffee.
4. DIt gives too many examples to be useful.