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Question 1Leesvaardigheid

Read this short text: 'Hi Tom, I can't come to football practice today. I have a doctor's appointment at four o'clock. See you next week! Jake.' What is Jake's main reason for missing practice?

  1. He is going on holiday.
  2. He has a doctor's appointment. Correct answer.
  3. He has a football match.
  4. He forgot the time of practice.

Explanation

The text states directly that Jake has a doctor's appointment at four o'clock, which is why he cannot come to practice. A reader only needs to find this stated reason in the message. The other details in the text do not mention a match, a holiday or forgetting the time.

Question 2Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Our school library is open from 8:30 until 16:00. On Wednesdays we close one hour earlier. Students can borrow three books at a time.' A student wants to borrow books on Wednesday afternoon. Until what time is the library open that day?

  1. 8:30
  2. 15:00 Correct answer.
  3. 17:00
  4. 16:00

Explanation

The text says the library normally closes at 16:00 but closes one hour earlier on Wednesdays. One hour before 16:00 is 15:00. The reader must combine the normal closing time with the Wednesday exception.

Question 3Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Dear Mr Brown, I am writing to ask about the summer job in your shop. I am fifteen years old and I can work on Saturdays. Could you tell me what the job pays? Yours, Lisa.' Why is Lisa writing this letter?

  1. To invite Mr Brown to a party
  2. To complain about a shop
  3. To thank Mr Brown for a present
  4. To apply for a job Correct answer.

Explanation

Lisa asks about the summer job and explains when she can work, which is typical of a job application or enquiry. The purpose of a text is what the writer wants to achieve. There is no complaint, invitation or thank-you in the message.

Question 4Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'The new swimming pool opens next Monday. The first fifty visitors get a free towel. Children under six must be with an adult.' What do the first fifty visitors receive?

  1. A free drink
  2. A free ticket
  3. A free towel Correct answer.
  4. A swimming lesson

Explanation

The text says clearly that the first fifty visitors get a free towel. This is a detail question: the answer is stated directly in the sentence. Tickets, lessons and drinks are not mentioned as free gifts.

Question 5Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'We had a great day at the beach. The sun was hot and we swam for hours. But on the way home the bus was late and we waited in the rain.' How did the day end?

  1. They stayed at the beach all night.
  2. They swam in the rain.
  3. They waited in the rain for a late bus. Correct answer.
  4. The bus came on time.

Explanation

The last sentence says the bus was late and they waited in the rain, so the day ended with a wait in bad weather. The reader must use the final part of the text to answer. The swimming happened earlier in the day, not at the end.

Question 6Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Please do not feed the animals in this park. They can become ill from human food. Thank you for your help.' What is this sign asking visitors to do?

  1. Keep the park clean
  2. Stay away from the park
  3. Feed the animals
  4. Stop giving food to the animals Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign says 'do not feed the animals', which means visitors should stop giving food to them. The reason given is that human food can make the animals ill. The sign is a polite request, not an invitation to feed them.

Question 7Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'My brother is really good at fixing bikes. Last week he repaired three of them for our neighbours. He says he wants to be a mechanic when he leaves school.' What does the brother want to become?

  1. A teacher
  2. A mechanic Correct answer.
  3. A neighbour
  4. A bike seller

Explanation

The text says directly that the brother wants to be a mechanic when he leaves school. His skill at fixing bikes supports this. A reader finds the answer by locating the stated job in the last sentence.

Question 8Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Hi Sam, are you free on Saturday? There is a new film at the cinema at 7 pm. My sister can drive us there. Text me if you want to come. Anna.' What is Anna inviting Sam to do?

  1. Visit her sister
  2. Go to the cinema Correct answer.
  3. Go to a football match
  4. Drive her car

Explanation

Anna mentions a new film at the cinema at 7 pm and asks if Sam wants to come, so she is inviting him to the cinema. The sister only provides transport. The message is a friendly invitation, not a request for help.

Question 9Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Last summer Emma went camping in France with her family. They stayed for two weeks. Every morning they bought fresh bread in the village. Emma's favourite part was swimming in the river.' What did Emma enjoy most?

  1. Travelling to France
  2. Buying bread
  3. Swimming in the river Correct answer.
  4. Staying for two weeks

Explanation

The text says Emma's favourite part was swimming in the river, which tells us what she enjoyed most. The other activities are mentioned but not described as her favourite. Readers look for words like 'favourite' to find this information.

Question 10Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'The school canteen will be closed on Friday because of building work. Students can buy sandwiches in the main hall between 12:00 and 13:00. Hot meals will be available again on Monday.' Where can students get food on Friday?

  1. In the village shop
  2. In the canteen
  3. In the main hall Correct answer.
  4. In the classroom

Explanation

Because the canteen is closed, the text says sandwiches are sold in the main hall between 12:00 and 13:00. The reader must connect the closure to the alternative location. Hot meals return only on Monday.

Question 11Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Join our beach clean-up! We meet at the pier on Sunday at 10 am. Bags and gloves are free. Wear old clothes and bring a friend. Together we can keep our beach beautiful.' What should volunteers bring?

  1. Old clothes and a friend Correct answer.
  2. A friend
  3. Bags and gloves
  4. A packed lunch

Explanation

The text says bags and gloves are free, so volunteers do not need to bring those. It does tell them to wear old clothes and bring a friend. Careful reading shows which items are provided and which are requested.

Question 12Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Tom wanted to buy a new skateboard. He saved his pocket money for six months. On the day he went to the shop, the skateboard he wanted was sold out. He decided to order it online instead.' Why did Tom order the skateboard online?

  1. The shop had sold out of it. Correct answer.
  2. It was cheaper online.
  3. He had no pocket money left.
  4. The shop was closed.

Explanation

The text explains that the skateboard he wanted was sold out in the shop, so he ordered it online instead. This is a cause-and-effect question: the reason follows from the problem. Nothing is said about price or a closed shop.

Question 13Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Dear residents, the lift in block B will be repaired next week. During the work, please use the stairs or the lift in block A. We are sorry for the inconvenience.' Who is this message written for?

  1. People who live in block A
  2. Visitors to the building
  3. People who live in block B Correct answer.
  4. Lift repair workers

Explanation

The message begins 'Dear residents' and is about the lift in block B, which they normally use, so it is aimed at the people living there. Readers identify the audience from the greeting and the subject. The other groups are not addressed.

Question 14Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Ben: Did you finish the project? Mia: Almost. I still have to write the conclusion, but the rest is done. I will send it tonight.' What does Mia still need to do?

  1. Start the whole project
  2. Write the conclusion Correct answer.
  3. Send the project
  4. Ask Ben for help

Explanation

Mia says she still has to write the conclusion, although the rest is finished. The word 'almost' signals that one part remains. Sending the project comes after that, but the task she still must do is the conclusion.

Question 15Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'The zoo is home to over 200 animals. Visitors can watch the penguins being fed at 11 am and 3 pm. Please note that the elephant house is closed for repairs until June.' What can visitors do in May?

  1. Visit the elephant house
  2. Enter the zoo for free
  3. Watch the penguins being fed Correct answer.
  4. Feed the elephants

Explanation

In May the elephant house is still closed because repairs last until June, but the penguin feedings happen daily at 11 am and 3 pm. Readers must compare the dates in the text with the month in the question. Free entry is not mentioned.

Question 16Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'I used to think running was boring. Then my friend asked me to join a charity run for the local hospital. Training was hard, but on race day I felt proud. Now I run every week.' How does the writer's opinion of running change?

  1. From loving it to hating it
  2. From easy to difficult
  3. From boring to enjoying it Correct answer.
  4. From boring to boring

Explanation

The writer starts by saying running seemed boring, but after training and the charity run they now run every week, which shows a positive change. Readers track the contrast between the beginning and the end of the text. The opinion moves in one clear direction.

Question 17Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Welcome to Green Camp! Breakfast is at 8:00. Please put your rubbish in the green bins. Campers must be back at their tents by 22:00. Quiet hours start at 22:30.' At what time must campers be back at their tents?

  1. 22:00 Correct answer.
  2. 21:00
  3. 8:00
  4. 22:30

Explanation

The text gives two times: campers must be back by 22:00, and quiet hours start at 22:30. The question asks about returning to the tents, which matches 22:00. Mixing up the two times is the common mistake here.

Question 18Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Lost: a black backpack with a red zip. I lost it in the sports hall on Tuesday. There is a maths book and a phone charger inside. If you find it, please bring it to room 12. Reward!' Which detail helps someone recognise the backpack?

  1. It has a red zip Correct answer.
  2. It belongs to a teacher
  3. It was found in room 12
  4. It was lost on Tuesday

Explanation

To recognise the backpack, a finder needs a visible feature, and the text describes it as black with a red zip. The day it was lost does not help someone spot it. Room 12 is where to bring it, not where it was found.

Question 19Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Some people say online shopping is better because it is cheaper and you can shop at any time. However, you cannot try clothes on and you have to wait for delivery.' What is the writer doing in this text?

  1. Persuading people to shop online
  2. Describing a shopping trip
  3. Giving both advantages and disadvantages Correct answer.
  4. Complaining about delivery times

Explanation

The text gives benefits of online shopping (cheaper, any time) and then drawbacks (cannot try clothes on, must wait). Presenting both sides is balanced, not persuasive. The word 'however' signals the switch to the disadvantages.

Question 20Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'The film starts at 20:15 and lasts two hours and ten minutes. It takes fifteen minutes to walk from the cinema to the bus stop, and the last bus leaves at 22:45.' Can a viewer catch the last bus after the film?

  1. Yes, they arrive at the bus stop at about 22:40. Correct answer.
  2. No, the film ends after the bus leaves.
  3. No, the cinema is too far from the bus stop.
  4. Yes, but they must run all the way.

Explanation

The film ends at 22:25 (20:15 plus two hours and ten minutes). Adding the fifteen-minute walk brings the viewer to the bus stop at about 22:40, five minutes before the last bus at 22:45. Combining the times shows the bus can be caught.

Question 21Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Our bakery has been in the same street for fifty years. We still use my grandmother's recipes. Next month we will open a second shop, but the bread here will stay exactly the same.' What does the owner want to emphasise?

  1. That the grandmother still works there
  2. That the bakery is moving
  3. That the original bread will not change Correct answer.
  4. That prices will rise

Explanation

The owner says the bread in the original shop will stay exactly the same, which reassures customers that nothing important will change. The word 'but' contrasts the new shop with the unchanged product. This is the main point the owner stresses.

Question 22Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Sam told his teacher he had finished the essay. When she asked to see it, he said, "I left it at home." He had actually not started it at all.' What does the text suggest about Sam?

  1. He really forgot the essay.
  2. He is making an excuse. Correct answer.
  3. He lost his bag at home.
  4. He is a careful student.

Explanation

The final sentence reveals Sam had not started the essay, so his claim about leaving it at home is not true. Readers must combine his words with the fact given at the end to infer that he is making an excuse. The text does not support an honest mistake.

Question 23Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'Many teenagers say they cannot live without their phones. Yet the average teen also says they sleep worse when they use a phone before bed. Perhaps the phone is not as essential as it feels.' What is the writer's point?

  1. Phones are necessary for teenagers.
  2. Phones are more useful than they seem.
  3. Teenagers should sleep more in the morning.
  4. Phones may cause harm even if teens feel they need them. Correct answer.

Explanation

The writer contrasts the feeling of needing a phone with the fact that phone use before bed harms sleep, suggesting phones are not as essential as they feel. The word 'Yet' and 'Perhaps' signal the writer's critical view. The point is that the feeling of need may hide a downside.

Question 24Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'The council planted 300 trees along the road last year. A survey shows that traffic noise is now lower and the street is cooler in summer. However, some shop owners complain that the trees block their signs.' What is the best summary of this text?

  1. Shop owners want more trees along the road.
  2. The trees have made the road noisier.
  3. The council has removed the trees after complaints.
  4. The new trees have benefits but also cause a problem. Correct answer.

Explanation

The text lists positive effects (less noise, cooler street) and then a negative one (blocked signs), so the best summary covers both sides. A summary must reflect the whole text, not only one part. The trees are still there, so removal is not mentioned.

Question 25Leesvaardigheid

Read: 'When the new sports centre opened, the old gym closed. Members could move to the new centre, but the yearly fee doubled. Many chose to stop training instead.' What can be concluded about the members who stopped?

  1. They disliked the new sports centre building.
  2. They could not afford the higher fee. Correct answer.
  3. They preferred training at home.
  4. They moved to another town.

Explanation

The text links the closure of the old gym and the doubled fee with members choosing to stop, which suggests cost was the reason. This is an inference: the fee doubling is the only negative change given. Liking the building or moving town is not supported.

Question 26Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Library notice: From Monday the study room on the first floor will open one hour later, at 10 am, because the heating system is being replaced. The main reading room stays open as usual.' Why will the study room open later?

  1. Work is being done on the heating system. Correct answer.
  2. The main reading room is closed.
  3. The librarian starts work at 10 am.
  4. There are not enough visitors in the morning.

Explanation

The notice gives the reason directly: the heating system is being replaced, so the room cannot open at the usual time. The main reading room is mentioned only to say it is unaffected. A reader must connect 'because' with the change in opening time.

Question 27Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Hi Amy, I can't come to football practice today. My grandmother is visiting and we are having dinner together. Could you tell the coach for me? Thanks, Lisa.' What does Lisa ask Amy to do?

  1. Pick Lisa up after practice.
  2. Come to dinner with her grandmother.
  3. Tell the coach that Lisa will not be there. Correct answer.
  4. Change the time of football practice.

Explanation

The message ends with a direct request: 'Could you tell the coach for me?' The rest of the text explains why Lisa cannot come. The correct answer restates that request in other words.

Question 28Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Shop sign: Buy two T-shirts and get the third one free. This offer is valid until Sunday and only in our city centre shop.' A customer wants the free T-shirt. What must the customer do?

  1. Pay for three T-shirts and get one back later.
  2. Wait until Sunday to buy one T-shirt.
  3. Buy three T-shirts at the online shop.
  4. Buy two T-shirts in the city centre shop before Sunday ends. Correct answer.

Explanation

The offer requires buying two items to get a third free, and it applies only in the city centre shop before the Sunday deadline. Both conditions must be met. The correct option combines the quantity and the place and time limits.

Question 29Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Notice in a hostel: Check-out is at 10 am. If you want to leave later, ask at reception the day before. Late check-out costs 5 euros per hour.' What should a guest do to stay in the room until noon?

  1. Ask at reception one day earlier and pay for two extra hours. Correct answer.
  2. Book another room for the afternoon.
  3. Leave the key at reception before 10 am.
  4. Pay 5 euros at check-out time and stay.

Explanation

Staying until noon means two hours after 10 am, which costs 5 euros per hour. The notice also says guests must ask at reception the day before. The correct option includes both the request and the payment.

Question 30Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Sports club news: We had 40 members last year. Since we started free training for new members in January, we have welcomed 25 more. The coach says the extra space in the new hall made this possible.' What is the main reason the club grew?

  1. Free training and more space attracted new members. Correct answer.
  2. The membership fee was lowered for everyone.
  3. The coach left the club in January.
  4. The old hall was closed down.

Explanation

The text links the growth to two causes: free training for new members and extra space in the new hall. The correct option names both. A good reader separates the causes the text gives from details it does not mention.

Question 31Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Email: Dear Mr Baker, I am writing about the school trip to the museum on 12 May. My son uses a wheelchair. Could you tell me if the museum has lifts to all floors? I would also like to know if he can bring a friend. Kind regards, Mrs Jones.' What is Mrs Jones mainly asking about?

  1. Whether her son can join the trip at all.
  2. Whether the museum is easy to reach by wheelchair and whether a friend may come. Correct answer.
  3. Whether the trip date can be changed.
  4. Whether Mr Baker will pay for the tickets.

Explanation

The email contains two questions: about lifts for wheelchair users and about bringing a friend. The correct option summarises both requests. The other options describe things the writer does not ask.

Question 32Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'The weather report says it will be dry in the morning but that heavy rain will start around 4 pm. The football match begins at 3 pm and lasts ninety minutes.' What will most likely happen during the match?

  1. The match will be cancelled before it starts.
  2. It will rain heavily for the whole match.
  3. The players will stop at half time because of the sun.
  4. The weather will stay dry at the start but get wet before the end. Correct answer.

Explanation

The match runs from 3 pm to 4.30 pm, and heavy rain is expected from about 4 pm. So the first part is dry and the last part is wet. The reader must compare the times in the two sentences.

Question 33Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Review: I expected this game to be boring because it looked so simple. After ten minutes I could not stop playing. The levels get harder quickly, and the music is brilliant. My only complaint is that it uses a lot of battery.' What does the reviewer think of the game?

  1. It is very positive, with one small criticism. Correct answer.
  2. It is good, but the music is poor.
  3. It is boring and too simple.
  4. It is too hard to enjoy.

Explanation

The reviewer changed their first opinion and now praises the game, naming only one drawback: battery use. That makes the review mostly positive with a small criticism. The word 'only complaint' signals a minor point.

Question 34Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Volunteers wanted: We need people to help at the animal shelter on Saturday mornings. You do not need experience; we will teach you. You must be at least 16 years old.' Who can apply?

  1. Only people who can work every day of the week.
  2. Only people who have worked with animals before.
  3. People aged 16 or older, even without experience. Correct answer.
  4. Anyone of any age who likes animals.

Explanation

The text sets one requirement, a minimum age of 16, and says experience is not needed because training is given. The correct option matches both points. Any answer that adds conditions not in the text is wrong.

Question 35Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Train information: The 8.15 train to Bristol is delayed by twenty minutes because of a signal problem. Passengers for Bath can take the 8.30 train from platform 4 instead.' A passenger going to Bath should do what?

  1. Wait for the 8.15 train to Bristol.
  2. Go to platform 4 and wait for the 8.15 train.
  3. Take the 8.30 train from platform 4. Correct answer.
  4. Ask staff to fix the signal problem.

Explanation

The text gives a separate instruction for Bath passengers: use the 8.30 train from platform 4. The delayed 8.15 train is information for Bristol travellers. The correct option follows the Bath instruction exactly.

Question 36Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Some students study with music on because they say it helps them focus. Others find any sound distracting. A recent study found that students who listened to music they liked made more mistakes on a reading task than students who worked in silence.' What did the study suggest?

  1. Students should never listen to music.
  2. Loud music is worse than quiet music.
  3. Music always helps students concentrate.
  4. Listening to favourite music may harm concentration on reading tasks. Correct answer.

Explanation

The study compared two groups and found more mistakes among students listening to music they liked. This suggests that enjoyable music can reduce focus on a reading task. The answer must stay close to what the study actually measured.

Question 37Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'The town council wanted fewer cars in the centre, so it made parking more expensive and added a free bus every ten minutes. After one year, car traffic in the centre had fallen by 30 per cent and the buses were full at peak times.' What can be concluded?

  1. The free bus was not used by local people.
  2. Car traffic in the centre stayed the same.
  3. Making parking cheaper caused the change.
  4. The two measures together reduced car use in the centre. Correct answer.

Explanation

The council introduced two measures and traffic fell by 30 per cent while buses were busy. Together these facts support the conclusion that the measures worked. The other options either contradict the figures or reverse the policy.

Question 38Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'When the factory opened in 1990, it employed 500 people from the village. In 2010 machines took over most of the work and only 120 jobs remained. Last year the factory closed completely.' Which sentence best describes the trend?

  1. The factory grew steadily every year.
  2. The factory closed in 1990 and reopened in 2010.
  3. The number of jobs fell over time until the factory closed. Correct answer.
  4. Employment rose after machines were introduced.

Explanation

The numbers go from 500 to 120 to zero, showing a steady fall. The dates show the factory closed last year, not in 1990. The correct option summarises the whole trend in one sentence.

Question 39Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Lost cat: Milo is grey with white paws and a red collar. He is shy and may run away if you chase him. If you see him, please call 06-12345678 and stay where you are until someone comes.' What should you do if you see Milo?

  1. Chase him quickly so he cannot escape.
  2. Pick him up and take him home yourself.
  3. Call the number and wait nearby without chasing him. Correct answer.
  4. Ignore him because he is shy.

Explanation

The owner asks people to phone and stay in place, and warns that chasing will scare the cat away. The correct option follows both instructions. The wrong options either ignore the warning or add actions the text never asks for.

Question 40Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'In the school survey, 60 per cent of students said they would like a longer lunch break. However, only 35 per cent said they would use the extra time to eat a proper meal; most wanted more time to play sport.' What do most students want the extra lunch time for?

  1. To play sport. Correct answer.
  2. To eat a proper meal.
  3. To finish homework.
  4. To go home earlier.

Explanation

The text says most students wanted more time to play sport, while only 35 per cent mentioned a proper meal. The word 'most' is the key signal. The correct answer must match that majority, not the smaller group.

Question 41Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Recipe note: Do not add the salt until the water is boiling. If you add it earlier, the vegetables will take longer to cook and lose their colour.' Why should the salt be added later?

  1. Adding it early makes the vegetables slower to cook and less colourful. Correct answer.
  2. The vegetables should be cooked without any salt.
  3. Salt is only needed for taste at the end.
  4. Salt makes the water boil faster.

Explanation

The text gives the exact result of adding salt too early: longer cooking time and loss of colour. The correct option repeats that cause and effect. A reader must look for the reason introduced by 'if'.

Question 42Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'The new bike lane on Bridge Street has been open for six months. The council says accidents involving cyclists there have dropped by half. Shop owners, however, complain that customers cannot stop in front of their shops anymore.' What is the disagreement about?

  1. Whether the street should be closed completely.
  2. Whether the lane is six months old.
  3. Whether the bike lane has good or bad effects. Correct answer.
  4. Whether cyclists should wear helmets.

Explanation

The council points to a safety benefit, while shop owners point to a business problem. So the disagreement is about whether the lane does more good than harm. The other options are not part of the two sides' views.

Question 43Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Text message: Dad, the match finished late and I missed the 6 o'clock bus. The next one is at 6.40. Can you pick me up at the sports hall, or should I wait for the bus? I'll be inside the hall where it's warm.' What is the writer doing?

  1. Telling Dad that the match was cancelled.
  2. Complaining that the bus company is unreliable.
  3. Asking for a choice between a lift and waiting for the bus. Correct answer.
  4. Inviting Dad to watch the match.

Explanation

The writer offers two possibilities: Dad picks him up or he waits for the next bus. The message asks Dad to decide between them. The correct answer describes that request for a choice.

Question 44Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Museum rules: Visitors may take photos without a flash. Food and drink are only allowed in the cafe. Large bags must be left in the lockers near the entrance.' Where can a visitor eat a sandwich?

  1. Only in the lockers near the entrance.
  2. Outside the museum only.
  3. Anywhere in the museum.
  4. In the cafe only. Correct answer.

Explanation

The rule says food and drink are allowed only in the cafe, so that is the single permitted place. The lockers are for bags, not for eating. The word 'only' makes the restriction clear.

Question 45Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'My grandfather learned to swim at the age of 70. He had always been afraid of water, but his doctor said swimming would help his back. Now, five years later, he swims three times a week and says he has never felt better.' What is the main message of this text?

  1. Swimming is dangerous for older people.
  2. Doctors should not give advice about sport.
  3. Swimming pools are too expensive for pensioners.
  4. It is never too late to learn something new. Correct answer.

Explanation

The story shows a man who started swimming late in life and now benefits from it. The main message is that learning new skills has no age limit. The other options are not supported by the details in the text.

Question 46Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Cafe menu note: Our soups are made fresh every morning. On busy days we sometimes sell out before 2 pm. If you want to be sure of your choice, you can reserve a portion by phone before 11 am.' What is the advantage of phoning before 11 am?

  1. You get a discount on the soup.
  2. You can be sure a portion is kept for you. Correct answer.
  3. You can pick up your soup before the cafe opens.
  4. You can choose a different soup for free.

Explanation

The note says reserving by phone before 11 am guarantees your choice, because popular soups may sell out. The correct option states that benefit. Discounts and free changes are not mentioned.

Question 47Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Blog post: I tried the new running app for a month. It reminded me to go out even when I felt lazy, and I ran further than before. But the app kept sending messages during my work meetings, so I turned most of them off.' What is the writer's overall view?

  1. The app helped, but the messages were annoying. Correct answer.
  2. The app was useless and should be deleted.
  3. The app made the writer run less than before.
  4. The app is perfect and needs no changes.

Explanation

The writer names a clear benefit and a clear problem, so the view is mixed but mostly positive. The correct option captures both sides. Answers that are completely negative or completely positive ignore one half of the text.

Question 48Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Community garden: We grow vegetables together and share the harvest. New helpers are welcome on Wednesday afternoons. You do not need tools; we lend them. Children must come with an adult.' What is provided for new helpers?

  1. A place in a children's club without an adult.
  2. Free vegetables to take home every week.
  3. A paid job in the garden.
  4. Tools that can be borrowed. Correct answer.

Explanation

The text says helpers do not need their own tools because tools are lent out. The correct option restates that. The other options add things the text does not promise, such as weekly free vegetables or paid work.

Question 49Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'In the past, most people in this village worked on farms. Today only two families still farm, and many villagers travel to the city for work. The village school, which once had 200 pupils, now has 45.' What change does the text describe?

  1. The school has closed because there are no pupils.
  2. The village has become less farming-based and smaller in population. Correct answer.
  3. Farming has grown and the school has expanded.
  4. The village has become richer and busier.

Explanation

The text contrasts past farming work and a large school with today's few farmers and only 45 pupils. Together these details show a shift away from farming and a falling population. The correct option summarises that change.

Question 50Leesvaardigheid

Read this text: 'Workshop: Learn to repair your own bike. Bring your bike and a packed lunch. The workshop is free, but you must book a place online because there are only twelve spaces.' What must a participant do before the workshop?

  1. Pay a small fee at the door.
  2. Book a place online. Correct answer.
  3. Bring lunch for the teacher.
  4. Buy a new bike for the course.

Explanation

The text says the workshop is free but places are limited to twelve, so booking online is required. The correct option names that step. Paying is wrong because the workshop costs nothing.