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B1 Reading Exam Guide

Examen Lezen - strategy, timing, vocabulary, and free practice

What to expect in the B1 reading exam

The B1 Lezen exam checks whether you can understand practical Dutch texts, find specific information, and choose the best answer under time pressure.

B1

Level

110

Minutes

35

Questions

1

Best answer

#1

Text Types

B1 reading texts often look like real-life pages from work, study, public services, and daily administration.

1

Job and company texts

Vacancies, company pages, schedules, and workplace information. Look for role, task, requirement, and application details.

solliciteren
afdeling
ervaring
2

Instructional texts

Manuals, course pages, procedures, and step-by-step explanations. Headings usually show where to search.

instructie
voorbeeld
procedure
3

Advice articles

Texts that explain problems, risks, options, and recommendations for citizens, workers, or students.

advies
risico
oplossing
4

News and magazine articles

Articles with examples, opinions, research, or quotes. Pay attention to the main message and viewpoint.

onderzoek
volgens
mening
5

Rules and conditions

Membership terms, regulations, contracts, and official rules. Dates, exceptions, and obligations matter.

artikel
verplicht
opzeggen
6

Information brochures

Public-service information about housing, healthcare, school, work, or municipality procedures.

informatie
aanvragen
gemeente

#2

Question Types and Strategies

Read the question first. It tells you whether to scan, compare, or read one paragraph carefully.

Purpose questions

Example: Wat is het doel van deze tekst?

Strategy:

  • Read the title, introduction, and final paragraph.
  • Ask whether the text informs, persuades, warns, or explains.
  • Do not choose an answer that is only a small detail.

Matching questions

Example: Welke werkplek past bij Maria?

Strategy:

  • Underline what the person needs.
  • Scan for matching words or synonyms.
  • Check every condition before choosing.

Location questions

Example: Waar staat informatie over opzeggen?

Strategy:

  • Use headings, article numbers, and bold words.
  • Do not read the whole text first.
  • Find the right section, then verify the answer.

Comprehension questions

Example: Wat gebeurt er als je te laat bent?

Strategy:

  • Find the paragraph that answers the question.
  • Watch for niet, behalve, alleen, and tenzij.
  • Expect the answer to use different words than the text.

#3

Timing

You do not need to spend the same time on every question. Quick location questions may take less than a minute, while purpose questions can take longer.

Practical calculation

110 minutes divided by 35 questions is about 3 minutes per question. Save time by reading the questions first and scanning with a purpose.

#4

Useful Vocabulary

Instruction words

beantwoord

answer

volgens de tekst

according to the text

het doel

the purpose

past bij

matches

behalve

except

geldt voor

applies to

Purpose words

informeren

to inform

adviseren

to advise

overhalen

to persuade

waarschuwen

to warn

uitleggen

to explain

vergelijken

to compare

Signal words

maar

but

echter

however

daarom

therefore

omdat

because

bovendien

moreover

tenzij

unless

#5

Practice Text

Read the question first, then scan the Dutch text for the answer.

Werken bij Vers & Lekker

Vers & Lekker is een restaurantketen met 45 vestigingen door heel Nederland. Onze 800 medewerkers werken elke dag met passie aan verse, gezonde maaltijden.

Het hoofdkantoor in Amsterdam ondersteunt alle restaurants. De afdeling Marketing maakt reclamecampagnes, Inkoop koopt ingrediΓ«nten, HR regelt personeel en Opleidingen ontwikkelt trainingen voor nieuwe medewerkers.

In de centrale keuken in Utrecht bereiden koks dagelijks sauzen, soepen en salades. De keuken werkt in twee ploegen: van 04.00 tot 12.00 uur en van 12.00 tot 20.00 uur.

In de restaurants kun je beginnen als medewerker bediening of keukenhulp. Keukenhulp is een goede start als je later kok wilt worden. Bezorgers starten meestal rond 17.00 uur en gebruiken hun eigen fiets of auto.

Veel managers zijn begonnen in de bediening of keuken. Vers & Lekker biedt interne opleidingen en stageplekken. Interesse? Bekijk vacatures op www.versenlekker.nl/werken of stuur je cv naar hr@versenlekker.nl.

Questions

1. Lisa wil nieuwe trainingen maken voor medewerkers. Welke afdeling past bij haar?

A

HR

B

Opleidingen

C

Inkoop

Show answer: B

The text says Opleidingen develops training for new employees. Lisa wants to make training, so B is correct.

2. Hoe laat kan iemand in de centrale keuken beginnen?

A

om 04.00 uur of om 12.00 uur

B

om 12.00 uur of om 17.00 uur

C

om 17.00 uur of om 20.00 uur

Show answer: A

The central kitchen works in two shifts: 04.00-12.00 and 12.00-20.00. The start times are 04.00 and 12.00.

3. Tim wil later kok worden en heeft nog geen ervaring. Welke functie past bij hem?

A

bezorger

B

keukenhulp

C

medewerker bediening

Show answer: B

The text says keukenhulp is a good start if you want to become a cook later.

4. Waar staat informatie over solliciteren?

A

bij het hoofdkantoor

B

bij de centrale keuken

C

aan het einde van de tekst

Show answer: C

The application information appears in the final sentence with the website and email address.

#6

Final Tips

Do:

  • Read the questions before the text.
  • Underline names, numbers, dates, and conditions.
  • Use headings to move quickly.
  • Answer every question, even when unsure.

Don't:

  • Do not translate every word.
  • Do not rely on your own knowledge instead of the text.
  • Do not ignore small words like niet or tenzij.
  • Do not spend too long on one question.

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