Using genetically modified moths to control pests — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Using genetically modified moths to control pests.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.
STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 1
STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. Which type of pest are the genetically-modified moths supposed to control?
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2. Why are diamondback moths considered a pest?
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3. Do insecticides work well on these moths?
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4. Where will these moths be released?
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5. Which of the following is NOT true?
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Did you know?
Reading about science and technology topics is excellent preparation for IELTS and Cambridge exams, which frequently feature informational texts on these subjects. The vocabulary you encounter in passages like this one — precise, academic, and topic-specific — is exactly what differentiates B2 from C1 readers.
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