Ban on some polluting fuels — Reading comprehension exercise



STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 7


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. The sale of all coal to customers will be banned by __________
  2023
  2021
  2022

2. Will wood and coal burning stoves also be banned?
  No
  Yes, by 2021
  Yes, by 2023

3. Why are wet wood and coal being banned?
  Because they are not cost-efficient fuels
  Because they are too expensive
  Because they are the worst source of harmful PM2.5

4. Which of the following is NOT true?
  Solid fuels will have to contain sulfur content information.
  PM2.5 doesn't affect the lungs.
  Bigger pieces of wet wood will have to contain information about how to dry it.

5. When were these plans first announced?
  A year ago
  A year and a half ago
  A couple of years ago

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