Pesticides and bumblebees — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Pesticides and bumblebees.” 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 10
STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. Bumblebees can be damaged by pesticides when they're _____________.
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2. Which of the following is not a reason for the decline in the population of bumblebees?
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3. Which part of the body do the pesticides affect in the bumblebees?
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4. Can the decline in the number of bumblebees affect parts of our food supply?
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5. What type of bees bring back food to their colony?
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Did you know?
Science passages like this one test a specific skill: understanding how evidence supports a claim. Exam questions often ask whether a detail proves, supports, contradicts, or is irrelevant to a given argument. Practicing that analytical reading is directly transferable to real-world critical thinking.
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