Pesticides and bumblebees — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1

1. Bumblebees can be damaged by pesticides when they're _____________.

adults babies adolescents

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2. Which of the following is not a reason for the decline in the population of bumblebees?

Fighting with other species Pesticides Climate change

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3. Which part of the body do the pesticides affect in the bumblebees?

the wings the brain the stinger

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4. Can the decline in the number of bumblebees affect parts of our food supply?

Yes, they pollinate plants that produce certain fruits and vegetables. No, this will not affect any products that we consume. No, but it might still damage certain ecosystems.

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5. What type of bees bring back food to their colony?

baby bees drones worker bees

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