Public tax returns in Scandinavia — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1
This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Public tax returns in Scandinavia.” 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 20


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

1. According to the article, Italians:
2. Why do the Scandinavian countries make everyone's tax information public?
3. An individual's tax information might not be published if:
4. How long has this been going on in Sweden?
5. Is this likely to happen in the United States?
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Did you know? Political and civic topics like this one use formal, abstract vocabulary that's common in newspaper articles, reports, and academic texts. Regular exposure to this register through reading exercises is one of the fastest ways to expand your C1-level vocabulary.

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