ESL Reading Comprehension Practice Test 03

1. At the beginning of the article, the author outlines how deforestation in Brazil has led to _____________.

an increase in coffee prices less forested land a decrease in the demand for coffee

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2. One of the main harmful effects of deforestation that is mentioned is _____________.

a decrease in soil health a spike in coffee prices a shift in human migration patterns

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3. The term "hurt margins" is used here to mean "_____________".

increase stock prices to push for more free-trade deals make less money

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4. How much of a decrease in crop yields is expected by 2050?

25% 10-50% 10%

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5. The main idea put forth here is that businesses _____________.

will never stop deforestation have an interest in acting to stop deforestation have to lower their prices if they want to survive

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