Reading Comprehension Practice Test 03

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 3


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

1. At the beginning of the article, the author outlines how deforestation in Brazil has led to _____________.
2. One of the main harmful effects of deforestation that is mentioned is _____________.
3. The term "hurt margins" is used here to mean "_____________".
4. How much of a decrease in crop yields is expected by 2050?
5. The main idea put forth here is that businesses _____________.
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Did you know? Reading comprehension tests measure more than just understanding — they measure your ability to locate information efficiently under time pressure.

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