Snakebites on the rise in South Asia — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 21
STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. Which of the following countries does the article not mention?
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2. What percentage of snakebite deaths occur in South Asia?
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3. How many people die from snakebites around the world every year?
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4. The WHO officially considers snakebite poisoning to be _______________.
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5. Do more people die from snakebites in Pakistan or Nepal?
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Did you know?
Snakebite is recognized by the World Health Organization as a major neglected tropical health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide each year, mostly in rural farming communities. Health-related articles like this introduce useful vocabulary for talking about medical access and public health challenges.
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