Americans feel they pay too much in taxes — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1
STEP 1
Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 25
STEP 2
Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. According to the poll discussed in the article, about ______________ of Americans feel they pay too much in federal taxes.
2. This poll also found that _______________ seem more likely to see tax rates as unfair.
3. More people feel that their local government is _______________ when it comes to spending their tax dollars.
4. Chris Berry, one of the creators of the poll, thinks this is because local government is often ________________.
5. What percentage of people would give up some government services if it meant lowering their taxes?
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Did you know? Surveys about taxation often reveal big gaps between how much people think they pay and the actual figures, which makes for interesting reading comprehension practice. Articles like this are useful for learning vocabulary around government spending, public opinion, and surveys.

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