French farmers continue protest — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 26


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

1. The article says that French farmers ______________ in Paris.
2. The French government's announced measures _______________ the farmers' demands.
3. One of the ways French farmers have been protesting is by _______________.
4. The Rungis International Market supplies ________________ with much of its fresh food.
5. According to the article, the highway from Bordeaux to Lyon ______________.
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Did you know? Farmer protests are a recurring topic in European news, often involving tractors blocking roads and disputes over subsidies, regulations, or trade agreements. These articles are useful for learning vocabulary related to agriculture, protest, and government policy.

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