Cardin threatens to block Egypt aid on human rights grounds — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1STEP 1
Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 41
STEP 2
Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. What kind of aid is the senator referring to?
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2. Bob Menendez was indicted for taking _______________ in exchange for supporting Egypt's government.
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3. Another way of saying "indicted" is _______________.
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4. What is one of the things Cardin expects from Egypt?
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5. How many other countries in the Arab world have more people than Egypt?
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Did you know?
Foreign aid is sometimes linked to conditions about human rights, and disputes over this can become significant political stories. This article is useful for learning vocabulary related to international aid, government accountability, and legislative procedure.
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