New discovery in the fight against malaria — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “New discovery in the fight against malaria.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.
STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 47
STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. Which country was the discovery made in?
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2. How many people does malaria kill yearly?
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3. How long does the malaria-stopping bacteria live in the mosquito?
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4. This bacteria can reduce the amount of malaria parasites ________________.
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5. Researchers think that putting the active harmane compound on surfaces where mosquitos are present ________________.
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Did you know?
Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, and new vaccines or treatments are major news in global health. Science and health articles like this introduce vocabulary around medical research, trials, and disease prevention.
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