English grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension exercises






TOPIC: Pesticides and bumblebees


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 18


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

1. Bumblebees can be damaged by pesticides when they're _____________.
  adults
  babies
  adolescents

2. Which of the following is not a reason for the decline in the population of bumblebees?
  Fighting with other species
  Pesticides
  Climate change

3. Which part of the body do the pesticides affect in the bumblebees?
  the wings
  the brain
  the stinger

4. Can the decline in the number of bumblebees affect parts of our food supply?
  Yes, they pollinate plants that produce certain fruits and vegetables.
  No, this will not affect any products that we consume.
  No, but it might still damage certain ecosystems.

5. What type of bees bring back food to their colony?
  baby bees
  drones
  worker bees

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