Does Britain have an immigration problem? Politicians hope cracking down on migration will reduce the appeal of the UK’s far-right. But many experts say it is not so simple.
Fury and fear at largest far-right march
Flag bearers: More than 100,000 people attended a march organised by a far-right activist, while 5,000 attended a counter-protest. Comprehension quiz
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In the sentence, “They expected a triumph”, the word triumph most nearly means:
A: A sad event
B: A great victory
C: A long journey
D: A minor problem
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Which word is the closest synonym for “genuine”?
A: Fake
B: Unimportant
C: Imaginary
D: Real
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below:
twenty six police officers were injured by marchers
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According to the article, how many people attended the far-right march on Saturday?
A: Up to 3,000
B: Up to 100,000
C: Up to 150,000
D: Up to 431,000
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The article states that British voters have a “warped view of immigration”. What do 47% of Britons falsely believe?
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According to the text, what is the overall impact of working-age migrants on Britain’s public services?
A: They have a negative impact.
B: They have a positive impact.
C: They have no impact at all.
D: The article does not say.
Answers
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1. B 2. D 3. Twenty-six police officers were injured by marchers. 4. C 5. They falsely believe there are more migrants living in Britain illegally than legally. 6. B
1. B 2. D 3. Twenty-six police officers were injured by marchers. 4. C 5. They falsely believe there are more migrants living in Britain illegally than legally. 6. B