English reading comprehension - Exercise 25: Obamas made $2.7 million in 2008

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TOPIC: Obamas made $2.7 million in 2008

STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 25

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

1. The Obamas _____________________________.
  made less money in 2008 than in 2007
  made more money in 2008 than in 2007
  underpaid their taxes by about $20,000

2. What did Michelle Obama do last year?
  over $60,000
  She worked as an executive for the University of Chicago Hospitals.
  She was her husband's campaign manager

3. Most of the money the Obamas made came from ________________________.
  Barack's job as an Illinois senator
  Michelle's job
  book royalties

4. What percentage of their income did the Obamas pay in taxes?
  About 25%
  About 33%
  ABout 50%

5. Who released this information?
  The White House
  A tabloid newspaper
  The University of Chicago Hospitals

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