Reading comprehension (ESL) - Exercise 30: French fishermen block ports in protest

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TOPIC: French fishermen block ports in protest

STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 30

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

1. What do the fishermen want?
  For the French government to increase catch quotas
  To be able to charge more for fish
  To be able to sell their fish to other countries

2. What does the French government think about this?
  They think that the current quotas are fair
  They will increase the catch quotas
  They will try to sell more fish to the United Kingdom

3. When is the last time the government increased catch quotas?
  2008
  2007
  2006

4. Which of the following have the fishermen NOT done in protest?
  Gone on hunger strikes
  Marched through Paris
  Rioted

5. Why does the European Union set annual quotas?
  To protect and revive fish stocks
  To keep prices competitive
  To control which countries will have access to fish stocks

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