Reading comprehension (ESL) - Exercise 45: Tough sentences for U.K. rioters

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TOPIC: Tough sentences for U.K. rioters

STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 45

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

1. The authorities are handing out tough sentences to ________________ that rioters will be punished.
  downplay the fact that
  contemplate the idea
  send a message

2. According to the article, people who tried to organize riots through Facebook ________________.
  were ignored by the police
  were arrested by the police and subsequently sentenced
  were let off with a warning by the police

3. Where did the riots take place?
  In London and several other cities across the U.K.
  In London
  Just outside of London

4. In the case of rioters, they have been kept in custody _________________ other criminals.
  a little less so
  much more so
  about the same as

5. The student who stole some water was _________________.
  let off with a warning
  sentenced to five months in prison
  sentenced to six months in prison

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