Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court
About this practice test
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court”.
What you’ll practice
Finding detail
Locate specific information and evidence.
Interpreting ideas
Connect main points and inferences.
Evaluating arguments
Assess claims, evidence, and limitations.
What to expect:
5 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.
News lesson for this practice
Read the complete article and use its text or audio alongside these exercises: Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court.
Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court
An Afghan woman has been deported from the United States after her case became the first to go before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, an unusual court that had been inactive for a long time, officials said. The woman, Nazira Haji Zada, is 47. She was arrested in July at her home in Fort Worth, Texas. The Justice Department asked the court to order her deportation from the United States.…
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What is the main idea of the article?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A new court opened in Fort Worth, Texas.
- A woman’s deportation introduced an unusual court’s uncertain future.
- The Islamic State group won a case in the United States.
- Officials explained what happened after the woman’s removal.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- A woman’s deportation introduced an unusual court’s uncertain future.
The article describes a deportation and uncertainty about the court’s future.
It is also not clear whether the administration plans to bring more cases before the court.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why does the article mention that there was no conviction?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- To show the court had closed permanently
- To explain why she was arrested in July
- To clarify that the reports describe an accusation, not guilt
- To identify where the woman was sent
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- To clarify that the reports describe an accusation, not guilt
It distinguishes the reported accusation from a proven criminal finding.
The supplied reports do not describe a conviction.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What does “Its” refer to in the fourth paragraph?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The Islamic State group
- The Justice Department
- The government
- The court
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- The court
The pronoun refers to the court mentioned immediately before it.
Its first known case in a long period raised questions about why the government chose this process for Haji Zada’s removal.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What can readers infer about the court before this case?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It handled cases every month.
- It was often used for ordinary crimes.
- It had not been a regular part of legal activity.
- It was located outside the United States.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- It had not been a regular part of legal activity.
Its long inactivity and rare use suggest it was not commonly used.
The case brought attention to a court that had rarely been used.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
How is the article mainly organized?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It presents the event, explains its background, then discusses uncertainty.
- It compares two courts and gives their final decisions.
- It tells a personal story from the woman’s childhood.
- It lists several laws without describing an event.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- It presents the event, explains its background, then discusses uncertainty.
It moves from the event to background, missing details, and future questions.
The case shows how the Justice Department can use a special legal process in a terrorism-related deportation matter.
What to review next
Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.
Before you practise: a worked example
Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.
The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?
The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.
This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.