Sen. Chris Murphy’s stroke highlights the warning signs remembered by BE FAST
About this practice test
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Sen. Chris Murphy’s stroke highlights the warning signs remembered by BE FAST”.
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: Sen. Chris Murphy’s stroke highlights the warning signs remembered by BE FAST.
Sen. Chris Murphy’s stroke highlights the warning signs remembered by BE FAST
Sen. Chris Murphy suffered a stroke on Saturday and is expected to recover, according to his office. The 53-year-old Democrat from Connecticut spoke to reporters in Washington in March 2026. His experience has drawn attention to the importance of recognizing stroke warning signs. The American Stroke Association recommends remembering the acronym BE FAST. The letters describe several symptoms that may happen during a stroke. B stands for balance. Sudden trouble…
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What is the main purpose of the article?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- To explain stroke signs and the need for quick medical help
- To describe Murphy’s political career in Connecticut
- To compare two different health organizations
- To report on a hockey game in Washington
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- To explain stroke signs and the need for quick medical help
The article explains BE FAST and why quick action matters.
His experience has drawn attention to the importance of recognizing stroke warning signs.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why does the article mention Murphy’s hockey game?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- To show when Murphy noticed arm numbness
- To explain why hockey causes strokes
- To show where the American Stroke Association meets
- To describe Murphy’s favorite sport
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- To show when Murphy noticed arm numbness
The detail gives a real example of an arm-related warning sign.
Murphy felt numbness in his arm while he was at his son’s hockey game, according to a statement from his staff.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
In the article, what does “them” refer to in “seeing them”?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The symptoms
- The reporters
- The letters
- The effects
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- The symptoms
The pronoun refers to the stroke symptoms described earlier.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms, or seeing them in another person, should call 911 as soon as possible.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What relationship does the article show between symptoms and treatment?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Quick recognition can support faster, more helpful treatment
- Treatment causes people to forget the symptoms
- Symptoms always disappear without treatment
- Treatment is useful only after lasting effects begin
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Quick recognition can support faster, more helpful treatment
Recognizing symptoms can lead to faster treatment and better results.
Fast treatment can improve the chance of survival and help limit lasting effects.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
How is the information organized after Murphy’s experience is introduced?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- By explaining each letter and its warning signs
- By listing reporters from different cities
- By describing Murphy’s life from childhood onward
- By comparing several sports injuries
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- By explaining each letter and its warning signs
The article follows the letters of BE FAST in order.
The American Stroke Association recommends remembering the acronym BE FAST.
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.