Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies”.
About this practice test
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies”.
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: Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies.
Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies
Some people with alpha-gal syndrome have to make major changes to the way they eat. The condition can cause allergic reactions to meat from mammals. This includes meat from animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep, although the verified story does not describe each person’s exact experience. Because of these reactions, many people with the syndrome change their diets. They avoid the foods that cause problems and look for other…
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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- The condition may require people to choose a different diet.
- Most people prefer restaurant meals to family meals.
- Protein is found only in meat from mammals.
- The article describes each person’s exact medical experience.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- The condition may require people to choose a different diet.
The article explains why the condition may require major diet changes.
The important point is that people with alpha-gal syndrome may need a different diet because of their reactions to mammal meat.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why does the article mention cows, pigs, and sheep?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- To give examples of mammals whose meat may cause problems
- To compare the prices of different kinds of meat
- To explain how farmers raise these animals
- To show that every person has the same reaction
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- To give examples of mammals whose meat may cause problems
These examples clarify which animals are mammals.
This includes meat from animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep, although the verified story does not describe each person’s exact experience.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What does “these reactions” refer to?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Allergic reactions to meat from mammals
- Changes in restaurant choices
- Problems with shopping for food
- Different family meal plans
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Allergic reactions to meat from mammals
The phrase refers to allergic reactions caused by mammal meat.
Because of these reactions, many people with the syndrome change their diets.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What can be inferred about people who eat meat regularly?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- They may find the new diet harder to follow.
- They always have fewer health needs.
- They never prepare food at home.
- They cannot get protein from other foods.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- They may find the new diet harder to follow.
Regular habits may make changing the diet more difficult.
The change may be difficult for people who are used to eating meat regularly.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
How is the article organized?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It explains the condition, its effects, and possible food choices.
- It lists restaurant reviews before describing the condition.
- It compares two unrelated medical problems.
- It presents a personal story in chronological order.
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- It explains the condition, its effects, and possible food choices.
It moves from the condition to diet changes and daily effects.
The condition also shows how a health problem can influence everyday decisions.
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.