Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing”.
About this practice test
Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing”.
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: Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing.
Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing
A chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, forced nearly 1,000 people to leave the area, while thousands more were urged to stay inside. The leak is now slowing, but the incident affected daily life for many people in the city. Residents who were told to leave had to move away from the area of the spill. Other people were asked to remain indoors as a safety measure. This meant staying inside…
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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 a city’s response to a chemical leak
- To compare several chemical accidents
- To describe Toledo’s history and buildings
- To argue against all evacuation orders
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- To explain a city’s response to a chemical leak
It explains the leak, safety instructions, and the situation’s progress.
The Toledo incident shows how a local chemical leak can affect a much larger part of a city.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why did officials ask some residents to remain indoors?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The city wanted quieter streets
- The leak could affect the air or nearby areas
- Residents needed to prepare for a festival
- The mayor wanted people to work from home
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- The leak could affect the air or nearby areas
Staying indoors helped protect people from the affected area.
Some leaks can affect the air or nearby areas, so officials may ask people to leave or remain indoors while the situation improves.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
In the second paragraph, what does “This” refer to?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Moving away from the spill
- Asking the mayor questions
- Remaining indoors for safety
- Controlling the chemical container
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Remaining indoors for safety
“This” refers to remaining indoors instead of going outside.
This meant staying inside homes or other buildings instead of going outside near the affected area.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What can readers infer about the public response?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Everyone left the city
- Only officials received safety information
- Residents received instructions based on their situation
- No one followed the officials’ advice
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Residents received instructions based on their situation
Different instructions were given because residents faced different risks.
Nearly 1,000 people were asked to evacuate, and thousands of others received different safety instructions.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
How is the article organized?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Event, explanation, and broader lesson
- Opinion, argument, and personal story
- Question, interview, and advertisement
- History, forecast, and travel advice
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Event, explanation, and broader lesson
It moves from the event to explanations and then its wider meaning.
A chemical leak happens when a chemical escapes from a container, building, or other place where it is meant to stay.
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.