Business English reading comprehension exercise 1

Topic: GM to close plant in Germany

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


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

1. According to the article, which GM plant will likely be closed?
  The plant in Russelsheim, Germany
  The plant in Ellesmere Port, England
  The plant in Bochum, Germany

2. The article states that from 2015, the Astra will no longer be produced in ________________.
  Gliwice, Poland
  Russelsheim, Germany
  Ellesmere Port, England

3. Does GM own the Vauxhall brand?
  Yes
  No
  It's not specified in the article.

4. How many years of falling demand and profits has GM seen, according to the article?
  three
  four
  two

5. The workers at GM's UK plant _________________.
  will soon be voting on a new labor contract
  rejected a proposed labor contract
  agreed to a new labor contract

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