Unit 1 Education & Learning

D  Education is seen as a right by the United Nations because 

everyone should be given the opportunity to acquire 

knowledge. More and more people are being educated, 

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Vocabulary

1 

Complete the second sentence so it has the same 

meaning as the first. Use a word in bold from the 

text.

1  Not everyone can have an education.

  There is limited 

 

 to education.

2  Some students are allowed to behave badly in school.

  There are problems with 

 

 in some schools.

3  In some schools you have to do physical education.

  Physical education is 

 

 in some schools.

4  The government doesn’t pay for all schools.

  Not all schools are 

 

.

5  In some countries, a large proportion of children go to 

school.

  In some countries, children’s school 

 

 is high.

6  It is vital that all adults can read or write.

 

 

 is essential for all adults.

7  There are different opinions about whether Psychology 

should be taught in school.

  Not everyone agrees about whether Psychology should 

be part of the 

 

.

8  Some schools offer lessons to help train students for 

work.

 

 

 lessons are offered by some schools.

9  Inability to do basic mathematics can be a problem for 

some people.

  For some people lack of 

 

 can be a problem.

10  Children attend school from the age of five in Britain.

  Children in Britain enter 

 

 from the age of five.

2 

Discuss the meaning of the following words 

which are in bold in the text.

life 

skills  

uniform  

right  

private 

schools  

 

state schools   tuition fees   academic selection    

extra-curricular   timetables   leaving  age   testing

IELTS training

3 

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

1  In paragraph B, the writer argues that general 

qualifications

A  help employers decide between candidates.

B  are more useful than vocational skills.

C  are only helpful for young people. 

D  are not as important as life skills.

2  In paragraph C, the writer claims that

A  the same subjects are compulsory in all countries.

B  less time is devoted to Art than to Physical Education.

C  Drama and Music are usually taught outside of school 

hours. 

D  the reasons for educating people affect the curriculum.

3  According to Paragraph D, in countries affected by 

conflict

A  the quality of teaching is poor.

B  few students continue education beyond primary 

school.

C  many people cannot read and write. 

D  the United Nations provide access to education.

4  Some universities offer courses online for free. In 

paragraph E one reason given for this is 

A  everyone has an internet connection now.

B  people can’t afford to pay for their courses.

C  it acts as a form of advertising. 

D  these universities are not well-known.

5  The passage ends by saying that

A  more time should be devoted to talking about 

education.

B  we need to make it easier for children to continue 

their education.

C  it is good for children to explore their own interests.

D  all countries should have the same school leaving age.

Mini debates

5 

Discuss three of the questions 1–10. Give reasons 

to support your view.

1  What is the most appropriate age for people to leave the 

education system?

2  Is academic selection a good idea?

3  Should Physical Education be compulsory?

4  Is learning enjoyable?

5  Should university education be state-funded?

7  Does university education equip people for the realities 

of work?

8  Is studying for a degree online the same as going to 

university?

9  Should teachers be paid according to their students’ 

results?

10  Is school the best environment in which to learn?

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