Education For All

Which of the following statements most closely explains the relationship between politics and literacy according to Bush?

• A. There is no relationship between literacy and politics.

• B. Literacy helps people become politically informed and empowered to choose.

• C. As people become more literate, they become less interested in politics.

• D. Literate people are more likely to stay with one way of political thinking.

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The following passage (Paragraph 19) adds to the development of Bush’s speech mainly by

For many women and their children, literacy can even mean the difference between life and death. A mother who can read can understand the label on a food container. She knows how to follow the instructions on a bottle of medicine. She's more likely to make wise decisions about her life that will keep her and her children healthy.

• A. emphasizing the importance of literacy for women in everyday situations.

• B. claiming that some groups benefit from literacy more than others.

• C. suggesting that mothers who are illiterate generally cannot make wise decisions.

• D. arguing that men and women equally deserve education.

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Which of the following statements most closely reflects a goal of UNESCO?

• A. UNESCO hoped to teach everyone English by 2015.

• B. UNESCO hoped to focus on improving areas with high literacy rates by 2015.

• C. UNESCO hoped to hire more teachers around the world by 2015.

• D. UNESCO hoped to provide a basic education to all by 2015.

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Which of the following statements best reflects a central idea of Bush’s speech?

• A. When women learn how to read, they are able to better help themselves and others.

• B. It is important for women to learn to read mostly so they can help their children read.

• C. High literacy rates come at a price to the regions with them.

• D. It is only important for parts of Africa to become more literate.

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Which of the following inferences most closely explains why Bush believes literacy is important?

• A. She thinks literacy will help people barter more effectively.

• B. She claims that literacy gives people opportunities for personal enjoyment and careers.

• C. She believes more people would want to start small businesses if they were more literate.

• D. She imagines that literacy will help people become more accepting of each other.

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Which statement from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

• A. “One of the best ways we can improve educational opportunities for all is by spreading literacy.”

• B. “This week, as we work to make sure that Every Child Has a Teacher, it's important to remember that we're all teachers.”

• C. “And reading doesn't just allow people to enjoy literary treasures. It allows them to become entrepreneurs, or engineers, or lawmakers, or doctors.”

• D. “But for people to participate in a democracy, they have to be educated about their country's laws and traditions, which means they have to be able to read.”

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Which of the following inferences best explains why, according to Bush, parental literacy can be helpful for families?

• A. Literate parents almost always see their kids go to college.

• B. Literate parents are more likely to ensure their children will go to school.

• C. Literate parents are more likely to encourage kids to join after school activities.

• D. Literate parents can teach their kids to read and enjoy reading with their kids.

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True or False

Bush supports efforts to educate only women.

• True

• False

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True or False

Bush believes that it is mostly important that children learn how to read.

• True

• False

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True or False

Bush believes it is very important for women around the world to receive an education.

• True

• False

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