EDUCATION
Name the three main levels of education.
Primary, secondary and higher (university/tertiary) education.
What material is used to make Guardian banknotes?
Polymer (a type of plastic).
What are the THREE actions in the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle”?
Reduce, reuse and recycle.
Choose the correct verb: “Education IS / ARE important.”
IS — “education” is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
What does the letter T stand for in TEEL?
Topic sentence.
In education, what does “compulsory” mean?
Required by law; students must attend.
In “Money Matters”, what is a status symbol? Give ONE example.
An object that shows social position or prestige; for example, a new or expensive car.
What is a reservoir?
A large area of stored water, often held behind a dam.
Correct this sentence: “The students studies English every day.”
The students study English every day.
What does the SECOND E in TEEL stand for?
Example or Evidence.
Why did education become more widely available during industrialisation?
Growing industries needed more educated workers, so schools expanded.
According to the reading, name TWO ways money may contribute to happiness.
An object that shows social position or prestige; for example, a new or expensive car.
Why can reusing glass bottles require less energy than recycling them?
They can be cleaned and used again without being broken down and remade.
Choose the correct article: “She is A / AN university student.”
A — “university” begins with a /y/ consonant sound.
What is the purpose of transition signals such as “however” and “furthermore”?
They show relationships between ideas and improve cohesion.
Name TWO reasons why some students cannot attend university.
Any two: difficult entrance tests; limited university places; high tuition or other costs.
Why does the author argue that money can help parents provide for their children?
Wealth can help parents provide healthy environments, high-quality education and better future opportunities.
Identify ONE concern about reusing medical equipment AND ONE problem with recycling electronics.
Reusing medical equipment: safety or hygiene concerns. Recycling electronics: dangerous, difficult or time-consuming processing to recover metals.
Combine these ideas using “because”: “People reuse bottles. It saves resources.”
People reuse bottles because it saves resources. Also accept: Because it saves resources, people reuse bottles.
What is a controlling idea in a topic sentence?
The part that limits the topic and tells the reader the specific focus of the paragraph.
What language compromise do some multilingual countries use for primary and secondary education?
Children study in their home language in primary school, then switch to a national or international language in secondary school or university.
What is the author’s main argument in “Money Matters”? Give ONE reason used to support it.
The author argues that money does affect happiness. Supporting reasons include greater respect, a safer living environment, more opportunities and better provision for children.
Give ONE benefit and ONE problem linked to the Itaipu Dam.
Benefits include electricity, jobs, tourism or water supply. Problems include flooded land, relocated families, underwater sites or possible temperature changes.
Turn this fragment into a complete complex sentence: “Although recycling saves energy ...”
Example: Although recycling saves energy, sorting the materials can be difficult. Accept any logical independent clause added to the fragment.
Name TWO OF THE FOUR details typically included in a journal article reference-list entry.
Any four: author(s); year; article title; journal title; volume; issue; page range; DOI or URL when appropriate.