Part 4. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned
main skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures
around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed, they set up schools to teach reading, writing,
maths and other subjects. The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and
powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures, the religious
leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on
military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills
were meant to help them become future leaders. Most girls received their education at home. They learned
cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time, education became available to more people, not just the rich
and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools
opened to girls. During the 1900s, marks or grades became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular
part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The
requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.
26. In the earliest times, children learned main skills so that they could
A. continue to exist
C. invent writing
27. The word "they" in the passage refers to
A. adults
B. schools
B. pass this knowledge down
D. make societies develop
C. subjects
D. cultures
28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
B. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
C. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
D. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
29. The phrase "set up" in the passage could be best replaced by
A. made
B. based
C. founded
30. The best title for the passage could be
A. Education in the Earliest Times
C. Education in Modern Times
D. done
B. The Development of Education
D. Testing -a Regular Part of Education
RC or on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs