ECAT - Practice Test - English - Reading Comprehension Quiz

51. Read the passage: "Education is the most powerful tool for social and economic transformation. It empowers individuals, reduces inequality, and drives innovation. However, access to quality education remains unequal globally. Technology has opened new avenues for learning, but the digital divide poses a challenge. Investing in education, both in terms of infrastructure and teacher training, is essential for building a prosperous and equitable society." What is the main idea?

Education is key to progress
Only formal education matters
Education is a luxury
Education is outdated

52. What opportunity does technology provide for education?

New learning avenues
Limited opportunities
No change
Only traditional methods

53. What challenge in education is mentioned?

Digital divide
Abundant resources
Equal access
No issues

54. What does "empower" mean?

Give power
Take away
Ignore
Reduce

55. What does the author suggest about investment?

Investment is necessary
No investment needed
Only private investment
Government should not invest

56. What is said about access to education?

Inequality exists
Equal access for all
No inequality
Access is universal

57. What does "prosperous" mean?

Wealthy
Poor
Unstable
Backward

58. What aspect of education does the passage mention as essential?

Teacher training
Only student training
No training
Infrastructure only

59. What is the author's tone?

Persuasive and urgent
Sarcastic
Indifferent
Critical

60. What positive effect of education is mentioned?

Reduces inequality
Increases inequality
No effect
Only helps the rich