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In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be
educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever job is suited to his brain and
ability, and, secondly that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and it is very bad
to be ashamed of one's work, or to scorn someone else's. only such a type of education can be
called valuable to society.
Answer the following questions:
1) Choose SIX of the following words and give for each of them another word of
similar meaning to that in the context.
Education – Fit – Realize – Suitable – Fashionable – Perfect – Shameful – Housework –
Scorn
2) Explain the meaning of the following phrases, underlined in the text.
3) Give brief answers to the following questions:
a) What is the definition of education given by the writer in the first paragraph?
b) What is the fashionable view about free education for all?
c) How is a farmer's work more important than a professor?
d) Why do professors in some countries have to spend their time doing housework?
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