Question

Read the formal and less formal articles and fill in the gaps by choosing one of the phrases below.

1. without the basic knowledge of / without knowing

2. To start with / Firstly

3. should have close contact / should be in constant contact

4.Thus, any problems that do arise can be dealt with quickly/so that any problems can be quickly sorted out

5. the students are kept motivated and willing to study / the kids learn and their work is rewarded

6. the parents should be more understanding / it is the parents' responsibility to understand

7. This involves helping them with their homework / They should offer help with homework

8. the solution lies in the improvement / I believe that things will get better

MODEL 1: Today’ Illiterate Youth s More and more children are leaving school, 1) ......................... how to read or write. I believe that this is due to the lack of support and encouragement by teachers and parents and the pupils' lack of interest. 2) .......................... the teachers 3)......................... with the parents to discuss their child's academic progress as well as their social behaviour and attitude. 4) ..................… Secondly, teachers should be more encouraging towards their pupils, keeping them interested in the subjects so that 5) ................. . Thirdly, 6)............... their child's needs. 7) ................. and supporting them in any difficulties that may arise. In conclusion, 8)...… ........ of the relationships between all three groups: the teachers, parents and pupils, and in this way, illiteracy should decrease.

MODEL 2: Our Kids Can’ Read! t You may not be aware of it, but more and more children are leaving school, 1) ......................... how to read or write. As I see it, the problem can be solved by increasing the support and encouragement of teachers and parents and the interest of pupils. 2).........................., the teachers 3) ......................... with the parents, so that they can discuss their child's progress and behaviour at school 4)......................... .