Complete the sentences with appropriate form of the word in brackets.
It seems (41) (think)_____ today not to provide children with a decent (42) (educate)
_____. There is such an emphasis on academic (43) (achieve)_____ these days that it’s easy
to forget what a problem(44) (literate)_____ used to be. Being unable to read can be
intensely (45) (embarrass)_____ and can make someone feel like a complete (46) (fail)____.
Someone who can’t read is often (47) (understand)_____ afraid of certain situations. The
problem can seem (48) (solve)_____. However, given the right teacher, a lot of hard work
and a (49) (reason)_____ amount of time, anyone can learn. Being able to read can lead to an
(50) (improve)_____ quality of life.