How learning to read changes lives Flashcards

How learning to read changes lives

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unable to read or write
A surprising percentage of the population is i_______

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illiterate (adj)
/ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

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the ability to understand basic maths, count, add up etc.
Should it include anything other than the basic skills of literacy and n______?

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numeracy (n)

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assume that (something) is true without checking up or finding out about it
Many of us t__ ___ _____ that everyone can read and write.

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take (something) for granted

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to do something to keep busy while waiting
Reading is a great way to p___ ___ ____ on my daily commute to work.
We passed ____ ____ in the airport playing cards.

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pass the time

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to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity
It’s a huge number of people e________ from doing basic day-to-day things.

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exclude (v)

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to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them
They s______ local businesses out of thousands of dollars.

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swindle (v)

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