How learning to read changes lives

Question 1

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

Answer 1

illiterate (adj)
/ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Question 2

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

Answer 2

numeracy (n)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

take (something) for granted

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

pass the time

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

exclude (v)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

swindle (v)