Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from 36 to 40 In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults .They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language . Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing . As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading ,writing , maths and other subjects. The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training .In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purpose as well. Many school focused on military training .Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking .These skills were meant to help them become future leaders Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls. During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers’ colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession. Question 35: In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could …. A. continue to exist B. pass this knowledge down C. invent writing D. make societies develop Question 36: The word” they” in the passage refers to…………….. A. children B. societies C. cultures D. adults Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families. B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders. C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education. D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records. Question 38: The phrase” set up” in the passage could be best replaced by……………… A. made B. based C. founded D. built Question 39: The best title of the passage could be …………….. A. The development of Education B. Education in the Earliest Times. C .Education in Modern Times D. Testing – a regular Part of Education Question 40: Why was teaching highly respected? A. Because at that time, school lacked teachers. B. Because testing became a regular part of formal education C. Because education got more vital to people. D. Because education became more available to people