Mock Test # 6 Reading passage 1

Questions 1-6

Reading Passage 1 has six paragraphs, A-F.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct number, i-ix, in boxes 1-6

List of Headings
i A business-model approach to education
ii The reforms that improved education in Finland
iii Educational challenges of the future
iv Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system
v The benefits of the introduction of testing
vi An approach that helped a young learner
vii Statistical proof of education success
viii Support for families working and living in Finland
ix The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

1 Paragraph A                   

2 Paragraph B                   

3 Paragraph C                   

4 Paragraph D                   

5 Paragraph E                   

6 Paragraph F                   

Questions 7-13

Complete the notes below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

The school system in Finland

PISA tests
• In the most recent tests, Finland’s top subject was (7)

History

1963:
• A new school system was needed to improve Finland’s (8)

Schools followed (9) that were created partly by teachers.

Young pupils had to study an additional (10)

All teachers were given the same (11) to use.

1979:

• Teachers had to get a (12) but they did not have to pay for this.

• Applicants were attracted to the (13) that teaching received.

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