Check how well you understood the passage by answering the following questions.
1 The author wrote this passage in order to
a expose homeschooling as a threat to public education
b show that homeschooling is superior to a public school education
c discuss the growing trend of homeschooling
d help parents cope with homeschooling their child
2 Up until about 200 years ago, there was no
a education
b homeschooling
c community learning
d public school system
3 in which country will parents find the most support for homeschooling?
a England
b Brazil
C Spain
d Germany
4 which is NOT a problem mentioned in the passage regarding the public school system?
a lack of teachers
b lack of school activities
c increased bullying
d concern about their child's safety
5 which is most likely to be true about homeschooled children?
a They have more opportunities for social interaction.
b They are better prepared for life outside the home.
c They tend to get more attention from their teacher(s).
d They don't do as well as school-educated children.
6 What is the main idea of paragraph 6?
a Schools in the U.S. are trying to adapt to this growing trend of homeschooling.
b Homeschooled children are still required to attend classes in school.
c The U.S. government is trying to stop homeschooling.
d Homeschooled children should get involved in sports and clubs.
7 What does the author mean when he says homeschooling was once the last resort in line 53? a It used to be mainly for children with learning difficulties.
b It was finally accepted by various countries around the world.
c It wasn't a priority for governments and schools.
d It was the least attractive education option for many people.