Is the rest of England being failed? This year’s A-level results show huge regional inequality in education — a trend that holds true with job opportunities, health and transport. Some think this is hugely unfair.
Want A* grades? Time to move to London
Opportunity: London is home to state schools such as Brampton Manor, which sends more students to Oxbridge than Eton College. Comprehension quiz
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The word inequality most nearly means:
A: A situation that is difficult to understand
B: A situation where things are fair and balanced
C: A situation where things are the same for everyone
D: A situation where things are not equal or fair
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Which word is the closest synonym for revealed?
A: Hidden
B: Shown
C: Changed
D: Questioned
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below:
in london a third of students received an a or a* grade
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According to the article, which region of England had the lowest percentage of students achieving an A or A* grade?
A: The north east
B: The south east
C: London
D: Camden
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The article gives two reasons why more teachers prefer to live and work in London. Name one of them.
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According to the text, how does London’s public transport system give its residents an advantage?
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1. D 2. B 3. In London a third of students received an A or A* grade. 4. A 5. Either higher pay or more leisure activities. 6. It makes it easy for people to travel to the best school or job..
1. D 2. B 3. In London a third of students received an A or A* grade. 4. A 5. Either higher pay or more leisure activities. 6. It makes it easy for people to travel to the best school or job..
Glossary
Complex - Difficult or complicated.
Inequality - When money and opportunities are not shared equally between different groups in society.
Camden - A borough (or region) in inner London. Its centre is Camden Town, which is known for its market and alternative culture.
AI - A computer programme that has been designed to think.
Sponsored - Supported or paid for by a person, company, or organisation, usually to promote them in return.
Penzance - A town in Cornwall with a population of 21,000. It is the westernmost major town in Cornwall.
Penrith - A market town in Cumbria in the north of England, with a population of nearly 17,000.
Concentration - A close gathering of people or things.