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Why is it important to learn how to read and write? Choose all the correct answers.

It helps us gain knowledge from books, newspapers, and the internet.

It makes us independent, because we can read information ourselves.

It improves communication, allowing us to write messages, letters, and emails.

We will not become rich and happy in life.

It helps in education and jobs, as most studies and work require literacy.

It builds confidence, because we can understand and share ideas clearly.

Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below:

excitedly, believable, people living in one particular area, discussion, a part of a story, focus, main character, directed

The casting for the (protagonist) of our school’s annual play was done after a lot of (debate) as many good actors had auditioned for the role. We had decided to present a (episode) from an inspirational story. It was a life story of a group of children who worked with the (community) to spread literacy. Every day, we reached school early to practise with (concentration). We waited (eagerly) for the final presentation. All of us played our roles in a very (convincing) manner as our theatre teacher had (guided) us well.