# IELTS Reading 2024 “The Impact of Social Inequality on Education”

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## IELTS Reading:"The Impact of Social Inequality on Education"

## Đề bài thi IELTS Reading

### Multiple Choice

1. What is one of the most evident forms of social inequality in education?
    - A) Racial discrimination
    - B) Economic disparity
    - C) Gender biases
    - D) Geographic location
2. Which group is more likely to afford private tutors?
    - A) Minority families
    - B) Low-income families
    - C) Wealthier families
    - D) Rural families
3. What is one of the effects of economic disparity on education?
    - A) Increased access to higher education
    - B) More diverse educational resources
    - C) Perpetuation of the poverty cycle
    - D) Decreased competition in schools
4. Racial and ethnic disparities in education can result from:
    - A) Increased funding for schools
    - B) Discriminatory practices within the system
    - C) Equal distribution of resources
    - D) High levels of teacher training
5. Which of the following is a result of gender inequality in education?
    - A) Girls excelling in STEM fields
    - B) Boys being denied access to education
    - C) Girls prioritizing domestic responsibilities
    - D) Increased enrollment of girls in universities

### True/False/Not Given

1. Wealthy families generally have the same access to education as low-income families.
    - True
    - False
    - Not Given
2. Economic status does not influence the quality of education a student receives.
    - True
    - False
    - Not Given
3. Minority students often have access to more resources than non-minority students.
    - True
    - False
    - Not Given
4. The author suggests that boys are more likely to be pushed towards domestic responsibilities than girls.
    - True
    - False
    - Not Given
5. There are no cultural norms that affect gender equality in education.
    - True
    - False
    - Not Given

### Yes/No/Not Given

1. Does the author believe that social inequality has a profound impact on education?
    - Yes
    - No
    - Not Given
2. According to the passage, is gender bias a significant issue in developed countries?
    - Yes
    - No
    - Not Given
3. Is it suggested that underfunded schools usually have more experienced teachers?
    - Yes
    - No
    - Not Given
4. Does the author state that economic growth is unaffected by the level of education in society?
    - Yes
    - No
    - Not Given
5. Does the author mention that educational inequality leads to political stability?
    - Yes
    - No
    - Not Given

### Matching Information

1. Match the following impacts with their corresponding type of social inequality:

- Economic disparity → (A) Underfunded schools
- Racial discrimination → (B) Systemic barriers
- Gender inequality → (C) Domestic responsibilities over schooling
- Lack of human capital → (D) Limited economic growth

### Matching Headings

1. Match the headings with the correct paragraphs:

- A) The Role of Economic Disparity in Education
- B) The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Learning
- C) Gender Inequality: A Global Issue
- D) Social Inequality and Its Broader Impacts on Society
- Paragraph 1 →
- Paragraph 2 →
- Paragraph 3 →
- Paragraph 4 →

### Matching Features

1. Match the following groups with their likely educational outcome:

- Wealthy families → (A) Prestigious schools
- Low-income families → (B) Underfunded schools
- Minority groups → (C) Less funding and support
- Girls in some regions → (D) Early marriage cutting education short

### Matching Sentence Endings

1. Complete the sentences by matching the beginning with the correct ending:

- Social inequality in education… → (A) …contributes to a cycle of poverty.
- Racial disparities in education… → (B) …are exacerbated by systemic barriers.
- Gender biases in education… → (C) …limit career choices for girls.
- A less educated workforce… → (D) …is less competitive globally.

### Sentence Completion

1. Children from wealthier families are more likely to attend ________ schools.
    - (Answer: prestigious)
2. Systemic barriers often hinder ________ groups' access to quality education.
    - (Answer: minority)
3. Girls in certain cultures may prioritize ________ over education.
    - (Answer: domestic responsibilities)
4. Economic disparity in education often results in ________ of poverty.
    - (Answer: perpetuation)
5. Gender biases in education can steer girls away from ________ fields.
    - (Answer: STEM)

### Summary Completion

1. Complete the summary using words from the passage: Social inequality, including ________, racial and ethnic discrimination, and gender biases, significantly impacts education. Wealthier families can afford better resources, leading to a cycle of ________. Minority students face systemic barriers, while girls in many parts of the world are still less likely to receive an education due to ________ norms and economic constraints. These disparities not only affect individual achievements but also limit ________ growth and social cohesion.

- (Answer: economic disparity, poverty, cultural, economic)

### Diagram Label Completion

26-30. Based on the passage, label the diagram below with the correct terms related to social inequality in education:

- [Diagram: Causes of Educational Disparities]
- (A) Economic Status
- (B) Racial Discrimination
- (C) Gender Bias
- (D) Educational Resources
- (E) Teacher Experience

### Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the main effects of economic disparity on students' future opportunities?
    - (Answer: Limited career opportunities)
2. How does racial discrimination in education typically manifest?
    - (Answer: Systemic barriers and less funding)
3. What cultural expectation may limit girls' education in some regions?
    - (Answer: Domestic responsibilities)
4. What are the potential societal impacts of widespread educational inequality?
    - (Answer: Limited economic growth and social unrest)
5. What is a common outcome for children from underfunded schools?
    - (Answer: Lower educational achievements)

### Matching Headings (Second Set)

36-40. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph in the passage:

- A) The Role of Economic Disparity
- B) Educational Inequality and Social Cohesion
- C) Systemic Barriers in Education
- D) The Impact of Gender Bias
- E) Strategies for Addressing Inequality
- Paragraph 2 →
- Paragraph 3 →
- Paragraph 4 →
- Paragraph 5 →

## Đáp án bài thi IELTS Reading

### Multiple Choice

1. B) Economic disparity
2. C) Wealthier families
3. C) Perpetuation of the poverty cycle
4. B) Discriminatory practices within the system
5. C) Girls prioritizing domestic responsibilities

### True/False/Not Given

1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. Not Given

### Yes/No/Not Given

1. Yes
2. Not Given
3. No
4. No
5. No

### Matching Information

1.

- Economic disparity → (A) Underfunded schools
- Racial discrimination → (B) Systemic barriers
- Gender inequality → (C) Domestic responsibilities over schooling
- Lack of human capital → (D) Limited economic growth

### Matching Headings

1.

- Paragraph 1 → A) The Role of Economic Disparity in Education
- Paragraph 2 → B) The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Learning
- Paragraph 3 → C) Gender Inequality: A Global Issue
- Paragraph 4 → D) Social Inequality and Its Broader Impacts on Society

### Matching Features

1.

- Wealthy families → (A) Prestigious schools
- Low-income families → (B) Underfunded schools
- Minority groups → (C) Less funding and support
- Girls in some regions → (D) Early marriage cutting education short

### Matching Sentence Endings

1.

- Social inequality in education… → (A) …contributes to a cycle of poverty.
- Racial disparities in education… → (B) …are exacerbated by systemic barriers.
- Gender biases in education… → (C) …limit career choices for girls.
- A less educated workforce… → (D) …is less competitive globally.

### Sentence Completion

1. prestigious
2. minority
3. domestic responsibilities
4. perpetuation
5. STEM

### Summary Completion

1.

- economic disparity
- poverty
- cultural
- economic

### Diagram Label Completion

26-30.

- (A) Economic Status
- (B) Racial Discrimination
- (C) Gender Bias
- (D) Educational Resources
- (E) Teacher Experience

### Short Answer Questions

1. Limited career opportunities
2. Systemic barriers and less funding
3. Domestic responsibilities
4. Limited economic growth and social unrest
5. Lower educational achievements

### Matching Headings (Second Set)

36-40.

- Paragraph 2 → A) The Role of Economic Disparity
- Paragraph 3 → B) Educational Inequality and Social Cohesion
- Paragraph 4 → C) Systemic Barriers in Education
- Paragraph 5 → D) The Impact of Gender Bias

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