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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.

Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.

Question:
Aristotle believed that virtuous citizens could be produced by cultivating:

Option 1: art and music

Option 2: mathematics and science

Option 3: theoretical aspects of education

Option 4: habit and reason

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Correct Answer: habit and reason


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

Aristotle believed that virtuous citizens could be produced by cultivating habit and reason.

Explanation:
In the passage, it is mentioned that Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education. Aristotle's educational philosophy emphasised the development of good habits (habit) and the cultivation of rational thinking (reason) as crucial elements in shaping individuals into virtuous citizens.

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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Option 1: insignificant

Option 2: rewarding

Option 3: pointless

Option 4: customising

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Correct Answer: rewarding


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

It means providing a sense of satisfaction or gain.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Insignificant: It means unimportant or not meaningful. In the context of learning a new language.
  • Pointless: It means having no purpose or value.
  • Customising: It means adapting or tailoring something to specific needs.
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