English Comprehension No.3
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the questions of education. Some people maintain that pupils at schools should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others content that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilizations are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.
Question: ‘Schools of thought’ can be explained as
Answer: Groups of people whose job is to think
Answer: Groups of people who are schooled to think
Answer: Groups of people who study in a particular school thoughtfully
Ans:C
Question: Broad general knowledge is necessary because
Answer: Specialization of incomplete without it
Answer: Without it, no one would get a job
Answer: It teaches us about different things
Answer: It broadens one’s outlook
Ans:D
Question: The idea of the first school of thought in the passage is that
Answer: Students should concentrate on studies
Answer: Students should not undertake any specialized work
Answer: Students should study all the subjects they want to
Answer: Students should study a few subjects that will help them in their profession
Ans:D
Question: Supporters of the first theory say that
Answer: Experts have contributed most to progress in the modern world
Answer: People with general knowledge have contributed to civilization
Answer: Experts have done nothing to help mankind
Answer: People with general knowledge are more useful than experts
Ans: A
Question: According to the second school of thought, education will not be very effective if pupils
Answer: Have inadequate knowledge of their work
Answer: Do not have a wide general education
Answer: Ignore the study of fine arts
Answer: Have nothing but general knowledge
Ans:B