Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the n...

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

IMPACT OF THE PRIVATE TUTORING BAN IN VIETNAM!

The recent prohibition of private tutoring in Vietnam has sparked widespread debate. While it fosters educational equity, the policy presents (7) ______ challenges that complicate its effectiveness.

Education consequences: Without access to extra tutoring, students who once depended on it for academic support are now left to rely solely on a public school system that is already under strain. Limited resources and large class sizes exacerbate learning difficulties, leaving weaker students struggling to (8) ______.

Social-economic impact: Wealthier families may simply give extra funds to secure private, unregulated tutoring services, deepening educational inequalities. (9) ______ the policy, intended to level the playing field, ironically disadvantages lower-income students, whose options are now severely restricted. As a result, the ban may do students a(n) (10) ______ by depriving them of crucial academic assistance.

Burden on teachers: The ban has also added to teachers’ workload, effectively forcing them to (11) ______ responsibilities of holistic teaching due to time constraints. With overburdened teachers unable to provide individualized attention, students must grapple with an (12) ______ education system that demands critical thinking and adaptability, yet offers enough guidance.

(Adapted from Vietnamnews)

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