Yet, in early childhood,gender inequality starts out small. Girls have higher survival rates at bi more likely to be developmentally on track, and are just as likely to participate in preschool. Among tho reach secondary school, girls tend to outperform boys in reading across every country where data are avail But the onset of adolescence can bring significant barriers to girls' well-being Gender norms and discrimination increase their risk of unwanted pregnancy, HIV and AIDS. Besides, girls are cut off from the information and supplies they need to stay healthy and safe in some places. Despite major hurdles that still deny them equal rights, girls refuse to limit their ambitions. More and more girls are attending and completing school, and fewer are getting married or becoming mothers while still children themselves. But discrimination and limiting stereotypes remain common. That's why girls from all walks of life are raising their voices against inequality.Girl-led movements are stopping child marriage, demanding action on climate change, and pioneering in the fields of science,technology, engineering and mat (STEM) -asserting their power as global change-makers. 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? Adapted from https://www.unice/org/gender-equali A. Gender Equality in Schools C. The Impacts of Gender Inequality on Girls B. Gender-based Discrimination in Education 2. The word "they'in paragraph 3 refers to __ D. Parents' Roles in Gender Equality A. schools B. girls C. studies 3. The word "barring in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __ D. boys A. preventing 4. According to paragraph 3 , which is NOT a reason for many girls receiving less support than boys in scho C. forcing B. promoting A. discriminatory teaching practices C. neglected safety, hygiene, and sanitation needs B. lack of interest in education D. gender norms and discrimination 5. According to paragraph 4, which significant challenge do girls face during adolescence? A. increased access to health-related information B. higher risk of unwanted pregnancy and HIV C. greater participation in secondary school D. limited access to education 6. According to paragraph 4, which is TRUE about girls' performance in secondary school? A. Girls tend to perform better than boys in secondary school. B. Girls face fewer challenges in secondary education. C. Girls are less likely to complete secondary school. D. Girls need more support in secondary education. 7. The word 'hurdles in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __ A. changes B. improvements C. barriers D. benefits 8. According to paragraph 5, what is the trend mentioned regarding girls' education and family life? A. More girls are dropping out of school due to early marriages. B. Fewer girls are attending school, leading to early marriages. C. More girls are completing school, leading to fewer early marriages. D. Girls' education and early marriages are not connected. . Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Boys are more likely to face gender discrimination in schools. B. Gender inequality can have negative effects on girls' well-being. C. Discrimination against girls tends to increase during adolescence. D. Girls are less likely to attend preschool compared to boys. ). Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Discrimination in education badly affects girls learning and skills development. B. Mothers are primarily responsible for caregiving and chores at home. C. Girls are actively working to address gender inequality. D. Cid lad movements are promoting child marriage and solving climate change.