Question

vocabulary practice: cloze reading - fill in the blanks.
word bank
earn opportunity equity income equal wealth
reducing inequality means making sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed. one way
to do this is by focusing on _, which means giving people the support they
need to reach the same goals. while some people start with more than others, we can
work to make chances more _ for all. everyone should have the
_ to go to good schools, get jobs, and live in safe neighborhoods. when
people can _ money through hard work, they can increase their
_ and help their families. good _ for all helps build stronger
communities.

Explanation:

1. “equity” means giving people the support they need to reach the same goals.
2. “equal” means making chances the same for all.
3. “opportunity” means having a fair chance to go to good schools, get jobs, etc.
4. “earn” means to get money through hard work.
5. “income” is the money people get.
6. “wealth” is the overall amount of money and property a person has.

Answer:

1. equity
2. equal
3. opportunity
4. earn
5. income
6. wealth