Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks

Most people associate learning with formal education at school, college, university etc. We are all told, from an early age, that we should get a good education'.

It is true that a formal education and the resulting qualifications are important. Education may maximize our (46) _______ to find better, more satisfying jobs, earn more and perhaps, become more successful in our chosen career.

However, 'schooling' is only one type of learning. There are many (47) _______ opportunities to further your knowledge and develop the skills you need throughout life. Knowledge can be (48) _______ and skill sets developed anywhere - learning is unavoidable and happens all the time. However, lifelong learning is about creating and maintaining a positive attitude to learning both for personal and professional development.

Lifelong learning can enhance our understanding of the world around us, provide us with more and better opportunities and improve our quality of life. Lifelong learners are people (49) _______ are self- motivated to learn and develop because they want to.

There is a common view that continuous learning and having an active mind throughout life may delay or halt the progress of some forms of dementia. Keeping the brain active has advantages (50) _______ advantages learning can prevent you from becoming bored and thus enable a more fulfilling life at any age.