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Education is a long process that not only provides us with basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, but is also essential in shaping our future lives. From the moment we enter{{U}} (47) {{/U}}as small children, and as we progress through primary and secondary education, we are laying the foundation for the life ahead of us. We must{{U}} (48) {{/U}}ourselves to work hard so that we can pass exams and gain the qualifications we will need to{{U}} (49) {{/U}}a good job. We must also acquire{{U}} (50) {{/U}}life skills so that we can fit in and work with those around us. And of course health education helps us to understand how we can stay{{U}} (51) {{/U}}and healthy.
For most people, this process ends when they are in their mid-to-late teens. For others, however, it is the beginning of a(n){{U}} (52) {{/U}}of learning. After they finish school, many progress to{{U}} (53) {{/U}}education where they will learn more useful skills