Being unable to read

It seems (1) _________ today not to provide children with a decent (2) _________. There is such an emphasis on (3) _________ achievement these days that it’s easy to forget what a problem (4) _________ used to be. Being unable to read can be (5) _________ embarrassing and can make someone feel like a complete (6) _________. Someone who can’t read is often (7) _________ afraid of certain situations. The problem can seem (8) _________. However, given the right teacher, a lot of hard work and a (9) _________ amount of time, anyone can learn. Being able to read can lead to an (10) _________ quality of life.