Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) _____ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) _____ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a license or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (3) _____ satisfactory completion of special training courses.

Education is also important because it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, (4) _____ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (5) _____ important as people gain more and more leisure time.