Comprehension:

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The "Sesame Street" spinoff (1)_____ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)_________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)_________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)_________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. 

education 

- The most suitable word for the blank is: education.

- The complete sentence is:  "If we do not reform our education, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society,"

- In this sentence, the word "education" is used to fill in the blank. "Education" refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through teaching, learning, or training

- The sentence conveys that the need for reforming education is crucial for any meaningful societal reform. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals' perspectives, values, and abilities, influencing their contributions to society.

- By improving the education system and ensuring access to quality education, societies can lay the foundation for positive and transformative changes, fostering an informed, skilled, and responsible citizenry capable of driving progress and improvement in various aspects of life.