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19. The writer of the passage feels strongly that …

A) university engineering courses ought to be upgraded.

B) many children are being unfairly directed into a career in engineering.

C) children should be involved in engineering activities at an early age.

D) the mathematics and science courses at schools need to be modernized.

20. The writer points out that children can … at a very early age.

A) learn something about the basis of engineering B) make up their minds to study engineering at university

C) be encouraged to take part in after-school activities D) develop an interest in scientific matters