Question

The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?

A.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia over the age of 15 can read and write.

B.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia have read a book in the past year.

C.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates.

D.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading.

Answer 1

A.

Literacy rate refers to the percentage of people (usually age 15 and over) who can read and write a short, simple statement about their everyday life. It does not mean they've read a book in the past year, finished high school, or necessarily enjoy reading.