Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct phrase or sentence that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 27.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world in 2020, many governments decided (24)_______. This meant that children had to study at home with the help of their parents and remote- learning tools. Teachers used tools such as Google Meet or Google Classroom (25)_______. However, some children from less-wealthy families did not have access to computers. (26)_______because libraries were closed. Although children from wealthier families were able to continue their education relatively successfully during the pandemic, (27)_______ And some may even find themselves at a permanent disadvantage.

A. to close schools to help protect their populations

B. it may take years for less-wealthy children to catch up

C. to teach and monitor their students during the closures

D. These children could also not get hold of the books they needed

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world in 2020, many governments decided (24)_______.