Task 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
Task 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 1 – 7.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice.
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Trả lời cho các câu 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 dưới đây:
The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires .
Đáp án đúng là: C
Đáp án cần chọn là: C
The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to .
Đáp án đúng là: B
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
Đáp án đúng là: A
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .
Đáp án đúng là: A
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius .
Đáp án đúng là: B
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
The word “favorable” in the paragraph 5 mostly means .
Đáp án đúng là: A
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .
Đáp án đúng là: A
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
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