Question 1 - 6
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H.
1.
the oldest child
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2.
a child in the middle
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3.
the youngest child
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4.
one of a pair of twins
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5.
a child with no siblings
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6.
a child whose siblings are considerably older
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8 OPTIONS
sociable
self-centred
self-reliant
demanding of attention
reserved
co-operative
nurturing
competitive
Question 7 - 8
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
7.
What conclusion do the speakers reach about research connecting birth order with academic performance?
Studies disagree about whether first-born children obtain the highest intelligence-test scores.
Social and economic background clearly has less effect on achievement than birth order.
Some studies did not account for important factors, such as family size.
8.
Which explanation for first-born children’s academic advantage surprises Ruth?
They gain intellectually from explaining things to younger siblings.
Their favourable position produces only a very small improvement.
Additional attention from parents during early childhood has little effect.
Question 9 - 10
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
9-10.
Which TWO lessons from rivalry between siblings do both speakers consider useful?
becoming willing to share
learning to defend oneself
accepting defeat gracefully
becoming more tolerant
being prepared to apologise
. . .