PART 3

Questions 21 – 26

What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a child is likely to have because of their position in the family?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26

Personality Traits

A     outgoing

B     selfish

C     independent

D     attention-seeking

E      introverted

F     co-operative

G     caring

H     competitive

Position in family

21   the eldest child                                       ………….

22   a middle child                                          ………….

23   the youngest child                                 ………….

24   a twin                                                        ………….

25   an only child                                            ………….

26   a child with much older siblings         ………….

Questions 27 and 28

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27   What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?

A   There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests.

B   There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status.

C   Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.

28   What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children’s academic performance?

A   It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.

B   The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.

C   The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference.

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?

A     learning to share

B     learning to stand up for oneself

C     learning to be a good loser

D     learning to be tolerant

E     learning to say sorry