Cambridge 15 IELTS Academic Listening Test 1 | Free Computer-Based Mock Test

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

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 27-28

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.

29–30 Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

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

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