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- 1. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 9, the word proficiency means -
F
curiosity
G
investment
H
expertise
J
discipline
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the author’s primary purpose for writing the article?
A
To convince readers that children will learn valuable life lessons only if they are not rewarded simply for participation
B
To describe the types of awards that parents and coaches should give to children for their accomplishments
C
To explain to readers the benefits of rewarding children for their participation in competitive activities
D
To emphasize the unfairness of organizations that provide awards to all children regardless of merit
- 3. Multiple Choice
In paragraphs 3 and 4, what kind of argument is the author making?
F
Logical
G
Emotional
H
Ethical
J
Circular
- 4. Multiple Choice
Paragraph 14 provides support for the author’s claim that —
A
adults are responsible for monitoring the learning and emotional development of children
B
society as a whole suffers when children assume they will benefit from doing very little
C
children and parents alike expect trophies and prizes for doing their best
D
trophy and award sales have become a multibillion-dollar industry
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best expresses the controlling idea of the article?
F
But after such praise of their innate abilities, they collapse at the first experience of difficulty.
G
It adds up: trophy and award sales are now an estimated $3 billion-a-year industry in the United States and Canada.
H
Awards can be powerful motivators, but nonstop recognition does not inspire children to succeed.
J
Trophies were once rare things—sterling silver loving cups bought from jewelry stores for truly special occasions.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which quotation challenges the idea that children need constant praise?
A
Carol Dweck, a psychology professor at Stanford University, found that kids respond positively to praise; they enjoy hearing that they’re talented, smart and so on.
B
Today, participation trophies and prizes are almost a given, as children are constantly assured that they are winners.
C
In recent eye-tracking experiments by the researchers Bradley Morris and Shannon Zentall, kids were asked to draw pictures.
D
In life, “you’re going to lose more often than you win, even if you’re good at something,” Ms.Twenge told me. “You’ve got to get used to that to keep going.”
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which interpretation of the cartoon best supports the author’s position in the article?
F
The boy is excited about winning a competition.
G
The boy would like to win more trophies for his collection.
H
The boy wants to improve his skills so that he will continue to win.
J
The boy is used to getting trophies simply for participating in activities.
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