ENGLISH TEST Reading DATE

NAME -
1st Term Test 1st Year of GROUP - GRADE - /10 YOUR
Bachillerato PLACE
IN THE
FAMILY.

1- Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your
answers. (1p 0,5 each)

_____ People are only now interested in trying to find out whether birth order affects peoples lives.
_____ It is difficult to prove whether birth order makes a difference.

2- Complete the sentences. Use your own words. (3,75p 1,25 each)

- Firstborn children may be more likely to have higher paying jobs because

- Darwin and Mozart are mentioned in the text because

- Some people believe that it is impossible to compare families without

3- Answer the questions. Use your own words. (4p 2 each)

- According to the text, why may firstborns be more successful professionally than their younger
siblings?

- According to the research, what are the advantages of being the youngest child in a family?

4- Find words or expressions in the text that mean the same as: (1,25 0,25 each)

RELIABLE ______________ BROTHERS AND SISTERS _______________

REFER TO ______________ CRITICS _______________
CONSIDERED _______________