I.

Read this article and check the statement True or False

NATURE VS. NURTURE
Where do people’s personalities come from? Many people agree that our personalities
are a combination of nature, or genetics from our parents, and nurture, or the social
environment in which we grow up. But how much of our personalities come from nature and
how much come from nurture?
To answer this question, scientists are very interested in studying identical twins who
did not grow up together. In these cases, the twins have the same genetics (nature), but
different environment (nurture).
These studies have produced interesting results. In many case, twins who grew up in
separate families have more similarities than differences. These twins often have the same
careers, choose mates with similar traits, and prefer the same kinds of music. They are
usually much more alike than siblings they grew up with. So nature is clearly very important
in developing a person’s personality.
But what about nurture? Does this mean that it doesn’t matter how people raise their
children? No. Nurture also affects people’s personalities. In fact, many scientists think that
nurture is just as important as nature. Some studies suggest that environment is important in
helping children fully develop their genetic potential.

1. Nurture refers to environment in which a person grows up.

2. Identical twins have the same genetics.
3. Identical twins who grow up in different environments are not similar.
4. Nature is an important factor in personality development.
5. Some scientist think that nature is just as important as nurture in personality
Development.

II. Read this article and check the statement True or False

1. Donald’s family thinks he is crazy.

2. His family knows a lot about art.
3. Donald saw his first painting at the age of five.
4. He has been studying art since he was 5 years old.
5. Alice thinks Donald should go to art school in Paris.

III. Read this article and check the statement True or False

The missing Mona Lisa

 On August 21, 1991, Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous painting, the
Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The police believed that the
painting was taken when the museum was closed for cleaning, and that the thief was probably
someone who worked there. But with over 800 workers at the museum that day, it was going
to be difficult to find the thief.
Months passed and the police still had not found the painting. Then, two years later,
something interesting happened. Alfredo Geri, an Italian art dealer, put an ad in several
newspaper looking to buy artwork. He received a letter from a man who called himself
“Leonardo Vincenzo.” Vincenzo, whose real name was Vincezo Perugia, used to work at the
Louvre and admitted that he was the thief.
Geri wrote back and few days later, they met in Florence, Italy. Perugia said he would sell
Geri the painting, but only if he agreed to hang it in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. He had to
promise never to give back to France. Perugia explained that he stole the painting to bring it
back to Italy, not to make money. With some quick, clear thinking, Geri agreed, but said the
director of the Uffizi would want to see the painting first. They decided to meet in Perugia’s
hotel room the next day. After leaving, Geri contacted the police. Geri went to Perugia’s hotel
the following day, and Perugia showed him The Mona Lisa. The police then entered, and
Perugia was attested. The Mona Lisa was shown throughout Italy before it was returned to
the Louvre later that year.

1. The Mona Lisa was painted by an Italian painter.

2. The Mona Lisa was stolen by Leonardo da Vinci.
3. Eight hundred workers helped to steal the painting.
4. Perugia stole the painting to make money.
5. Vincenzo Perugia was arrested by the police.
6. The Mona Lisa was kept at the Uffizi Gallery instead of the Louvre.