Leave them kids alone! 2021-II text 7

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Leave them kids alone! 2021-II text 7

Leave them kids alone! 

https://wordwall.net/play/53984/795/690

“The Gardener and the Carpenter” (paragraph 1)
1p 23 Judging from the article, how can the title of this book be characterised best?

1. as a euphemistic phrase
2. as a hyperbole
3. as a metaphorical expression
4. as a personification

1p 24 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. back off
2. don’t kid yourself
3. negotiate
4. practise what you preach

“This model causes Western parents untold anxiety” (paragraph 5)
1p 25 According to Gopnik, which of the following best describes this model?

1. community-based
2. free choice
3. personality-oriented
4. results-driven

2p 26 Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de opvattingen of observaties van Gopnik (alinea’s 5 tot en met 7).

Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad. 

1. The “carpenting” model is clearly supported by scientific findings.

1. wel
2. niet

2. A nuclear family is the ideal environment in which to raise a child.

1. wel
2. niet

3. Parents who wish to nurture their children’s talents often resort to strategies they picked up in the work environment.

1. wel
2. niet

4. Parents who have high ambitions for their children may act in a manner that is detrimental to their child’s development.

1. wel
2. niet

1p 27 Which of the following opinions on children’s play agrees with Gopnik’s view as expressed in paragraphs 7 and 8?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

“childhood does not end” (final sentence, paragraph 12)
1p 28 Which of the following claims is an accurate explanation of this quotation?

1. A constantly changing world will not rob children of their innocence.
2. Adults tend to idealise their own childhood experiences.
3. Nowadays children are not given the chance to develop into competent adults.
4. When circumstances are difficult at home, children may be burdened with adult responsibilities.

1p 29 Which of the following is true of The Gardener and the Carpenter and The End of American Childhood according to the article?

1. Both books explore the downsides of modern child-rearing practices in the West.
2. Both books fail to address the influence of cultural heritage on Western parenting methods.
3. The two books put forward opposing points of view on the subject of modern parenting.
4. The two books recommend integrating old-fashioned child discipline with emotional bonding.