III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage (0.5 pt)
New research suggests that the children of older mothers (1) ________ up to be
happier. The study says children will also (2) ________ fewer behavioral problems and have
fewer social and emotional difficulties. (3) ________ from Aarhus University in Denmark
looked at data from a random sample of 4,741 mothers. Lead researcher Professor Dion
Sommer said we become, "more mentally flexible with age, more tolerant of other people".
He said this could be the (4) _______ why older mothers do not scold and physically
discipline their children as much as younger mothers. He added that, "this style of parenting
can contribute to a positive psycho-social environment" (5) _______ the child grows up.
The findings of the research showed that the average (6) _______ of the women while
pregnant was about 31. Studies show that older mothers worry (7) _______ during pregnancy
and are happier and more positive about becoming parents and towards their children in (8)
________. This may mean they are more caring and supportive of their children. Older
mothers also tend to be in more stable relationships, they are better (9) ______ financially
and they have had a better education. Researchers also found that children born to older
mothers have a better language ability than (10) _______ born to younger mothers. This may
be because older mothers spend more time with their children and talk to them more often.
1. A. grew B. grow C. develop D. developed
2. A. solve B. tackle C. experience D. handle
3. A. Trainers B. Students C. Teachers D. Researchers
4. A. evidence B. reason C. cause D. proof
5. A. as B. while C. whereas D. during
6. A. height B. weight C. age D. working time
7. A. less B. little C. a little D. the least
8. A. contrast B. general C. stead D. deed
9. A. off B. in C. of D. on
10. A. kid B. child C. those D. these