Listen and read----- Nội dung dịch tự động từ ảnh ----- 9 Listen and read. As you read the article, notice the descriptive words and umo expressions that describe an only child. tr: 5 10 Look at the words and phrases you underlined in the article. Write each in one of the categories. ता Cember SUPER Positive Qualities Negative Qualities mature jealous FIRSTBORNS What makes us who we are? Is it the environment we grow up in? Is it the people we livo with? Some experts tell us that half of our personality is genetics-our natural makeun, or the way we are born. Gender–whether you're a boy or a girl–is also a consideration. Age ie another factor. In families with more than one child, birth order is sometimes thought to be uodo Alst of 1 aau oW 10gn.noaq aithege yne of 11 Read and answer the questions. 1. Why are only children referred to as "super firstborns"? important. But some families have only one child. now or ort gg Another name for only children is "onlies," though experts sometimes refer to an only child as a "super firstborn." This is because an only child has many of the advantages of the firstborn child but doesn't experience the changes of a new baby arriving in the family. There is no competition from a sibling-a brother or sister-so onlies have their parents' full attention Some onlies are mature and responsible because they spend a lot of time with adults. They learn to be self-entertainers and can be creative and imaginative when the adults around them 2. Why can only children sometimes be more imaginative? pIR Coig Joanoo erd of bxon 16e-uoy Soneined n 3. Why do some onlies find it difficult to play with other children? are busy. vorls terl 13w 210 On the other hand, some only children can become jealous of their parents' adult friends. They can be self-centered and selfish if these friends ignore them and take too much attention away from them. They may be used to feeling important, and can appear spoiled when things don't go their way. Some onlies who aren't used to sharing can be bossy around other children. 12 Read "Super Firstborns" again. Complete the idea web with factors that influence personality. Can you think of any other factors to add? Write them on the lines. What happens when there is only a birth order of one? As we've seen, birth order is just one of many factors that can influence our personalities and affect the way we are. personality Tuny svarl vieilci asoda asebi mwo woy dlw aooneinse ortt aiolgmo 13 In your own words, describe two of the factors that you feel most influenced you. Why cat uies? tsd S sr indow a'llE w yogsri erm andemil 2 7 6 |