Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 41
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 41.
A GOOD LIAR?
According to recent research, it appears that children who tell lies are more likely to be successful in their later careers. I imagine this might come as a shock to the (36) ___________ of parents who try to teach their toddlers about the importance of honesty. However, the research also suggests that lying children are not going to (37)___________up to become criminals! Although the way their brains work might point them in the direction of becoming very successful bankers!
The findings at Toronto University show that the percentage of children who lie (38)___________ from twenty percent at the age of two to almost ninety percent at the age of four! The most deceitful age is apparently twelve and nearly every child is guilty of lying then. The scientists believe that the best liars can cover (39) ___________their tracks and the ability to do this shows advanced cognitive abilities. So if your younger brother or sister is brilliant at inventing believable stories to prevent you or yourparents from (40) ___________through their lies, they may well be in line for a top job in the future!
36 :A. all B. most C. lots D.majority
37 :A. turn B.grow C. bring D. develop
38 :A. Becomes B. raises C.rises D. lifts
39 :A. in B. down C. on D. up
40 :A. looking B. noticing C. glancing D.seeing