PASSAGE Of course, we all think our children are the best and brightest in the class, but have you ever seriously thought that your child might be highly intelligent? Does he or she stand out in class as being far ahead of his or her classmates? How can we be sure? Child psychiatrists and educationists have compiled a profile of highly gifted children so that parents can have the opportunity to see for themselves which characteristics are true for their own offspring and then take the appropriate steps.Have a look at the profile below which we hope will help you to form a truer opinion of your own child's intelligence Firstly, these children have an unusually wide vocabulary, enjoy reading and show curiosity about the world and what makes things work Secondly, they are perfectionists, have the ability to work independently and are interested in adult topics such as religion,war, and politics, and so on Furthermore, highly gifted children are sensitive, creative and adventurous They have a good sense of hurmor and usually have the ability to look on the bright side of a difficult situation They often show a desire to improve them and they dislike conforming just for the sake of it Finally, they ase self-confident - esepecially in the company of adults - adaptable and responsible All of the above characteristics contribute to making up what is seen as a highly gifted child If you feel that your child shows this particular combination, then it is advisable to get in touch with one of the organizations that exist to give guidance to parents where they will no longer feel "different " but, possibly for the first time, on equal footing with their peers Question This article is aimed at _ A highly intelligent children B teachers at special schools C parents in general D other educationists Question In order to understand whether a child is highly intelligent, you should _ A put him or her through a series of tests B have serious discussions with the child on different matters C get advice from the experts first D compare his or her characteristics with the checklist given Question Gifted children _ A are able to see the funny side of life B not get on well with other childen guidance in their work D accept things without questioning C need Question If you put a highly gifted child in a room full of adults, he or she would _ A be very shy B talk non – stop about silly things C participate sensibly in the conversation D stay in a corner and play with some toy Question what is the advantage of school and camps for these childen? A They can have relaxing time B They parents know they are being looked after C They can learn faster in a group D They no longer feel isolated ĐÁP ÁN 1-A 2-D 3-A 4-C 5-D LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: Page highly intelligent children Câu đầu cho thấy đối tượng mà tác giả hướng tới trẻ em thông minh: “Of course, we all think our children are the best and brightest in the class, but have you ever seriously thought that your child might be highly intelligent? Does he or she stand out in class as being far ahead of his or her classmates? How can we be sure?” (Chắc chắn tất cho đứa trẻ thông minh nhất, sáng láng lớp, bạn suy nghĩ cách nghiêm túc bạn có thực thơng minh? Liệu chúng có bật lớp so với bạn bè lớp? Làm chắn điều đó?) Question 2: Compare his or her characteristics with the checklist given Câu sau đoạn cho thấy cách nhận biết liệu đứa trẻ có thông minh hay không: “Have a look at the profile below which we hope will help you to form a truer opinion of your own child's intelligence.” (Hãy xem xét phần tóm tắt mà chúng tơi hi vọng giúp bạn có đánh giá chân thực trí thơng minh mình) Question 3: Câu sau đưa thông tin đứa trẻ thông minh: “They have a good sense of hurmor and usually have the ability to look on the bright side of a difficult situation They often show a desire to improve them and they dislike conforming just for the sake of it.” (Chúng có khiếu hài hước thường có khả nhìn nhận mặt tốt đẹp vấn đề khó khăn Chúng cịn thích cải thiện điều ghét phải thích ứng việc đó) Question 4: participate sensibly in the conversation Đoạn sau ngụ ý phản ứng đứa trẻ thông minh tiếp xúc với môi trường nhiều người lớn: “Finally, they ase self-confident - esepecially in the company of adults - adaptable and responsible.” (Cuối cùng, chúng tự tin, đặc biệt thích ứng có ý thức trách nhiệm nhóm tồn người lớn.) Question 5: They nolonger feel isolated Đoạn sau ngụ ý lợi ích trường học hội trại đứa trẻ thông minh này: “If you feel that your child shows this particular combination, then it is advisable to get in touch with one of the organizations that exist to give guidance to parents where they will no longer feel "different " but, possibly for the first time, on equal footing with their peers.” (Nếu bạn cảm thấy thể phối hợp đặc thù này, bạn nên liên lạc với tổ chức có để đưa lời khuyên cho bậc phụ huynh nơi mà chúng khơng cịn cảm thấy “ khác biệt” vào lần đầu tiên, bước tương tự với bạn bè trang lứa chúng) Page ... túc bạn có thực thơng minh? Liệu chúng có bật lớp so với bạn bè lớp? Làm chắn điều đó?) Question 2: Compare his or her characteristics with the checklist given Câu sau đoạn cho thấy cách nhận biết