Reading Practice Test # 4.9 Passage 2

Questions 14–19

Reading Passage 2 has eight paragraphs, A-H. Which paragraph contains the following information?
Choose the correct letter A-H, for the types of information 14-19 .
NB You may use any letter more than once.

14. An account of the method used by researchers in a particular study

15. The role of imitation in developing a sense of identity

16. The age at which children can usually identify a static image of themselves

17. A reason for the limitations of scientific research into ‘self-as subject.

18. Reference to a possible link between culture and a particular form of behavior

19. Examples of the wide range of features that contribute to the sense of ‘self-as-object’.

Questions 20–23

Look at the following findings (Questions 20-23) and the list of researchers below.

Match each finding with the correct researcher or researchers, A-E.

20. A sense of identity can never be formed without relationships with other people.

21. A child’s awareness of self is related to a sense of mastery over things and people.

22. At a certain age, children’s sense of identity leads to aggressive behavior.

23. Observing their own reflection contributes to children‘s self awareness.

Questions 24–26

Complete the summary below Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

How children acquire a sense of identity

First, children come to realize that they can have an effect on the world around them, for example by handling objects. or causing the image to move when they face a (24) ........ This aspect of self-awareness is difficult to research directly, because of (25) .......... problems. Secondly. children start to become aware of how they are viewed by others. One important stage in this process is the visual recognition of themselves which usually occurs when they reach the age of two. In Western societies at least, the development of self awareness is often linked to a sense of (26) ........... , and can lead to disputes.
Q 24.

Q 25.

Q 26.

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