# Personality traits

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Matching features, Multiple choice, Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 15, Test 1, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 21-26: Matching features

What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a child is likely to have because of their position in the family? Choose the correct letter, A-H, for each one.

- **A** outgoing
- **B** selfish
- **C** independent
- **D** attention-seeking
- **E** introverted
- **F** co-operative
- **G** caring
- **H** competitive

21. the eldest child

22. a middle child

23. the youngest child

24. a twin

25. an only child

26. a child with much older siblings

### Questions 27-28: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27. What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
   - A. There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests.
   - B. There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status.
   - C. Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.

28. What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children's academic performance?
   - A. It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.
   - B. The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.
   - C. The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference.

### Questions 29-30: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?

- **A** learning to share
- **B** learning to stand up for oneself
- **C** learning to be a good loser
- **D** learning to be tolerant
- **E** learning to say sorry

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