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Some kids gravitate toward individual competitions, whereas others prefer tournaments. Competition can prove stressful, so be sure your child can handle it. Even a well-prepared child has to learn to face disappointment. Some have trouble coping with defeat. Crying is the most obvious sign of distress. Some parents think that crying is a sign that their child isn’t ready for competition. But it is a natural response to loss. Even adults have been known to shed tears after an especially excruciating defeat. Chess is good way to help children deal with these issues. They learn that they cannot always win, but that giving their best effort is worthwhile in its own right. Kids begin competing at all ages. When a child is ready for individual or team competition depends upon many factors. These factors are best weighed and evaluated by attentive parents.
1. The author’s attitude toward children competing in chess tournaments can best be summed up by which of the following statements?
(A) Children are naturally too delicate to compete in chess tournaments and should not be allowed to do so.
(B) Chess tournaments are for children who are exceptionally good at chess.
(C) A child can compete in chess tournaments up to the point he begins to cry; then he should no longer be allowed to compete.
(D) Competing in a chess tournament can be emotionally grueling for children, but doing so can also teach them resilience and other valuable lessons.
(E) Chess competitions at any level or for any age group are inappropriate.
(A) Children are naturally too delicate to compete in chess tournaments and should not be allowed to do so.
(B) Chess tournaments are for children who are exceptionally good at chess.
(C) A child can compete in chess tournaments up to the point he begins to cry; then he should no longer be allowed to compete.
(D) Competing in a chess tournament can be emotionally grueling for children, but doing so can also teach them resilience and other valuable lessons.
(E) Chess competitions at any level or for any age group are inappropriate.
2. According to the passage, at what age is a child ready for competitive chess?
(A) 8 years old
(B) At any age so long as the child wishes to compete
(C) 13
(D) Children should not play competitive chess.
(E) The author does not believe in competitive chess at any age.
(A) 8 years old
(B) At any age so long as the child wishes to compete
(C) 13
(D) Children should not play competitive chess.
(E) The author does not believe in competitive chess at any age.
3. Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in this passage?
(A) Straightforward, gently leading
(B) Suggestive, provocative
(C) Laissez-faire, individualistic
(D) Hectoring, demanding
(E) Unscrupulous, conniving
(A) Straightforward, gently leading
(B) Suggestive, provocative
(C) Laissez-faire, individualistic
(D) Hectoring, demanding
(E) Unscrupulous, conniving
4. Based on the information in this passage, what should a parent recognize about their child’s tears after losing a chess competition?
(A) The child is unready to compete in chess.
(B) The child is most likely not very talented at chess.
(C) The child is reacting to a loss in a natural way.
(D) Losing may be too much for the child; she should be allowed to quit chess.
(E) The child was most likely bullied by her competitor.
(A) The child is unready to compete in chess.
(B) The child is most likely not very talented at chess.
(C) The child is reacting to a loss in a natural way.
(D) Losing may be too much for the child; she should be allowed to quit chess.
(E) The child was most likely bullied by her competitor.
5. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) Toughen Up Your Kid Through Chess
(B) Chess Is Not for Wimps
(C) Delicate Children Play Chess
(D) Chess Will Teach Children Valuable, If Sometimes Painful, Lessons
(E) First, Know Which Pieces Are Which!
(A) Toughen Up Your Kid Through Chess
(B) Chess Is Not for Wimps
(C) Delicate Children Play Chess
(D) Chess Will Teach Children Valuable, If Sometimes Painful, Lessons
(E) First, Know Which Pieces Are Which!
Chess For Dummies by James Eade
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The passage discusses children's readiness for competition, acknowledging stress and disappointment as normal. It notes that crying after a loss is a natural response, and suggests chess as a beneficial activity for teaching resilience and the value of effort, with parents evaluating individual readiness.
1. The author’s attitude toward children competing in chess tournaments can best be summed up by which of the following statements?
(A) Children are naturally too delicate to compete in chess tournaments and should not be allowed to do so.
(B) Chess tournaments are for children who are exceptionally good at chess.
(C) A child can compete in chess tournaments up to the point he begins to cry; then he should no longer be allowed to compete.
(D) Competing in a chess tournament can be emotionally grueling for children, but doing so can also teach them resilience and other valuable lessons.
(E) Chess competitions at any level or for any age group are inappropriate.
The passage acknowledges competition can be stressful and that children may cry, but it presents chess as a good way to help children deal with disappointment and learn the value of effort, indicating a balanced view that sees benefits despite emotional challenges.
Answer: (D)
2. According to the passage, at what age is a child ready for competitive chess?
(A) 8 years old
(B) At any age so long as the child wishes to compete
(C) 13
(D) Children should not play competitive chess.
(E) The author does not believe in competitive chess at any age.
The passage states: "Kids begin competing at all ages. When a child is ready for individual or team competition depends upon many factors. These factors are best weighed and evaluated by attentive parents." It implies readiness is individual and not tied to a specific age; the child's desire to compete is one factor parents consider.
Answer: (B)
3. Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in this passage?
(A) Straightforward, gently leading
(B) Suggestive, provocative
(C) Laissez-faire, individualistic
(D) Hectoring, demanding
(E) Unscrupulous, conniving
The author provides clear, practical advice to parents in a calm and informative manner, guiding them to make decisions based on their child's needs without being forceful or provocative.
Answer: (A)
4. Based on the information in this passage, what should a parent recognize about their child’s tears after losing a chess competition?
(A) The child is unready to compete in chess.
(B) The child is most likely not very talented at chess.
(C) The child is reacting to a loss in a natural way.
(D) Losing may be too much for the child; she should be allowed to quit chess.
(E) The child was most likely bullied by her competitor.
The passage explicitly says: "But it is a natural response to loss. Even adults have been known to shed tears after an especially excruciating defeat." Thus, tears are presented as a normal reaction, not an indicator of unreadiness.
Answer: (C)
5. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) Toughen Up Your Kid Through Chess
(B) Chess Is Not for Wimps
(C) Delicate Children Play Chess
(D) Chess Will Teach Children Valuable, If Sometimes Painful, Lessons
(E) First, Know Which Pieces Are Which!
This title captures the passage's central idea: chess can be a vehicle for teaching children important life lessons, including coping with loss, while acknowledging the emotional difficulty involved.
Answer: (D)
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