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IELTS · Part 2 · Cambridge 18 — Test 4

The growth mindset: Reading answers

Answers to questions 14–26 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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Over the past century, a powerful idea has taken root in the educational landscape.The concept of intelligence as something innate has been supplanted by the idea that intelligence is not fixed, and that, with the right training, we can be the authors of our own cognitive capabilities.Psychologist Alfred Binet, the developer of the first intelligence tests, was one of many 19th-century scientists who held that earlier view and sought to quantify cognitive ability.Then, in the early 20th century, progressive thinkers revolted against the notion that inherent ability is destiny.Instead, educators such as John Dewey argued that every child's intelligence could be developed, given the right…

Answers 14–26

  1. 14

    What can we learn from the first paragraph?

    B: when ideas about the nature of intelligence began to shift Multiple choice

  2. 15

    The second paragraph describes how schools encourage students to

    C: have confidence in their potential to succeed. Multiple choice

  3. 16

    In the third paragraph, the writer suggests that students with a fixed mindset

    D: are afraid to push themselves beyond what they see as their limitations. Multiple choice

  4. 17

    The methodology behind the growth mindset studies was not strict enough.

    C: Andrew Gelman Matching features

  5. 18

    The idea of the growth mindset has been incorrectly interpreted.

    B: Carol Dweck Matching features

  6. 19

    Intellectual ability is an unchangeable feature of each individual.

    A: Alfred Binet Matching features

  7. 20

    The growth mindset should be promoted without students being aware of it..

    E: David Yeager and Gregory Walton Matching features

  8. 21

    The growth mindset is not simply about boosting students' morale.

    B: Carol Dweck Matching features

  9. 22

    Research shows that the growth mindset has no effect on academic achievement.

    D: Timothy Bates Matching features

  10. 23

    Dweck has handled criticisms of her work in an admirable way.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

  11. 24

    Students' self-perception is a more effective driver of self-confidence than actual achievement is.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

  12. 25

    Recent evidence about growth mindset interventions has attracted unfair coverage in the media.

    NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

  13. 26

    Deliberate attempts to encourage students to strive for high achievement may have a negative effect.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

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