way2go! Kompetenztraining Reading & Listening B1

22 B1 | 5. Klasse | READING | Rules, laws and regulations Read the report below. First decide whether the statements (1–7) are true (T) or false (F) and put a cross ( ) in the correct box. Then identify the sentence in the text which supports your decision. Write the first 4 words of this sentence in the space provided. There may be more than one correct answer; write down only one. The first one (0) has been done for you. 6 Look at the title and any pictures and think about what you already know about the topic. Predict what the text will be about. Then skim the text for general meaning. You can read the first and last sentence of each paragraph to get an idea of what the text is about. As you read, think about ways of paraphrasing what you are reading. Read the statements and decide where you can find this information. Remember that the statements follow the order of the text. Remember to only write the first four words of the sentence. Top tips Parenting styles around Europe We asked thousands of parents across Europe – from the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands – to tell us about their parenting styles as we were interested to find out about how beliefs, methods of discipline and the amount of freedom given to children varies in different countries. While every parent has their own unique set of beliefs and standards, it’s interesting to see that nationality plays such an important role in how children are raised. While most parents in Europe don’t seem to praise their children too much, Irish parents are far more likely to show their appreciation of good behaviour. In fact, our research revealed that 64% frequently reward their children with praise – more than other EU countries. This contrasts with France, where four in ten avoid giving praise. Hugging children and giving them plenty of love, praising their achievements, and showering them with toys, presents and clothes were all listed as the most popular ways that parents in Europe reward good behaviour. While a quarter of European parents admit to being quick to lose their temper when faced with naughty behaviour, only 18% of Irish parents agreed. In France, however, nearly a third are quick to lose their cool. This makes them the most hot-headed in Europe. The strictest country is Britain, where over a third of parents are keen on discipline. Educating children on the reason why their behaviour is wrong (42%), taking away toys (36%) and having discussions with them (29%) are the most effective ways to deal with bad behaviour, according to parents in the UK. In fact, these were the most popular methods of discipline for most parents in Europe. Portuguese parents are less strict than mums and dads in countries like Britain, France and the Netherlands. Only 28% take a firm approach, and they don’t usually raise their voices to their children. Only 1% of Portuguese parents use this method of discipline, compared to one in ten adults in Italy. Despite these differences, nearly all countries agreed that respect, being well-behaved and sociable were the most valued attributes for children to have. While half of parents from France would rather not give their children too much freedom, most Italians (66%) believe it is an important part of growing up. They are also the least likely to get anxious when their children are out with friends as they believe having this freedom makes them stronger. Over 65% Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv

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