Contrary to what many people believe, highly intelt children are not
necessarily bound to have an academic success. In fact, so-called gifted
students may fail to do well because they are unusually smart. Ensuring that a
gifted child reaches his or her potential requires an understanding of what can
go wrong and how to satisfy the unusual learning requirements of extremely
bright young people.

Contrary to what many people believe, highly intelt children are not
necessarily bound to have an academic success. In fact, so-called gifted
students may fail to do well because they are unusually smart. Ensuring that a
gifted child reaches his or her potential requires an understanding of what can
go wrong and how to satisfy the unusual learning requirements of extremely
bright young people.

One common problem gifted kids face is that they, and those around them,
place too much importance on being smart. Such an emphasis can breed a belief
that bright people do not have to work hard to do well. Although smart kids may
not need to work hard in the lower grades when the work is easy, they may
struggle and perform. poorly when the work gets harder because they do not make
the effort to learn. In some cases, they may not know how to study, having never
done it before. In others, they simply cannot accept the fact that some tasks
require effort.

If the scholastic achievement of highly intelt children remains below
average for an extended period, many teachers will fail to recognize their
potential. As a result, such students may not get the encouragement they need,
and may further be depressed to learn. They may fall far behind in their
schoolwork and even develop behavior. problems. Boys may turn aggressive or
become class clowns(小丑).Girls often develop performance anxiety and other
symptoms such as stomachaches.

One way to avoid such difficulties is to recognize that IQ is just one of the
elements for success. Children do well or struggle in school for a host of
reasons apart from IQ, according to psychologist Franz Monks of the University
of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. These include motivation and persistence, social
competence, and the support of family, educators and friends. Emphasizing the
importance of persistence and hard work, for example, will help a child avoid
the laziness trap. Gifted children also need intellectual challenges-to teach
them how to work hard.

26. According to the first paragraph, the author believes that _.

A. intelt students may fail to do well in their schoolwork

B. gifted students are too smart to do well in their schoolwork

C. intelt students are bound to succeed in their schoolwork

D. gifted students understand what can go wrong and how to learn

27. When too much emphasis is placed on students' intelce, people are
likely to take it for granted that _.

A. smart students may not do well in the lower grades

B. intelt students know how to avoid laziness trap

C. clever students require more intelce than hard work

D. bright students may succeed even if they do not work hard

28. It is observed in the third paragraph that _.

A. highly gifted students show a great desire to learn

B. highly gifted students tend to fall ill with no reason

C. highly intelt students also need encouragement

D. highly intelt students score higher than average students

29. According to the author, a student's IQ is _.

A. one of the factors of success

B. the only factor for his success

C. directly related to persistence

D. closely associated with competence

30. This passage aims to tell people about _.

A. the academic performance of gifted students

B. the proper attitudes toward gifted students

C. the difficulties in recognizing gifted students

D. the motivation students need for their studies