Repetition and Emphasis
When we study the brains of prodigies using neuro-imaging scans, we can see that their brain activity works differently.
Why is this word emphasized?
differently
To show that prodigies don't use their brains in the same way normal people do.
Audiences around the world ___________ (captivate, present perfect passive) by the Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
have been captivated
What is the noun form of "accomplish"?
accomplishment
What do you hear: 's OR 've?
The United States ('s) become fascinated by prodigies.
Is the following an example of giving an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, or not giving an opinion:
From what I understand, prodigies are influenced by their parents.
Giving an opinion
His experience suggests that a person can be made a genius.
What does this mean?
made
You can become a prodigy with hard work. (Not only abilities, but also experience can influence success.)
One of these concerts was filmed and _______________ (show, future passive) on public TV next week.
will be shown
What is the verb form of "achievement"?
achieve
What do you hear: 's OR 've?
Critics ('ve) warned that it ('s) unhealthy to put too much pressure on children.
Is the following an example of giving an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, or not giving an opinion:
Maybe, but some children are born with special abilities.
disagreement
It could even be that we all have the potential for genius in a certain ability, but it depends on how we interact with the world.
What does the emphasis mean?
all
Each of us could become a genius under the right circumstances.
was known
What is the noun form of "confident"?
confidence
've OR 's
Alelita's parents ('ve) always encouraged their daughter to paint.
Is the following an example of giving an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, or not giving an opinion:
I'm of two minds about that. I'll have to do more research.
Not giving an opinion.
What words are repeated? (page 8, Excerpt 1)
What idea is emphasized?
years, prodigy
Jay is one of the greatest music prodigies in history.
Jose Capablanca ________________ (consider, present passive) one of the greatest chess players of all time.
is considered
What is the adjective form of "fascinate"?
fascinating/fascinated
's OR 've?
The public ('s) responded enthusiastically to Aelita's work; in fact, one of her paintings sold for $50,000.
Is the following an example of giving an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, or not giving an opinion:
I couldn't agree more.
agreement
What words are repeated? (page 8, Excerpt 2)
What idea is emphasized by this?
cello
Jay was obsessed with cellos when he was a child.
People thought Devi __________________ (give, past perfect passive) special instruction in math, but in fact, she had no formal education.
had been given
What is the verb form of "revision"?
revise
's OR 've
My husband ('s) convinced that Mitch ('s) really talented.
Yes, but on the other hand, Tiger Woods spent a lot of time practicing and perfecting his abilities.
Disagreement