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The United States Department of Education describes “giftedness” as exceptionally advanced performance or the potential for outstanding performance in intellectual, creative leadership, artistic, or specific academic fields. Children who demonstrate outstanding talents come from all social, cultural, and economic groups.

Educators believe that gifted students require special education services because their learning needs differ significantly from those of the general population. They learn more rapidly and are able to understand more abstract and complex ideas. They are also able to transform existing knowledge into new and useful forms, and to create new knowledge recognized for its originality, complexity, and elegance. Special education services and facilities for gifted children may enhance these abilities. In addition, some gifted learners may require special counseling services to address social or emotional adjustment issues that are complicated by their exceptional abilities.

Many regular elementary and secondary schools in the United States offer special programs designed specifically to meet the needs of gifted students. Some schools provide specialized education programs to gifted children exclusively. These schools offer advanced education in mathematics, science, technology, the arts, or other academic disciplines. Many schools rely on intelligence tests to identify gifted students. However, most guidelines for determining giftedness recommend the use of a combination of standardized test scores, rating systems developed by individual schools, classroom observation records, and performance assessments.

Gifted children may study a specially modified curriculum or may progress through academic subjects at an accelerated pace. Acceleration involves adapting education programs so that students may progress through particular subject material quicker than usual. These modifications may take place within the regular classroom setting or they may involve changing the child’s placement in school. Some gifted children gain early entrance to kindergarten, skip grades, enter college earlier than usual, or take specific courses with older children. Ideal programs for gifted students consider the individual needs of children and offer multiple options for services. These programs generally involve both advanced course materials and acceleration.

The word “those” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.

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In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewers.

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All the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.

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Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among university graduates.

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The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.

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It is reported that two people were seriously injured in that accident.

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The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the ______.

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The room is too dark. You’d better need ____ a bright color.

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If you are at a loose end this weekend, we will go to the cinema.

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He will tell us the truth when he ______.

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Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting a job.

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The completion of the bridge has been held _____ owing to a strike.

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We have no time left, so please ________ an end to our discussion here.

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I hadn’t understood (A) his directions; however (B), I asked him (C) to repeat what he’s said (D).

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There is a lot of information on the Internet, but it is difficult to know how much of it ______enough to trust is.

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I have bought _____ new scarf which matches ____ sweater Hoa gave me as birthday presents last Sunday.