A. GENEROUS B. OPTIMISTIC C. AMBITIOUS D. SELFISHVII. READ THE PAS...

45. A. generous B. optimistic C. ambitious D. selfishVII. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.SIBLINGS When, we are children, our sibling - that is, our brothers and sisters - are our first friends and first enemies. At the endof life, they are often our oldest friends and oldest enemies. The effect of sibling relationships in childhood can last a lifetime.Many experts say that the relationship among brothers and sisters explains a great deal about family life, especially today whenbrothers and sisters often spend more time with one another than with their parents. Studies have shown that siblingrelationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different. Sister pairs are the closest. Brothers are themost competitive. Sisters are usually more supportive of each other. They are more talkative, frank, and better at expressingthemselves and sharing their feelings. On the other hand, brothers are usually more competitive with each other. Experts agreethat tfe relationship among siblings is influenced by many factors. For example, studies have shown that both brothers andsisters become more competitive and aggressive when their parents treat them even a little bit differently from one another. Butparental treatment is not the only factor. Genetics, gender, life events, people, and experiences outside the family all shape thelives of siblings. Recently, one researcher demonstrated another factor in sibling relationships. It was discovered that childrendislike watching their siblings fight. In fact, they respond to arguments by taking sides -supporting one sibling and punishingthe other.