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2 Read the text. Match paragraphs 1-5 with the headings below (a-e). a Educational advantages b Step-siblings d Girl power e Learning important skills THE SIBLING EFFECT 1 We don't always get on well with our brothers and sisters - but we get a lot of benefits from them. Research shows that sibling have a big effect on our personalities - and in general. It's a good effect 1 When you're young. you argue with your brothers and sister Why? Because you learn important skills rom these arguments. And according to research, you don't get these skills from friends, only from siblings 3D A big brother or sister is ako an advantage at school According to research, when your big brother or sister does wella school, you do well too. They can also give you important information about your school and your teachers. The research shows that a big brother or sister can bring you an extra 4\% in you exams (And for children from poor families. It's 11%) Some benefits are only true when your sibling is a girl 2 I's part of life. 3 For example, according to research at the University of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, boys with sisters are usually good at talking abo emotions. This helps them to be happy, because when they feel worried about something, they can share their feelings The 5 But what about stepbrothers and stepsisters? answer is yes, they do - but only when they are part of the family for six years or more​