1．There are not only slightly genetic differences between boys and girls but other factors affecting their learning and subject choices.
2．special field/special area of knowledge or activity 词义猜测题。
3．Because of social attitudes towards them.
4．The ability to solve problems by themselves.
细节理解题。由第三段的最后一句话可知答案。
5．Girls can learn science subjects and maths as well as boys, if given enough encouragement.
推理判断题。由文章尤其是第四段可以看出，正是男孩子从老师那里获得的鼓励才使他们在数学和科学方面占有优势， 由此可推出答案。
