Bilingual Education Quiz

What is the purpose of bridging language knowledge between L1 and L2?

• To directly translate between languages

• To help students pick up L2 quicker

• To teach students new vocabulary in L2

• To test students' knowledge of L1 and L2

According to Bialystok 2011, what advantage do bilinguals have over monolinguals?

• Improved physical fitness

• Stronger memory retention

• Faster reading speed

• Better problem solving skills

What does Cummins 2000 explain about proficiency transfer between languages?

• Proficiency transfer is based on genetic factors

• It is not possible to transfer proficiency between languages

• There is no underlying understanding between languages

• There is an interdependence of concepts, skills, and linguistic knowledge

Why is it beneficial for students to be literate in L1 when learning L2?

• It has no impact on their L2 learning

• They can skip learning L2 altogether

• It makes them more confident in L2

• They already have the skills of reading and writing

According to the book Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators, what is the advantage of students with a strong foundation in L1?

• They have better problem solving skills

• They can skip learning L2 altogether

• They have better physical health

• They have faster reading speed

What is the main difference between bridging language and translating?

• Translating involves repeating in two languages

• There is no difference between the two

• Bridging language is not translating

• Bridging language involves direct translation

What have studies shown about bilinguals and their risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease?

• Bilinguals have lower risk than monolinguals

• Bilinguals have higher risk than monolinguals

• Bilinguals have the same risk as monolinguals

• There is no difference in risk between bilinguals and monolinguals

According to the text, what do students who have more schooling in their home language have an advantage in?

• They have an advantage in learning L1

• They have an advantage in learning L2

• They have an advantage in physical fitness

• They have an advantage in problem solving

What is the evidence for enhanced executive control in bilingual speakers?

• There is no evidence for enhanced executive control

• Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators

• Cummins 2000

• Bialystok 2011

What is the main reason for proficiency transfer from one language to another?

• Genetic factors

• Common underlying understanding

• Lack of interdependence between languages

• Lack of transfer possibilities