The Age of Language

What is a common scene in some parts of America according to the passage?

• People speaking only English

• A mix of languages and cultures

• Only Chinese restaurants

• Only Spanish-speaking families

What does it mean to be bilingual?

• To speak only one language

• To speak two languages

• To speak three languages

• To speak multiple languages fluently

According to the passage, why is learning a second language powerful?

• It helps people travel more

• It improves memory and problem-solving skills

• It makes people more popular

• It is a requirement in schools

What is the best age to start learning a second language according to scientists?

• As a teenager

• As a young child

• As an adult

• In college

What is an accent?

• A different language

• A different pronunciation of the same word

• A type of music

• A type of food

What did the 1975 study about children learning English as a second language find?

• Older children scored highest in forming accents

• Younger children scored highest in forming accents

• All children scored the same

• Accents do not matter in language learning

What does Professor Sorace argue is more important than age in the learning process?

• Intelligence

• Maturity

• Speed

• Memory

What is one method mentioned for children to learn a new language?

• Watching TV shows

• Immersion

• Reading books

• Playing video games

What is the purpose of an immersion program?

• To teach grammar rules directly

• To surround students with a different language

• To make students memorize vocabulary

• To teach students about different cultures

In an immersion classroom, what language is used for communication?

• The students' native language

• The new language being learned

• A mix of languages

• Only English