Keeping Languages Alive - Reading Practice

Keeping Languages Alive - Reading Practice

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Susan Butler

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of speaking more than one language at home according to the passage?

It helps keep the culture alive.

It makes children smarter in math.

It allows families to travel more.

It helps children learn science.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is bilingual education?

Teaching children two languages in school.

Teaching children math and science.

Teaching children to travel.

Teaching children to cook.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does learning two languages affect children's brains?

It makes their brains stronger and better at problem-solving.

It makes them forget their native language.

It makes them dislike other cultures.

It makes them less interested in school.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is keeping a language alive important for families and communities?

It helps people stay connected to their roots.

It allows people to travel more.

It makes people better at sports.

It helps people earn more money.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special skill do bilingual kids have according to the passage?

They can switch between languages easily.

They can run faster.

They can draw better.

They can sing well.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the text mostly about?

The benefits of keeping your home language

The challenges of keeping your home language

How to speak Vietnamese

Encouraging people to forget their home language