CAM12_TEST2 Being Bilingual

After moving to Canada, Linh became fluent in both Vietnamese and English. Her bilingual skills helped her find a great job. What does “bilingual” mean here?

• Speaking only one language

• Speaking two languages fluently

• Writing in code

• Learning a third language

Some students who are monolingual may find it harder to learn new languages compared to bilinguals. What does “monolingual” most likely mean?

• People who use only signs to communicate

• People who speak one language only

• People who translate

• People who avoid learning languages

Children raised in multilingual homes often show better cognitive flexibility. What does “cognitive” relate to?

• Physical strength

• Musical ability

• Mental processes

• Social communication

Despite her efforts, Mai was at a disadvantage because she didn’t have access to the same study materials. What does being "at a disadvantage" mean?

• Being lucky

• Being in a weaker position

• Having more resources

• Leading a team

Solving puzzles regularly activates the memory areas of your brain. What does "activates" mean in this sentence?

• Destroys

• Turns off

• Stimulates or turns on

• Replaces

For each question in the exam, choose the corresponding answer on the sheet. What does “corresponding” most likely mean here?

• Random

• Opposite

• Matching

• First

She was persistent in her training and eventually qualified for the national team. What does “persistent” suggest about her effort?

• It was temporary

• It was inconsistent

• It was continuous and determined

• It was passive

The smell of her grandmother’s soup instantly brought to mind childhood afternoons in the countryside. What does “bring to mind” mean?

• Confuse you

• Help you dream

• Remind you of something

• Make you hungry

He was juggling homework, sports, and part-time work, so his schedule was packed. What does “juggling” suggest in this context?

• Doing one thing at a time

• Giving up some activities

• Managing several tasks at once

• Playing with balls

Students were asked to categorise the words into verbs, nouns, and adjectives. What does “categorise” mean?

• Delete

• Sort into groups

• Change meanings

• Rewrite