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The importance of bilingualism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why will translation technology never replace human interactions?

a)

Because translation technology is fast and efficient.

b)

Because the words we speak are only 7% of communication.

c)

Because translation technology is perfect.

d)

Because computers can encode emotions and spontaneity.

2.

Why is it important to learn a new language in a connected world?

a)

To open doors to jobs that require another language.

b)

To improve working memory.

c)

To delay Alzheimer's disease.

d)

To be able to communicate with more clients.

3.

What health benefit has been found in bilingual individuals?

a)

Better working memory.

b)

Better attention.

c)

Better gray matter density in the brain.

d)

Better stroke recovery ability.

4.

What percentage of communication is estimated to be non-verbal?

a)

100%

b)

55%

c)

38%

d)

7%

5.

Why is it important to learn simple words in the local language when traveling?

a)

To impress people with your knowledge of the local language.

b)

To demonstrate that you don't need to learn another language.

c)

To connect with people on a more personal level.

d)

To avoid using translation technology.

6.

What has been found in brain scans of bilingual people?

a)

Greater white matter density in the brain.

b)

Better maintenance of gray matter during aging.

c)

Better stroke recovery capacity.

d)

Better decision-making ability.

7.

Why would someone who speaks two or more languages always be hired over someone who speaks only one language?

a)

Because there are not enough speakers of a single language.

b)

Because it is considered a valuable and difficult skill to achieve.

c)

Because learning a new language is more difficult.

d)

Because it is cheaper to hire a bilingual person.

8.

What can be achieved by learning a new language according to the text?

a)

Connect with people from all over the world.

b)

Understand your own native language better.

c)

Improve translation technology.

d)

Learn to code emotions into a computer.

9.

What can you obtain when leaving your own bubble according to the text?

a)

What can you get when you leave your own bubble according to the text?

b)

A better understanding of your own culture.

c)

A superficial understanding of other languages.

d)

A limited view of the world.

10.

Why is it important to learn a new language in the job market?

a)

To avoid the need for translators.

b)

To limit your job opportunities.

c)

To be hired in jobs that require another language.

d)

To demonstrate that you don't need to learn another language.