American recognize that English is the international language, and people with good English skills can get by in many international settings. On the other hand, in a world growing increasingly smaller, second language skills can be a great favor. They can build cross-cultural bridges and give people an edge in a variety of career field. Indeed, lack of foreign language proficiency can limit ones chances for advancement and keep one in a cultural dead-end street. As many people in America are discovering, being monolingual is no laughing matter.
1. The word bilingual means_________.
A. being able to speak two languages
B. being able to speak three languages
C. being able to speak four languages
D. being able to speak five languages
2. Foreign languages are commonly used in some ethnic neighborhoods because__________.
A. ethnic groups have preserved their native languages
B. ethnic groups are not allowed to speak English
C. ethnic groups encourage their natives to learn foreign languages
D. ethnic groups allow their natives to go to another country
3. _________compose the largest linguistic group in America.
A. Immigrants from China
B. Immigrants from Spain
C. Immigrants from Italy
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