A Common Bond: Teens Forge Friendship Despite Differences

What is the main focus of the International High School at Prospect Heights?

• Teaching English language

• Teaching art and music

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Teaching history of the United States

How many different languages do the students at the International High School speak?

• Exactly 40

• Less than 20

• Nearly 30

• More than 50

What is the term used for students who are learning English as a new language at the school?

• EFL - English as a Foreign Language

• ESL - English as a Second Language

• ENL - English as a New Language

• ELL - English Language Learner

What is the main challenge faced by the students apart from learning English?

• Adapting to a new way of life in America

• Learning advanced science subjects

• Learning to play musical instruments

• Finding part-time jobs in the city

What is the International High School compared to for the students?

• A workplace

• A sports club

• A family

• A library

What term is used to describe America as a place where people from different cultures blend together?

• Fruit bowl

• Salad bowl

• Melting pot

• Mixing bowl

What is the main reason for the strong connection between students at the school?

• Strong emphasis on relationships and spending time together

• Shared experiences of war

• Similar cultural backgrounds

• Common goal of becoming American

What is the role of the school principal in creating a welcoming environment?

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Emphasizing the importance of relationships

• Enforcing strict rules

• Organizing sports events