Intermedio 2 learning language

Why do some American tourists not make an effort to learn the local language when they travel?

• Because they think it is too difficult

• Because they believe everyone speaks English nowadays

• Because they prefer to spend time with other Americans

• Because they are not interested in learning languages

Until what age do most American children have to learn a language?

• 17

• 14

• 15

• 16

Why do some young people say they do not want to continue studying a foreign language?

• Because it is too easy

• Because they do not have time

• Because it is too difficult

• Because they do not like to travel

Why do employees of many multinational companies have to speak English?

• Because it is the easiest language to learn

• Because it is the official language of the company

• Because it is mandatory by law

• Because it is the most spoken language in the world

What did Max, the journalist, do to improve his skills in a foreign language?

• He traveled around the world

• He took an intensive course in Washington D.C.

• He used a language app on his phone

• He hired a private tutor

Where did Max go to conduct his experiments after completing his language course?

• New York, United States

• Paris, France

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• London, United Kingdom

What did Professor Nilda give to Max after completing the tests?

• A grammar book

• A participation certificate

• A final grade

• A cash prize

Why did Max want to improve his skills in a foreign language?

• Because he likes challenges

• To get a promotion at work

• To impress his friends

• To be able to communicate on his future trips

What did some Americans living abroad who never learned the local language do?

• Hired personal translators

• Spent all their time with other Americans

• Moved back to the United States

• Took online language classes

What did a newspaper do to investigate language learning?

• Sent a journalist to an intensive course

• Organized a spelling bee competition

• Published an article online

• Conducted a survey on social media