Benefits of Second Language Acquisition

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What is the second language associated with for some people?

Freedom, opportunities, and financial well-being (correct)
Native language and cultural heritage
Discrimination and post-immigration challenges
Poverty and hardship

What is the native language associated with for some people?

Poverty and hardship (correct)
Freedom, opportunities, and financial well-being
Discrimination and post-immigration challenges
Financial well-being and escape from persecution

What is the opposite true for?

Those who associate the native language with poverty
Those who associate the second language with freedom
Immigrants in general
Others (correct)

What do some people use the second language to escape from?

Persecution and financial struggles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the second language associated with for others?

Discrimination and post-immigration challenges (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do some people associate the native language with?

Poverty and hardship (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the native language and poverty?

The native language is associated with poverty and hardship (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite true for in terms of language associations?

Others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between the native language and relationships according to the text?

Family, friends, and parental love (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the experience of many people with regards to the two languages?

They have a mix of positive and negative experiences with each language (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the text regarding the two languages?

Both languages have their own set of experiences and emotions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme between the native language and relationships?

Close friendships and family ties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the text regarding the experiences with the two languages?

Neutral and mixed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about people's experiences with the two languages?

Many people have mixed experiences with each language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the native language and relationships, as implied by the text?

The native language is associated with close relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text regarding the two languages?

Both languages have their own set of experiences and emotions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate age range during which manual dexterity strengthens?

From ages 8 to 16 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does eye-hand coordination continually improve during the perceptual stage?

Through continually improving eye-hand coordination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of mastering the mechanics of language?

Improved communication skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the age range from 8 to 16 in the perceptual stage?

It is a stage of significant manual dexterity improvement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is continually improving during the perceptual stage?

Manual dexterity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of enhanced eye-hand coordination?

Improved manual dexterity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of strengthened manual dexterity?

Considerable improvement in handwriting skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of mastering the mechanics of language?

Better communication skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of building museums and parks?

To preserve cultural heritage for future generations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between our concerns for the present and the future?

They are both in play and influencing each other (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the motivation behind investing in long-term scientific projects?

To ensure the continuation of human progress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's tone towards the future?

Optimistic and confident (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text?

The significance of preserving cultural heritage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implied meaning of 'we' in the text?

Societies and communities as a whole (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's attitude towards the preservation of traditions and languages?

They are important for cultural identity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main concern about the present and the future?

The failure to prioritize the needs of future generations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common understanding of altruistic acts based on?

Our moral obligations towards others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of altruistic behavior conform to?

Our moral obligations towards others. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between altruistic behavior and moral obligations?

Altruistic behavior is linked to our moral obligations towards others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the common understanding of altruistic acts?

Our moral obligations towards others. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the concept of altruistic behavior?

A concern for the well-being of others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of altruistic behavior relate to moral status?

Altruistic behavior is linked to our moral status towards others. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of the concept of altruistic behavior?

That we have moral obligations towards others. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the concept of altruistic behavior?

That we have responsibilities towards others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Language and Identity

For some people, the second language is associated with freedom, opportunities, and financial well-being, while the native language is associated with poverty and hardship.
For others, the opposite is true: the second language is associated with post-immigration challenges, discrimination, and lack of close relationships, while the native language is associated with family, friends, and parental love.

Language and Experience

Many people have a mix of positive and negative experiences associated with each language.

Human Behavior and Legacy

Humans build museums, parks, and bridges to last for generations, invest in schools and long-term scientific projects, and preserve paintings, traditions, and languages.
We protect beautiful places, hoping to leave a lasting legacy.

Concerns for the Present and Future

In many cases, we don't draw clear lines between our concerns for the present and the future, as both are interconnected.

Developmental Stage

From ages 8 to 16, our manual dexterity strengthens through continually improving eye-hand coordination.
There is considerable improvement in handwriting skills during this stage.
We gain mastery over the mechanics of language.

Altruistic Behavior and Moral Obligations

The commonsense understanding of the moral status of altruistic acts conforms to how most people think about their responsibilities towards others.

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