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What is the main factor that determines spoken fluency in English according to the text?
What is the main factor that determines spoken fluency in English according to the text?
- Vocabulary size
- Cultural knowledge
- Accent (correct)
- Grammar proficiency
In the context of language proficiency, what does 'bilingual' refer to?
In the context of language proficiency, what does 'bilingual' refer to?
- Fluency in any two languages regardless of proficiency level
- Fluency in a native language and a foreign language (correct)
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Fluency in two languages
What language is considered the 'native' language for the 16-year-old mentioned in the text?
What language is considered the 'native' language for the 16-year-old mentioned in the text?
- American English
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Southern Min (Taiwanese)
- English
What is the 16-year-old's 'mother tongue' according to the text?
What is the 16-year-old's 'mother tongue' according to the text?
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What factor distinguishes the 16-year-old's proficiency in English from being 'totally bilingual' according to the text?
What factor distinguishes the 16-year-old's proficiency in English from being 'totally bilingual' according to the text?
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