Micro-Enterprise Credit for Street Youth

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What is the primary objective of S.K.I. as stated in the text?

  • Drawing the attention of governments to the problem of street children.
  • Encouraging the public to donate money to street children.
  • Offering business training and loans to street children. (correct)
  • Providing schools and social support to street children.

Which reason for children living on the streets is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?

  • Crime
  • Unemployment
  • War (correct)
  • Poverty

What is a potential pathway to independence for street children?

  • Leaving their families.
  • Rejecting paid employment.
  • Establishing their own businesses. (correct)
  • Employing other children.

What is the author's perspective on the ideal way to extend credit to street children?

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What does the passage suggest about the interest rates on the loans provided by S.K.I. compared to traditional bank rates?

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Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of S.K.I. to society as suggested by the text?

<p>Increased government funding for street children initiatives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of S.K.I. on street children?

<p>S.K.I. has a significant positive impact on the lives of many street children. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the crucial factor in enabling street children to achieve economic independence?

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What are the three main types of volcanic eruptions described in the text?

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What is one reason why the use of linguists as their own informants is common in the generative approach to linguistics?

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What is a key factor to consider when selecting informants for linguistic research?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relevant factor in linguistic research, according to the text?

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Why is using non-linguists as informants essential when studying foreign languages or child speech?

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What does the passage suggest about the use of informants in linguistic research?

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What is the main focus of the passage?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of language data?

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What is the primary function of a corpus in linguistic analysis?

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Which of the following influences the size of a corpus?

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Why are corpora considered limited in their scope?

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What is a key advantage of using a corpus in linguistic research?

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Which of the following is NOT a direct method of elicitation?

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According to the passage, how can a corpus help in linguistic analysis?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the size of a corpus?

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What is the main point of the author's discussion on corpora in the passage?

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Elicitation methods

Techniques to gather language data, like fill-in-the-blanks or correction prompts.

Corpus

A representative collection of language data for linguistic analysis.

Frequency of usage

How often specific language items occur in a corpus.

Size of a corpus

The total amount of language data it contains, which can vary widely.

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Intentions of native speakers

Insights gathered from native speakers to supplement data in a corpus.

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Objective commentary

Unbiased analysis of language based on corpus findings.

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Data collection challenges

The practical difficulties in gathering and processing language data.

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Selective corpora

Corpora designed to focus on specific linguistic features rather than general language.

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Access to credit

The ability to obtain loans and financial support.

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Small loans

Minuscule amounts of money lent to support ambitions.

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Life skills development

Teaching essential skills for personal and professional success.

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S.K.I.

An organization aimed at helping street children.

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Reasons for street children

Factors leading to children living on the streets.

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Business training

Education aimed at equipping youth with entrepreneurial skills.

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Financial support for families

Help provided to the families of street children.

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Loan repayment

The process of paying back borrowed money with potential interest.

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Eruption

A volcanic event where molten rock rises and expands, sometimes violently.

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Types of Eruption

Different behaviors of volcanic eruptions based on magma movement and speed.

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Magma

Molten rock beneath the earth's surface that can cause eruptions when it reaches the surface.

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Informant

A person who provides language data, ideally a native speaker.

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Field Investigation

A method of gathering language data through direct observation in a real setting.

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Generative Approach

A linguistic approach based on intuitive judgments of language by speakers.

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Selection of Informants

The process of choosing language informants based on various factors like age and social background.

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Language Data Collection

The process of gathering information about a language through various methods.

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Study Notes

Reading Passage 1: Micro-Enterprise Credit for Street Youth

  • Micro-enterprise programs have been implemented by Street Kids International (S.K.I.) with partners in Africa, Latin America, and India
  • These programs aim to improve the economic lives of street children
  • Street children often face multiple factors leading to their situation, including lack of education, financial demands, family issues, and violence
  • Children on the streets may engage in unskilled labor or begging which can be abusive. Some, however, feel pride in supporting themselves and their families through entrepreneurial endeavors.
  • Street business partnerships such as bicycle courier services(Sudan) and shoe shine collectives(Dominican Republic) have been implemented; in Zambia, programs with the Red Cross and Y.W.C.A. provide business training to street youths to support their enterprises
  • S.K.I. program loans usually range from US$30-US$100, often with modest interest rates.
  • The aim is access to credit for the impoverished young

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