Read each passage and answer the question that follow
The learning of a foreign language should be an integral part of every university education. As a discipline, it affords the mind excellent training. It utilizes skills needed in other subjects; the concentration required for memorizing music (not to mention for developing the ear for tone and pitch), the logical thinking for solving mathematical problems, even the deductive reasoning capabilities needed to comprehend philosophical concepts. The mind is stretched through the simple act of learning the grammatical patterns, vocabulary and phonological system of a language. At the same time, the student of a foreign language is acquiring a useful tool. This tool has a double advantage, for while most people (especially teachers) expound on the reward for being able to communicate in a second, third, or fourth language. Perhaps the more promising of the two, is being able to understand and hopefully appreciate another cultural group through their literature, their music and custom all of which are best assimilated through the medium of their language.
Which of the following statement is not made in the passage
The learning of a foreign language should be an integral part of every university education. As a discipline, it affords the mind excellent training. It utilizes skills needed in other subjects; the concentration required for memorizing music (not to mention for developing the ear for tone and pitch), the logical thinking for solving mathematical problems, even the deductive reasoning capabilities needed to comprehend philosophical concepts. The mind is stretched through the simple act of learning the grammatical patterns, vocabulary and phonological system of a language. At the same time, the student of a foreign language is acquiring a useful tool. This tool has a double advantage, for while most people (especially teachers) expound on the reward for being able to communicate in a second, third, or fourth language. Perhaps the more promising of the two, is being able to understand and hopefully appreciate another cultural group through their literature, their music and custom all of which are best assimilated through the medium of their language.
Which of the following statement is not made in the passage
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Explanation:
- The passage discusses the benefits of learning a foreign language, such as the cognitive and cultural advantages it provides, as well as how it aids in other disciplines. However, it does not suggest that foreign language learners are generally better students than others. It focuses on the specific advantages of foreign language learning, not a comparison of students based on the subject studied.
Why the other options are correct:
- A. all students should study a language in the university – The passage advocates for foreign language learning as an integral part of university education.
- B. foreign language learning enables one to appreciate other people's culture – The passage clearly mentions that understanding and appreciating another culture is a benefit of learning a foreign language.
- C. teachers emphasize the ability to communicate as a reward for foreign language learning – The passage states that teachers often highlight the reward of being able to communicate in multiple languages.
- D. foreign language learning helps the study of other subjects – The passage explains that skills developed through learning a foreign language, like concentration and logical thinking, are beneficial for other subjects.
Correct answer: E. foreign language learners are usually better students than others
Explanation:
- The passage discusses the benefits of learning a foreign language, such as the cognitive and cultural advantages it provides, as well as how it aids in other disciplines. However, it does not suggest that foreign language learners are generally better students than others. It focuses on the specific advantages of foreign language learning, not a comparison of students based on the subject studied.
Why the other options are correct:
- A. all students should study a language in the university – The passage advocates for foreign language learning as an integral part of university education.
- B. foreign language learning enables one to appreciate other people's culture – The passage clearly mentions that understanding and appreciating another culture is a benefit of learning a foreign language.
- C. teachers emphasize the ability to communicate as a reward for foreign language learning – The passage states that teachers often highlight the reward of being able to communicate in multiple languages.
- D. foreign language learning helps the study of other subjects – The passage explains that skills developed through learning a foreign language, like concentration and logical thinking, are beneficial for other subjects.
Correct answer: E. foreign language learners are usually better students than others