Question 1 - 5
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
1.
Bilingualism can be defined as having an equal level of communicative 31 ________ in two or more languages.
2.
Early research suggested that bilingualism caused problems with 32 ________ and mental development.
3.
Early research into bilingualism is now rejected because it did not consider the 33 ________ backgrounds of the children
4.
It is now thought that there is a 34 ________ bilingualism and cognitive skills in children.
5.
Research done by Ellen Bialystok in Canada now suggests that the effects of bilingualism also apply to 35 ________
Question 6 - 10
Choose appropriate options A, B, C.
6.
In Dr Bialystok's experiment, the subjects had to react according to
the colour of the square on the screen.
the location of the square on the screen.
the location of the shift key on the keyboard.
7.
The experiment demonstrated the 'Simon effect’ because it involved a conflict between
seeing something and reacting to it.
producing fast and slow reactions.
demonstrating awareness of shape and colour.
8.
The experiment shows that, compared with the monolingual subjects, the bilingual subjects
were more intelligent.
had faster reaction times overall.
had more problems with the 'Simon effect'
9.
The results of the experiment indicate that bilingual people may be better at
doing different types of tasks at the same time.
thinking about several things at once.
focusing only on what is needed to do a task.
10.
Dr Bialystok's first and second experiments both suggest that bilingualism may
slow down the effects of old age on the brain.
lead to mental confusion among old people.
help old people to stay in better physical condition
. . .