Practice+reading+test+answers+-+13th+Dec

** Short Answer:  **  1. What is the reason that Thailand has coped with globalisation? (1)  **  Thailand has been willing to learn and adapt to English. **  2. In which period is language learning at its simplest? (1)  **  Between one and four years old, when a child is most receptive to new language acquisition. **  3. According to the author, what are two reasons why critical period learning is superior to traditional methods? (2)  **  A child can learn without difficulty / without stress / without self-consciousness (any two) that inhibits later learning. **  4. How will Thai trade benefit from strong English skills? (1)  **  By providing employment / by leading the way in Asia, Western countries will come to Thailand for business and investment. ** **  Sentence Completion:  **  5. A large part of Thailand’s income could disappear if ** Cambodia provides better language services and tourists prefer it over Thailand. ** (1)  6. Thailand can continue to attract English speaking tourists by** consolidating their reputation as an “English-friendly” country and improving education methods. ** (1)  7. Compared to the cost of studying English overseas, ** making use of the critical language learning period is a cheap alternative to improve English skills. ** (1)  8. Instead of conventional education, Thailand ** should initiate intensive learning environments for children aged over one. **(1)  9. Once people are used to critical period programs, ** the government should make it a compulsory part of schooling. ** (1)  ** __ Exam-style answers – ‘Cultural Suicide’ __ ** ** Short answer:  ** 10. Why is Thailand unusual in Asia? (1)  **  It has never been colonised by a European power. **  11.What was the recent change in the situation regarding critical period language learning? (1)  **  The government is considering its introduction into Thai schools. **  12.What is the problem with critical period learning? (1)   ** It is possible to “overload” a child’s brain and cause learning difficulties with their mother tongue. **   13.Which group of people was studied in Japan, and in what situation? (2)  **  Two to three year olds enrolled in English language conversation schools. **  14.Why should Thai people learn Mandarin? (1)  **  China is Thailand’s main trading partner. ** **  Sentence completion:  ** 15. Tourists in Thailand are there to** enjoy the beauty of the country. ** (1)   16. Critical period learning will not save money because it ** does not provide students with the advanced English required for tertiary education, which is the real reason Thai students learn English. ** (1)   17. If more money was spent on tertiary education in Thailand, ** local students would not have to travel overseas to get a worthwhile education. ** (1)   18. Using native speakers as teachers could cause problems, because ** they demand higher salaries, working conditions and guarantees of employment. ** (1)  19. English should not be ignored, because ** there are many advantages associated with learning it. **
 * __ Exam-style answers – ‘Seizing the moment’ __ **