Which of the Following Has Not Been Given as a Reason

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been given as a reason for Americans' lack of interest in other languages?

• A) Studies show that Americans think foreigners will take higher paying jobs because of their language skills
• B) The United States is relatively isolated geographically and has no need for additional languages
• C) Rapid transmission of information is now possible via the Internet, primarily in English
• D) Americans tend to be ethnocentric and inwardly focused on their own culture

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Definitions:

Arch

A curved structural member that spans an opening and is generally composed of wedge-shaped blocks (voussoirs) that transmit the downward pressure laterally. See also thrust.

Lost Wax

A method of metal casting in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created using a wax model, which is then melted away and lost.

Repoussé

Formed in relief by beating a metal plate from the back, leaving the impression on the face. The metal sheet is hammered into a hollow mold of wood or some other pliable material and finished with a graver. See also Relief.

Drilling

The process of making holes in a solid substrate by using a rotating tool called a drill, often used in construction, manufacturing, and resource extraction.