Mr Li Is a 50-Year-Old College Graduate from China Who

question 24

Multiple Choice

Mr. Li is a 50-year-old college graduate from China who just immigrated to the United States and is learning English. Jet is 3 years of age and just immigrated to the United States from China and is also learning English. Jet will complete high school, but not college. What can we ascertain about the second-language acquisition of these two individuals?

• A) Jet will have greater English proficiency than Mr. Li only if he is raised in a non-Chinese-speaking household.
• B) By the time Jet is an adult, he and Mr. Li will have comparable English-speaking skills.
• C) Mr. Li will have greater English proficiency than Jet.
• D) Jet will have greater English proficiency than Mr. Li.

---

Definitions:

Low-Calorie Diet

A dietary plan that reduces calorie intake below daily requirements to promote weight loss, emphasizing nutrient-dense foods.

Activity Level

A measure of the physical and mental activity engaged in by an individual, often used to assess energy expenditure or health status.

Healthy People 2020

A set of objectives set forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the health of all Americans over a decade.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare across different population groups, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.