When Discussing Bilingualism,the United States Is Typically

question 60

Multiple Choice

When discussing bilingualism,the United States is typically

• A) praised for its effort to encourage bilingual education.
• B) ridiculed for being one of the few countries where bilingualism is the exception rather than the norm.
• C) seen as a "role model" for its development of effective bilingual programs.
• D) viewed as unique,since it is one of the few nations to recognize the importance of bilingualism for success in the global economy of the next century.

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Salvage Value

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Implicit Rate

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