B2 First FCE listening 6

1. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.

What characterizes a ’compound bilingual’?

A) Someone who learns two languages in the same environment and context, fusing them together. B) Someone who learns languages in completely different environments. C) Someone who learns a second language after becoming an adult.

2. How does a ’coordinate bilingual’ differ from a compound bilingual?

A) They learn languages much faster. B) They only speak one language perfectly. C) They learn the languages in separate environments, creating two distinct concept sets.

3. What is a ’subordinate bilingual’?

A) Someone who learns a second language by filtering it through their primary language. B) A child who speaks multiple languages. C) A person who has forgotten their native language.

4. What happens in the brain of bilingual individuals according to the speaker?

A) The brain turns off one language completely when speaking the other. B) Both language systems are constantly active and competing, which exercises the brain. C) The brain physically shrinks due to overload.

5. Which part of the brain shows increased density in bilingual people?

A) The visual cortex. B) The brain stem. C) The grey matter, especially in areas related to executive function.

6. What is ’executive function’ responsible for?

A) Directing attention, planning, and ignoring distractions. B) Controlling involuntary muscle movements. C) Digesting food and regulating heartbeat.

7. How does bilingualism affect the onset of diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia?

A) It actually accelerates the onset of these diseases. B) It can delay the onset of symptoms by several years compared to monolinguals. C) It guarantees you will never get these diseases.

8. Why is the brain of a bilingual person often compared to a muscle?

A) Because it physically grows twice as large as a normal brain. B) Because the constant switching between languages acts as a rigorous mental workout. C) Because it needs to be fed with protein.

9. What is the Critical Period Hypothesis mentioned in the video?

A) The idea that children learn languages best during a specific biological window. B) The theory that adults are better at learning grammar. C) The concept that you can only learn two languages in a lifetime.

10. Despite the critical period, what does the speaker say about adults learning a new language?

A) While they may not achieve native-like pronunciation, the cognitive benefits still apply. B) Adults always learn faster than children. C) It is completely impossible for adults to learn a new language.

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