Question 3
ComprehensionJAMB 1979 Passage A: Foreign Language Learning
The learning of a foreign language should be an integral part of every university student's education. As a discipline, it affords the mind excellent training. It utilizes skills needed in so many other subjects; the concentration required for memorizing music (not to mention developing the ear for tone and pitch), the logical thinking for resolving mathematical problems, even the deductive reasoning capabilities needed to comprehend philosophical concepts. The mind is stretched through the simple act of learning the grammatical patterns, vocabulary and phonological system of a language. At the same time, the student of a foreign language is acquiring a useful tool. This tool has a double advantage, for while most people (especially teachers) expound on the rewards of being able to communicate in a second, third, or fourth language. Perhaps the more promising of the two, is being able to understand and hopefully appreciate another cultural group through their literature, their music and customs — all of which are best assimilated through the medium of their language.
Which of the following statements is not made in the passage?
- A.All students should study a language in the University
- B.Foreign language learning enables one appreciate other people's culture
- C.Teachers emphasize ability to communicate as a reward for foreign language learning
- D.Foreign language learning helps the study of other subjects
- E.Foreign language learners are usually better students than others.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (Foreign language learners are usually better students than others.)
Explanation
The passage never compares language learners with other students; all the other statements are made or clearly implied.