This Article would be most useful as a source for a student research project on __________.A.The benefits of using one dominant language in a countryB.The role of native languages in several communities around the worldC.The cultural impact of European settlers in AustraliaD.The unique experience of Indigenous peoples living in a desertSUBMITExtrasHIGHLIGHTDICTIONARYSCREEN MASKINGREAD ALOUDTRANSLATE

According to the Article, why did English become the most widely used language in Australia, even among Indigenous peoples?A.Once Indigenous peoples in Australia no longer depended on fishing, hunting, and gathering, they were eager to speak the language of the British settlers around them.B.Tribal leaders in the late 1700s did not value tribal knowledge, history, and customs in the same way that they do today.C.After their arrival in the late 1700s, British settlers discouraged Australia's native groups from speaking their Indigenous languages in public.D.Indigenous peoples in Australia wanted their children to speak English in school so that they could communicate well with their white teachers.

The reader can infer from the Article that __________.A.European settlers aimed to bring their own customs to Australia rather than adopt the customs that already existed in the country.B.British settlers expected white teachers in Australia to allow students to speak Pertame when sharing stories in class about their families.C.Although the arrival of British settlers changed the most-used language in Australia to English, little else changed in the lifestyle of Indigenous peoples in Australia.D.Although only about 20 people speak Pertame fluently today, it was once the most widely used language in Australia.SUBMITExtras© 2024 Achieve3000 Inc. and its licensors.All Rights Reserved.

Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that Indigenous languages are in danger of being completely lost in Australia?A.But thanks to elders like Swan, there's still a bit of hope for the future of the ancient language.B.Tribal leader Christobel Swan, one of the few fluent Pertame speakers, offers camps where children learn greetings and other words in the language.C.After all, Indigenous languages contain tribal knowledge, history, and customs. They've given Indigenous communities a valuable sense of identity.D.Researchers estimate that only about half of these ancient languages still exist today. Even fewer are in regular use.SUBMITExtras

Which of the following best describes the benefits of promoting multilingualism in Australian schooling and early childhood education?Group of answer choicesFostering inclusive environments that value diverse linguistic backgrounds.Eliminating the need for English language instruction in schools.Minimising cultural and linguistic differences among students.Enhancing cultural assimilation and promoting a monolingual education system.

What is the monolingual habitus in Australian education systems based on?Group of answer choicesThe assumption of a single common national language and culture.Recognition and promotion of multilingual resources.Colonialism and rejection of student languages and cultures.Linguistic diversity and inclusivity.