essay 1
Reading Comprehension Questions on Hayakawa’s “Bilingualism in America: English
Should Be the Only Language”
I. Based on your understanding of Hayakawa, answer the following questions:
1. Why does Hayakawa start his essay by mentioning Chinese and Japanese?
Answer: I think the essay mentioning Chinese and Japanese want to explain because these two countries’ people can speak same language—English, it can Strengthen the communication between them then they get together and form Asian-American societies.
2. What do you think Americans have in common, whether they are the native-born or naturalized (i.e., immigrants)?
Answer: Yes, if you want to live in America and spend a good life you must know their language—English, Whether or not proficient in English， I think them need speak a little. This is what they have in common.
3. The primary function of language is to communicate ideas, information, and emotions. What do you think other functions of language are?
Answer: I think other functions of language are：
1. An instrument of action example
2. As an art form, language can be purposed towards beauty for beauty's sake.
4. (1) What are the arguments made by the opponents of English as the official language of the U.S., according to Hayakawa? (2) Discuss what you think about their arguments.
Answer: 1. “Like the former mayor of Miami, Maurice Ferre, maintain that “Language is not necessary to the system. Nowhere does our Constitution say that English is our language.” He also told the Tampa Tribune that, “Within ten years there will not be a single word of English spoken [in Miami]—English is not Miami’s official language—[and] one day residents will have to learn Spanish or leave.” 2. For me I think the mayor maybe think learn more language is beneficial for people, but he did not consider people are whether or not have ability to study bilingualism.
5. Hayakawa discusses the negative effects of
Should Be the Only Language”
I. Based on your understanding of Hayakawa, answer the following questions:
1. Why does Hayakawa start his essay by mentioning Chinese and Japanese?
Answer: I think the essay mentioning Chinese and Japanese want to explain because these two countries’ people can speak same language—English, it can Strengthen the communication between them then they get together and form Asian-American societies.
2. What do you think Americans have in common, whether they are the native-born or naturalized (i.e., immigrants)?
Answer: Yes, if you want to live in America and spend a good life you must know their language—English, Whether or not proficient in English， I think them need speak a little. This is what they have in common.
3. The primary function of language is to communicate ideas, information, and emotions. What do you think other functions of language are?
Answer: I think other functions of language are：
1. An instrument of action example
2. As an art form, language can be purposed towards beauty for beauty's sake.
4. (1) What are the arguments made by the opponents of English as the official language of the U.S., according to Hayakawa? (2) Discuss what you think about their arguments.
Answer: 1. “Like the former mayor of Miami, Maurice Ferre, maintain that “Language is not necessary to the system. Nowhere does our Constitution say that English is our language.” He also told the Tampa Tribune that, “Within ten years there will not be a single word of English spoken [in Miami]—English is not Miami’s official language—[and] one day residents will have to learn Spanish or leave.” 2. For me I think the mayor maybe think learn more language is beneficial for people, but he did not consider people are whether or not have ability to study bilingualism.
5. Hayakawa discusses the negative effects of