Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language? Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a handsome amount of money to learn English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.

However, little children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older.

Think of the little time children need to learn their native language.

So, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.

1. The best title for the passage would be _____.

A. Built-in Abilities for Language

B. Languages: the Younger the Better

C. Children and Grown-ups

2. The word "grown-ups" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. adults

B. children

C. teenagers

3. According to the passage, “a handsome amount of money” means _____.

A. good-looking money

B. a big sum of money

C. a new amount of money

4. Children learn a foreign language fast because _____.

A. they have much time to do it

B. they are smarter than grown-ups

C. they have a special ability

5. If you wish to learn English, you should ______.

A. become younger

B. learn from children

C. begin as soon as possible