AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
Hana has lived in Australia for several years and still speaks only her first language. What is expected of people living in Australia?
- They should make an effort to learn English ✓
- They must speak English with their neighbours only
- They may ignore English if they use an interpreter
- They must stop using their first language at home
Why this is the answer
Everyone living in Australia is expected to try to learn English, whatever other languages they speak.
This question is from: English as the national language
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- Karim is applying for Australian citizenship and English is not his native language. What must applicants undertake to do?
- Sofia is deciding whether to attend English classes. Which TWO things does learning to speak English help a person to do?
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