In discussing at-risk students, Gilroy found that it takes the typical non-English speaker approximately how many years to acquire oral English proficiency?

a. 1 – 2 years
b. 2 – 3 years
c. 3 – 5 years
d. 5 – 7 years


ANS: C

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