Sunny and her family have lived in the U.S. for eleven years. Her friend, Sonia, has just moved to the U.S. two years ago. Both Sunny and Sonia's family came from the same village in Mexico. According to research, based on their years in the United States who is more likely to have poorer academic performance?
(a). Sunny
(b). Sonia
(c). Both girls
(d). Neither girl
Answer: (a). Sunny
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