Kim Chi is a student whose family has recently moved from China to the United States. She has a functional ability to speak formal English typically used by teachers since she has received extensive training in the language while in Chinese schools. However, she obviously struggles with English during unstructured social periods. Based on the information given, which logical conclusion could Kim Chi's teacher draw regarding her differing levels of proficiency given the context of academic or social?
A)Kim Chi is shy and therefore refrains from socializing
B)The other students use more figurative language, colloquialisms and connotative phrases that Kim Chi does not understand during social activities
C)Kim Chi is not permitted by her parents to socialize with her Westernized peers, though she does allow enough to complete her academic tasks
D)There is no conclusion that Kim Chi's teacher can draw from this observation

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Based on the information given, Kim Chi's teacher could draw the conclusion that the other students use more figurative language, colloquialisms and connotative phrases that Kim Chi does not understand during social activities. The intricacies of a language must be learned over time through direct instruction, modeling or emersion. The longer Kim Chi is exposed to the social language of her peers, the more proficient she will become.

Kim Chi Is a Student Whose Family Has Recently Moved