1. Americans often interact with people in other nations for trade, manufacturing, and other business activities. A. High school students should study a foreign language for at least two years to compete in the global marketplace. 2. There are many benefits to studying Chinese, Spanish, or another foreign language. A. Students can learn about other cultures and perspectives. B. Speaking a foreign language can make it possible to work abroad. C. The government often employs workers who speak a second language. 3. Some educators believe it is not necessary to teach students foreign languages. A. They believe it can distract students from other subjects. B. However, studying a foreign language can improve a student’s intellect. C. Knowing a second language can open up students to other perspectives. 4. Studying a foreign language can help high school students find work and achieve success in the future. The underlined sentence in the outline is the conclusion. a counterclaim. the introduction. a supporting detail. Mark this and return
