Lin is from Taiwan and his roommate Ben is from the United States. Based on what you know about the cultural differences in thinking about educational success, what do you predict that Lin and Ben think about academic performance

In simple words, Lin will be more hardworking and dedicated towards studies as compared to Ben as Asians, in general, are more oriented towards studies and academic success. Although there could be one difference, Ben will be more inclined to study from an understating and knowledge gaining perspective while Lin will be more inclined to get higher grades and not to actually understand the topics.

the first question's answer is a.

well, i can't read it so i'll ask you questions about it : )

if you were a reader and you read the introduction, would you want to read more?

does it start with a question? if so, is it something you would want to read about?

and ask any friends or family for their opinion : )