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Korean language studies are quickly growing in popularity across the United States. The Modem

Language Association says the number of U.S. college students taking a Korean language class rose by

almost 45% over the last few years. The group notes that the incl

rease comes at a time when the

number of college students taking foreign language classes has declined

[]Many people around the world like the sound of K-pop, Korean popular music. Also, the children

of Korean immigrants want to speak to their parents and grandparents in Korean.

Professor Sung-ock Sohn teaches Korean classes at UCLA. [6]She says another reason people want

to learn the language is the growing economic power of South Korea. Professor David Schaberg, Dean

of Humanities at the University of California, says the popularity of Korean language training is also

affecting American culture. [7]He says it shows that American culture is becoming more Asian, or at

least opening up to more Asian influences. Language researchers say the growing number of U.S.

students taking Korean language classes shows no sign of ending anytime soon. Their reasons: the

popularity of K-pop and the rising number of Korean-americans seeking to re-connect with older family

members

5. What is K-pop

D

D【详解]新闻从开始就一直围绕着韩语学习的热潮,在新闻前段可以明确听到关于Kpop的解释(Kpop,Ko

rean popular music),故答案是D。A"学习韩语的学生、B韩国移民的孩子”是根据新闻主要内容(韩语学习

在美国的流行)而捏造的干扰项。C将新闻中的 music扩大成了 culture

6. Why is Korean gaining popularity in the U.S. recently