When does language acquisition begin according to the research?A.It begins with the birth of a baby.B.It begins before the birth of a baby.C.It begins when a baby starts imitating adults’ speech.D.It begins with a baby's cry melodies typical of its mother tongue.
When does language acquisition begin according to the research?
A.It begins with the birth of a baby.
B.It begins before the birth of a baby.
C.It begins when a baby starts imitating adults’ speech.
D.It begins with a baby's cry melodies typical of its mother tongue.
B.It begins before the birth of a baby.
C.It begins when a baby starts imitating adults’ speech.
D.It begins with a baby's cry melodies typical of its mother tongue.
参考解析
解析：细节题。根据倒数第二段中的“That acquisition，it is now clear, beginsmonths before birth，probably in the third trimester.”可知，婴儿在出生之前就开始了语言习得。故本题选B。
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