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12.Cutting-edge programs and reports of Chinese-language courses popping up in heartland America would all seem to suggest that Americans are on the fast track to learning Chinese and ultimately understanding China. _______________ With the recent economic crisis, Americans must appreciate better than anyone else their frightening loss of a competitive edge to the Chinese. You will be hard-pressed to find any American who does not think grasping the language of the world’s fastest-growing economy is a good idea.
(A) The U.S. lacks language support and Chinese instructors.
(B) Learning Chinese has become one of Americans’ top priorities.
(C) Americans are not learning the main tongue spoken in mainland China.
(D) Indeed, convincing American parents of the importance of learning Chinese is essential.