From: Exploring the role of language knowledge and background knowledge in reading comprehension of specific-purpose tests in higher education
Language proficiency by General English
Background knowledge
n
Mean
Significance
Elementary level
Yes
17
47%
F = 1.325; n.s.
No
13
22%
Intermediate level
18
44%
F = 9.958 p < 0.01
12
39%
Advanced level
21
64%
F = 12.365 p < 0.01
9
41%