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Придумайте свои 10 вопрос к данному тексту!!! Text 3. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1) Though there are almost five thousand languages in the world, English is the most universal. The English language is now the first language of about 350 million people, the native language of 12 nations and the official or semi-official language of thirty-three more nations. That means that one in every seven people in the world speaks English. Even in the countries where English is not the first language, a number of English words are used. Hundreds of words borrowed from English can now be found in other languages, such as computer, processor, hotel, golf, tennis, jeans, O.K., baseball, airport, etc. At present no other language on earth is better suited to play the role of a world language. There are many reasons for its popularity. First, English is easier to learn than any other language. Second, it easily borrows local words and phrases from the very countries into which it expands. Third, English is the medium for 80 per cent of the information stored in the world's computers. Finally, English is the official language of the United Organization, the Olympics, various international meetings, the Miss Universe Competition, etc. 2) The English language has become the "new Latin" of the present time. In terms of scientific know-how and technological development, one can say that English is a part of the 20th and 21th centuries. In many countries English is must for many technical jobs. English is so widespread that it has become the standard language for all kinds of international communication. At present 75% of the world’s mail is in English, 60% of the world’s radio stations broadcast in English and more than half of the world’s periodicals are printed in English. English is also the international language of business people, pilots and air traffic controllers, diplomats and politicians, sportspeople and scientists, doctors and students. Beyond a doubt, English is now the world’s top language. Most educated people speak English fluently. Learning English gives a chance to get a better job, to meet new people, to understand films and songs in English. It is useful when you travel. Reading English newspapers, magazines and books, listening to the BBC World Service on the radio, using a cassette recorder – all this will help you to master your English.

Answer 1

1 How many languages are there in the world?

2 Does one in every seven people in the world speak English or Chinese?

3 What are the reasons of English popularity?

4 What language is the official language of the United Organisation?

5 Where is English a part of the 20th and 21 st centuries.?

6 What language is used by pilots?

7 Do most educated people speak fluently?

8 Leaning English gives a chance to get a better jobs, doesn't it.?

9 Is English useful when you travel?Why?

10 What will help you to master your English?

Answer 2

1. How many people in the world speak English as their first language?
2. What are some reasons for the popularity of the English language?
3. Which international organizations and events use English as their official language?
4. Why is English considered the "new Latin" of the present time?
5. What percentage of the world's mail is in English?
6. How many radio stations worldwide broadcast in English?
7. Which professions require proficiency in English?
8. What are some benefits of learning English?
9. How can reading English newspapers and magazines help improve English skills?
10. What are some practical applications of mastering the English language while traveling?