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If someone is "between a rock and a hard place," the person is in a situation with _______.
a. unpleasant choices
b. confusing choices
c. too many choices
A. Answer the questions about English in the World.
1. Writer's purpose Why does the writer mention British English and American English?
a. to compare these two varieties of English
b. to give examples of "Englishes"
c. to illustrate the importance of learning English
2. Writer's purpose Why does the writer mention compounds in English?
a. to illustrate one characteristic of the English language
b. to show the differences in the vocabulary of English varieties
c. to explain how English is used for international communication
3. Detail What is the main reason why English is used in business, science, and education?
a. It has a wide range of vocabulary.
b. It is used in books, movies, and music in many countries.
c. It is the language of international communication.
4. Detail According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
a. English music is popular around the world.
b. English movies and books are translated into many other languages.
c. English helps a person have more opportunities in their work and education.
5. Cohesion The sentence "However, the importance of English in today's globalized world cannot be ignored." would go best at the end of the _____ paragraph.
a. first b. second c. third
B. Decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG).
1. English is the most widely spoken language in the world. _______
2. About two billion people in the world use English as their foreign language. _______
3. British English is an example of an English variety. _______
4. One with a good command of English has more opportunities in their education and career. _______
5. The writer believes that English will become less important in the future. _______
C. CRITICAL THINKING Talk with a partner. How important is learning English in your country or region? Can you think of any examples where a good command of English has opened up opportunities for someone you know?
