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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main reason given for the widespread use of English?there are many internet usersthere is a need for a common languageEnglish speakers want everyone to learn English
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the speaker mention that English is the dominant language of science and international business?to show scientists like Englishto show that a common language is necessaryto show people prefer other languages
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy is English not considered a truly global language by some people?because many people are now proficient in Englishbecause many people don't use it for primary communication at homebecause many people are studying English now
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the speaker's view of English as a second language?that it will continue to be the lingua franca, but not replace other languagesthat it will continue to be the lingua franca and replace other languagesthat it will not continue to be the lingua franca because there are too many varieties
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat aspect of English as a global language does the speaker mainly discuss?why people like to use Englishwhether English will eventually replace other languageswhere English is most popular
- 6. Multiple Choice
Professor Kachru called the current use of English "unprecedented"
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- 7. Multiple Choice
The first point of view presented is that English won't replace other languages.
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- 8. Multiple Choice
The other point of view is that, internationally ,English is the main language in people's daily lives.
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- 9. Multiple Choice
Business schools in France are now fighting hard to keep English out.
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- 10. Multiple Choice
More than a billion people speak English as their second language.
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- 11. Multiple Choice
India is mentioned as a county where English is a second language.
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- 12. Multiple Choice
Most Korean pilots speak English at home instead of Korean.
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- 13. Multiple Choice
Currently, seventy-five countries use English as an official language.
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- 14. Multiple Choice
The speaker supports David Crystal's point of view of English as a global language.
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- 15. Multiple Choice
The speaker says there must be an international standard for English.
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