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Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English beg...

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Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy.

Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.

9. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The number of non-native users of English

B. The French influence on the English language

C. The expansion of English as an international language

D. The number of users of English

10. The word “it” in line 2 refers to _________.

A. English B. Speaker C. French D. Communication

11. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?

A. In 1066 B. Around 1350 C. Before 1600 D. After the 1600s

12. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT .

A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion

C. missionaries D. colonization

13. The word “enclaves” in the passage could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries

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nguyễn đăng

1 tháng 3 2023 lúc 17:40

Part 1. Read the passage below and do the tasks (1,25 points) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ire...

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Part 1. Read the passage below and do the tasks (1,25 points)

Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated

many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy.

Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.

1. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The number of non-native users of English

B. The French influence on the English language

C. The expansion of English as an international language

D. The number of users of English

2. The word “it” in line 2 refers to _________.

A. English B. Speaker C. French D. Communication

3. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?

A. In 1066 B. Around 1350 C. Before 1600 D. After the 1600s

4. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT .

A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion

C. missionaries D. colonization

5. The word “enclaves” in the passage could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries

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DM

Dương Minh

17 tháng 8 2019 lúc 16:21

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described.Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the levels of formality. As such, these words and expr...

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described.

Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the levels of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both Colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.

It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population.

Finally, it is worth noting that the terms "standard", "colloquial" and "slang" exist only as abstract labels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressions.

Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

A. Standard speech

B. Idiomatic phrases

C. Dictionary usage

D. Different types of vocabulary

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Yến Nhi

5 tháng 1 2022 lúc 16:13

Read the following text about English as a means of international communication. A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assis...

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Read the following text about English as a means of international communication.

A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assisted by massive immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

LEARNING ENGLISH ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY – Nowadays, more and more people around the world are learning English as a second language and the way that they study it is changing. In some countries, English immersion schools have been built to create all-English environments for English learners. In these ‘English communities’, learners do all their school subjects and everyday activities, such as ordering food at the canteen, in English.

A CHANGING LANGUAGE – However, these new English speakers are not only learning the English language but they are also changing it. There are hundreds of types of English in the world today, such as ‘Singlish’, a mix of English, Malay, Mandarin, etc., or ‘Hinglish’, the Indian mix of English and Hindi. New words are being invented every day all over the world due to the free admissions of words from other languages and the easy creation of compounds and derivatives.

* What do they mean?

21. establishment (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

22. dominant (a): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. settlement (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. immersion (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. derivatives (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. What has given the English language dominance in the world today?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27. What was the great growth of population the United States in the 19th and 20th century assisted by?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………28. What do English learners do in English immersion schools?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………29. What is Hinglish?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………30. How are new English words being invented every day all over the world?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Trần Thị Su

19 tháng 5 2022 lúc 12:43

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions:Why should you learn a foreign language, such as English? First, learning a foreign language opens up job opportunities. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills. Second, learning a foreign language can offer a special experience to travelers .You can easily find the places, ask for directions, and even order food in the countries. Sp...

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions:

Why should you learn a foreign language, such as English? First, learning a foreign language opens up job opportunities. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills. Second, learning a foreign language can offer a special experience to travelers .You can easily find the places, ask for directions, and even order food in the countries. Speaking a language also gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture. Another reason why you should learn a foreign language is that it helps you to learn other subjects better. Learning a foreign language is hard and requires a lots of mental exercise. This, in turns, helps the brain to work better and strengthen the ability to memorize and analyze.

Question 1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. The reasons for learning a foreign language C. The ways to learn a foreign language

B. The benefits of learning English. D. The importance of communication with people.

Question 2. The word "it" refers to_____.

A. Another reason B. learning a foreign language

C. subject. D. mental exercise

Question 3. According to the text, which of the following statement is NOT true?

A. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills.

B. Learning a foreign language helps you to learn other subjects better.

C. Speaking a language gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture

D. It isn’t necessary to know a foreign language

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Phạm Mạnh Kiên

9 tháng 3 2022 lúc 16:26

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer the correct answer to each of the questions.For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World, Wide, Web-Three English Words, was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went on to say: “If youwant to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it: learn English.”In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But althou...

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Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer the correct answer to each of the questions.

For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World, Wide, Web"-Three English Words, was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went on to say: “If youwant to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it: learn English.”

In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to do on the Internet.

31. It _____ to learn to use Internet services.

A. is easy

B. is difficult

C. takes a few minutes

D. takes a very long time

32. According to the article by Michael Specter, you should _____ to take full advantage of the Internet.

A. learn to type fast B. learn to use the Internet services

C. learn English D. learn the names of some websites

33. Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take _____.

A. a few days

B. a few hours

C. a few weeks

D. a few years

34. If you do not know English very well, you will _____ when using the Internet.

A. be laughed at B. have many difficulties

C. feel more comfortable D. spend a few days

35. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. “English and the Internet B. “Ways to take full advantage of the Internet”

C. “Practising your English on the Internet” D. “How to use Internet services”

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Dương Minh

17 tháng 6 2018 lúc 4:58

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.The development of writing (1) ______ a huge difference to the world and might see it as the beginning of the (2) ______. Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers have been discovered in China that date from around 4000 BC. Hieroglyphics and other forms of picture writing developed in the (3) _______ around Mesopotamia...

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The development of writing (1) ______ a huge difference to the world and might see it as the beginning of the (2) ______. Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers have been discovered in China that date from around 4000 BC. Hieroglyphics and other forms of "picture writing" developed in the (3) _______ around Mesopotamia (mordern-day Iraq), where the ancent Sumerian civilization was based, from around 3300 BC onwards. However, the first (4)________ alphabet was used by the Phoenicians around 1050BC. Their alphabet had 22 letters and it is estimated that it lasted for 1000 years. The first two signs were called "aleph" and "beth", which in Greek became "alpha" and "beta", which gave us the (5) ________ word "alphabet".

Question 1

A. did

B. had

C. made

D. took

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Yến Nhi

6 tháng 1 2022 lúc 16:33

Read the following text about English as a means of international communication.A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assist...

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Read the following text about English as a means of international communication.

A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assisted by massive immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

LEARNING ENGLISH ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY – Nowadays, more and more people around the world are learning English as a second language and the way that they study it is changing. In some countries, English immersion schools have been built to create all-English environments for English learners. In these ‘English communities’, learners do all their school subjects and everyday activities, such as ordering food at the canteen, in English.

A CHANGING LANGUAGE – However, these new English speakers are not only learning the English language but they are also changing it. There are hundreds of types of English in the world today, such as ‘Singlish’, a mix of English, Malay, Mandarin, etc., or ‘Hinglish’, the Indian mix of English and Hindi. New words are being invented every day all over the world due to the free admissions of words from other languages and the easy creation of compounds and derivatives.

* What do they mean?

21. establishment (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

22. dominant (a): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. settlement (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. immersion (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. derivatives (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. What has given the English language dominance in the world today?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27. What was the great growth of population the United States in the 19th and 20th century assisted by?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

28. What do English learners do in English immersion schools?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

29. What is Hinglish?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

30. How are new English words being invented every day all over the world?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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VV

Vân Vân

6 tháng 1 2022 lúc 19:38

Read the following text about English as a means of international communication.A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assist...

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Read the following text about English as a means of international communication.

A GLOBAL LANGUAGE – English has become a global language thanks to its establishment as a mother tongue in all continents of the world. The English language mainly owes its dominant status in the world to two factors. The first is the export of the language, which began in the 17th century, with the first settlement in North America. The second was the great growth of population in the United States, which was assisted by massive immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

LEARNING ENGLISH ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY – Nowadays, more and more people around the world are learning English as a second language and the way that they study it is changing. In some countries, English immersion schools have been built to create all-English environments for English learners. In these ‘English communities’, learners do all their school subjects and everyday activities, such as ordering food at the canteen, in English.

A CHANGING LANGUAGE – However, these new English speakers are not only learning the English language but they are also changing it. There are hundreds of types of English in the world today, such as ‘Singlish’, a mix of English, Malay, Mandarin, etc., or ‘Hinglish’, the Indian mix of English and Hindi. New words are being invented every day all over the world due to the free admissions of words from other languages and the easy creation of compounds and derivatives.

* What do they mean?

21. establishment (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

22. dominant (a): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. settlement (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. immersion (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. derivatives (n): ………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. What has given the English language dominance in the world today?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

27. What was the great growth of population the United States in the 19th and 20th century assisted by?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

28. What do English learners do in English immersion schools?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

29. What is Hinglish?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

30. How are new English words being invented every day all over the world?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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DM

Dương Minh

30 tháng 4 2017 lúc 13:04

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.The statement: Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. means: A. Most of the speakers of a language can use both formal and informal speech in appropriate situations. B. Familiar si...

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The statement: "Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations." means:

A. Most of the speakers of a language can use both formal and informal speech in appropriate situations.

B. Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms.

C. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings.

D. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language.

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