Global English

What is the main reason given for the widespread use of English?

• there are many internet users
• there is a need for a common language
• English speakers want everyone to learn English

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Why does the speaker mention that English is the dominant language of science and international business?

• to show scientists like English
• to show that a common language is necessary
• to show people prefer other languages

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why is English not considered a truly global language by some people?

• because many people are now proficient in English
• because many people don't use it for primary communication at home
• because many people are studying English now

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the speaker's view of English as a second language?

• that it will continue to be the lingua franca, but not replace other languages
• that it will continue to be the lingua franca and replace other languages
• that it will not continue to be the lingua franca because there are too many varieties

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

What aspect of English as a global language does the speaker mainly discuss?

• why people like to use English
• whether English will eventually replace other languages
• where English is most popular

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Professor Kachru called the current use of English "unprecedented"

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

The first point of view presented is that English won't replace other languages.

• True

• False

The other point of view is that, internationally ,English is the main language in people's daily lives.

• True

• False

Business schools in France are now fighting hard to keep English out.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

More than a billion people speak English as their second language.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2