KS 1 - 5E1: Text Comprehension - The History of English

Why would a lingua franca be so helpful for the European Union? (David)

• ... Because everybody within the EU would feel better.

• ... Because up to one third of the administration costs is taken up by translations.

• ... Because children would have to learn fewer vocab sheets.

• ... Because politicians could be better understood.

How many leanguages are there in the world (Max)

• 6000

• 4500

• 10000

• 2000

There are many artificial languages in the world. Which one is the one best reminded? (Valentin)

(a)  

What is the expected peak of English speaking people in the next 15 years? (Noah). Refer to the text "The History of English" and the years mentioned there. N. B.: Data from 2011!

• 800 mio speakers

• 1 billion speakers

• 1.3 billion speakers

• 2 bilion speakers

What is the essential factor for the establishment of a global language? Complete: "The factor is that it is spoken by those who have (a)   ." (Kristina)

What is a lingua franca? (Irem)

• It is a language whiich is spoken as a native language.

• It is a common language that enables people from a diverse background and ethnicities to communicate.

• It is a language which is spoken perfectly by all countries.

What affects the spreading of a global language mainly? (Paul)

Find a synonym for "common language". (Cem)

(a)  

Why are Britons and Americans apparently not that much into learning foreign languages? (Leyla)

• They are just lazy people.

• There is no need to - English is the global language.

• They feel uncomfortable - imagine an English native speaker pronouncing French words!

• Their governments prevent them from doing.

What is the percentage of international organizations using English as at least one of their official langauges? (Mona) - Choose a number.

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

• 45%