WorksheetsU7 English as a Global Language
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a lingua franca?
A language used only by native speakers
A language used internationally by people who do not share the same native language
A language that is only spoken in one country
A language that has no cultural significance
What is the main concern regarding the extensive use of English?
It promotes cultural diversity
It may lead to the extinction of minority languages
It simplifies international communication
It is the easiest language to learn
Which of the following is NOT a reason for English becoming a global language?
Political power of English-speaking countries
Technological advancements
Economic dominance of English-speaking nations
Cultural richness of English
What does EIL stand for?
English as an International Language
English in International Learning
English in International Literature
English as an Intercultural Language
What is the impact of English on minority languages?
It has no impact
It helps preserve them
It makes them more popular
It contributes to their extinction
What is the role of English in education globally?
It is the medium of instruction in many countries
It is rarely used in higher education
It is not recognized in academic settings
It is only taught as a foreign language
What does ELF stand for?
English as a Lingua Franca
English as a Foreign Language
English as a First Language
English Language Foundation
Which of the following is a characteristic of ELF?
Use of multilingual resources
Strict adherence to native speaker norms
Focus on grammatical accuracy
Limited to academic contexts
What is a significant factor contributing to language death?
Globalization and dominance of major languages
Increased bilingualism
Technological advancements in communication
Cultural preservation
What is the UNESCO's definition of a language in danger?
A language that is widely spoken
A language that has many speakers
A language that is only spoken by elderly people
A language that is not being passed to the next generation
Which of the following is a reason for the rise of English in the media?
The lack of interest in global communication
The preference for local languages
The dominance of American media
The decline of other languages
What is the relationship between language and culture?
Language is more important than culture
They are completely independent
Culture has no impact on language
Language reflects cultural identity
What is the primary goal of teaching ELF?
To eliminate cultural differences
To achieve native-like proficiency
To promote successful communication
To focus on grammatical correctness
What does the term 'language death' refer to?
The decline in the number of speakers of a language
The simplification of language structures
The loss of interest in learning languages
The extinction of a language
Which of the following is a method to prevent language death?
Encouraging monolingualism
Promoting language education and policy
Limiting the use of minority languages
Focusing solely on English language instruction
According to Crystal, when did the need for a lingua franca emerge strongly?
In the 21st century
Since the 1950s
In the 1920s
In the 19th century
What is one reason English became a global language?
The growth of the British Empire
The number of native speakers
Its simplicity
Its grammatical complexity
What role did the press play in the spread of English?
It had no significant impact
It promoted only local languages
It fostered the development of independent newspapers
It limited the use of English
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the dominance of English in popular music?
The lack of other musical genres
The influence of American pop groups
The origins of major recording companies
The global audience for English-language music
What is the significance of English in international travel?
It is the only language used for safety instructions
It is used only in English-speaking countries
It has no relevance in travel
It is an auxiliary language for travel
What does ELF stand for?
English as a First Language
English as a Learning Framework
English as a Foreign Language
English as a Lingua Franca
What is the main difference between EFL and ELF?
EFL focuses on native speaker interaction, ELF does not
ELF is only for academic purposes
EFL is more widely spoken than ELF
EFL is only for native speakers
What is a major factor contributing to language death?
Increased bilingualism
Cultural preservation
Economic development
Technological advancement
What is one reason Crystal argues for language conservation?
Languages complicate communication
Languages are all the same
Languages express identity
Languages are unimportant
What is the role of English in education globally?
It is not relevant in education
It is the medium of instruction in many higher education institutions
It is only used for teaching literature
It is only taught in English-speaking countries
What is a characteristic of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)?
It allows for interlingual errors
It strictly follows native speaker grammar
It is only used in formal settings
It has no variations
What does the term 'bilingualism' refer to?
The ability to translate between languages
The ability to speak multiple languages
The ability to speak two languages
The ability to speak only one language
