English is now an international language. There are about 350 million people speaking English as their first language and 750 million as their second language. English is spoken as an official language in more than 60 countries. English has already become an international language in the fields of business, science, technology, bank, computer, medicine, tourism, etc. Let’s see the importance of English in the following aspects(方面).

Jobs Most of the businesses dealing with international customers prefer using English. English serves as the most common language to translate, interpret and communicate. So, if one wants to have more chances, he or she has to be fluent in English.

Travel Languages are different from country to country. If you travel to another country, you will be in trouble when you don’t know the language in the country. In such situation. English comes to help you. Knowing English can help you communicate with anyone wherever you travel.

Internet Though Internet has developed in various languages, English still remains as the core(核心的) language for most users. Most of the information and websites are written in English. With the growth of the Internet and E-commerce(电子商务), English language is sure to grow.

根据短文内容,选择正确答案。

1.About __________ people speak English as their second language.

A. 60 million B. 350 million C. 750 million

2.English is spoken as an official language in more than __________ countries.

A. 40 B. 50 C. 60

3.What does the underlined(下划线的) word “fluent” mean?

A. 流利的 B. 磕巴的 C. 结实的

4.Which language can help you communicate with anyone wherever you travel?

A. Chinese. B. English. C. French.

5.Which may be the best title for the passage?

A. The First Language

B. The Second Language

C. The Importance of English

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There are different outdoor activities for different seasons. In spring we can fly kites. In summer, we can go swimming or sailing(帆船航行). In autumn, it is a good idea to camp or hike(远足). In winter, we can go to ski or skate because they bring us a lot of fun. They make us strong and fit, too. So it is important for people of all ages to take part in some outdoor activities at the right time.

There are many group activities, like football and basketball. The members work together for the same goal(目标). So group activities need team spirit(精神). It is very useful for a person to have team spirit. It is good for us in life and work.

Old people like walking and jogging. These outdoor activities don’t need much strength(气力). Young people like exciting activities like diving(潜水), skiing and horse riding. Children like fun activities like flying kites.

Some outdoor activities are dangerous, like climbing rocks(攀岩). So we must be careful(小心) when we take part in (参加)them.

Outdoor 1.

Activities in different 2.

Spring is a good season for 3. kites. In summer, we can 4. or sail. In autumn, we can go camping or hiking. In winter, going skiing or skating can bring us 5. fun.

6. activities

Football and basketball can help build team spirit.

Activities for

7. people

Old people can walk and jog. Young people can dive, ski and ride horses. Flying kites is fit for 8. .

9. activities

Not all outdoor activities are safe. We must be careful when we take part in some outdoor activities 10. climbing rocks.

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