摘要：Most people in the USA speak English as . A. a second language B. the first language C. the second language D. a first language
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English is spoken as a first language by most people in the USA，Britain，Australia，New Zealand，Ireland and Canada. However，English is spoken all over the world. It is the main language in over 60 countries，including India，Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. In these places English is often a second language.
English is also an international language in many other countries，like China and Japan. People in these countries use it for business，and travelers to these countries use English when they get there to communicate. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English，listening to British or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about British English or American English if the speakers come or don’t come from those countries. People in Japan and Korea，for example，may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century. This language no longer belongs to British，American or Australian speakers. It belongs to anyone in the world. So，as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
小题1:In how many countries is English spoken as a first language in the passage?
小题2:In which other countries is English spoken as a main language?
小题3: People from other countries learn English for ________.
小题4:Even if people in Japan and Korea use American spelling they ________.
小题5: Which is the best title for the passage?
English is also an international language in many other countries，like China and Japan. People in these countries use it for business，and travelers to these countries use English when they get there to communicate. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English，listening to British or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about British English or American English if the speakers come or don’t come from those countries. People in Japan and Korea，for example，may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century. This language no longer belongs to British，American or Australian speakers. It belongs to anyone in the world. So，as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
小题1:In how many countries is English spoken as a first language in the passage?
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Six. |
| A．Britain, the USA and Australia. |
| B．India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. |
| C．China and Japan. |
| D．New Zealand and Canada. |
| A．passing exams |
| B．business and traveling |
| C．reading English books, enjoying English music or films |
| D．both B and C |
| A．will speak the same as Americans |
| B．may not sound like Americans |
| C．will speak British English |
| D．will speak English much better |
| A．A First Language in the World | B．A Second Language in the World |
| C．English around the World | D．A Useful Language |
English is spoken as a first language by most people in the USA, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. However, English is spoken all over the world
：it is the main language in over 60 countries, such as India, Singapore and in many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. In these places English is often a second language.English is also used as an important international language in may other countries, like China and Japan. People in these countries use it for business, and travelers to these countries use English when they get there. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English, listening to Britain or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about British English or American English if the speakers come or don't come from those countries. People in Japan or Korea, for example, may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will be the most widely used language in the world in the 21st century. This language no longer belongs to British, American or Australian speakers. It belongs to anyone in the world. So, as a middle-school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
(1) In how many countries is English spoken as a first language in the world?
[ ]
|
A ．Five |
B ．Four |
C ．Six |
(2)
In which other countries is English spoken as main language?[ ]
A
．Britain, the USA, AustraliaB
．India, Singapore and many of Caribbean and Pacific islands.C
．China, Japan(3)
People from other countries learn English for ________[ ]
A
．business and travelingB
．reading English books, enjoying English music or filmsC
．Both A and B(4)
If people in Japan or Korea use American spelling, they ________[ ]
A
．will speak the same as AmericansB
．may not sound like AmericansC
．will speak British English(5)
Which topic is the best for the passage?[ ]
A
．A First Language in the WorldB
．A Second Language in the WorldC
．English Around the World 查看习题详情和答案>>阅读理解。
Have you ever heard of the language Esperanto (世界语)? This is a man-made language for world use.
But it hasn't been known by most of people around the world, let alone (更不必说) worldwide use. There
are more than 3,000 languages in the world today,but only about ten are major (主要的) languages. Among
them English is the most popular one in the world.
More than 350 million people speak English as their first language. Major English-speaking countries
are Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Another 400 million speak it as a second
language. No one knows how many people speak English as a foreign language. They usually learn English
as a school subject instead of learning it from their parents. Chinese is the only language with more speakers
than English. This is because of the large population of China.
English is the language for a better understanding between peoples of the world. It is also the language
for business and science. Nearly half of the business deals in Europe are done in English, and more than
half of the science magazines are in English. English is widely used in the world's computer network.
And children should begin with English when they learn how to use computers. Through the English language
peoples of different countries are able to work together and make things even better.
But it hasn't been known by most of people around the world, let alone (更不必说) worldwide use. There
are more than 3,000 languages in the world today,but only about ten are major (主要的) languages. Among
them English is the most popular one in the world.
More than 350 million people speak English as their first language. Major English-speaking countries
are Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Another 400 million speak it as a second
language. No one knows how many people speak English as a foreign language. They usually learn English
as a school subject instead of learning it from their parents. Chinese is the only language with more speakers
than English. This is because of the large population of China.
English is the language for a better understanding between peoples of the world. It is also the language
for business and science. Nearly half of the business deals in Europe are done in English, and more than
half of the science magazines are in English. English is widely used in the world's computer network.
And children should begin with English when they learn how to use computers. Through the English language
peoples of different countries are able to work together and make things even better.
1. Esperanto hasn't been widely used because _______.
A. not many people know it
B. it is very difficult to learn
C. people don't like it at all
D. it's a bad language
B. it is very difficult to learn
C. people don't like it at all
D. it's a bad language
2. Most Chinese people learn English _______.
A. as the first language
B. as the second language
C. as a foreign language
D. from their parents
B. as the second language
C. as a foreign language
D. from their parents
3. Which of the following language is spoken by the largest number of people in the world?
A. English.
B. Chinese.
C. Japanese.
D. Esperanto.
B. Chinese.
C. Japanese.
D. Esperanto.
4. Which of the following is true?
A. If you know English, you will be able to use computers.
B. Scientists from different countries can only speak English at the international (国际的) meetings.
C. English is the only language used in the world's computer network.
D. English is more widely used than any other languages.
B. Scientists from different countries can only speak English at the international (国际的) meetings.
C. English is the only language used in the world's computer network.
D. English is more widely used than any other languages.
5. The passage is about _______.
A. the difference between Esperanto and English
B. the major languages in the world
C. the importance (重要性) of English
D. the use of foreign language
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B. the major languages in the world
C. the importance (重要性) of English
D. the use of foreign language
阅读理解。
In schools all over the world boys and girls are learning foreign languages. Everyone knows his own
language, but knowing another one is very useful. If we go to England or the USA, we must be able to speak
English. And in Japan people will expect us to understand Japanese.
How many languages are there in the world? There are thousands of languages, but most of them are not
very important, English is one of the most important languages because so many people use it, not only in
England and the USA, but also in other parts of the world. About 300 million people speak it as their own
language and another 200 million use it as a second language. It's difficult to say how many people are
learning it. Million upon million of school children are trying to learn it.
language, but knowing another one is very useful. If we go to England or the USA, we must be able to speak
English. And in Japan people will expect us to understand Japanese.
How many languages are there in the world? There are thousands of languages, but most of them are not
very important, English is one of the most important languages because so many people use it, not only in
England and the USA, but also in other parts of the world. About 300 million people speak it as their own
language and another 200 million use it as a second language. It's difficult to say how many people are
learning it. Million upon million of school children are trying to learn it.
1. There are _____ of languages in the world.
A. thousands
B. hundreds
C. millions
D. billion
B. hundreds
C. millions
D. billion
2. _____ is one of the most important languages in the world.
A. Japanese
B. English
C. Spanish
D. Russian
B. English
C. Spanish
D. Russian
3. About 200 million people use English as _____.
A. their own language
B. a second language
C. mother tongue
D. first language
B. a second language
C. mother tongue
D. first language
4. If you go to Japan, you must be able to speak _____.
A. French
B. Chinese
C. Japanese
D. English
B. Chinese
C. Japanese
D. English
5. This passage may be from _____.
A. diary
B. dictionary
D. workbook
D. newspaper
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B. dictionary
D. workbook
D. newspaper
阅读理解。
English is spoken as a first language by most people in the USA, Britain, Australia, New Zealand,
Ireland and Canada. However, English is spoken all over the world. It is the main language in over 60
countries, including India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. In these places
English is spokenas a second language.
English is also an international language in many other countries, like China and Japan. People in
these countries use it for business, and travelers to these countries use English when they get there to
communicate. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English, listening to
British or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about
British English or American English if the speakers come or don't come from those countries. People in
Japan and Korea, for example, may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century.
This language no longer belongs to British, American or Australian speakers. It be-longs to anyone in the
world. So, as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After
you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
Ireland and Canada. However, English is spoken all over the world. It is the main language in over 60
countries, including India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. In these places
English is spokenas a second language.
English is also an international language in many other countries, like China and Japan. People in
these countries use it for business, and travelers to these countries use English when they get there to
communicate. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English, listening to
British or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about
British English or American English if the speakers come or don't come from those countries. People in
Japan and Korea, for example, may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century.
This language no longer belongs to British, American or Australian speakers. It be-longs to anyone in the
world. So, as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After
you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
1. In how many countries is English spoken as a first language?
[ ]
A. Five.
B. Four.
C. Three.
D. Six.
B. Four.
C. Three.
D. Six.
2. In which other countries is English spoken as a main language?
[ ]
A. Britain, the USA, Australia.
B. India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands.
C. China, Japan.
D. Over 60 countries.
B. India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands.
C. China, Japan.
D. Over 60 countries.
3. People from other countries learn English for ______.
[ ]
A. passing exams
B. business and traveling
C. reading English books, enjoying English music or films
D. both B and C
B. business and traveling
C. reading English books, enjoying English music or films
D. both B and C
4. Even if people in Japan and Korea use American spelling they .
[ ]
A. will speak the same as Americans
B. may not sound like Americans
C. will speak British English
D. will speak English much better
B. may not sound like Americans
C. will speak British English
D. will speak English much better
5. Which answer best describes the passage?
[ ]
A. A First Language in the World
B. A Second Language in the World
C. English Around the World
D. A useful language
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B. A Second Language in the World
C. English Around the World
D. A useful language