摘要：(A) English is a member of the Indo-European family of languages. This large family includes most of the European languages spoken today. Old English The language of the northeastern part of the Netherlands is called Old English. About half of the most commonly used words in modern English come from old English. Middle English Because of Norman invasion and conquest of Britain in 1066, many new words added to Middle English during this period came from Norman French, Parisian French, and Scandinavian. Early Modern English During this period, English became more organized and began to be like the modern version of English. Late Modern English Pronunciation, grammar, and spelling are largely the same, but Late Modern English has many more words. American English Immigration to America changed the language. The American dialect and Spanish have a great influence on American English. Global English Whenever we turn on the TV to find out what’s happening in the world, local people are telling us about it in English. English has become a global language. ( ) 26. English isn’t a member of the Indo-European family of languages, is it? A. No, it isn’t. B. Yes, it is. C. No, it is. D. Yes, it isn’t. ( ) 27. How many English languages are mentioned in the passage? A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven. D. Eight. ( ) 28. What’s the earliest English language? A. Old English. B. Middle English. C. Early Modern English. D. Global English. ( ) 29. Suppose you are in Germany during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but you can’t speak German. What other language can be mainly used in the country? A. Chinese. B. Spanish. C. Japanese. D. English. ( ) 30. What is the meaning of “global in the last paragraph? A. European. B. International. C. English. D. Local.

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