English is spoken as a first language by most people in the USA, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. However, English is also spoken all over the world. It is the main language in over60 countries, including India, Singapore and many of the Carribean 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. 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 because they are much the same. 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. It belongs to anyone in the world. So, as middle school students, you should think about how you can use this language well because as you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.

1.What is so SPECIAL about English?

A. It is one of the subjects in school. B. It is used both as first and second language.

C. It is spoken all over the world. D. It is spoken mostly in business.

2.Which of the following best describes the use of English?

A. In many occasion. B. Only in foreign countries.

C. When reading English books. D. When enjoying English songs.

3.For many years, English ______.

A. hasn’t changed at all

B. is keeping changing

C. has changed into British English and American English

D. is used only by people from Britain and America

4.How will English be used in the future?

A. It will be used as the only language in the world.

B. It will be used by everyone in the world.

C. It will no longer be used by people.

D. It will be used even more widely.

5.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

A. The First Language of the Whole World B. The Language of the Times

C. The Best Language in the world D. English Around the World

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