English as a world language

Nowadays English has become the world's most important and most universal language. It is the official language in over forty countries and the most used language in (международном бизнесе), science, medicine, trade and cultural relations. Over 300 million people speak it as (на родном языке). The native speakers of English live in Great Britain, the USA, Australia and (Новой Зеландии). English is one of the official languages in the Irish Republic, Canada, (Южно-Африканской Республике).

It is one of the (официальных языков) of the United Nations Organization and other political organizations. It is the language of world's (научной литературы) and computers technology. England's (история) helps to understand the present condition of English. Many English words were (заимствованы) from the language of Angles and Saxons. Hundreds of (французских) words came into English. Many new words were brought by traders and (путешественниками). To know the English language today is absolutely necessary for every (образованного человека), for every good specialist. English is everywhere in (нашей жизни). It is in signs, (одежде), soft drinks, and household products around the world. The names of pop groups, (компьютерного программного обеспечения), and magazines are often (написаны) in English. English words are also used as elements of magic to be included on T-shirts, (свитера), caps etc. Some think English is chic, (стильный), even when the (язык) on these designed items makes no sense. That is why in order to understand ourselves and the world around us we have to (изучать иностранные языки) and English in particular.

Ответьте на вопросы.

1. Has English become the world's most important language? Why?

2. How many people speak it as a mother tongue?

3. In what countries do people use English as native language?

4. Can you name any English words that have entered the Russian language?

5. What is English to you?