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A truly educated person should know at least one foreign (мова), which will enable him to communicate with foreigners, (читати) books in the original, use a personal (комп’ютер) and take part in cultural and educational exchanges with other countries.

Among a great number of (іноземних) languages I’ve chosen English because it is the world’s most important language in politics, science and culture. Over 330 mln people speak it as a (рідна мова) and nearly twice as many use it as a second language. Half of the world’s (наукової літератури) is in English. It is the language of computer technology. You will hardly be able to find a good job unless you master the English language.

Furthermore, English is a very (мелодійна мова). When I heard English (мовлення) for the first time, I was taken with the harmony of its sounds and melodies. Later while studying the English (граматика) I discovered the other way of reflecting reality. And what I liked most about English, that’s its (прислів’я) and idioms. They are wise, witty and rhymed; (багато традицій) of the English nation are represented in them.

Of course my command of the language is still rather far from being perfect. But I believe that everything depends on myself and I’m determined to achieve the aims I’m pursuing.