TOPIC № 6 WHY WE LEARN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
I. Study the vocabulary: 1. establish - устанавливать (отношения) 2. go abroad - уезжать за границу 3. in order to - с целью, для того чтобы 4. joint venture - совместное предприятие 5. master -овладевать, усваивать 6. state language - государственный язык 7. taking into account - принимая во внимание 8. well-educated – образованный 9. widespread - широко распространённый 10. working language - рабочий язык
II. Read the text: In order to have a good job one should know foreign languages. The most widespread languages in the world are Chinese, Spanish, English and some others. Nevertheless, every well-educated person in the world speaks English, because it is the language of communication, business, science and culture. English is now the most important and widespread language in the world. It is the state language in five countries: Great Britain, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. English is one of the six official and working languages of the United Nations. It is the second working language in the European Community. In many Asian and African countries, such as India or Egypt, in former British colonies people speak English besides their native one. People also speak English in Europe. English is spoken practically all over the world. Russia has relations with many countries. More and more direct contacts are established with the countries of Europe, with the United States, Great Britain, Canada and other English-speaking countries. Taking into account the economic development in our country, hundreds of joint ventures have appeared in every city and town of Russia recently. Besides, many foreign delegations come to our country. Our businessmen, tourists, experts often go abroad. As I have already mentioned English is the language of the international communication. That is why it is very important to learn English. Nowadays, many people study foreign languages in every possible way. Foreign-language study groups are organized at industrial enterprises, at the offices of big firms, at the educational establishments, at research institutes. Speaking a foreign language one can not only read the papers, magazines and original books by outstanding writers, but as well watch satellite programmes, travel easily to different parts of the world. I think English is worth studying. There is a proverb "A new language — a new world". There are some schools specialized in studying foreign languages in Russia. Their pupils have lessons in foreign language every day. However, their number is rather small. Most schools have Foreign Language only once or twice a week. It is impossible to master any foreign language under such conditions. That is why those who want to improve their knowledge have to take private lessons.
III. True or false: 1. The most widespread languages in the world are Chinese, German and English. 2. English is the state language in five countries: England, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. 3. English is one of the seven official and working languages of the United Nations. 4. English is spoken practically all over the world. 5. Speaking a foreign language one can only read the papers, magazines and original books by outstanding writers. IV. Answer the questions: 1. What are the most widespread languages in the world? 2. In what countries is English the state language? 3. In many Asian and African countries, such as India or Egypt, in former British colonies people speak English besides their native one, don’t they? 4. Do many foreign delegations come to our country? 5. Why is it very important to learn English? V. Translate: 1. Каждый образованный человек в мире говорит по-английски, потому что это язык общения, бизнеса, науки и культуры. 2. Английский язык сейчас — самый главный и самый распространенный язык в мире. 3. Английский - второй рабочий язык в Европейском Союзе. 4. Все больше и больше прямых контактов устанавливается с англоязычными странами. 5. Наши бизнесмены, туристы, эксперты часто ездят за границу. VI. Complete the sentences: 1. In order to have a good job one should… 2. English is now the most important and… 3. English is one of the six official and working languages of… 4. More and more direct contacts are.. 5. Nowadays, many people study foreign languages in VII. Speak about: 1. Why do you learn English? 2. Do you agree that if your language dies out, you lose an important part of your culture?
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