The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either a primary or secondary language in many countries.

During the 1500’s, fewer than 2 million people spoke English. All of them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Through the centuries, as the result of various historical events, English spread throughout the world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native language. Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.

Another 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and in many African countries, speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people probably know at least some English.

Today, English is the international language of science and technology. In addition, the English language is used throughout the world in business and diplomacy.

31. English is the most widely spoken language in the world because it is ____________.

A. spoken in the United Kingdom and the United States

B. spoken as a first, a second and a foreign language in many countries

C. the language of science and technology

D. spoken by 400 million people

32. English is spoken as a first language in ____________.

A. Pakistan                B. South Africa         C. Bangladesh                D. India

33. English was first used by people who lived in what is now ____________.

A. Great Britain        B. the United States        C. Australia                D. New Zealand

34. In India, people use English as their ____________.

A. first language        B. native language        C. second language        D. mother tongue

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