"English is everywhere" Article reading comprehension

How many people speak English as their native language?

• 800 million

• 200 million

• 400 million

• 600 million

In how many countries is English an official language?

• 69

• 59

• 79

• 49

which concept did the sociologist de Swaan use to describe the English language actual evolution ?

• hypomorphic

• hypercentral

• lingua franca

• standardised

Which country is mentioned as the dominant superpower in the 20th century?

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• United States

What does the expression "lingua franca" correspond to?

• Langue officielle

• Langue vernaculaire

• Langue communément partagée

• Langue maternelle

What phenomenon was observed regarding the English vocabulary during the 20th century?

• It became an exporter of words

• It was replaced by other languages

• It lost its influence

What impact has English had on other languages?

• It has had no specific impact

• It has reduced their cultural development

• It has enriched their vocabulary

• It has caused their extinction

What is the main subject of Jacob Mikanowski's article?

• The dialects of English

• The history of English

• The dominance of English

• Endangered languages

What is the main effect of globalization on English?

• It has decreased

• It has stagnated

• It has developed importance

• It has been challenged by other languages

In what fieldS is English inescapable nowadays?

• Space navigation

• Digital communication

• Arts & entertainment

• foreign affair relations