C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.
D.People learn English for a variety of reasons.
3. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?
A.It was popular during Shakespeare’s time.
B.It is used in former British colonies.
C.It serves the needs of its native speakers.
D.It is a world language that is used for international communication.
4. What forms an adequate working knowledge of English?
A.The ability to read a newspaper.
B.It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation.
C.Being a multilingual.
D.Being a native speaker.
[解题导语] 本文介绍了英语的发展变化情况,说明了英语最后成为世界语言的原因及英语在当代社会中的重要性。
1. 解析:选D。主旨大意题。全文讲述的是英语在全世界的广泛应用。第三段第一句又特别提出英语作为一种世界语言的原因,故选D项。A项文中并未涉及;B项和C项只是文中细节,不能概括全文。
2. 解析:选A。推理判断题。根据文章第一段中第二句及第二段的第一句的描述可推知B、C两项正确,A项错误。由第二、三段可知D项正确。
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