404 wed COLEGIO NOSSA SENHORA DA ASSUNGAO ENGLISH WORKSHEET - 10th Form =e today | serious study of English in in the 2. 37 must start by examining how English came to be in the state it is and is spoken by those who speak it. What a have ensured the spread of English? What does this process tell us about the (geein unique political and cultural contexts? In what domains of ior ie English developed particular importance and how recently? English is remarkable for 4. ics its propensity* to change and be hanged. This has resulted in both a variety of forms of English, and also a diversity of Sal contexts within which English is used in daily life. ‘The main areas of development in the use and form of English sail shy ccm from 5, “Wet=neh How many are there and where are they located? And when cy By we a elt Ja ajo! ? We need to be aware of the different place that English has in the lives'of native speakers, second language users and those who learn it as a foreign language. Britain's colonial expansion established the pre-conditions for the global use of English, taking the language from its 7. fol Jinty to settlements around the world, The English | has grown up in contact with many others, making it a hybrid lan; ** which can rapidly evolve to meet new cultural and 8. é Megeue- The story of English in the 20th century has been cl i: asad. ¢ dea which has spread the English language alongside its ua technological, and cultural influence. In the same period, the 10, “Jul agtaee other European languages, especially French, has declined. fe ‘There are three kinds of English speakers: those who speak it as a first language, those for whom it is a second or 11, Gddileored Ta those who learn it as a forei; language. Native spealen ay Bel te hopuoge apy ee Be be those who speak English as a second or foreign language who will determine its 12. “Jovi Source: http:/fwwew-britishcouncil.uk “tendency *¢ picture of elementsa. fate of languages g- non-native speakers: b. world future h. island birthplace €. communicative needs additional language d. superpower j- 21st century €. international importance k. important step f. its diversity L first language Match the paragraphs and the headlines below: - d. Factors that contribute to wreretaad English. 4 a. The influence of American English in the process 5 b. Kinds of English users 3 e. The diversity of English 2 ¢. The growth of English 7 £. English asa foreign languages Decide whether the following statements are true (T] or false {F]. Quote from the text to support your choice. A. 2 Itis irrelevant to know where English came from and how it developed Learning about the evolution of the English language helps us to understand the s 5 5. (6 role of languages in cultural contexts. English is a permanent language, one which has remained unren agette for centuries. Non-native speakers determine the’ fields in which English is used around the world. During the colonial period English spread through the world without suffering the influence of other languages. The USA gave English worldwide dominance 17. There are different kinds of English speakers in the world. Find in the text words that mean the same as: 1. 2 3 4 5. stage in a process (1 paragraph) 9@/f. destiny (1* paragraph) "= special (1* paragraph] iaer?| Jeong heterogeneity [2~; rs certainly (3° paragraph] . conscious {3% paragraph] 042 . colonies [4% paragraph] -2hHlom or . influential nation [s* paragraph) . fallen [s* paragraph) ALecd, o.ot |. extra (6* paragraph) af df not, — QuuoerinsE. Give the opposites of: | ian pha.)o~" 1. important step] Andelecerct ping (use of English) 20! “tebe sctod 2. unique [cultural contexts) mort’ -6, new (needs) oe 3. remarkable (languagelnnemackedle yn, international limportance) mctip 1) 4 (aGWlsFouaged ence, sroether— ‘pt 8. native (speakers) mven~nsllise , Jor A. The following words on the left were taken from the text. Match them with their meaning in context. 21. understanding {tine 1} a. increase 2. state (tine a} * _/b. mixed A.3. contexts lune sh ”—e. comprehending Ls. propensity (tine 7] |. speakers or writers of a language 4 5, users (une 13} . tendency ® 6. expansion [tine 18] — f. communities - extra, E 7. settlements (tine 14)-—~ Av8. hybrid (une 19) 7 aatitionat (uine 26) <1. condition |. environment B. Now insert some of the words above (column on the left] in the gaps below: Answer Ke 1. In most children there's a foefesailys— to prevaricate or do something naughty. Java of modern technologies can achieve better results at school. The Capowacicer of languages is due to better means of communication . Multicultural societies are made up of —Aytead _ groups. |. Parents know that their children must learn an addiftend language besides their native one. 6. In most cultural _/evifix/ understanding people means speaking their language. sr ey x - Communicating begins by Lined ntancilvather people's messages. . The ‘tele of the nation” is a term often used in politics. ~2%pansion propensity additiona Shate ABSERS hybrid. Contexts undershanding=— Guuceuins