Question 1

What is the most widely spoken language in the world?

Accepted Answer

English

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Spanish

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French

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Mandarin

Question 2

What is the main reason for the spread of English as a global language?

Accepted Answer

British colonialism

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French diplomacy

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Russian military power

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American cultural influence

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason why English has become a global language?

Accepted Answer

Ease of pronunciation

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Economic power

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Cultural influence

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Technological advances

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the spread of English through the media and popular culture?

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion

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Social integration

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Linguistic assimilation

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Religious conversion

Question 5

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the learning and teaching of English worldwide?

Accepted Answer

British Council

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International Monetary Fund

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World Health Organization

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United Nations

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of the global dominance of English?

Accepted Answer

Linguistic diversity

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Language loss

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Economic inequality

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Cultural imperialism

Question 7

Which industry played a significant role in the spread of English?

Accepted Answer

Entertainment

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Transportation

Question 8

What is the role of technology in the spread of English?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating communication and access to English media

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Encouraging the use of other languages

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Creating language barriers

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Limiting the use of English in online communication

Question 9

What is the impact of the spread of English on language diversity?

Accepted Answer

Endangering smaller languages

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Having no impact on language diversity

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Promoting language revival

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Encouraging multilingualism

Question 10

What is the role of English in academia and research?

Accepted Answer

English is the dominant language of academic publishing and collaboration

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English is only used in certain fields, such as science and engineering

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Academics usually publish in their native language

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English is not used in academic research

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