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| A．同时 | B．相比之下 | C．而且 | D．实际上 |
| A．30% of the French –Canadians | B．45% of the Canadians |
| C．27,000 people | D．350,000 French – Canadians |
| A．English and Chinese | B．French and English |
| C．Indian and French | D．Chinese and Inuit |
| A．China |
| B．England |
| C．France |
| D．some other countries except France and Britain |
English is a language spoken all round the world.There are more than 42 _56___ where most of people speak English. Most native speakers of English are found in the United Kingdom,the United States of American ,Canada, Australia, South Afiran, Ireland and New Zealand. In total,for more than 375 million people. English is their __57__language.These people will perhaps speak the language of their own country_58____with their family, but the language of the government ,shool, newspapers and TV is English. We find this situation in countries,_59__ India,Pakistan,Nigeria and the Philippines.
Howerer ,a lot of of people learn English as a foreign __60__.They are more than 750 million, Everywhere in the world children go to school __61___English.Most people learn English for five or six years at high schools. In China students learn English at school _62__a foreign language.
In only fifty years English has developed into the language _63____spoken and used in the world. English is the _64__language of the most international organizations(组织),international trade( 贸易 ) and tourism. Business and tourists often come to China_65__being able to speak Chinese. English is also the language of global(全球的) culture,such as popular music and Internet.
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Canada, the second largest country in the world, lies in the north of America. The population of Canada is about 29 million and the capital is Ottawa. The country covers about 9,980,000 square kilometers and six of the world’s 24 time areas (时区) as well.
There are two official languages spoken in Canada: French and English. Many people can speak both English and French. More than 60% of Canadians speak English as their language. About 25% of the Canadians speak French. In one province of Canada where French is the common language, the programmes on TV and radios as well as the teaching in schools are all in French. Today, Chinese has become the first inofficial(非官方的) language in Canada.
Canada’s climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. In summer, the southern provinces often experience high levels of temperatures that can reach over 30℃ regularly. The weather in Canada is just like the weather in China. It is rather cold in the north while it is fairly warm in the south. Winters in the north last long with snow for half a year. As the cold northern climate, only one-fifth of the land is suitable for farming.
As it is known to all, Canada has one-third of the world’s supply of fresh water. It has many great lakes. There are five great lakes in the south. And there are many others, especially in the north. It is also rich in natural resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas of which Canadians make use to produce energy.
People of northern Canada are called Inuit (因纽特人), who came from Asia and settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. They used to travel around from place to place with teams of dogs which pulled their baggage. Now, they seldom move. There are about 2,500 Inuit in all. The government has started a new school project in which Inuit teach their own young children. So it is hoped that the way of Inuit life will be kept alive for more centuries.
【小题1】How many people are there living in Canada?
| A．About 24 million. | B．About 29 million. |
| C．About 25 million. | D．About 9,980,000. |
| A．French | B．Chinese | C．English | D．Japanese |
| A．15% | B．20% | C．30% | D．50% |
| A．They settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. |
| B．Dogs could help them pull their baggage when they had to travel years ago. |
| C．They can teach their own young children according to the new school project. |
| D．They way of Inuit life may disappear in the future. |
| A．Canada lies in the south of America |
| B．Canada has many different kinds of natural resources. |
| C．the weather in Canada is so cold the whole year as some people think |
| D．the Canadians government pays little attention to Inuit’s education. |
Canada is a very large country. It is the second largest country in the world .By contrast it has a very small population. There are only about 29 million people there. Most Canadians are of British or French origin（后裔）, and French is an official language of Canada as well as English .About 45%of the people are of British origin, that is, they or their parents or grandparents, etc, come from British. Nearly 30% are of French origin. Most of the French–Canadians live in province of Quebec.
Over the years, people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world .They are from many countries in the world .They are from most European countries and also from China, besides other Asian countries.
However, Canada was not an empty country when the Europeans began to arrive. Canadian Indians lived along the coast, by the rivers and lakes and in forests. Today, there are only about 350,000 Indians in the whole country, with their own languages. In the far north live the Inuit. There are only 27,000 Canadian-Inuit. Their life is hard in such a difficult climate.
【小题1】The phrase “By contrast” in the passage means ____.
| A．同时 | B．相比之下 | C．而且 | D．实际上 |
| A．30% of the French –Canadians | B．45% of the Canadians |
| C．27,000 people | D．350,000 French – Canadians |
| A．English and Chinese | B．French and English |
| C．Indian and French | D．Chinese and Inuit |
| A．China |
| B．England |
| C．France |
| D．some other countries except France and Britain |
English is spoken as a first language by most people
in the USA，Britain，Australia，New Zealand，Ireland and
Canada. However，English is spoken all
over the world. It is the main language in
over 60 countries，including India，Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific
islands. In these places English is often a second language.
English is also an international language in many other
countries，like China and Japan. People in these
countries use it for business，and travelers to these
countries use English when they get there to communicate. Other people may
learn English because they enjoy reading books in English，lis
tening to British or American music or
watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about British English or American English if the speakers come or don’t come from those countries. People in Japan and Korea，for example，may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century. This language no longer belongs to British，American or Australian speakers. It belongs to anyone in the world. So，as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After you leave school, you will almost certainly need it.
1.In how many countries is English spoken as a first language in the passage?
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Six.
2.In which other countries is English spoken as a main language?
A. Britain, the USA and Australia.
B. India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands.
C. China and Japan.
D. New Zealand and Canada.
3. People from other countries learn English for ________.
A. passing exams
B. business and traveling
C. reading English books, enjoying English music or films
D. both B and C
4.Even if people in Japan and Korea use American spelling they ________.
A. will speak the same as Americans
B. may not sound like Americans
C. will speak British English
D. will speak English much better
5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A First Language in the World B. A Second Language in the World
C. English around the World D. A Useful Language
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