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English spread all over the world. Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English speaking countries. Why English is such a widespread language in the world?


During the 17th and 18th centuries British navigators sailed across the seas with the aim of extending Britain’s power and prosperity. They colonized new territories around the world, taking their language with them. The first New World settlement was established in Jamestown in America in 1607. Canada was won from the French in 1763. During the 17th century British rule was established in the West Indian islands of Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, St Kitts and Trinidad and Tobago. Australia and New Zealand were discovered during Captain Cook’s voyage in 1768. English was imposed as the official language of the new colonies; it was the language of education and administration.


English speaking countries are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The weather and climate of these countries, and the way of people’s life differ. Each country has its own history, customs, traditions, and its own national holidays. But they all have something in common – the English language.


The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. There are no high mountains, no very long rivers, and no vast forest areas in the UK. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. Christmas day is one of their favorite holidays. It is celebrated on 25 December. Traditions connected with it are to give presents to each other, to send Christmas cards and to make traditional Christmas dinner with turkey and pudding.


The USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. The population of the USA is about 240 million people. Most Americans speak English. But there we can also meet French, German and other languages. The USA is a highly developed industrial country.


Canada has two official languages - English and French.


Australia and New Zealand are situated in the southern hemisphere, so the warmest month is January, and the coldest winter month is June. Snow falls only on the mountain there. Many immigrants from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland live in Australia and New Zealand.
The text is about .

А) the UK
Б) holidays in English speaking countries
В) the population of English speaking countries
Г) English speaking countries

2) (Points: 1)

Choose the right sentence.

А) English speaking countries are completely the same
Б) English is the only language spoken in English speaking countries.
В) English speaking countries differ in many ways.
Г) English speaking countries are situated in one part of the world.

3) (Points: 1)

Find the wrong statement.

А) Few Americans speak English
Б) Australia and New Zealand are situated in the southern hemisphere.
В) Every English speaking country has its own national holidays
Г) You can meet people who speak French and German in America.

4) (Points: 1)

Complete the sentence.

English spread_________________________________.

А) in English speaking countries
Б) in the southern hemisphere
В) all over the world
Г) in the northern hemisphere

5) (Points: 1)

Answer the question.

What (according to the text) are Englishmen proud of?

А) Traditions.
Б) Weather conditions.
В) Political system
Г) Pudding.

6) (Points: 1)

Choose the best title for the text.

А) The History of the English language
Б) Some facts about English speaking countries
В) Where to speak French
Г) Turkey – a traditional Christmas dish