Reading, B1, Diataal

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Last online reading lesson.. 

Open the text

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B1 text

 happening often (line 16) 

more important, powerful or noticeable than other things (line 31)

important or well-known (line 8) 

existed in earlier times (line 26)

the way in which a language or a particular word or sound is said/produced (line 55) 

Common

Dominant

Prominent

Former

Pronunciation

always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. (line 56) 

something that affects something/somebody in a negative way (line 51) 

things that don’t follow rules (line 55)

things that don’t follow a pattern/habit/method (line 57) 

a range of many people or things that are very different from each other (line 40)

 

Consistent

Disadvantage

Exceptions

Irregularities

Diversity 

What kind of text do you think this text is?

1. Argumentative
2. Informative
3. Persuasive
4. Aggressive

A. argumentative: the text gives different arguments about whether English should be the world language.

Which sentence explains why English is used so much? Give the first and last two words. You can find the sentence in the first paragraph (lines 1-10).

“It is…first language.” (line 4-5)

What does non-native speakers mean (line 48)?

Someone who does not speak English as their mother tongue/first language.

Why is Lucas in favour of English as a world language?

1. EN is very easy to learn.
2. EN is the number 1 language when it comes to trade.
3. EN is already widely spread over the world.
4. EN sounds the best

According to Thomas we do not need English as a world language, but we need …

1. more diversity
2. a neutral language
3. a far more easier language

Finishing up text; read:

In your own words, summarize in one sentence what PM Cameron wants.

He wants British children to start learning Chinese/Mandarin because this will

strengthen their economic position/make it easier for them to get a job.

Do you agree? Why (not)? Write 25-50 words in English.

He wants British children to start learning Chinese/Mandarin because this will

strengthen their economic position/make it easier for them to get a job.

The End! Well done!