Test in Reading 8th form

Test in Reading 8^th form

1.     Read the text

   English is a prominent international language in communications, science, business, aviation, enter­tainment, and diplomacy and also on the Internet. It is most often studied as a foreign language in the European Union, followed by French, German, and Spanish. It is also the most studied in the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

A degree in English can make available many different careers. While it is the first step to becoming an English language and literature teacher in secondary schools, those who study English also go on to become, among other things, translators, editors, journalists, public relations managers, or administra­tors in the arts and so on. The linguistic as well as the critical and analytical skills developed in the study of literature are an important ability for those interested in such fields as international law and interna­tional business.

  With 80 percent of international business communications written in English and most of the world's trade and financial business transacted in the language, companies worldwide acknowledge the necessity of having an English speaking workforce. In today's competitive world, everyone needs skills that will equip them for a changing work environment. Technical and communicative skills are highly desired by companies yet proficiency in English is essential for many posts.

2. Listen to the text. For statements (1-5 ) choose T if the statement is true according to the text it is false.

1.People of Europe study English as a foreign language more often than French, German, and Spanish.

2. A degree in English can lead to various jobs.

3.Fifty percent of international business communications is written in English.

4.Companies worldwide understand the importance of having English speaking employees.

5.Technical and communicative skills are not so much desired by companies as proficiency in English.

3.Ask as many questions to the text as possible.