Why Should We Learn English? Students should learn English because today it is the language of the
world. Today knowledge of foreign languages is especially important be-
cause they are the main and the most efficient means of information ex-
change between the people of our planet.
Over 350 million people in the world speak English as a mother
tongue. The native speakers of English live in Great Britain, in the
United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. English is one of
the official languages in the Irish Republic, Canada and South African
Republic. As a second language it is used in the former British and US
colonies.
English is the major international language for communication in
such areas as science, technology, business and mass media. English is
used as one of the official languages of the United Nations Organisation
and other political organisations. It is the language of computer software,
literature, education, modern music and international tourism.
Learning a foreign language is a long and slow process that takes a lot
of time and patience. But every educated person, every good specialist has
to know English because it is absolutely necessary nowadays
Sport plays such a large part in British life that many idioms in the English language have come from the world of sport. For example, "that's not cricket" means "that's not fair" and "to play the game" means "to be fair". The most popular sport in England is football. A lot of people support their local clubs at matches on Saturday afternoons or watch the matches on television. The football league in England and Wales has four divisions. Each division contains twenty teams. There are two main prizes each season. The football league championship is won by the team that is top of the first division. The final of this competition takes place every May at the famous Wembley stadium, in London. Some of the bestknown clubs in England are Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. But many clubs have problems with money at the moment. Some people say that the league is too big and that the players get paid too much. Others say that television is making the crowds stay at home.
Sport has for a long time been a very important part of a child's education in Britain, not just — as you may think to develop physical abilities, but also to provide a certain kind of moral education. Team games encourage such social qualities as enthusiasm, cooperation, loyalty and unselfishness.
2. We have already prepared a report, haven't we?
3. What have we prepared yet?
4. Have we prepared a report or a project yet?
5. Who has prepared a report yet?
2. Jane was watching a new film at 7p.m.
1. Was. Jane watching a new film at 7p.m.?
2. Jane was watching a new film at 7p.m., wasn't she?
3. What was Jane doing at 7p.m?
4. Was. Jane watching a new film or a cartoon at 7p.m.?
5. Who was watching a new film at 7p.m.?