EXERCISE 2: Choose the correct answer according to the passage.
1. It is stated in the passage that English
A) is a second language used by all nations
B) has enabled England to spread its influence beyond its borders
C) is spoken by the majority of people in the world
D) is the only language used in specialized higher education
E) is not exclusively spoken at the United Nations
2. According to the passage, English as a second language
A) has increased its influence around the world due to its use in aviation
B) has strengthened its grip on international diplomacy
C) does not take the place of the mother tongue either culturally or emotionally
D) is most important in the world of commerce
E) is more important than a person's first language
3. We can infer from the passage that
A) English will soon be spoken by everyone in the world
B) many educational books and textbooks are written in English
C) England's political influence is constantly increasing
D) there would be no international diplomacy without English
E) people around the world would not have such similar interests without English
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