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The English language has been at the forefront of globalization. English is celebrated as the language of global corporate management and communication. At the same time, it (47) that there is no need for native English speakers to learn foreign languages if everyone now speaks English.
But such thinking is outdated. The need for English speakers to learn other languages is now greater than at any time in history,and the (48) to learners,to their employers and their countries are similarly great.
For many people,a key reward for learning other languages is a(n)cv (49) one. Does learning a foreign language help your job (50)
A recent survey discovered that those with language qualifications fared better than (51) any other subject specialization--even computer specialists. It seems that this employment advantage (52) . throughout the promotion ladder:A survey of Chief Executives in European companies showed that they had, on average, worked in four countries and most spoke at least 3 languages. In other words,in order to (53) senior management positions in larger companies, a knowledge of languages and the experience of other countries and cultures which that allows,are now (54)
Despite the increasing use of English as a global lingua franca (通用语), the reasons for learning languages are more compelling than ever-- (55) for the kind of study that goes beyond "survival" language skills and provides a deeper knowledge and appreciation of other cultures and societies. Language skills have become the (56) of an educated, and employable, global citizen.
A. prospects I) especially
B. expectations J) continues
C. benefits K) economic
D. exposes L) mark
E. practically M) achieve
F. function N) professional
G. appears O) essential
H) probably