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Online, English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the internet — but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.

That’s because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don’t have to worry about their accent (口音).

Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different “Englishes” including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they’re now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language — English — to reach global customers.

The increasing popularity of the internet allows more languages to develop quickly.

“Most people actually speak several languages — it’s less common to only speak one,” says Mr. Munro. “English has taken its place as the world’s common language, but it’s not pushing out other languages.” Instead, other languages are pushing their way into English, and in the process creating something new.

1.What does the text mainly talk about?

A.English is a common language around the world.

B.There are now many different language styles.

C.English language is developing with the Internet.

D.Smaller businesses are learning a common language.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about online communication?

A.People need to spell exactly.

B.Grammar is not so important.

C.People do not care about their accent.

D.Most English-speakers are not native speakers.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A.We can only communicate online in English.

B.It’s impossible to find all the English words in the dictionary.

C.Some technology companies start to publish English dictionaries.

D.Smaller businesses are not allowed to have English websites.

4.What can we learn from what Mr. Munro said?

A.The other languages are enriching English.

B.One can’t live well without speaking several languages.

C.English will become the only language in the world.

D.Chinese used to be the world’s common language.

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