ESL 11b



Unit 9 Reading 1: Reading Comprehension Name: _____________________________According to the passage, what is the reason for the decline of English as a first language? (para. A)Who is David Graddol? (para. A)When Graddol says, “The status of English as a global language may peak soon,” what does he mean? (para. C)In what area of study is English expanding? And, what is the benefit of having one language of communication in this area? (para. D)According to Graddol, why do children who don’t speak English as a first language learn English? (para. F)Which language is becoming more important to Asia? Why? (para. F) ................
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