B11

Nowadays English is quickly becoming the global language, and it dominates the world in many ways. One of the reasons is the fact that Great Britain was a global power during the colonial days, and today America is, perhaps, the most powerful nation in the world.

COLONY

B12

Due to this domination, learning English is essential for successful communication in our global society.

DOMINATE

B13

This is clearly seen in the business world. Today, a meeting between business leaders from different nations is more likely to occur in English.

CLEAR

B14

The Internet also plays a role in making English the dominant language. By far, the vast majority of online resources are written in English.

   MAJOR

B15

In addition, most forums are frequently visited by people who can speak English, which means that free sharing of ideas online is more accessible to those who know English.

ACCESS

B16

Today, English is inevitably turning into a global language. So it’s unsurprising that in order to make an impact on today’s economy, one must be able to use English well.

SURPRISE