3.
Read the following text and answer the questions below.
Everyone who speaks English will have access to a world of opportunities. There are more people in the world who have English as a second or third language than there are native speakers of English. These people not only have the ability to succeed in their own country either in national companies or international companies, but they can also travel to other countries where English is the first or a common language to seek work and enhance their careers. Indeed, for those who can communicate in English, the world really is their oyster.
a
What is the subject of the topic sentence?
b
Underline all the words in the text that refer back to this subject.
c
What do you notice?
4.
Complete the paragraph below using appropriate pronouns.
Learners of any foreign language embark on a long and sometimes difficult journey. While
may start with considerable enthusiasm, often the
hard work of learning all the vocabulary can put
off and
give up. However, for
who persevere
and succeed, the rewards are considerable.
will have the
pleasure of being able to live and work in another culture. may also find
developing a new identity in that culture.
Something that will enhance both
character and enrich
lives.
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