The passage is mainly about the 　　　 and 　　　 of the English language.

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　　3.Read Para.1 carefully and answer the following question.

　　How did English become worldwide?

　　Translation

　　4.Focus on Para graphs.3~5 and complete the table with correct historical events.

Time Events AD 450~1150 English was based more on German. Between about

AD800 and 1150 By the 1600's In 1620 Later in the 18th century 1765~1947 By the 19th century Now 　　

5.Read and discuss

　　Q1:Why did the writer decide to end the passage with a question?

　　Q2:Why should we learn English?