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3. What do we learn about Edward’s background?

2) He would like to influence the language development.

1) He is a non-native speaker of English.

3) He prefers to think globally.

4. One of ESL’s main features is …

1) It promotes effective integration.

2) It becomes different.

3) Nobody speaks it.

5. What does Edward say about English pronunciation?

1) It is getting easier.

2) There is no such thing as a norm.

3) Some norms can be violated.

6. Which of the following Edward does NOT say about changes in the language?

1) Changes boost the language.

2) Changes can be positive or negative.

3) Different nations bring something new to the language.

7. Edward says that words …

1) are sometimes impossible to identify as borrowed.

2) describing food are all borrowed.

3) that are most common can’t be loanwords.

8. Edward is positive that …

1) English is the best language in the world.

2) Most words in English are loanwords.

3) English will be increasingly mixing with other languages.

9. What does Edward say about speakers of English?

1) Native speakers have more rights to use their language.

2) All of them are equal in terms of the language speaking.

3) The speakers don’t have to develop the language.