In only fifty years, English     1    （develop）into the language most     2    （wide）spoken and used in the world. English is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak     3    （China）. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students talk with them     4    （use）English. English is also the language of     5    （globe）culture, such as popular music and the Internet.

You can listen to English songs     6     the radio     7     use English to communicate     8    people around the world through the Internet. With so many people     9    （communicate）in English every day, it will become more and more important     10    （have）a good knowledge of English.

Written Chinese has also become    1    important means by which China’s present    2    （connect）with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard    3    the Chinese writing system can be seen in the    4    （develop）of Chinese characters as an art of form, known as Chinese calligraphy,    5    has become an important part of Chinese culture.

Today, the Chinese writing system    6    （be）still an important part of Chinese culture.    7    China plays a greater role in    8    （globe）affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning    9    （appreciate）China’s culture and history through this    10    （amaze）language.