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One good reason for
people to learn a foreign language is work. If your work involves regular
contact with (13) ________ of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in
their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help
you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign
language may also increase your chances of (14) ________ a new job, getting a
promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business (15)
________.
Many English-speaking business people don�t bother to learn
other languages because they believe (16) ________ most of the people they do
business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don�t speak
English, interpreters can help. The (17) ________ of foreign language knowledge
puts the English speakers at a disadvantage. In meetings, for example, the
people on the other side can discuss things among themselves in their own
language without the English speakers understanding, and using interpreters
slows everything down. In any socialising after the meetings, the locals will
probably (18) ________ more comfortable using their own language rather than
English.
13. A. talkers B.
sayers C.
tellers D. speakers
14. A. looking B.
finding C.
applying D. offering
15. A. trips B.
journeys C.
tours D. holidays
16. A. what B.
when C.
that D. how
17. A. use B.
study C.
fluency D. lack
18. A. know B.
feel C.
behave D. come