Topic # 3 

Prove That English Is a Truly Global Language of the World 

    Well, people began to speak many centuries ago, and since then they have been speaking different languages. Every language reflects the soul, behavior and temperament of each nationality. Different peoples  created their own alphabets and rules. But they always wanted to communicate with other peoples, to learn more about other nationalities and nations. So, people tried to use one common language to understand others. 
    Two thousand years ago Latin was the world's most important international language. Today this title belongs to English. 
Over one billion people speak English. That's almost one fifth of the world's population. For over 400 million it's their first language. For the other 600 million it's either a second or a foreign language. 
    Today, in fact, over 250 million people are learning English. That's more than the population of the USA. 
     Now English is spoken all over the world, it has become the world's most important language in politics, science, trade and cultural relations. It is spoken as a mother tongue in Great Britain, the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Besides, a lot of people speak English in Japan, India, China, Africa and many other countries. English is one of the official languages of the United Nations Organization. Half of the world's scientific literature is in English. It is the language of computer technology. 
    To my mind, English is worth studying. Speaking a foreign language one can not only read papers, magazines and original books by outstanding writers, but watch satellite programmes, travel easily to different parts of the world. Besides, understanding and speaking a foreign language is necessary while applying for a good and well-paid job. 
    Now I know that good knowledge of English is a must for the 21st century professional no matter what job to choose. 
Nowadays  Russia has become an open country. Lots of specialists from different countries come here to start their businesses. To understand them and cooperate with them easily one should know English. So, you can't do without learning this global language.