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ENGLISH MANIA

Dictionary - Definitions from Oxford Languages

Mania /ˈmeɪnɪə/

an excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession.

"he had a mania for automobiles"

1. What things could be considered manias nowadays ?

atching and listening


https://www.ted.com/talks/jay_walker_the_world_s_english_mania?language=en

Jay Walker, an entrepreneur and inventor, is going to give a talk on the world's

`English mania'. Answer the questions.

1. What kinds of mania does he mention?

a) c) b) d)

2. How do Chinese students practice English?

3. How many people are trying to learn English worldwide?

4. In which grade do Chinese students start learning English by law?

5. Why do people choose to learn English?

a) b) c)

6. How long does the Chinese Gaokao exam last?

7. How many students in China have already taken Gaokao?

8. What other universal languages does Walker mention?

a) b)

9. English is becoming the language of …………………..

10. What does English represent, according to Jay Walker?

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