Complete the sentences (A-E) with words from the list,then match them to sentences (1-5)​

Why Is English So PopularПочему английский язык так популяренIt’s not a secret that English is the world’s most popular language. There are more than 300 million native speakers of English. It’s the native language in such countries as Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is also used as an official language in 70 and more countries of the world. This includes, Cameron, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Tanzania, Malaysia, etc. All in all, today there are almost 1000 million people in the world who know English at some extent. Even if they can’t speak fluently, they understand it quite well. English is the top language in many spheres, including business, tourism, science, education, medicine, aviation. At the moment most Internet sites are in English and many youngsters use English alphabet to write text messages. Millions of students worldwide attend language schools to study English, although the best way to learn a foreign language is to merge into native atmosphere. That’s why many students prefer studying in English-speaking countries to improve their language skills. English dominates the media landscape as well. So many films, soaps, song lyrics are in English. And, it’s surprising how many adopted English words and expressions we use in everyday life. In fact, English isn’t the easiest language to learn. Just thinking of its difficult spelling and pronunciation makes me wonder why people choose to learn this language. The answer is obvious: English unites people and helps to communicate with people from every corner of the wo

1. Who closed the window? The room is very hot. Would you mind if I opened the window?2. It was late. We had dinner in our new house when we heard a strange noise under the window. My wife looked out the window and saw that our cat was playing with the mouse, which caught in the yard.3. What are you doing this Saturday? - I promised to help my friend. He's moving into a new apartment. - I'm offering you my help. - I was hoping you'd say that!4. He's afraid to miss the train. If he doesn't get out now, he won't be on the train.5. She was tired because she worked all day.But she didn't want to go home: she hasn't finished her work yet. '6. They walked. for a few minutes, until I realized that he was lost. 7. Did anyone call me?  Yes, your friend. — What did he say? - He said he ordered a cbrt for six hours.8. We didn't believe she'd be back before ten o'clock. We were wrong. At ten she was already home.9. I finally found my gloves! I was looking for them all morning. I thought I lost them on the street.
144 Baranovskaya T. V. English Grammar10. Where were you yesterday? I came to you. I rang the doorbell several times, but no one answered. - I was in the reading room. I've been working there for hours when you came to me.11. She called her friend yesterday. She didn't talk to her for days because they had a fight.12. Who sings this song? I heard her a few j?a3, but I can't remember the singer's name.13. He was sure no one would disturb him at night. But in two hours I called his patient and asked me to come.14. Are you coming to the bar with us? We want to drink coffee. - I'm afraid I spent all my money. - Don't worry, I'll lend you some money.15. We knew that at seven o'clock the whole family would gather at the table. We wanted to discuss a very important issue.