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A lucid dream occurs when someone is asleep but becomes actively aware that he or she is dreaming. Historically,
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Due to its creative nature, a lucid dream can even help people to solve problems and 43 up with new insights. One
of the most refreshing and satisfying experiences in lucid dreams is flying. When people dream they are flying, they feel
like they are really flying through the clouds. If you are 44 for a lucid dream but have no experience, there are tips
for you. Just pay attention to unusual details in your dream to 45 yourself that they are not real. This way you will
increase your chances of dreaming lucidly.
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Professor Dr. Juliane House, in her research journal, clearly differentiates between “languages for communication” and
“languages for identification” and does not see any threat posed by ELF (English as Lingua Franca) to other national and
regional languages. Her point is valid when a Sri Lankan talks to a Pakistani or a Bangladeshi talks to an Iranian, because
all of the speakers use English as a neutral global language solely for communication purposes. However, the socio-
cultural prejudice and superiority of the language may arise when an English person is conversing with a non-native
speaker. Although the contemporary sway of English language over others is beyond any cavil, based upon the fact that
it is also the language of the Americans, the most developed and influential nation on the global map in the fields of
education, economics, defense technology and world trade, the fact remains that the seeds of English language’s
flourishing crop were sown by the unjustifiable British colonialism and forced occupation over weaker nations.
Moreover, if people living in the developing countries have started believing that their educational, economic and social
growth and future prospects totally depend upon developing English language proficiency, I am sorry to say, they are
psychological slaves and under threat. This dominance of language is utterly illegitimate. In relation to the issue, we are,
definitely, exposed to the risk of a socio-cultural decline because in the audio-visual labs and libraries of our educational
institutions as well as language learning centers, the students are shown English movies, cartoons and TV serials and
provided English storybooks, etc., to develop their listening and reading skills and for building their vocabulary. None
can deny the fact that a nation’s literature, folk tales and entertainment media are the most vibrant sources of promoting
its cultural norms, moral values and social ethics, and the positive and constructive process of learninga global language.
46 Which of the following is NOT implied in this passage?
English is a global academic language used by many scholars in different disciplines.
English is widely used in business communication and negotiation.
The dominance of English is good for promoting a developing country’s culture.
Many people around the globe are communicating with each other in English.
47 Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
The Advantages of Learning English
The Varieties and Functions of Language
English as a Multi-cultural Language
The Risks and Threats of Using English
48 According to this passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the predominance of English nowadays?
English is selected by international enterprises as the sole official language.
English is often preferred as a medium for instruction in global academia.
English is the national language of the U.S.A.
English was promoted by the British during their colonial rule over many countries.
49 What is the potential risk in using English as a medium for education?
The decline of a nation’s social and cultural development.
The marginalization of children from underprivileged families.
The overwhelming frustration for those who have no talents for language.
The widespread discrimination against those who cannot master English.
50 According to this passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned among the most salient agents for advancing
a nation’s culture?
Literature. Folklores. Ethics. Media.