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1. The world is rapidly becoming more urban and more middle class – both of which are
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A changing patterns of land use.
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2. Urbanisation is not the same as population density – in most countries urbanisation leads to depopulation of the countryside and
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B encouraging the adoption of English as people increasingly want to travel and communicate with others from elsewhere.
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3. English, however, is an increasingly urban language, associated with
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C growing economy, but one of its drivers.
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4. The middle class is not just a consequence of a
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D the growing middle classes, metropolitan workplaces and city lifestyles.
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5. Governments see the enlargement of the middle classes as a means of increasing domestic consumption and so attracting inward investment from multinational companies, whilst providing a
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E overall increased wellbeing, but also a key player in the world political arena.
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F stabilising effect on society.
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