Question 1 is about the following passage.

In many countries around the world, people learn to speak at least two different languages. In the United States of America, people are expected to learn English and sometimes choose to learn Spanish.

English is the primary language, or first language, used in the U.S.A. Over 81 percent of the population speaks English. That is over 250 million people. Furthermore, up to 96 percent of American citizens claim they can speak English well or very well. English is the language that is used in schools and on television. It is widely used all over the U.S.A.

The less popular language is Spanish. About 12 percent of Americans speak Spanish fluently. The large number of Spanish speakers means the U.S.A. has the fifth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. You may think 37 million people is a lot less than 250 million, but remember that the U.S.A. borders Mexico, a Spanish-speaking country. Knowing Spanish is very helpful to Americans who want to work with Spanish speakers or travel into South America.

While many other languages like French, Chinese, and Italian are spoken in America, English and Spanish are the primary languages. If you plan on visiting, it is probably best to brush up on your English first. If you can also speak Spanish, your visit will be even better!