Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel disadvantaged if they do not have competence in this language?

为什么英语现在被视为如此有声望的语言，以至于在全球范围内，如果个人和团体没有掌握这门语言，就会感到自身处于不利地位？

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If every time I listened to the coach or captain saying "this is a problem, but not in our school", and I get $100, I can drive a Ferrari now.

如果每次我听从教练或队长说的“这是个问题，但在我们学校例外”，就可以得到100美元的话，我现在就可以开法拉利了。

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If it hadn't done this, it would not be as strong as it is now.

如果它不这样做的话，它可能不会像现在这样茁壮。

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If you are reading this column right now, for example, your attention is not on iQ.

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For now, most of this speculation is for the future, if not the birds.

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If not now, is it just a matter of time, or will this lesson be ignored?

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