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English is often considered to be the international language of science. It proves to become an effective tool through time in communication, documentation and sharing of discoveries and inventions.

In communication, the use of English helps to promote international cooperation and aims to encourage significant scientific advancements. English enables scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors worldwide to think of new ideas and share their findings.

For information storage and sharing, scientists like using English to document and share the knowledge of inventions and discoveries, creating easy access to the development of various fields. As a result, original or translated scientific publications have reached the masses easily. Isaac Newton’s law of gravitation, Thomas Edison’s key inventions including the light bulb and recorded sound are typical examples. Besides, we also need to refer to Christopher Columbus’s and James Cook’s explorations of new lands.

We cannot deny the importance of English in developing and spreading the knowledge of various aspects.

(Adapted from Friends Plus 9)