阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
English
has developed over a long history.
Old
English consists of a (mix) of Celtic language and the languages
spoken by two Germanic groups from the (Europe) mainland. At the end
of the 9th century, the Vikings moved to Britain, (bring) with them
their languages. Their languages also mixed Old English, which had
become the official language of England by the 10th century.
Middle
English refers to the English (use) from around the 12th to the 15th
centuries. In 1066, Normans, French speaking people, defeated
England. French did not replace English as the first language, it
(play) an important role in the formation of English.
During
the Renaissance in the 16th century, Modern English appeared, in many
Latin and Greek words were included. Now English is (wide) spoken
around the world.
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