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all over the world, we have the same language and similar cultures. This ¿ nally
leads to decline of the national economy of the countries which rely on tourism
industry.
Mr. Chairperson, using fewer languages also creates identity problems. The
ethnic groups without their own language and culture lose their linguistic and
cultural identity. Variety in literature is only possible through linguistic and
cultural differences. It is impossible if we have a single global language.
Likewise, each language has its own taste and own distinct quality. For example,
the Sanskrit language is said to have musical quality. All these qualities get lost if
people start using a single language all over the world. Furthermore, the fewer the
languages are in use, the less the vocabulary in practice. Therefore, the less
vocabulary in practice, the less imaginative and creative work is possible.
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to ask Karma if he could understand
all the varieties, i.e. dialects of his mother tongue. As we know, even the
dialects are often unintelligible to all the speakers of the same language.
Then, how can we think about the use of a single language all over the world? Is
it practical? Is it possible? I think debating on such issue is just a waste of time.
Thank you.

1. Vocabulary in use
Curriculum Development Centre

i. Find the following words in the text above, and ¿gure out their
meanings in context. CDC
degeneration perspective disappear
unintelligible promote investigate
Example:
Word in the context: As we know, the development in recent technology has
a signi¿cant role to create a global village. People from any part of the world

can communicate easily through the Internet.
Meaning: important
ii. Observe the underlined words below, and ¿nd out their meanings in

the context.
a. Because of Jack’s fear, Sangina was reluctant to tell the truth. So she
told a lie.
b. Teachers had a joint conference with the students. They had planned to
discuss the existing issues of classroom teaching.
c. Towering mountains have formed a natural barrier between China and
Nepal.
d. Understanding between people develops a feeling of fraternity in a
society.
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