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The document discusses the potential future of humanity speaking a universal language, arguing that this development could be beneficial rather than detrimental. It highlights that the existence of a common language can promote mutual understanding, enhance international trade, and provide access to knowledge, while minority languages can still thrive. The author believes that the advantages of a universal language outweigh concerns about language diversity.

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The document discusses the potential future of humanity speaking a universal language, arguing that this development could be beneficial rather than detrimental. It highlights that the existence of a common language can promote mutual understanding, enhance international trade, and provide access to knowledge, while minority languages can still thrive. The author believes that the advantages of a universal language outweigh concerns about language diversity.

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S1: Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language.

Do you think this is a


positive or negative social development?

Learning languages is of paramount importance to the sustainable development of the


international community. It is argued that one language will be used as an international language
in the future. I contend that there are many merits of such a development.

There is a common belief that the use of one language as a universal language may exert a
negative impact on many countries. Many linguists claim that a universal language may
predominate over some other languages, bringing minority languages to the verge of dying out
and threatening global language diversity. However, I believe that such a claim is an exaggeration.
First, in reality, despite the role of English as a common language in most countries in the world,
less common languages are preserved well at present. This can be seen in the case of the Irish
language, which was spoken by as low as 5% of the population of Ireland in the latter half of the
20th century. This language is increasingly popular now in Ireland, as a result of tireless efforts of
the Irish government to promote its use of it in recent years. Another important point to add is
that the popularity of one international language does not mean that other languages are being
used less. An excellent example of this is that English is being spoken as the second language in
many countries where the first languages are still dominant in everyday communication.

I am of the opinion that the universality of one language is of great benefit to the development of
the world. The primary reason is that under today’s context of globalization and international
integration, the use of one universal language promotes mutual understanding between different
groups of people who come from different geographical and cultural backgrounds. As a result,
international trade may grow, and this benefits all nations that engage in this process. Another
significant reason is that when language barriers are removed, all learners may have access to a
wealth of knowledge written in other languages, and they may become future experts in a variety
of areas. This may help every country to build a stronger intellectual workforce and become more
successful in the long term.

In brief, one may conclude that the belief that the use of one international language has an
adverse effect is a fallacy. There are clear advantages of having a universal language, such as the
growth of international trade and the development of a stronger intellectual workforce in every
country.

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