Few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The recent 50 years have witnessed the increasing prevalence of many languages across the globe. At the same time, others are on the brink of extinction. This essay will scrutinize closely both sides of this trend before reaching a conclusion.
To begin with, people in favour of the remarkable development of global languages claim that this tendency indeed brings about a great deal of benefits. This emerging trend actually stems from globalization as an inevitable result and greatly facilitates worldwide trade. For example, a firm based in Vietnam can easily do business with overseas partner...
- The position of women has changed markedly in the last thirty years or so. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. 90
- Young people in the modern world seem to have more power and influence than any previous generation.Why is this the case? What impact does this have on the relationship between old and young people? 90
- In many countries, the proportion of older people is increasing steadily. Do you think its is a positive or negative change to the society. 85
- When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 75
- In many countries, the quality of life in the large cities is worsening. What possibly can cause this problem? What measures can be taken to resolve it? 85
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