文化类真题

【Some people believe that there should be a single international language. Others believe that this would make it difficult to maintain the identity of cultures. What is your opinion?】


注意单词

lingua franca; organisations; multiway; UNICEF.

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In the past, several languages have acted as lingua franca in different areas of the world, but the growth of modern communication and the development of air transport have created a demand for a single international language to cover the whole world. There are several reasons to believe that a single international language has become a practical necessity. Firstly, trade is becoming increasingly international, involving multiple partners who have mutually incomprehensible mother tongues. Secondly, there has been a huge proliferation of international organisations, such as UNICEF, the WHO and the European Union. Thirdly, scientific research, such as space and genetic research, is becoming more of an international cooperative effort. While multiway translation is technically available and sometimes practised, it is often expensive and inconvenient.
在过去， 有几种语言在世界不同地方扮演着通用语的角色，但是随着现代通信和航空运输的发展，人们产生了对一种世界范围内通用的国际语言的需求。 有以下几种理由可以认为，创造同一种国际语言已经成为了一种实际需求。第一，贸易日益国际化，但许多合作伙伴母语互不相通。第二，国际组织迅速壮大，如联合国儿童基金会，世界卫生组织和欧盟。第三，空间和遗传研究之类的科学研究，正在更大程度上成为国际合作。虽然多向翻译在技术上是可行的，并且有时也被采用，但这往往是昂贵的和不方便的。