PART 6
You are going to read an article about how languages change. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
You are going to read an article about how languages change. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
THE LIVING NATURE OF LANGUAGE
Languages are living, breathing entities. They are not fixed in stone, locked away in dusty dictionaries and old grammar books. [ 1 ] Like any living organism, they must constantly adapt to the changing environment of the people who speak them.Historically, geography played a massive role in how languages evolved. Deep valleys, wide oceans, and high mountain ranges kept groups of people physically separated for centuries. [ 2 ] This is exactly how the various Romance languages, like French, Spanish, and Italian, slowly emerged from Latin.
Today, however, the digital age has completely revolutionized the way we communicate. [ 3 ] Because of this, new words and phrases can cross oceans in a matter of seconds, driven by viral videos and social media trends.
Slang and specialized vocabulary are evolving faster than ever before. [ 4 ] Words like 'selfie’ and 'hashtag’ did not even exist a couple of decades ago, yet they are now universally understood across numerous different cultures and dialects.
Despite this exciting rapid evolution, some linguists are deeply concerned. [ 5 ] They argue that as we become more connected, unique local dialects and indigenous languages are being abandoned by younger generations in favor of English or Mandarin.
While it is undeniably tragic that some languages are dying, human communication remains incredibly dynamic. [ 6 ] As long as humans need to interact, share ideas, and express emotions, our languages will continue to shift, grow, and surprise us.
A Without regular contact, these isolated communities gradually developed entirely different vocabularies and pronunciations.
B If a language stops changing and absorbing new influences, it essentially becomes a dead language.
C They fear that a few dominant 'global’ languages will eventually wipe out thousands of smaller, regional tongues.
D Digital platforms have removed physical borders, allowing people from different continents to interact instantly.
E Therefore, we should establish strict rules to prevent young people from using incorrect grammar.
F For example, abbreviations and acronyms that originated in text messages are now commonly spoken aloud.
G This proves that human speech is incredibly resilient and will always find a way to express new realities.
B If a language stops changing and absorbing new influences, it essentially becomes a dead language.
C They fear that a few dominant 'global’ languages will eventually wipe out thousands of smaller, regional tongues.
D Digital platforms have removed physical borders, allowing people from different continents to interact instantly.
E Therefore, we should establish strict rules to prevent young people from using incorrect grammar.
F For example, abbreviations and acronyms that originated in text messages are now commonly spoken aloud.
G This proves that human speech is incredibly resilient and will always find a way to express new realities.
2. Which sentence fits gap 2?
3. Which sentence fits gap 3?
4. Which sentence fits gap 4?
5. Which sentence fits gap 5?
6. Which sentence fits gap 6?