UNESCO reports that about 600 languages have vanished in the previous century, with one language ceasing to exist every two weeks. If the current trends persist, it's anticipated that up to 90 percent of the world's languages could be extinct by the century's end. Based on the paragraph, why are efforts at cultural preservation important?
Answer
A
They attract diverse ethnic groups to produce multicultural societies.
B
They encourage the diffusion of diverse cultures to more people and places.
C
They break down communication barriers among cultural groups.
D
They defend against the loss of ancestral languages and other traditions.
Explanation
The paragraph emphasizes that many languages have already disappeared and that as many as 90 percent could vanish by the end of the century. Cultural preservation efforts are important because they help protect ancestral languages and the traditions connected to them. Choice D best matches this concern about preventing cultural loss.
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