Globalization

1. What do you understand by the term globalization?

2. Complete the description with the words in the box.

Communications
experience improvements
life world



Globalization is a term used to describe the way in which the
1
_______________ is developing a single economy and culture. This is as a
result of
2
___________________ in technology and
3
_______________ and
the influence of large multinational companies. Globalization is changing
peoples
4
______________ of everyday
5
_______________ all over the
world.

3. Which of the following causes/results of globalization are the most
important for you? Why? Can you think of any others?

1. Cheap air travel
2. Availability of global brands and products, e.g. Sony, Adidas, Nestl,
Nokia, McDonalds
3. Entertainment, e.g. Music, TV, films, shows from other countries
4. Communication advances, e.g. Email, mobile phones
5. World events, e.g. The Olympic Games, the World Cup
6. Opportunities to work or study abroad
7. International organizations, e.g. The United Nations, the World Health
Organization, the World Bank.

4. Complete the sentences with the nouns in the box.


Companies competition cultures environment gap industry poverty
industry standards understanding workers



Globalization:

1. Exploits__________ in poorer countries.

2. Widens the___________ between rich and poor.

3. Reduces___________ and increases wealth.


4. Promotes global______________ and tolerance.

5. Destroys local_____________ and traditions.

6. Damages the natural_____________________.

7. Improves the quality of manufactured____________, leading to more
jobs and better pay.

8. Creates_____________ and increases the choice of goods and services.

9. Encourages better______________ for the environment, literacy, health,
working conditions.

10. Gives multinational______________ too much power.


! Content adapted from the book Language Leader (Longman)