Week #1: What’s globalization?
Pre Listening:
1. Look at your phone and explain how was it made. If you can name the countries involved. Where is it
going once you don’t use it anymore?
2. Complete the following map with your own ideas. What do you think of when you hear the word
“globalization”?
Globalization
3. Read the following introduction. What will the video be about?
“We live in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The growing
interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures and populations—or
"globalization"—touches every part of our lives, from the products we buy to the
food we eat to the ways we communicate with one another. Globalization is also
tied to some of the other biggest issues we face in the modern era, including
climate change, trade, terrorism, and the spread of deadly diseases.
The intertwining of countries and markets all over the world has both benefits and downsides, so
policies that support integration have both proponents and detractors. No matter which side
you’re on, globalization is simply a reality of modern life; therefore, it’s important to understand
how it affects us and the choices we make.”
a. Highlight any new words
False cognates Reliable cognates
b. Underline important terms
c. How many cognates can you find?
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While Listening
A. Watch the video and put the following ideas in the correct order
1. The effects of globalization are more complex than people can imagine.
2. Automation has reduced the time and cost of production.
3. Something that is good for a country, might be bad for another.
4. The Silk Road is one of the earliest examples of trade routes.
5. It is not new that people move around.
6. Peace and security can be promoted through international alliances.
7. Phones are an example of global coordination
8. The range and scale of international flow has never been seen before.
B. Read the following statements and write True or False according to the video. Justify your
answers.
1. People are always aware of the effects of globalization.
2. Some countries can withdraw from globalization
3. Interconnectedness is a good thing.
4. Many jobs have been suppressed due to technology. (Think of an example)
5. Globalization has only spread diseases and complications for everyone.
6. Distribution is easier and cheaper nowadays thanks to international cooperation.
7. Countries should answer individually to globalization problems.
C. Complete the following excerpt with the terms you hear:
The effects of globalization, both negative and positive, are a _______________. No one can
_______________entirely, but governments have many options for _______________.
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They can choose how open or closed they want to be _______________trade, investment,
visitors, immigrants, refugees, Internet traffic and more. Local governments can also
_______________ globalization through collective _______________national responses.
A set of international institutions and other arrangements _______________to manage
globalization. Although some countries view globalization as a _______________, to local
identity, cultural or social and political norms, no country can be entirely _______________.
The challenges for individual governments and the world collectively
_______________globalization's benefits _______________helping the individuals and countries
that globalization _______________the most.
D. After viewing the video a couple of times, explain what do these images represent:
Post Listening- verb tenses
A. Listen again and find at least one example of:
Example from the video Name Your example
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Have + verb=
One regular verb in the past (-ed)=
Modal verb=
Verb in the present +S=
Has + verb=
One irregular verb either in the past
or in the present.
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