Grade 9th English Unit 3
Pre-Reading Questions:
1.Have you heard the term globalization? What do you think it means?
Ans.Globalization means the world is getting smaller and more connected. It's like a big
village where people, ideas, and products can move around easily, thanks to technology
and trade. This helps different cultures share and learn from each other, but it also means
we face similar challenges and compete with each other in a bigger market.
2.When did globalization begin and how?
Ans.Globalization began with ancient trade routes like the Silk Road (50 BCE). It grew
through European exploration and colonization (15th- 19th centuries), followed by
industrialization and international trade. We face similar challenges and compete with
each other in a bigger market.
3.When did globalization begin and how?
Ans.Globalization began with ancient trade routes like the Silk Road (50 BCE). It grew
through European exploration and colonization (15th- 19th centuries), followed by
industrialization and international trade agreements (late 19th-20th centuries). The internet
and technological advancements accelerated globalization in the 1980s, connecting the
world like never before.
While reading Questions
1.How can we make the world more globalized?
• Encourage international trade and investment
• Promote cultural exchange and understanding
• Develop technology to connect people worldwide
• Support global education and skill sharing
• Break down barriers and stereotypes
• Embrace diversity.
2.What do you know about technological changes in the world?
Ans.Rapid technological advancements have transformed the world, with notable changes
including the rise of artificial intelligence, 4G and 5G networks. It increased the flow of
information. It provided us easy access to ideas and exchange of culture. Improved
connectivity, increase efficiency, and innovation.
3.Does media play any role in expanding the impact of globalization?
Ans.Yes, media plays a significant role in expanding the impact of globalization by
facilitating the rapid flow of information, ideas, and cultural values across borders, it also
contributed introducing different means like radio, television, internet etc. Theorists believe
that it accelerated globalization. From all above we can say that the media plays a vital role
in globalization.
4.What are the effects of globalization and how it affects your life?
Ans.Globalization and media have a big impact on our lives. Media connects us to the
world, sharing ideas and cultures. It helps us learn from others, but can also make us lose
our own traditions. Media influences what we think, buy, and believe, shaping our
communities and society as a whole. It directly impacts individuals, communities and
institutions.
Post-Reading Questions:
1.What do you think are the advantages of globalization in terms of economic
development?
Ans.Globalization boosts economic development by:
• Opening new markets and trade opportunities
• Attracting foreign investment and technology
• Creating jobs and increasing economic growth
• Encouraging competition and innovation
• Raising living standards and reducing poverty
Overall, globalization helps countries connect and grow together, lifting millions out of
poverty and creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.
2.How would your life be different if globalization hadn't happened?
Ans. If globalization hadn't happened, my life would be more isolated and limited. I
wouldn't have access to diverse products, services, and ideas from around the world.
Travel, communication, and cultural exchange would be much harder, and economic
opportunities would be restricted to local markets only.
Reading and Critical Thinking
1. Define globalization with reference to the business and economic development around
the world?
Ans.Globalization means the world's economies and businesses are becoming more
connected and interdependent. It's like a big web where countries trade, invest, and share
ideas, making it easier for businesses to grow and reach new customers, and for
economies to develop and prosper.
2. How do you think globalization has influenced the world?
Ans.Globalization has made the world more connected, allowing for the free flow of ideas,
goods, and services across borders. It has created new opportunities for economic growth,
cultural exchange, and access to information, but also poses challenges like income
inequality, cultural homogenization, and environmental concerns.
3. Shed some light on the positive role played by the media in accelerating the process of
globalization.
Ans. The media has played a vital role in accelerating globalization by facilitating the rapid
dissemination of information, ideas, and cultural values across borders, fostering global
connectivity, and promoting international understanding, collaboration, and trade, thereby
bridging cultural and geographical divides.
4. What negative consequences does globalization have for the world in general?
Ans.Globalization can have negative effects on people, cultures, and countries around the
world. Here are the negative consequences of globalization;
• Rich-poor gap widens
• Unique cultures are lost.
• Workers are exploited
• Environment is harmed
• Local businesses suffer
• Jobs are lost
• Countries depend on others
• National identity is threatened
5. How do you think globalization has improved people's lives? Relate the answer to your
daily life.
Ans.Globalization has improved people's lives by providing access to a wider range of
products, services, and ideas, making our daily lives more convenient and connected. For
example, I can easily communicate with friends abroad, enjoy international cuisine, and
shop online from global retailers, all thanks to globalization.
