B2 ( Practice ): Globalisation and environment

PART 1- GLOBALISATION

1. What can you see in the pictures? All of them relate to the idea of globalisation.

Useful language to compare, contrast and speculate about the pictures.
2. What does the term 'globalisation' mean to you?
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N.B.: WTO (WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION)


Here are some phrases associated to globalisation( from Cutting Edge Advanced)
international investors, locally-produced godos, multi-ethnic societies, a traditional way of life, worldwide communication networks, small local businesses, cultural diversity, a high standard of living, a clash of cultures, Americanisation, mass tourism.

3. Using the phrases above, make a list of 5 advantages of globalisation, and five disadvantages.
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A post worth visiting on Syrian children refugees. (Visit this post and do the exercises that follow).

Watch this video : GLOBALISATION PROS AND CONS


PART2- LISTENING PRACTICE:

EXERCISE 1. BBC LEARNING ENGLISH Inside plus
This activity is divided into different parts, all of them related to globalisation: brands, human rights, etc. Visit the page and click on the different podcasts.

EXERCISE 2- Listening activity: Globalisation
Listen to the podcast and answer the questions: T/F

• audio podcast
• activity + tapescript+ keys

Reading: Now do this Reading exercise and the comprehension questions.