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Listening N°1: What is Globalization?

Name: Class: Date:

Objetivo de Aprendizaje 1

Demostrar comprensión de ideas generales e información explícita en textos orales adaptados y auténticos
simples, literarios y no literarios, en diversos formatos audiovisuales, acerca de temas variados y que
contienen las funciones del año.

I. LOOK at the picture and ANSWER the following questions.

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a) Mention 3
concepts
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related to
“globalization
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b) How would you define globalization?

(Explain with your own words)

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II. LOOK at the pictures and WRITE the number (1-4) before the correct word.

a)____ Village

1 2
b)___ Shrink

c) ____ business

d)____ call centre

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III. LISTEN to the audio and COMPLETE the chart.

(Taken from: http://www.listenAminute.com/g/globalization.html)

Type of text Characteristics

IV. ANSWER the following question about general information.

a) What is the main idea of the listening? Include supporting details.

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V. LISTEN to the audio again and WRITE true or false. JUSTIFY the false one.

Statements True /False

a) Global Village means that the world has shrunk. ___________

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b) The world has become smaller because of globalization. ___________

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c) It is easier to do business because of transport, internet and trading. ___________

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d) Japanese car makers have factories around the world. ___________

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e) Globalization allows working in another country easily. ___________

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VI. LISTEN once more and WRITE a summary in 3 sentences about the audio. Then, SHARE
with your classmates.

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VII. Express your opinion. ANSWER the following questions.

a) Is globalization a good or bad thing? Why?

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b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of

globalization?

Advantages Disadvantages

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VIII. CHOOSE 1 topic from the box and GIVE your opinion about it. FOLLOW the instructions.

a) Instructions: b) Topics:

1. CHOOSE 1 topic from the box. 1. Human relationships.

2. ANSWER the question below.

3. WRITE between 80 and 100 words. 2. Trades between countries.

4. USE connectors.

5. USE expressions like: In my opinion, 3. Jobs/Employment.

I think, I agree, I disagree.

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How ______________________ have changed because of Globalization?

(topic chosen)

I think…/ In my opinion…________________________________________________________________

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