93 Talking about globalisaton Use the linking words in the box to complete the sentences. There is more than one correct answer for every sentence. as a result of because (of) consequently due to for this reason since therefore 1 modern communication technologies, it has become easier for people all over the world to connect. 2 Arguably, there is less cultural diversity today the dominance of Western ideas and values. 3 worldwide communication networks, an almost unlimited number of TV channels is available today. 4 Many methods of transport are fast and cheap today. , an enormous variety of products from all over the world is available to consumers. 5 International trade has increased. , local economies are experiencing problems. 6 Many people are opposed to globalisation they believe it damages the environment. Unit vocabulary Find the expressions that match the definitions. 1 to become faster: to s u 2 to give money to an organisation or charity: to d 3 to give sb. the ability to do sth.: to e sb. to do sth. 4 a number of countries ruled by one person or government: an e 5 something that people wrongly believe to be true: a m 6 to have an effect for a long time in the future: to have a l -t effect 7 money or food given to people who are poor so that they can survive: c 8 to be connected with each other: to be i 9 somebody who travels to unknown areas of the world to find out more about them: an e LANGUAGE 1 LANGUAGE 2a Unit 12 Going global Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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