168 UniT 12 | Going global Individual long turn: Study the Strategies box below, then do the task. Work with a partner or record yourself for your portfolio. SPEAKING 21 Strategies box Talking about advantages/disadvantages When talking about advantages/disadvantages, it might be a good idea to start with an example: While some people may believe that …, I think the opposite is the case. Even though … offers certain advantages, there is the disadvantage of … On the plus side, … has several advantages, but on the downside, it fails to/it doesn’t … Some people believe that …, but I think they’re wrong. It’s important to remember that … causes fast and cheap methods of transport … consequences greater variety of products available … In your talk you should: compare the pictures point out the advantages of finding the same fast-food places everywhere discuss some of the disadvantages of eating at the same fast-food places everywhere Find two pictures which both relate to the same topic, such as globalisation, the media or the environment. Ask a partner to compare them. Make sure your partner can see what they have in common (both are …, they are similar in that they …) and what is different about them (while the picture on the left shows …, whereas …, but …). It’s easier to compare pictures if there are people in them (what are they doing …?). Ask your partner to talk for up to two minutes and then give feedback. Topic vocabulary: Globalisation and fair trade Copy the illustration below into your notebook and write the causes and consequences of globalisation on the correct sides of the arrow. Then add more expressions from the unit and your own ideas. Create a similar illustration for fair trade and its effects. dominance of Western ideas and culture easier global communication free trade between countries global recognition of brands and celebrities improved communications technology increased international trade problems for local economies wider spread of diseases 22 LANGUAGE 23 TOPIC: Globalisation Give a 4-minute talk on the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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