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U3 Going global
Reading and interaction I
Going global
课时学习目标:
通过阅读理解全球化给世界带来的变化和对人类社会的影响;
针对作者对全球化引发的问题所表达的观点提出自己的见解。
Task I
Before you read, choose a foreign country you know. Think about how it is different from or similar to China. Choose one or two aspects below and talk about them in groups.
the buiding the climate the language the food
the music the clothes the people others:_____________
I have traveled to Singapore once. Many people there speak Chinese because it is one of the official languages in the country. You can find Chinese restaurants everywhere in Singapore, as well as some international fast food chains that are common in China.But you can also taste some unique local snacks in the streets of Singapore.
I have an online friend who's from Korea. It happens that we both enjoy pop songs and like the same pop singer. As for the weather, it is much colder in Seoul than in Shanghai in winter, I believe.
Prediction
Task II
Skim the whole passage and match the paragraph(s) with the main ideas.
para _______ The writer’s concern about certain
changes.
para ____ ~ ____ The world population growth and
its reason.
para ____ ~ ____ The changes in different aspects
in people’s lives.
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4
5
paras 1-3
Complete the table about world population growth.
paras 1-3
Complete the table about world population growth.
paras 4 and 5
(1) According to the writer, in what ways does our planet seem to be getting significantly smaller
Analyze the changes that have occurred in different aspects and complete the table. For any information not available in the passage, please infer from the context or refer to your own knowledge.
In the past Today
Travel Travellers spent months at sea.
There were unfamiliar styles.
Recreation People enjoy the same sports, music, films and TV shows.
Consumption People buy the same products from huge, global companies.
Languages were diversified and people normally spoke only their mother tongues or dialects.
Travellers sit on a plane for a few hours.
Clothing and buildings
They are very similar.
People enjoyed completely different local forms of recreation.
People bought locally produced products/domestic products or home-made goods.
Language
Many local languages are threatened with extinction with more people speaking certain languages.
Easier travel has shortened the distence between different contries.
The differences in cultures are becoming less obvious.
Going global/Globalization
Para 5
How many languages does the writer probably speak
Why are languages disappearing around the world
The writer probably speaks three languages: Baras, Indonesian, and English.
By using the example of Baras, the writer implies that languages are disappearing because globalization causes people to migrate and the migrants usually learn the common language for effective communication. They then may give up using their own languages.
What does “it” in the sentence “Where will it stop ” refer to
Does the writer prefer to live in a world with no cultural differences Why or why not
It refers to the extinction of languages caused by globalization.
No, the writer wouldn’t prefer that. The writer thinks the idea is disappointing because there will no longer be any of the wonderful differences between different cultures.
para 6
Voice your opinion:
Do you think the situation imagined by the writer in the last paragraph will happen in reality Why or why not
No, l don't think globalization is sure to result in the disappearance of languages and cultures. While it is undeniable that globalization can pose threats to a certain language and culture, it also presents a tremendous opportunity for cultural diversity.
In China, for example, increased participation in global trade not only boosted the economy; it also allowed the Chinese to spread their culture around the world, whether through Peking operas or traditional festivals or food. Meanwhile, the influence brought by the introduction of foreign cultures has increased awareness of Chinese people's cultural identity, stimulating citizens to defend, preserve, and restore the cultural features they care about the most.
Assignments:
Finish the summary exercise on page 44 in the textbook.
Listen to the audio recording of the text and read the text aloud at least twice.