Globalisation and cultural diversity

(Sự toàn cầu hóa và đa dạng văn hóa)

1. Work in pairs and choose the correct answers. Give examples to illustrate your choices.

(Làm việc theo cặp và chọn câu trả lời đúng. Đưa ra ví dụ để minh họa cho lựa chọn của bạn.)

1. What is globalisation?

A. The limited trade between nations.

B. The integration and interaction between people, businesses and governments from different nations.

2. How does globalisation impact cultural diversity in the world?

A. It has no impact on cultural diversity.

B. It can increase cultural diversity.

2. Read the article and match each section (A-C) with a heading (1-5). There are TWO extra headings.

(Đọc bài viết và nối mỗi phần (A-C) với một tiêu đề (1-5). Có HAI tiêu đề dư.)

The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

A. _________

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

B. _________

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

C. _________

Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise. This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways.

In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made people appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.

1. Discovering K-pop music (Khám phá âm nhạc K-pop)

2. Blending fashion styles (Pha trộn phong cách thời trang)

3. Fast food popularity (Sự phổ biến của thức ăn nhanh)

4. No borders for music (Âm nhạc không biên giới)

5. Variety of cuisines (Ẩm thực đa dạng)

3. Read the article again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Đọc lại bài viết và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. How has globalisation affected people's eating habits?

A. It has decreased the popularity of traditional food.

B. It has limited people's food choices to local dishes.

C. Local people are trying new cuisines.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that local people can try in Viet Nam?

A. Dishes from other cultures using ingredients grown in Viet Nam.

B. Traditional dishes using international ingredients.

C. A Japanese dish of cooked rice and raw fish.

3. What can be inferred from the passage about music?

A. Music has connected people across cultures.

B. Teens around the world love listening to K-pop music.

C. It is easier to organise music festivals.

4. How has globalisation affected fashion?

A. It has introduced more traditional elements in fashion design.

B. It has promoted the exchange of fashion ideas and styles from around the world.

C. It has made it easier for people to create their own clothes.

5. What is the purpose of the article?

A. To discuss the positive impacts of globalisation on cultures.

B. To introduce features of new cultures to readers.

C. To explain how globalisation can help people have the same experiences.

4. Work in groups. Discuss the following question.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận câu hỏi sau đây.)

What are some other effects of globalisation on cultural diversity? Give some examples in the context of Viet Nam.

(Một số tác động khác của toàn cầu hóa đối với sự đa dạng văn hóa là gì? Cho một số ví dụ trong bối cảnh của Việt Nam.)