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Globalization: Chances, Challenges, and Oral Exam Tips

Julia

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The comprehensive guide to Global chances and challenges explores key aspects of globalization, environmental issues, and sustainable practices in modern society.

Key points:

Detailed examination of globalization's positive and negative impacts
Analysis of environmental challenges including plastic waste and e-waste
Discussion of sustainable practices in transportation and agriculture
Focus on presentation and discussion techniques for oral examinations
Integration of cartoon analysis and practical examples

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Part 1: Monologue
• introductory sentence: date of publishing, artist, topic
Describing the visual elements.
Structure your presentation b

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Defining Globalization: Pros and Cons

This page provides a comprehensive overview of globalization, its definition, and its advantages and disadvantages.

Definition: Globalization is the process of connecting the world on economic, technological, and cultural levels, facilitated by modern technology and transportation.

The pros of globalization include:

Increased work opportunities and prosperity
Improved international trade and easier transportation
Promotion of freedom, democracy, and human rights
Better understanding between cultures, potentially leading to a more peaceful world
Sharing of universal values and general economic prosperity
Rising living standards in developing countries
Improved communication and transport
Availability of cheaper goods due to global competition
Rapid spread of information worldwide
Freedom to work and travel internationally

Example: News can now reach the entire world within seconds due to globalization.

Highlight: Globalization has the potential to create a more interconnected and prosperous world, but it also comes with significant challenges.

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Challenges of Globalization

This page delves into the negative aspects of globalization, highlighting various global challenges that arise from this phenomenon.

The cons of globalization include:

Increasing power of multinational companies, which can be difficult to control through legal means
Growing inequality, leading to religious, regional, and ethnic tensions
Widening gap between rich and poor
Potential for cultural clashes
Risk of increasingly corrupt governments
Negative cultural influences and manipulation through mass media
Diminished focus on human rights and democracy
Job losses and lower wages in some sectors
Significant environmental impacts

Highlight: Environmental concerns include high pollution levels, deforestation, and contributions to global warming.

Other challenges include:

Outsourcing of jobs to other countries
Loss of cultural diversity
Decreased individuality due to global media influence
Increased prevalence of child labor

Vocabulary: Outsourcing - the practice of obtaining goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier, especially in place of an internal source.

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Cartoon Analysis: Globalization and Job Loss

This page presents a detailed analysis of a cartoon titled "Globalization," published on cartoonstock.com on March 25, 2007. The cartoon illustrates the impact of globalization on employment.

The cartoon depicts two men in an office setting:

One man sits behind a desk in a provocative posture, suggesting he is the boss
The other man stands in front of the desk, holding a paper, presumably an employee

The key text in the cartoon reads: "We're going to have to let you go... we've found someone in China who is 45% better at being you for 24% less."

Quote: "We're going to have to let you go... we've found someone in China who is 45% better at being you for 24% less."

The cartoon highlights several social and economic issues:

Job loss due to outsourcing
Companies prioritizing cost-cutting over local employment
Potential rise in unemployment rates
Negative impact on local economies
Environmental concerns due to the "importing" of workers

The cartoonist criticizes corporate focus on profits at the expense of local economies and employees. The message is conveyed through a stark example of how companies treat their employees in the era of globalization.

Highlight: The cartoon has a thought-provoking effect, as it illustrates a situation that could potentially affect anyone in the workforce.

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Environmental Challenges: Plastic Waste

This page briefly touches on the global challenge of plastic waste, particularly its impact on oceans.

Key points include:

17.6 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year
Single-use plastics are a significant contributor to this problem

Definition: Single-use plastics are plastic products that are used once and then discarded, often not recycled or composted.

The environmental impact of plastic waste is severe, as it is not biodegradable and often ends up in landfills or oceans, causing harm to marine life and ecosystems.

Highlight: The issue of plastic waste exemplifies how globalization and consumerism can lead to widespread environmental challenges that require global cooperation to address.

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Part 5: Plastic Waste Crisis

This section addresses the global plastic pollution crisis and its environmental impact.

Highlight: Approximately 17.6 billion pounds of plastic enter the oceans annually.

Definition: Single-Use Plastic refers to plastic products designed for one-time use before disposal.

Example: Practical solutions include avoiding plastic bags to save 300 bags per person annually.

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Part 6: Plastic Usage Analysis

This section weighs the advantages and disadvantages of plastic use in the global context.

Vocabulary: Sustainability - the ability to maintain ecological balance without depleting natural resources.

Highlight: The connection between globalization and plastic pollution through worldwide shipping and increasing consumption.

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Part 7: Electronic Waste Impact

This section examines the environmental and health impacts of electronic waste.

Definition: E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and components.

Highlight: Toxic materials from e-waste can contaminate groundwater and affect both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

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Part 8: Automotive Environmental Impact

This section discusses the role of vehicles in global warming and pollution.

Definition: Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

Highlight: Cars and trucks contribute approximately one-fifth of total global warming pollution in the United States.

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Oral Exam Structure for Global Challenges Discussion

This page outlines the structure for an oral exam discussing global chances and challenges. The exam is divided into two main parts: a monologue and a discussion.

For the monologue section, candidates are expected to:

Provide an introductory sentence including the date of publishing, artist, and topic
Describe visual elements
Structure the presentation using appropriate vocabulary and linking words
Use notes while maintaining eye contact with the partner
Speak for 4-5 minutes about a given picture

The discussion portion involves:

Initiating the conversation by referencing the topic and expressing a point of view
Strengthening arguments with examples
Responding to the partner's arguments
Concluding with a summary of key points

Highlight: The entire oral exam is expected to last 15-20 minutes, with 6-8 minutes dedicated to the discussion.

General hints for success include speaking fluently and clearly, using descriptive language when searching for words, and employing linking words effectively.

Vocabulary: Linking words - phrases used to connect ideas and improve the flow of speech.

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Globalization: Chances, Challenges, and Oral Exam Tips

Julia

@juliardv

19 Follower

The comprehensive guide to Global chances and challenges explores key aspects of globalization, environmental issues, and sustainable practices in modern society.

Key points:

Detailed examination of globalization's positive and negative impacts
Analysis of environmental challenges including plastic waste and e-waste
Discussion of sustainable practices in transportation and agriculture
Focus on presentation and discussion techniques for oral examinations
Integration of cartoon analysis and practical examples

27.5.2021

6197

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Defining Globalization: Pros and Cons

This page provides a comprehensive overview of globalization, its definition, and its advantages and disadvantages.

Definition: Globalization is the process of connecting the world on economic, technological, and cultural levels, facilitated by modern technology and transportation.

The pros of globalization include:

Increased work opportunities and prosperity
Improved international trade and easier transportation
Promotion of freedom, democracy, and human rights
Better understanding between cultures, potentially leading to a more peaceful world
Sharing of universal values and general economic prosperity
Rising living standards in developing countries
Improved communication and transport
Availability of cheaper goods due to global competition
Rapid spread of information worldwide
Freedom to work and travel internationally

Example: News can now reach the entire world within seconds due to globalization.

Highlight: Globalization has the potential to create a more interconnected and prosperous world, but it also comes with significant challenges.

Challenges of Globalization

This page delves into the negative aspects of globalization, highlighting various global challenges that arise from this phenomenon.

The cons of globalization include:

Increasing power of multinational companies, which can be difficult to control through legal means
Growing inequality, leading to religious, regional, and ethnic tensions
Widening gap between rich and poor
Potential for cultural clashes
Risk of increasingly corrupt governments
Negative cultural influences and manipulation through mass media
Diminished focus on human rights and democracy
Job losses and lower wages in some sectors
Significant environmental impacts

Highlight: Environmental concerns include high pollution levels, deforestation, and contributions to global warming.

Other challenges include:

Outsourcing of jobs to other countries
Loss of cultural diversity
Decreased individuality due to global media influence
Increased prevalence of child labor

Vocabulary: Outsourcing - the practice of obtaining goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier, especially in place of an internal source.

Cartoon Analysis: Globalization and Job Loss

This page presents a detailed analysis of a cartoon titled "Globalization," published on cartoonstock.com on March 25, 2007. The cartoon illustrates the impact of globalization on employment.

The cartoon depicts two men in an office setting:

One man sits behind a desk in a provocative posture, suggesting he is the boss
The other man stands in front of the desk, holding a paper, presumably an employee

The key text in the cartoon reads: "We're going to have to let you go... we've found someone in China who is 45% better at being you for 24% less."

Quote: "We're going to have to let you go... we've found someone in China who is 45% better at being you for 24% less."

The cartoon highlights several social and economic issues:

Job loss due to outsourcing
Companies prioritizing cost-cutting over local employment
Potential rise in unemployment rates
Negative impact on local economies
Environmental concerns due to the "importing" of workers

Highlight: The cartoon has a thought-provoking effect, as it illustrates a situation that could potentially affect anyone in the workforce.

Environmental Challenges: Plastic Waste

This page briefly touches on the global challenge of plastic waste, particularly its impact on oceans.

Key points include:

17.6 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year
Single-use plastics are a significant contributor to this problem

Definition: Single-use plastics are plastic products that are used once and then discarded, often not recycled or composted.

The environmental impact of plastic waste is severe, as it is not biodegradable and often ends up in landfills or oceans, causing harm to marine life and ecosystems.

Highlight: The issue of plastic waste exemplifies how globalization and consumerism can lead to widespread environmental challenges that require global cooperation to address.

Part 5: Plastic Waste Crisis

This section addresses the global plastic pollution crisis and its environmental impact.

Highlight: Approximately 17.6 billion pounds of plastic enter the oceans annually.

Definition: Single-Use Plastic refers to plastic products designed for one-time use before disposal.

Example: Practical solutions include avoiding plastic bags to save 300 bags per person annually.

Part 6: Plastic Usage Analysis

This section weighs the advantages and disadvantages of plastic use in the global context.

Vocabulary: Sustainability - the ability to maintain ecological balance without depleting natural resources.

Highlight: The connection between globalization and plastic pollution through worldwide shipping and increasing consumption.

Part 7: Electronic Waste Impact

This section examines the environmental and health impacts of electronic waste.

Definition: E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and components.

Highlight: Toxic materials from e-waste can contaminate groundwater and affect both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Part 8: Automotive Environmental Impact

This section discusses the role of vehicles in global warming and pollution.

Definition: Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

Highlight: Cars and trucks contribute approximately one-fifth of total global warming pollution in the United States.

Oral Exam Structure for Global Challenges Discussion

This page outlines the structure for an oral exam discussing global chances and challenges. The exam is divided into two main parts: a monologue and a discussion.

For the monologue section, candidates are expected to:

Provide an introductory sentence including the date of publishing, artist, and topic
Describe visual elements
Structure the presentation using appropriate vocabulary and linking words
Use notes while maintaining eye contact with the partner
Speak for 4-5 minutes about a given picture

The discussion portion involves:

Initiating the conversation by referencing the topic and expressing a point of view
Strengthening arguments with examples
Responding to the partner's arguments
Concluding with a summary of key points

Highlight: The entire oral exam is expected to last 15-20 minutes, with 6-8 minutes dedicated to the discussion.

General hints for success include speaking fluently and clearly, using descriptive language when searching for words, and employing linking words effectively.

Vocabulary: Linking words - phrases used to connect ideas and improve the flow of speech.

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Knowunity ist die #1 unter den Bildungs-Apps in fünf europäischen Ländern

Knowunity wurde bei Apple als "Featured Story" ausgezeichnet und hat die App-Store-Charts in der Kategorie Bildung in Deutschland, Italien, Polen, der Schweiz und dem Vereinigten Königreich regelmäßig angeführt. Werde noch heute Mitglied bei Knowunity und hilf Millionen von Schüler:innen auf der ganzen Welt.

Laden im

Google Play

Laden im

App Store

4.9+

Durchschnittliche App-Bewertung

15 M

Schüler:innen lieben Knowunity

#1

In Bildungs-App-Charts in 12 Ländern

950 K+

Schüler:innen haben Lernzettel hochgeladen

Immer noch nicht überzeugt? Schau dir an, was andere Schüler:innen sagen...

iOS User

Ich liebe diese App so sehr, ich benutze sie auch täglich. Ich empfehle Knowunity jedem!! Ich bin damit von einer 4 auf eine 1 gekommen :D

Philipp, iOS User

Die App ist sehr einfach und gut gestaltet. Bis jetzt habe ich immer alles gefunden, was ich gesucht habe :D

Lena, iOS Userin

Globalization: Chances, Challenges, and Oral Exam Tips

Defining Globalization: Pros and Cons

Challenges of Globalization

Cartoon Analysis: Globalization and Job Loss

Environmental Challenges: Plastic Waste

Part 5: Plastic Waste Crisis

Part 6: Plastic Usage Analysis

Part 7: Electronic Waste Impact

Part 8: Automotive Environmental Impact

Oral Exam Structure for Global Challenges Discussion

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Knowunity ist die #1 unter den Bildungs-Apps in fünf europäischen Ländern

4.9+

15 M

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950 K+

Immer noch nicht überzeugt? Schau dir an, was andere Schüler:innen sagen...

Ich liebe diese App so sehr, ich benutze sie auch täglich. Ich empfehle Knowunity jedem!! Ich bin damit von einer 4 auf eine 1 gekommen :D

Die App ist sehr einfach und gut gestaltet. Bis jetzt habe ich immer alles gefunden, was ich gesucht habe :D

Ich liebe diese App ❤️, ich benutze sie eigentlich immer, wenn ich lerne.

Globalization: Chances, Challenges, and Oral Exam Tips

Defining Globalization: Pros and Cons

Challenges of Globalization

Cartoon Analysis: Globalization and Job Loss

Environmental Challenges: Plastic Waste

Part 5: Plastic Waste Crisis

Part 6: Plastic Usage Analysis

Part 7: Electronic Waste Impact

Part 8: Automotive Environmental Impact

Oral Exam Structure for Global Challenges Discussion

Ähnliche Inhalte

Nichts passendes dabei? Erkunde andere Fachbereiche.

Knowunity ist die #1 unter den Bildungs-Apps in fünf europäischen Ländern

4.9+

15 M

#1

950 K+

Immer noch nicht überzeugt? Schau dir an, was andere Schüler:innen sagen...

Ich liebe diese App so sehr, ich benutze sie auch täglich. Ich empfehle Knowunity jedem!! Ich bin damit von einer 4 auf eine 1 gekommen :D

Die App ist sehr einfach und gut gestaltet. Bis jetzt habe ich immer alles gefunden, was ich gesucht habe :D

Ich liebe diese App ❤️, ich benutze sie eigentlich immer, wenn ich lerne.