TRUNG VUONG HIGHSCHOOL

GLOBAL SUCCESS 12
Teacher: Lê Thị Hồng Quế
September 27th

Uni
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A multicultural
world

LESSON 3

READING

Globalisation and cultural diversity

1. My son has expressed an interest in
learning to play _______ saxophone.
A. a

B. an

C. the

D. Ø (zero article)

dùng the trước tên nhạc cụ

2. It is __________ honorable deed to help
those in need without expecting anything
in return.
A. a
C. the

B. an
D. Ø (zero article)
dùng an trước nguyên âm
(a,o,e,u,i) và h câm, w câm

3. ___________ number of students attending
the university has doubled in the last decade.
A. A

B. An

C. The

D. Ø (zero article)

A number of + Nsố nhiều + Vsố nhiều
The number of + Nsố nhiều + Vsố ít

4. It's not a good idea to walk around at night
in _____________London.
A. Ø (no article)
B. an
C. a
D. the
Không dùng mạo từ trước tên đất
nước, thành phố ...

5. What do you often have for …..dinner?
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. f
Không dùng mạo từ trước tên các
bữa ăn (breakfast, lunch,dinner,
supper)

PRE-READING
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions:

1. What is globalisation?
2. How does globalisation affect local cultures?

PRE-READING

globalisation (n)
/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
the fact that different cultures and economic systems around
the world are becoming connected and similar to each other
because of the influence of large multinational companies and
of improved communication

PRE-READING

custom (n)
/ˈkʌstəm/
an accepted way of behaving or
of doing things in a society or a
community

PRE-READING

ingredient (n)
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
one of the things from which
something is made, especially one
of the foods that are used together
to make a particular dish

PRE-READING

speciality (n)
/ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
a type of food or product that a
restaurant or place is famous for
because it is so good

PRE-READING

captivate (v)
/ˈkæptɪveɪt/
to keep somebody's attention by
being interesting, attractive, etc.

PRE-READING

keep up with (ph.v)
/kiːp ʌp wɪð/
to continue to be in contact with
somebody

NEW WORDS:

1. globalisation (n)
2. custom (n)
3. ingredient (n)

sự toàn cầu hoá

4. speciality (n)
5. captivate (v)

đặc sản

6. keep up with (ph.v)

theo kịp

phong tục
nguyên liệu
làm say đắm

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

3. Fast food population
A. _______________________
4. No borders for music
B. _______________________
2. Blending fashion styles
C. _______________________

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

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

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

POSTREADING

1. Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to the
word "connected" as used in the passage?
A. Divided
B. Linked
C. Separated
D. Disconnected

2. What is the main idea of the first passage?
A. Globalisation has completely eliminated cultural
diversity worldwide.
B. Globalisation has only made people's experiences
more similar and uniform.
C. Globalisation has connected the world, influencing
cultures but also promoting cultural diversity.
D. Globalisation has had no significant effect on
people's way of life, beliefs, or customs.

3. What does the word "this" in the sentence
"This has changed people's way of life,
beliefs, art and customs..." refer to?
A. Cultural diversity
B. People's similar experiences
C. Globalisation
D. The connection between countries

4. What is one effect of globalisation on culture
mentioned in the passage?
A. It has made people's way of life and customs
completely identical worldwide.
B. It has eliminated cultural diversity by making
experiences uniform across the globe.
C. It has both made people's experiences more
similar and encouraged cultural diversity.
D. It has caused traditional customs and beliefs to
disappear entirely.

5. What is one way globalisation has impacted
fashion according to the passage?
A. It has limited the variety of styles available to
designers.
B. It has led to a decline in traditional fashion
elements.
C. It has opened fashion to a variety of styles and
influences from different cultures.
D. It has made it harder for people to follow
fashion trends from other regions.

CONSOLIDATI
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1 Wrap-up

What have you learnt today?
• Some lexical items about globalisation and cultural identity.
• Reading skills for general ideas and for specific information
about globalisation and cultural identity.

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