General English (Intermediate) – Globalization

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “globalization”?
3. What do you think is the most spoken language in the world?
4. How often do you speak to foreigners?
5. Do you think it is good to speak to foreigners? Why?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “globalization”?
3. What do you think is the most spoken language in the world?
4. How often do you speak to foreigners?
5. Do you think it is good to speak to foreigners? Why?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nicky: Hey, Kevin. Our topic for our next class is about globalization. Do you have any idea about that?
Kevin: Yes, I do. It is the process of exchanging goods, ideas, and culture between nations.
Nicky: Wow. That’s a very broad topic. Could you give me an example?
Kevin: Sure. For a business to grow bigger, they need to find partners from all over the world who will market their products and services.
Nicky: That’s interesting. Could you tell me more?
Kevin: Since it is a trade between different nations, they should share a common language to communicate effectively. This is the reason why many people study English.
Nicky: I see. Do you think that economics is also a big factor in globalization? Think about it. Every nation has limited resources. In order for them to have enough resources, they have to trade with other nations. Am I right?
Kevin: I think so. These are some of the reasons why globalization is important. Trading and business expansion are some of the factors that keep the economy growing.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What is the topic for their next class?
Answer:
2. How will a business grow bigger?
Answer:
3. What are some of the factors that keep the economy growing?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Our boss wants every employee to speak English to improve our communication skills.
Student: I think _______ is a good idea since most of our customers can speak and understand English.
a. these
b. was
c. it
d. are
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Let’s start our lecture. What is globalization?
Student: Globalization is a method _______ exchanging goods, culture, and communication between countries.
a. were
b. for
c. of
d. have
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Why do you think English is the most spoken language in the world?
Student: English is the most spoken language in the world because _______ is mainly used in business, education, and media.
a. it
b. it is
c. those
d. there
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Good morning. Is your business presentation ready?
Student: Yes. I also translated it to English _______ our foreign clients.
a. by
b. for
c. from
d. to
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: How are you able to speak English so well?
Student: Well, I _______ working in the USA for three years now.
a. has been
b. has
c. have
d. have been
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Why do you study the English language?
Answer:
2. Why is learning the English language important in your country?
Answer:
3. Do you think it would be a good idea if everyone can speak and understand English?
Answer:
4. Do you think learning the English language helps people in their businesses?
Answer:
5. Do you think traveling and working abroad contributes to globalization?
Answer:
6. Why do you think globalization is important?
Answer:
7. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. d