世纪商务英语综合教程4综合4教参zw.pdf

Unit 1 Globalization RelatedInformation Globalization is the tendency of investment funds and businesses to move beyond domestic and national markets to other markets around the globe, thereby increasing the interconnectedness of different markets. Globalization has had the effect of markedly increasing not only international trade, but also cultural exchange. The advantages and disadvantages of globalization have been heavily scrutinized and debated in recent years. Proponents of globalization say that it helps developing nations “catch up”to industrialized nations much faster through increased employment and technological advances. Critics of globalization say that it weakens national sovereignty and allows rich nations to ship domestic jobs overseas where labor is much cheaper. Lead⁃in 11 ListeningListening Listen to a speaker talking about the positive and negative effects of globalization and complete the table. Positive Effects of Globalization Negative Effects of Globalization Globalization is the way to a better future: Globalization is responsible for many social 1. problems: 1. 2. 2. 3. Key: Positive Effects of Globalization Negative Effects of Globalization Globalization is the way to a better future: Globalization is responsible for many social 1. offering gains through specialization; problems: 2. offering opportunity for developing 1. high unemployment in the industrialized co