Cultural Globalization
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- How international is your workplace or educational institution?
- Have you worked with people from different cultural backgrounds?
- Topic: Global Influences
- What foreign cultures are popular among young people in your country?
- How has your own culture been influenced by other countries?
- Do you enjoy trying food from different countries?
- Topic: Media Consumption
- What foreign TV shows or movies are popular in your country?
- Do you prefer local or international entertainment?
- How has streaming services like Netflix affected what you watch?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a foreign cultural trend that has become popular in your country.
You should say:
- What the trend is and where it originated
- How it became popular in your country
- Which demographic has adopted it most enthusiastically
and explain why you think this foreign trend became successful locally.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Is cultural globalization creating a single world culture or enriching local cultures?
- What are the potential negative effects of cultural globalization?
- How can countries protect their traditional cultures while embracing global influences?
- What role do multinational corporations play in spreading global culture?
- How has the internet accelerated cultural exchange between countries?