Close up - B2 - Unit 2 - Reading lesson

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Globalisation

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Connecting the world through trade and ideas. Example: Thanks to globalisation, we can eat sushi anywhere.

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Benefit

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Positive effect.
Example: This job is a big benefit for my family.

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Source

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Where something comes from.
Example: Rivers are a source of clean water.

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Profit

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Money made after costs.
Example: The company made a big profit last year.

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Chain

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A group of shops/hotels under one brand. Example: McDonald’s is a global chain.

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Catch on

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To become popular.
Example: K-pop has caught on around the world.

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Customs

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Traditional habits.
Example: Eating turkey at Christmas is one of our customs.

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Influence

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The effect on something/someone.
Example: US culture has a big influence on fashion.

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Lyrics

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Words of a song.
Example: She memorised all the lyrics to her favourite song.

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Boundary

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A line that marks the edge of something. Example: Globalisation helps us look beyond national boundaries.