Global Issues

Global Issues

Pegasus ELS - Pre Advanced Level - Skills Practice

If I could change the world...

• ​What's going on in the world today?

• Who has the power to fix this?

• ​What can we do?

• ​Why should I care?

• ​How can it happen?

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What's going on in the world today? 

(Choose one global issue that you think is the most important, and describe it briefly!)

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How can it be fixed? 

(Think of a solution for the global issue you described in the previous slide and describe it briefly!)

​Unite Nations Sustainable Development Goals

THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development

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Which of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is the most important according to you? Why?

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Which of the following advantages of globalization are the most important in your opinion? Choose at least two!

• It promotes economic growth.

• More countries can enjoy the benefits of free trade.

• Skilled workers can now work overseas and earn more money and earn their countries revenues.

• Countries merge to promote global politics.

• It gives opportunities to countries to learn and experience other cultures.

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Advantages of globalization: write a short paragraph describing the advantages of globalization!  

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Which of the following disadvantages are the most alarming in your opinion? Choose at least two!

• Exploits cheaper labor markets.

• Lack of local businesses.

• Increases potential global recessions.

• Negative effects on the environment.

• Danger of spreading diseases (pandemics).  

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Disadvantages of globalization: write a short paragraph describing the disadvantages of globalization!

​WRITING ASSIGNMENT - Argumentative Essay

​Describe the effects or impact globalization has had on the developing countries!

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Take into consideration all the aspects we have discussed in class, and write an argumentative essay by focusing equally on both the positive and negative aspects.

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As a conclusion, give your views on globalization and try to answer the question: Is globalization going in the right direction or not?