Globalization Quiz

What is the main idea of this text?

• a) The effects of globalization are all around us and effect every part of our lives.

• b) While it isn't agreed on whether globalism is good or bad, there are some observable effects

• c) The effects of globalization are most felt in the world economy, especially with jobs.

• d) Companies that are environmentally friendly.

Coca-Cola and McDonald's are examples of what?

• a) Companies that damage local business.

• b) Companies that cause globalization.

• c) Companies that help poor people make money.

• d) Globalization made these workers do the same job for less money.

Why is globalization good for workers such as engineers, lawyers, and bankers?

• a) Globalization has caused a decrease in the number of people with these skills and education. Therefore, they have become more valuable.

• b) Having a less range of skills and abilities prepares them for the competitive international job market.

• c) In the increasingly competitive international job market, their skills and education allow them to be successful in getting well-paid.

• d) Globalization made these workers do the same job for less money.

Why did the author mention different foods, Chinese writing and Asian films?

• a) To explain why there has been an increase in popularity of movies from different countries.

• b) To show that cultures are changing as a result of globalization.

• c) To demonstrate that people sometimes use things from other cultures, but don't understand them.

• d) To show the variety in cultures

The word it refers to: (line 8)

• a) people

• b) globalization

• c) thing

• d) nothing

The word This refers to: (line 20)

• a) workers are successfully able to compete globally

• b) a worker from a poorer country

• c) competition from workers from poorer countries

• d) big companies’ competition

Which word below means:

disagreements between two or more groups that can lead to fighting or war

• conflicts

• connected

• cultures

• compete

Which word below means::

joined together in some type of relationship

• conflicts

• connected

• cultures

• compete

• expert

Which word below means:

people who have a lot of knowledge about a particular thing

• conflicts

• connected

• cultures

• compete

• expert

Which underlined word means

the beliefs, customs, traditions, and arts of a group of people

• conflicts

• connected

• cultures

• compete

• expert