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Globalization Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

What is the main idea of this text?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

d) Companies that are environmentally friendly.

2.

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

a)

a) Companies that damage local business.

b)

b) Companies that cause globalization.

c)

c) Companies that help poor people make money.

d)

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

3.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

d) To show the variety in cultures

5.

The word it refers to: (line 8)

a)

a) people

b)

b) globalization

c)

c) thing

d)

d) nothing

6.

The word This refers to: (line 20)

a)

a) workers are successfully able to compete globally

b)

b) a worker from a poorer country

c)

c) competition from workers from poorer countries

d)

d) big companies’ competition

7.

Which word below means:


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

a)

conflicts

b)

connected

c)

cultures

d)

compete

8.

Which word below means::


joined together in some type of relationship

a)

conflicts

b)

connected

c)

cultures

d)

compete

e)

expert

9.

Which word below means:


people who have a lot of knowledge about a particular thing

a)

conflicts

b)

connected

c)

cultures

d)

compete

e)

expert

10.

Which underlined word means


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

a)

conflicts

b)

connected

c)

cultures

d)

compete

e)

expert

11.

Which word below means:


To try and be better than someone such as in sports or other competitions

a)

expert

b)

compete

c)

conflicts

d)

connected

e)

cultures