Prime Time 6, Coursebook mit Audio-CD und DVD

Listening: The three eras of globalisation a) You are going to listen to a journalist talking about three eras of globalisation. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1–5). Put a cross ( ✘ ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 According to the journalist, which sentence characterises best the era of Globalisation 1.0? a) Countries with better energy resources had better chances to compete in the economy. b) The economy depended on explorers like Columbus, who got very rich and powerful. c) The most important sector of the economy was agriculture, especially horse breeding. d) Wind power or steam power more and more replaced human muscle power. ✘ 1 How long did Globalisation 2.0 last? a) around 2000 years b) around 800 years c) around 200 years d) around 400 years 2 Which companies were important to push Globalisation 2.0? a) companies that produced weapons for World Wars I and II b) companies that produced most of their goods in Great Britain and in the Netherlands c) small and relatively dynamic companies d) companies that produced and sold their goods in several countries 3 According to the journalist, what was one effect of the introduction of steam-powered trains? a) It became cheaper to transport goods and people. b) They brought about falling telecommunication costs. c) Many people found work in railroad construction. d) Railroads connected several continents. 4 In Globalisation 2.0, who was most interested in participating in the global economy? a) continents b) countries c) companies d) individuals 5 Which sentence characterises the era of Globalisation 3.0 the best? a) It’s becoming more and more difficult to take part in the global economy. b) It’s easier for people to work together nowadays, but they also have to achieve more to be successful. c) Only multinational companies can protect people from the dangers of international competition. d) People without computer skills cannot take part in the global economy. b) Comment on the last sentence of the article “The three eras of globalisation”, which is quoted in the box on the right. How does globalisation influence your own personal life concerning: • education • job perspectives • lifestyle 2 2.1 “Where do I as an individual fit into the global competition and opportunities of the day, and how can I , on my own, collaborate with others globally?” (Thomas L. Friedman) 63 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verl gs öbv