Unit

2

A multicultural
world
Lesson 3: Reading
Globalisation and cultural
diversity

Video watching
• Task 1: Discuss the questions.
• Vocabulary
• Spelling bee
• Task 2: Match each section with a heading.
• Task 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or
C.
• - Task 4: Discussion.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP

Watch a video about how globalisation has impacted our
communities and list out all the impacts you hear.

VIDEO 1

Impacts of globalisation
1. Countries are becoming more connected and interdependent.
2. Nations with few natural resources depend on other nations for oil to
fuel their economies.
3. Globalization exposes us to new ideas and cultures.
4. Each year, more indigenous communities are losing their native
languages and lands to growth
5. Some people worry that their communities are changing and losing
their traditions.
6. A global marketplace can be great for business but can also put
local industries out of business.

Video watching

WARM-UP

PRE-READING

• Task 2: Match each section with a heading.
• Task 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or
C.

WHILE-READING

POST-READING

CONSOLIDATION

• Task 1: Discuss the questions.
• Vocabulary
• Spelling bee

• - Task 4: Discussion.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

01

Work in pairs. Discuss the questions:

1. What is globalisation?
2. How does globalisation affect
local cultures?

VIDEO 2

Globalisation (n)
/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
the growing connection and
interaction between countries
worldwide.

Sự toàn cầu hóa

Custom (n)
/ˈkʌstəm/
an accepted way of behaving or
of doing things in a society or a
community

Phong tục

VIDEO 3

Speciality (n)
/ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
a type of food or product that a
restaurant or place is famous
for because it is so good

Đặc sản

Captivate (v)
/ˈkæptɪveɪt/
to keep somebody's attention by
being interesting, attractive, etc.

Thu hút, cuốn hút

Keep up with
/kiːp ʌp wɪð/
to continue to be in contact
with somebody

Bắt kịp với, theo
kịp

VIDEO 4

Vocabulary

Pronunciation

Meaning

Vietnamese

/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/

the growing connection and
interaction between countries
worldwide.

Sự toàn cầu hóa

/ˈkʌstəm/

an accepted way of behaving
or of doing things in a society
or a community

Phong tục

/ˌspeʃiˈæləti/

a type of food or product that
a restaurant or place is
famous for because it is so
good

Đặc sản

4. Captivate (v)

/ˈkæptɪveɪt/

to keep somebody's attention
by being interesting,
attractive, etc.

Thu hút, cuốn hút

5. Keep up with

/kiːp ʌp wɪð/

to continue to be in contact
with somebody

1. Globalisation (n)
2. Custom (n)
3. Speciality (n)

Bắt kịp với, theo
kịp

Spelling Bee

A type of food or product
that a restaurant or place
is famous for because it is
so good

_S _P _E _C _I _A _L _T _Y

VIDEO 5

To keep somebody's
attention by being
interesting, attractive, etc.

_C _A _P _T _I _V _A_T _E

The growing connection
and interaction between
countries worldwide.

_G _L _O_B_A_L_I _S _A_T_I _O_N

An accepted way of
behaving or of doing
things in a society or a
community
O_
M
_C _U _S _T _

To continue to be in
contact with somebody

_K _E _E _P

_U _P

T H
_W_I _
_

Video watching

WARM-UP

PRE-READING

• Task 2: Match each section with a heading.
• Task 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or
C.

WHILE-READING

POST-READING

CONSOLIDATION

• Task 1: Discuss the questions.
• Vocabulary
• Spelling bee

• - Task 4: Discussion.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

WHILEREADING

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.
As a result of globalisation, the world is
becoming more and more connected. This has
changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and
customs, or their culture, in many respects.
Although people's experiences around the
world have become very similar, globalisation
has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below
are some examples.

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.

A. 3.
_________
Fast food population
Fast food chains and international restaurants have become
popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to
local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian
pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food.
Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which
make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other
hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also
gaining popularity worldwide.

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.

B. 4.
_________
No borders for music
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music
from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music
from different countries and cultures, and in different languages.
For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and
dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that
bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world,
it is very common for musicians across the world to work on
music projects and share ideas together.

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.

C. 2.
_________
Blending fashion styles
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a
variety of styles and influences from around the world. Crosscultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements
are on the rise. This presents opportunities for fashion designers
to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. It is
now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from
different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new
and exciting ways.

02

Read the article and match each section (A–C) with
a heading (1–5). There are TWO extra headings.

In conclusion, globalisation
has
helped
strengthen
cultural diversity in the
world and made people
appreciate different cultures
and lifestyles.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

1. How has globalisation affected
people's eating habits?
A. It has decreased the popularity of
traditional food.
B. It has limited people's food choices
to local dishes.
C. Local people are trying new
cuisines.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

A. _________
Fast food chains and international restaurants have
become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and
more food choices to local people. For example,
here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or
Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food.
Moreover, some international dishes use local
ingredients, which make them unique and more
suitable to local tastes. On the other hand,
Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi,
are also gaining popularity worldwide.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as
something that local people can try in Viet
Nam?
A. Dishes from other cultures using
ingredients grown in Viet Nam.
B. Traditional dishes using international
ingredients.
C. A Japanese dish of cooked rice and raw
fish.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

A. _________
Fast food chains and international restaurants have
become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and
more food choices to local people. For example,
here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or
Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food.
Moreover, some international dishes use local
ingredients, which make them unique and more
suitable to local tastes. On the other hand,
Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi,
are also gaining popularity worldwide.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

3. What can be inferred from the passage
about music?
A. Music has connected people across
cultures.
B. It Teens around the world love
listening to K-pop music.
C. It is easier to organise music festivals.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

B. _________
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover
new music from all over the world. People
nowadays enjoy listening to music from different
countries and cultures, and in different languages.
For example, American teens are captivated by Kpop music and dance. There are also many music
festivals around the globe that bring artists and
music fans together. In today's connected world, it is
very common for musicians across the world to
work on music projects and share ideas together.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

4. How has globalisation affected fashion?
A. It has introduced more traditional
elements in fashion design.
B. It has promoted the exchange of
fashion ideas and styles from around
the world.
C. It has made it easier for people to
create their own clothes.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

C. _________
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening
it up to a variety of styles and influences from
around the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend
both traditional and modern elements are on the
rise. This presents opportunities for fashion
designers to be creative and reflect the cultural
richness of the world. It is now easier for people to
keep up with fashion trends from different cultures
and regions, and express their identities in new and
exciting ways.

03

Read the article again and choose the
correct answer A, B, or C.

5. What is the purpose of the article?
A. To discuss the positive impacts of
globalisation on cultures.
B. To introduce features of new cultures to
readers.
C. To explain how globalisation can help
people have the same experiences.

Video watching

WARM-UP

PRE-READING

• Task 2: Match each section with a heading.
• Task 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or
C.

WHILE-READING

POST-READING

CONSOLIDATION

• Task 1: Discuss the questions.
• Vocabulary
• Spelling bee

• - Task 4: Discussion.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

POST-READING

04

Work in groups. Discuss the following
question.

What are some other effects
of globalisation on cultural
diversity? Give some examples
in the context of Viet Nam

04

Work in groups. Discuss the following
question.

SUGGESTED ANSWER
Globalization can both support and harm
cultural diversity. It helps spread cultures
through media, travel, and trade. This makes
people appreciate them more. For example, in
Vietnam, globalization has made foreign
music, movies, and food more popular.
However, it can also lead to dominant cultures
replacing others, such as Western-style
clothing replacing traditional Vietnamese
clothing. It's important to share cultures while
still protecting local ones.

Video watching

WARM-UP

PRE-READING

• Task 2: Match each section with a heading.
• Task 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or
C.

WHILE-READING

POST-READING

CONSOLIDATION

• Task 1: Discuss the questions.
• Vocabulary
• Spelling bee

• - Task 4: Discussion.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

CONSOLIDATION

01 Wrap up
What have you learnt today?
• Some lexical items about
globalisation and cultural identity.
• Reading skills for general ideas
and for specific information about
globalisation and cultural identity.