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Globalization | IELTS Speaking Practice Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Globalization Quiz Globalization IELTS Speaking Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries worldwide, primarily due to advancements in transportation, communication, and economic processes. Make sure you include some IELTS Speaking Practice about globalization as part of your IELTS exam preparation. This topic often emerges in the IELTS Speaking test and could encompass a range of subtopics, such as its impacts on economies, cultures, societies, and the environment. Your responses should showcase your ability to discuss both the positive and adverse effects of globalization, supported by relevant examples and personal insights. Remember, the IELTS Speaking test is about your ability to express and communicate your thoughts effectively in English. IELTS Speaking Globalization Globalization IELTS Speaking Vocabulary To ace your IELTS speaking test, having a robust vocabulary is key. Her...

Will Small Businesses Be Replaced By Bigger Companies?

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There has been a trend in recent years for small niche businesses providing specialist products and services to consumers, and it’s a trend that is still growing. What's your opinion? Do you think that all small businesses will be replaced by bigger companies? No, I don’t believe that will happen, quite the reverse. Some big companies might remain so or become even bigger. They may merge with other big companies to consolidate their market share and grow their profits, especially in many mass-produced products which are not very personal or interesting such as laundry detergent and household cleaning products. But there has been a trend in recent years for small niche businesses providing specialist products and services to consumers, and it’s a trend that is still growing. There is a lot of emphasis on personalizing the purchasing experience and customizing products for customers. I believe that there will be even more small enterprises serving very spe...

What Do You Think About Globalization and Its Effect on Business?

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Well, it’s something which has been happening and will continue to happen. As more information and culture are shared globally, larger global business markets will develop. Globalization and its effect on businesses? Large multinational companies have been operating globally for many decades but now even smaller enterprises can sell their products and services across the world with few problems. The net result is that business has become more competitive for everyone and especially in terms of e-commerce and such like; small companies can compete with large companies in any market irrespective of where they are based. Globalization and technology has made it far easier to do business in any part of the world, and while there may still be some challenges – they are far fewer than in the past. Things will likely be even more open and competitive in the future. How has globalization affected family businesses? Increased competition : With the rise of glo...

IELTS PDF | Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization

What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization? Check out some more ideas related to aspects of globalization in our IELTS study guide to boost your vocabulary. Get some new ideas on how globalization affects countries and people. There are positive, negative and neutral ideas related to the idea of globalization. Download IELTS PDF Globalization Improve your vocabulary for IELTS speaking by becoming familiar with some of these ideas and being able to describe how globalization has affected particular aspects of your country’s culture, economy, and other aspects of life. The topic of globalization is appearing more and more often in IELTS speaking tests across the world. This is because the concept of globalization and its effects have been widely discussed and most people are aware of the general ideas and pros and cons related to globalization. IELTS speaking test questions often ask you to give your opinion , or comment on , for example, how ...

Describe a Song That Brings Back a Lot of Memories

This IELTS speaking test includes questions about: your work where you live vegetarians reading in English a song that brings back memories local singers & musicians songs & language the music industry the globalization of music IELTS Speaking Part 1 What is your full name? My name’s... Can I see your ID? Yes, here it is. Where are you from? I’m from [name of city]. I’m from [name of city] in [name of country]. * If you come from a different country from the one where you are doing the IELTS test. Do you work or study? I work. At the moment I’m working for a research institute as a Research Assistant. Where do you live now? I live in [name of city] with my parents. Is it a house or an apartment?> It’s a house, in the suburbs of the city, where my family have lived for a long time. Which room in your house do you like the most? Why? I suppose it would have to be my room, it’s probably where I spend most of my time when I’m at hom...

Questions about Globalization and Industry, Business, Food

Questions about Globalization & Food Production What are some of the main food products ("foods") that your country produces? Well, there are a lot, but I think some of the main ones are: rice, wheat, seafood, and many other agricultural products, fish, shrimp, apple juice, garlic, pine nuts, berries, and coffee. What are some food products that come from different parts of your country? In the south of China they produce a lot of rice which is used in many products such as vinegar, beer, and also wine. In the north of China, the major crop is wheat which is used in bread and noodles which are very popular there. There are also four principal tea-growing or producing regions in the country, each has its variety and specialty. What widely consumed food products are mainly imported into your country? This is a growing area thanks to the expanding middle-class consumers who are interested in imported products. The amount of imported food products has been r...