【正文】 entity)和社會的凝聚力（social cohesion)。 ?外國游客增多會對當(dāng)?shù)丨h(huán)境造成壓力，甚至破壞環(huán)境，而移民增多可能導(dǎo)致工作機會減少，致使競爭更加激烈，這些都有可能引起當(dāng)?shù)厝说姆锤校╟ause resentment in local munities).范文Globalization is a catchall term that refers to any activity that involves more than one country, for example, travel from one country to another. The dramatic increase in transnational travel in recent years has sparked controversy over the potential impacts of this trend on individual countriesf especially those new member states of globalization. Some people are concerned that the upsurge in new arrivals will prompt local hostility against visitors instead of promoting their understanding on mutual cultural background. This notion should be rejected as one can see many facts in favor of this development between countries.The first reason why international travels would never bring conflict is rooted in the fact that both visitors and locals are economically motivated. International travel opens up opportunities for business development throughout the world. Entrepreneurs are interested not only in the domestic market but also in the oversea market. Foreigners should learn the culture of a country before winning over the local people. In turn, locals should show their hospitality to visitors in exchange for their trust. They share a view that acceptance of each other39。很多當(dāng)?shù)厝艘虼吮憩F(xiàn)得非常好客和友好，這有助于文化的交流（Many local people are very friendly and hospitable, which promote the cultural munications.)；? 對其他的文化和人民更為了解（a better understanding of other cultures and other peoples),改變?nèi)藗儗ζ渌褡搴臀幕膽B(tài)度（alter one39。練習(xí)5Topic 1: Increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to increase tension between people from different countries?外來人口的增加有利于文化的交流：? 游客或者移民都具備經(jīng)濟利益和價值（mercial interest and economic value)； 而外同人的停留時間是和東道國的合作密切相關(guān)的（The length of stay depends on the cooperation of the host society.)。? 不同文化的人看待同一事物總有不同的角度（harbour different perceptions),并給予不同的解釋(different interpretations)，比如對手勢、衣服、言行舉止有不同的理解；舉止不當(dāng)會引起當(dāng)?shù)厝艘庀氩坏降姆磻?yīng)(provoke unanticipated responses)。恨,憤恨3. rooted in=derived from=based on:基于 4. entrepreneur=tycoon=mogul=industrialist:企業(yè)家，實業(yè)家5. discrepancy=disagreement=difference=divergence:分歧，矛盾6. foe=enemy=rival:敵人，竟?fàn)帉κ? 7. concrete=tangible=solid:具體的，實際的8. overtime=in due course=sooner or later:最終，早9. resort:勝地；tourist resort:旅游勝地；holiday resort：度假勝地；beach resort:海邊度假勝地； scenic spot:景觀；place of interest: 旅游景點10. repel=revolt=repulse:使厭惡，憎惡 11. scant=limited=scarce:缺乏的，不足的練習(xí)5Topic2: When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programs) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?媒體信息一致的缺點：? 國際媒體（global media)—般掌握在少數(shù)幾個有實力的機構(gòu)手中（in the hands of a few, large, powerful organizations)；有了媒體的宣傳(propaganda)后,西方文化成了主流(domineering force),大規(guī)模的、有吸引力的廣告(mass seductive advertising )喚起了落后地區(qū)人們對物質(zhì) 新的向往（create fresh desires),經(jīng)濟聯(lián)系增強（strong economic ties),西方產(chǎn)品取代了本地產(chǎn) 品，使人們更加向往西方的文化；? 文化開始融合在一起(mingle),人們被新的價值觀所圍繞(bombarded with new values)，對自 己的文化失去信心和自豪感（confidence and pride),拒絕接受自己的文化傳統(tǒng)（rejection of their cultural heritage)轉(zhuǎn)而接受西方的文化習(xí)慣（adoption of Western cultural practices)。因此，即便一些文化在世界其他地方傳播，它原 來的性質(zhì)（authenticity)已經(jīng)喪失。范文As international media panies expand across the world, the growing popularity and uniformity of some media programs (such as TV shows, movies, fashion shows) is causing worldwide concern. Many people have strong views toward this trend. In my opinion, international media is closely linked to cultural globalization and cultural homogeneity.The dominance of international media is a sign of Western cultural imperialism and has the potential to thwart cultural diversity. It is not a secret that international media is owned and operated by a handful of giant corporations, such as Time Warner. They control large sectors of the media market and place national media panies at risk. The contraction in the number of media owners will cause a proportional reduction, in the variety of programs broadcasted. For example, painting, music and movies accessible in the media have a small number of genres, imposing restraints on one39。s exposure to Hollywood movies, TV shows and sports reports. The loss of media diversity will lead to degradation of culture and to a minimization of cultural diversity. It is a worrying trend, as people need cultural diversity to preserve and pass on their valuable heritage to future generations, including lifestyle.As shown above, international media, controlled by a handful of transnational media corporations, is exporting Western culture worldwide and putting many indigenous cultures at the risk of extinction. The uniformity of media programs has led to that of artworks, norms and ways of life wherever international media goes.近義詞表1. dominance=domination=power:統(tǒng)治，力量 2. sign=symbol=mark=signal=indication：標(biāo)志，象征3. thwart=prevent=spoil=ruin:阻止，破壞4. a handful of=a small number of:少數(shù)的 5. contractionreduction ：減少6. proportional=relative：相對的，成比例的 7. perception=view=opinion:看法8. ideal=value=belief=principle:觀點，觀念；標(biāo)準(zhǔn) 9. solidarity=unity=harmony=cohesion:團結(jié)10. be captivated by=be obsessed with=be passionate about=be addicted to=be keen on=be enthusiastic about:被…所吸引11. pass on=give=impart=convey:傳遞，灌輸Topic 3: There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country39。? 影響生活方式：進口商品的增多，對外國產(chǎn)品的喜好（preference for imports)。主流文化會取代老式的和各種各樣的文化（A dominant culture takes over diverse cultures.),人們不再尊重傳統(tǒng)文化（lose respect older cultures),而傳統(tǒng)觀念最終成為歷史 {consigned to history)。s cultural heritage is made accessible to the public, visitors from all over the world will soon flock there. They will share their experience in the local culture with their friends and families once they return home, assisting this site to gain international fame. Both