1. Comprehension Questions (Interpretação Profunda)

Analise os argumentos apresentados no texto e responda em inglês.

  1. How does Speaker B describe the relationship between globalization and tradition?
  2. What are the positive aspects of globalization mentioned by the speakers?
  3. Explain the concern regarding “diluted cultural identity.” What causes this, according to the text?
  4. The speakers mention a “fine line between appreciation and appropriation.” Based on the dialogue, how can someone share a culture respectfully?
  5. How can learning a new language impact cultural barriers?
  6. Interpret the metaphor: “a delicate dance between change and preservation.” What does it imply about the future of culture?

2. Reformulation & Paraphrasing (Reescrita)

Reescreva as frases abaixo utilizando sinônimos ou alterando a estrutura para manter o sentido original.

  1. “Sometimes it feels like we’re losing the essence of our heritage.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________
  2. “Travel and media expose us to ideas we never knew existed.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________
  3. “Music, fashion, and food can cross borders instantly.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________
  4. “There’s a fine line between appreciation and appropriation.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________
  5. “We must be careful not to let uniformity take over.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________
  6. “How we use it defines its impact.”
    • Rewrite: ___________________________________________________________

Guia de Vocabulário: Globalização e Cultura

Use estas palavras para variar suas respostas:

  • Heritage: Legacy, inheritance, tradition.
  • Dilute: Weaken, thin out, diminish.
  • Borders: Boundaries, frontiers.
  • Uniformity: Sameness, lack of variety, homogeneity.
  • Embrace: Accept, welcome, adopt.
  • Crucial: Essential, vital, fundamental.