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C1 Advanced Vocabulary & Oral Fluency ⏱ 20 Minutes

Globalisation and Cultural Identity

Learn 10 useful words about globalisation and culture, then practise them in speaking.

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For Teachers

Take 20 minutes. First read the three word tables with the class.
Then do the 16 tasks and check the answers together. Finish with the shadowing.

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For Learners

Read the word tables first. Then do the 16 tasks without looking at your notes, and record the 12 shadowing items.

A vibrant global marketplace showing diverse people, cultures, and modern architecture blending together

A Connected World

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
multinational (adj / n)	Operating in or involving several nations; a large company operating overseas.	multinational corporation, multinational conglomerate	–	"Multinational chains often crowd out independent family-owned retailers."	multi- = many countries under one brand.
cosmopolitan (adj)	Familiar with and composed of people from many different countries and cultures.	cosmopolitan city, cosmopolitan outlook, cosmopolitan vibe	–	"Berlin has evolved into a vibrant, cosmopolitan hub for artists worldwide."	cosmos = universe; citizen of the entire world.
interdependent (adj)	Mutually reliant on one another for survival, trade, or cultural exchange.	interdependent economies, highly interdependent world	interdependence (n)	"Global supply shortages proved how interdependent national markets truly are."	inter- = between; depending mutually on each other.
homogeneous (adj)	Consisting of parts or people that are all of the same kind; lacking diversity.	homogeneous society, culturally homogeneous, homogeneous architecture	homogeneity (n), homogenise (v)	"Critics worry that retail globalization creates a dull, homogeneous cityscape."	homo- = same; everything looks identical.

Identity and Belonging

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
indigenous (adj)	Originating naturally in a particular region; native to a territory before settlers arrived.	indigenous peoples, indigenous traditions, indigenous rights	–	"The museum partnered with indigenous elders to document ancestral stories."	indi- = inside/native; rooted in the land.
assimilate (v)	To absorb and integrate people, ideas, or culture into a dominant wider society.	assimilate into society, assimilate completely, pressure to assimilate	assimilation (n)	"Migrants often balance the wish to assimilate with preserving their native customs."	similar = making yourself similar to the majority.
ethnic (adj)	Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.	ethnic diversity, ethnic enclave, ethnic minorities	ethnicity (n)	"The festival celebrated the culinary heritage of several ethnic communities."	ethnos = people/nation sharing deep roots.

Threat and Protection

Word	Meaning	Common Collocations	Word Forms	Example Sentence	Memory Tip
erode (v)	To gradually wear away or destroy traditions, trust, authority, or cultural values over time.	erode cultural identity, erode traditional values, erode confidence	erosion (n)	"Unchecked mass tourism can erode the authentic social fabric of historic towns."	erode = like rock slowly washed away by wind and water.
revive (v)	To restore interest in, use of, or vitality to something forgotten or declining.	revive dying languages, revive interest, revive age-old crafts	revival (n)	"Young volunteers launched a digital archive to revive endangered regional dialects."	re + vive = bring back to life (vivid/vital).
safeguard (v)	To protect from harm, decay, or loss with active measures, laws, or practices.	safeguard traditions, safeguard intangible heritage, safeguard rights	–	"UNESCO treaties help nations safeguard oral storytelling traditions from extinction."	safe + guard = act as an alert guard to keep it safe.

Practice Section

Practice (16 Items)

Step-by-step

Stage 1: Collocation Matrix

Match each target verb to its most natural noun phrase partner in cultural studies.

1. Which verb naturally collocates with "cultural identity" to describe its gradual weakening under globalisation?

____ erode ____ safeguard ____ revive ____ assimilate

2. Which verb best pairs with "indigenous heritage" when discussing active legal and museum protection?

____ erode ____ safeguard ____ revive ____ assimilate

3. Which verb best completes the collocation "_____ dying regional dialects" to mean bringing them back into active use?

____ erode ____ safeguard ____ revive ____ assimilate

4. Which verb takes the preposition "into" when describing groups integrating fully into a new cultural environment?

____ erode ____ safeguard ____ revive ____ assimilate

Stage 2: Word Bank Gap-Fill

Fill each blank using the correct word from the bank below (exact spelling):

interdependent ethnic multinational cosmopolitan

5. Many prominent ___ enterprises have established headquarters across several Asian capitals to oversee global operations.

____ (type word...)

6. With residents hailing from more than 140 countries, Melbourne prides itself on being an open, ___ metropolis.

____ (type word...)

7. Because contemporary financial systems are intricately ___, a banking crisis in one continent triggers market turbulence across the world.

____ (type word...)

8. Preserving the mother tongues and customs of small ___ minorities is essential for sustaining genuine national pluralism.

____ (type word...)

Stage 3: Choose the Word

Choose the best word.

9. Mass tourism can slowly _____ the authentic communal customs of an island.

____ a. erode ____ b. restore ____ c. document

10. Strict legislation was passed to _____ intangible folklore practices, so that private corporations could not exploit them.

____ a. erode ____ b. safeguard ____ c. homogenise

11. New York is a(n) _____ city, known for its diverse population from every corner of the globe.

____ a. homogeneous ____ b. multinational ____ c. cosmopolitan

12. The project collaborated closely with _____ communities, the first peoples of the region, to record their history.

____ a. ethnic ____ b. indigenous ____ c. local

Stage 4: Word-Formation Gap-Fill

Change the word in capitals so it fits the sentence.

13. The economic crisis highlighted the growing (interdependent) of modern nation-states:

____ (type word...)

14. Critics argue that unchecked globalisation promotes cultural (homogeneous), erasing unique local idioms:

____ (type word...)

15. While some policymakers pushed for rapid cultural (assimilate), community advocates defended pluralism:

____ (type word...)

16. Thanks to dedicated school curricula, Celtic communities witnessed an extraordinary (revive) of traditional Gaelic music:

____ (type word...)

A diverse group of students in a classroom practicing pronunciation with headsets

Oral Fluency Lab

Shadowing & Pronunciation Drills (12 Items)

Listen and repeat

Listen to the natural spoken cadence via the 🔊 button, then tap record to echo the target phrase with identical stress and intonation.

Part A Collocations (Short Chunks)

Item 1 🔊 Listen

"erode cultural identity"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Item 2 🔊 Listen

"safeguard indigenous heritage"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Item 3 🔊 Listen

"revive dying languages"

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Item 4 🔊 Listen

"assimilate into the mainstream"

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Part B Standard Sentences

Sentence 5 🔊 Play

"Cosmopolitan cities thrive on intercultural dialogue."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Sentence 6 🔊 Play

"Global trade creates highly interdependent economies."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Sentence 7 🔊 Play

"Multinational corporations must respect local cultural traditions."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Sentence 8 🔊 Play

"Minority groups enrich national identity."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Part C Extended Academic Sentences

Complex Sentence 9 🔊 Play Audio

"We must safeguard intangible heritage."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Complex Sentence 10 🔊 Play Audio

"Newcomers face pressure to assimilate into the dominant culture."

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Part D Pronunciation Challenges (Stress & Phonetics)

Challenge Word 11 🔊 Hear Pronunciation

homogeneous

/ˌhɒm.əˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ • Primary stress on the 3rd syllable: ho-mo-GEE-ne-ous

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Challenge Word 12 🔊 Hear Pronunciation

indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ • Primary stress on the 2nd syllable: in-DIJ-e-nous

[Bài tập luyện nói]

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Globalisation and Cultural Identity

Globalisation and Cultural Identity

For Teachers

For Learners

A Connected World

Identity and Belonging

Threat and Protection

Practice (16 Items)

Stage 1: Collocation Matrix

Stage 2: Word Bank Gap-Fill

Stage 3: Choose the Word

Stage 4: Word-Formation Gap-Fill

Shadowing & Pronunciation Drills (12 Items)

Part A Collocations (Short Chunks)

Part B Standard Sentences

Part C Extended Academic Sentences

Part D Pronunciation Challenges (Stress & Phonetics)

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