Globalization

­ 1. Read the article and Look up the meaning of the words and phrases in the dictionary.

How strong is the global economy? “Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility.”

How important are women in bringing about global change? “There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole — women and men alike — than the one which involves women as central players.” “More countries have understood that women’s equality is a prerequisite for development.”

Where do you see the primary role of the UN? “If the United Nations does not attempt to chart a course for the world’s people in the first decades of the new millennium, who will?”

What is the major challenge for the UN? “We have the means to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.”

(Mr. Annan On the UN’s goal of cutting the level of global poverty in half by 2015)

Are tile fruits of globalization available to all? “It would be wrong to be blind to the economic benefits that globalization has brought to some. The real question is how can we humanize globalization, how can we shape it in such a way that it can benefit all — instead of some.”

(Mary Robinson, UN high commissioner for human rights, September 2000)

What risks come with globalization? “Polarization rather than progressive globalization is what is in the future — unless corrective actions are taken in time.” (Chandrika Ban daranaike Kumaratung, Sri Lanka’s President, on unchecked economic liberalization, October 1997)

What is an example of this polarization? “My 26-year-old daughter in London is earning almost as much money as I do — and she is just working as a secretary.” (helen Clark, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, on why many young professionals leave New Zealand for good, February 2001)

How can globalization be made to work for all? “Globalization could be the answer to many of the world’s hard problems. But this requirgs strong democratic foundations based on a political will to ensure equality and justice.” (Sharan Burrow, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, on globalization, September 2000)

How does one succeed in the business world today? “You shouldn’t have a long-term strategy anymore, because you won’t be able to move fast enough.” (Orit Gadish, chairman of Bain & Co., April2001)

2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.

Foundations; to benefit; a long-term strategy; to take actions; to ensure smth; a benefit; to contribute to; to require; realm; justice.

4. Say whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Use introductory phrases for agreement and disagreement.

1) There is no denying that globalization will bring economic benefits to all. 2) Globalization doesn’t carry any risks. 3) Globalization could be the answer to many of the world’s hard problems.

4) To ensure equality and justice strong democratic foundations are needed. 5) You won’t be able to move fast enough in a global world. 6) Women are playing a central role in contributing to global economy. 7) Business and polities are the two realms that are dominated by men. 8) We can make globalization work for all today.

5. Questions for discussion.

I) What role do women play in the modern world? Is this role changing? 2) Are the fruits of globalization available to all? Can it bring real benefits to poor nations? 3) What risks can globalization bring? 4) Why do you think women are still not fairly represented in the global economy? 5) Can you open up your country and at the same time protect your national industry?

6) Do you think globalization is a natural process?

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Translate the following texts into EngLish.

1. Приведет ли глобализация к более справедливому распределению богатства в мире? Независимо от того, что могут говорить критики глобализацию, она скорее всего не приведет нас к неравенству Если же такое случится, то глобализация потерпит неудачу.

2 В эпоху глобализации возрастет роль ООН в некоторых региональных организаций в улаживании внутренних конфликтов, так как ведущие державы в силу своих собственных проблем, отсутствия доброй воли или ограниченности ресурсов постараются минимизировать свое прямое вовлечение во внутренние конфликты других стран.

З Однако глобализация может ослабить некоторые страны. Дело в том: что распространение рыночных отношений опережает возможности некоторых стран, где отсутствует рыночная экономика, адаптироваться к этим отношениям. Тем более глобализация не может влиять на политические системы этих стран.

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