III. After you have read. 3.1. Match the parts of the sentences: 1

3.1. Match the parts of the sentences:

1. Globalization can be described as a process	1. to the people in the host country.
2. In years past, people across the globe	2. unaffiliated with the government and can be nationally or globally focused.
3. When a new invention or way of doing	3. by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and function together.
4. So called non-governmental organizations bring together people	4. but not with the quality of the product.
5. This obviously caters to employment and income generation	5. did not have the ability to communicate and could not interact without difficulty.
6. Today the customers may compromise with the price range	6. something pops up, it does not stay secret for long.
7. Many huge firms are investing in the developing countries	7. one can conveniently deliver the products to a customer located at any part of the world.
8. Information technology has played a vital role	8. and presents new threats and challenges for epidemics.
9. Today with various modes of transportation available,	9. by setting up industrial units outside their home country.
10. Today, international trade has broadened its horizon	10. and power in the hands of a few developed economies.
11. Globalization has given rise to more health risks	11. in bringing the countries closer in terms of communication.
12. Instead it has led to the accumulation of wealth	12. with the help of business process outsourcing.
13. Deforestation is practiced owing to the non-availability of land,	13. are tending to be the supreme power.
14. Developed countries are moving their factories	14. one seller has a say in a particular product or products.
15. This is because of the modern marketing techniques	15. thereby drastically reducing the forest cover.
16. The fast-paced economies, that is the developed countries	16. to foreign countries where labor is cheaply available.
17. Monopoly is a situation wherein only	17. to be a hot potato for the twenty-first century.
18. So globalization is likely	18. like advertising and branding.

 

3.2. Make up questions to the following phrases:

1. as a process by which the people of the world are unified into
a single society and function together;

2. to spread out;

3. deal with issues that do not pay attention to borders;

4. the onset of international trade;

5. cultural conflicts;

6. to be at the top spot and be the leader.

3.3. Point out the positive and negative aspects of the globalization. They are mixed up:

1. The safety regulations and the standards of food preparation are
different in different countries, which may pose a great risk to potential health hazards.

2. They tend to follow the foreign culture more, forgetting their own roots.

3. Today with various modes of transportation available, one can
conveniently deliver the products to a customer located at any part of the
world.

4. It is possible that when a product is the leader in its field, the company may begin to exploit the consumers.

5. Every single information is easily accessible from almost every corner of the world.

6. Also, the migration of people, which has become easier has led to better jobs opportunities.

7. The fast-paced economies, that is the developed countries are
tending to be the supreme power.

8. With numerous educational institutions around the globe, one can move out from the home country for better opportunities elsewhere.

9. Opening the doors of international trade has given birth to intense competition.

10. Today the customers may compromise with the price range but not with the quality of the product.

3.4. Complete the sentences using the Indefinite Gerund:

1. My friend succeeded in ….

2. My colleagues are interested in ….

3. Are you making progress in ….

4. Do your parents praise you for ….

5. Do you always apologize for ….

6. My mother objects to ….

7. I am looking forward to ….

8. I don’t feel like ….

9. She couldn’t help ….

10. We enjoyed ….

3.5. Complete the sentences using the Perfect Gerund:

1. Do you regret …?

2. My colleagues denied ….

3. Our managers complained to us of ….

4. This person is suspected of ….

5. We congratulated them on ….

6. My mother insisted on ….

7. I couldn’t imagine ….

8. We didn’t object to ….

9. Fortunately, we avoided ….

10. Did you apologize to ….

3.6. Open the brackets using the correct form of the Gerund. State the function of the Gerund:

1. I am still hungry in spite of (eat) four sandwiches.

2. Mary was chosen to fill the vacancy. She was very pleased (choose).

3. I always treat people politely and I insist on (treat) politely.

4. Do you feel like (talk) to your friends every day?

5. Have you given up (smoke) at last?

6. The little girl never gets tired of (ask) her mother questions, but her mother often gets tired of (ask) so many questions.

7. Do you often remember your (travel) abroad?

8. I dislike (be, give) stupid advices.

9. The child is glad of (to forgive) by parents.

10. Do you mind my (ask) you a difficult question?

3.7. Choose the right preposition:

1. Why do you insist... our returning back home?

a) at; b) in; c) on

2. We had some difficulty... finding the right candidate for this job.

a) at; b) in; c) on

3. My friend is really good... driving cars.

a) at; b) in; c) on

4. I am sorry... keeping you waiting.

a) of; b) for; c) to

5. The hungry boy was accused... stealing apples.

a) of; b) for; c) to

6. Are you keen... singing?

a) of; b) on; c) with

7. The poor teacher is fed up... repeating the same thing over and over again.

a) of; b) on; c) with

8. We won... finding the shortest way out.

a) in; b) to; c) by

9. What does your mother have... our going to the club?

a) by; b) against; c) to

10. I feel... going out. Would you like to join me?

a) like; b) to; c) for

11. This is a device... making coffee.

a) to; b) for; c) of

12. In spite... facing problems he kept on smiling.

a) to; b) for; c) of

13. I am sick and tired... doing this work.

a) of; b) for; c) with

14. What would you say... making a barbecue?

a) for; b) to; c) of

15. They are not interested... investing their money into our business.

a) on; b) at; c) in

16. We are looking forward... hearing from you as soon as possible.

a) -; b) to; c) for

17. What else can you do... mending cars?

a) to; b) like; c) besides

18. I am thinking... finding a new job.

a) of; b) on; c) to