The Double Edge of Globalisation

Hey Benjamin (:

Here are some questions relating to the article on "The Double Edge of Globalisation" :

1. In your opinion, was there equal emphasis on the pros and cons of globalisation by the author? Why and why not?

2. Do you agree with this statement "Instead, the most important factor in determining the amount of investment was the size of the local market."? (Paragraph 3)

3. "It has also been found that within a given industry, foreign-operated plants tended to pollute less than local peers." Is this statement justifiable? Why and why not? (Paragraph 3)

4. What are your opinions on this statement "But they rightly point out that globalisation does serve as both a conduit and an accelerator for many of the forces that cause the loss of forest cover worldwide."?

5. Is it only global cooperations that have bad environmental habits? Or does it apply to the public as well?

Cheers!

English Language Experience

One meaningful experience I had with the English language was studying Literature in Secondary school. I was brought up in an English speaking environment whereby English was the first language that I was exposed to. From the first words that my parents taught me to say, to simple words and numbers in pre-school as well as watching television shows in the language. Thus, I never knew that English could be expressed in a different way when I first took up Literature.

There are many forms of Literature, ranging from poems to plays and short stories. Literature not only represents the language but also the culture and history behind these works. The teachers taught us how to interpret the authors’ message behind these works through the way they were written. Moreover, these works can be interpreted in many ways depending on how an individual is studying it.

Through this experience, it made me realized that English is not just a language to communicate or write in. But also, Literature can help an individual express his feelings through creative imagination. Thus, I feel that this is one meaningful experience I had with the language.