WEEK 1 
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT 
 

ACTIVITY 1: GETTING READY 

 
1. Look at the following pictures and think what the people have in 
common. 
(Answers may vary) 
 
They all face global issues. 
They all share the same planet and issues. 
 
2. Answer this question and check the possible answers below. 
 
B. It is a global situation that we all need to address. 

 
ACTIVITY 2: LET’S PRACTICE! 
 
3. Choose and circle five items from the box that you think are the most 
important to be a global city.  
 
1. Universities 
2. High quality means of transport  
3. Advanced communication infrastructures 
4. Highways 
5. Financial Centers 
   
 
 
4. Why you chose these items? Why are they important for a global city?  

 
 
5. Read the texts (I – II) about two global cities and identify which cities 
they are.  

   
 
 
 
 
 
6. Complete the crossword using the definitions below. 

 
7. Write down words or phrases that are related to globalization. To 
start you can use the concepts bellow.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Match the words and practice the sentences. 
1) D  3) A 
2) C  4) B 

ACTIVITY 3: THINK AND REVIEW 

 
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization?  

 
10. Do you think the place where you live is global?  
(answers may vary) 
 
1. My region has a main hospital; however, it doesn’t have an airport. 
2. My region has varied means of transport; however, it doesn’t have a 
financial center. 
3. My city has natural resources; however, it doesn’t have fresh water 
reservoir.  
 

UNIIT 1 PICTIONARY