Writing Task 2 Sample 12

Writing Task 2 - Sample 12: Globalization

Cultures around the world are more similar today than they used to be. What
are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
There is a fact that cultures around the world are increasingly sharing the same
features that worries so many people about the assimilation of cultures and its
negative consequences. This essay will explore some main causes of this matter
before deciding if it is a positive or negative development.
Obviously, the assimilation and exchange of cultures have occurred for several
centuries, but currently has been stronger than ever before because of influence of
globalization, advanced technology and changes in people’s mind-set. The
globalization, that brings all people from all continents together, is the most
important factor. In addition to the opportunities for trading and exchanging ideas,
people now naturally influence each other by their cultural value when doing
business and making friends. All economies are opened to join into a global market
which pushes cultural exchange a faster pace. This process is also effectively
supported by the development of advanced technology which allows information
to be widely shared via the Internet, international TV channels and telephone calls.
All insight about music, fashion, literature, tradition and customs of one culture are
made assessable globally. Also, it is worth mentioning the ease of travelling intercontinentally that make people closer and open people’s minds to absorb new
things. As a result, it is easy to see similarities in not only neighboring cultures, but
among all cultures around the world.
The positive effects of this process are clear. Firstly, the flow of investment
quickly moving around because people now understand each other every well and
that is easier for them to work together. At the same time, they become more


tolerant of fundamental differences in belief, customs and even the national traits
which encourage the international cooperation. On a global scale, the outdated
customers are gradually becoming erased while people now are closer in
entertainment choices, science and environmental protection.

However, the negative consequences of this trend deserve a closer look/
examination. The assimilation of cultures results in the extinction of several
languages as well as other cultural values such as literature and traditional art
performance. People now speak the same language, wear the same style of clothes
or even listen to the same type of music. In long term, it is the huge loss of culture;
national characteristics and human’s historical knowledge. Only when the adverse
effect can be mitigated, this process then is welcome by entire global citizens.
From discussion above, one can conclude that globalization and advanced
technologies are the roof cause of culture assimilation. And as long as we can
protect the minor cultures with all of their values. This would be the favorable
trend of development.