IELTS Writing Task 2 Exercises: The Impact of Globalization on Local Cultures

Useful Vocabulary and Phrases

• globalization (n) – the process of international integration through trade, technology, and communication
• local culture (n) – the customs, traditions, and lifestyle of a particular community
• cultural identity (n) – a sense of belonging to a specific culture
• Westernization (n) – adoption of Western values and lifestyle
• traditional customs (n) – long-established cultural practices
• cultural diversity (n) – the variety of different cultures within a society
• cultural exchange (n) – sharing cultural elements between countries
• homogeneous society (n) – a society where cultural differences are reduced
• mass media (n) – communication channels such as TV, internet, and newspapers
• preserve (v) – protect and maintain something from the past

Exercises:

Task 1: Write sentences from given cues. Make changes to the cues when needed.

1. Globalization / cause / local cultures / become / less unique.

2. Westernization / influence / young people / adopt / new lifestyles.

3. Mass media / play / major role / spread / global trends.

4. Governments / should / preserve / traditional customs / protect / cultural identity.

5. Cultural exchange / help / people / understand / appreciate / diversity.

Task 2: Vocabulary list for fill in the blanks

globalization | local cultures | cultural identity | Westernization | traditional customs
cultural diversity | cultural exchange | homogeneous society | mass media | preserve

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list above.

With the rise of (1) ____________, many (2) ____________ are being affected and losing their uniqueness. Influences such as (3) ____________ and global trends spread through (4) ____________, leading societies to become more similar. As a result, some fear that a (5) ____________ might emerge, where people share the same habits and fashion styles.

However, globalization also encourages (6) ____________ and (7) ____________, allowing individuals to learn about different traditions. To protect (8) ____________, governments and communities must take action to (9) ____________ their (10) ____________.

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Task 1:

1. Globalization causes local cultures to become less unique.
2. Westernization influences young people to adopt new lifestyles.
3. Mass media plays a major role in spreading global trends.
4. Governments should preserve traditional customs to protect cultural identity.
5. Cultural exchange helps people understand and appreciate diversity.

Task 2:

1. globalization
2. local cultures
3. Westernization
4. mass media
5. homogeneous society
6. cultural diversity
7. cultural exchange
8. cultural identity
9. preserve
10. traditional customs