Unit 10（课件）- 《世纪商务英语阅读教程专业篇II》同步教学（大连理工·2021）

CENTURY　BUSINESS　ENGLISH 世纪商务英语 阅读教程　专业篇　II 1 In this unit, you will • read materials about globalization, and learn some knowledge about its definition and impact; • increase your understanding of what globalization is; • practice reading skills like identifying the main idea and supporting ideas, preparing outlines, getting the meaning from the context, paraphrasing, scanning and skimming, etc.; • be required to finish 14 tasks so as to achieve the objectives. Unit 10 Globalization 2 Topic Introduction Reading Skills Practice Comprehensive Reading Contents 目录 3 4 Topic Introduction 　　Globalization is not a new phenomenon; nor is it irreversible. Globalization refers to the free movement of goods, capital, services, people, technology and information. It is the action or procedure of international integration of countries arising from the convergence of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture. Unprecedented changes and advances in communications, transportation, and computer technology have been major factors in globalization and make globalization easier as well, generating further interdependence of economic and cultural activities. 　　Globalization has proceeded a pace between 1970 and 2004. The global trend of peace, development and cooperation and globalization are indivisible. Facing this situation, based on the theme “ Globalization & Free Trade: The Asian Perspectives ”, the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017 was divided into four modules — globalization, growth, reform and new economy. This unit looks at globalization through the effective reading of relevant texts. 5 Topic Introduction 　　Throughout history, adventurers and merchants have constructed an ever-more-global economy. Globalization creates new markets and wealth. At a time when certain Western powers are retreating into protectionism and isolation, China has been promoting the globalization of economy in a spirit of openness and inclusiveness. China wi