Unit 17 Globalisation and Diaspora : English NEB Class 11

Ways with words

A. Choose the words for the following meanings.

a. the severely damaging or destructive effects of something

ravage

b. someone forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

refugee

c. to face a difficult situation

confront

d. take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

usurp

e. the process of becoming a part of a group, country, society, etc.

assimilation

f. an area within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct

enclave

C. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the brackets.

a. I asked him if he was attending the ceremony and he shook his head ‘no’. (shook/moved/ nodded)

b. They made a horrible decision which caused irreparable damage to our company. (hopeless/inflexible/irreparable)

c. The leaders need to break down barriers so as to create favorable environment in the nation. (barriers/obstacles/hindrances)

d. You ought to talk to the manager to settle the dispute. (solve/settle/clear up)

e. Perhaps this issue will not get much media coverage. (security/examination/ coverage)

f. This week is the first week of Joan as an in-charge. Everything is running smoothly. (smoothly/calmly/easily)

g. I haven’t read the text thoroughly, but given a quick glance. (fast/quick/rapid)

Comprehension

Answer the following questions.

a. Why did millions of Palestinians leave their country?

Millions of Palestinians left their country because their country had denied basic human rights to find a better life and better economic opportunities.

b. How is the global culture formed? Is cultural identity possible even in the global culture? Justify.

The global culture is formed by the youthful generations who have grown up in the midst of massive technological advancements.
Yes, cultural identity is possible even in the global culture. Social media, street journalism, and global transnational businesses all play a role in catalysing new global culture formation processes. Globalization fosters cultural identity by creating a feeling of belonging. People are becoming increasingly worried about the uniqueness and particularity of their own culture in the current age of globalisation. Thus, even in a global society, cultural identity is conceivable.

c. Why can moving from one side of the world to the other be an economic challenge for newcomers?

Moving from one side of the world to the other can be an economic challenge for newcomers because integration process needs time; starting from learning the language, integrating culturally, integration into the labour market.

d. How can immigrants foster economy at different magnitudes of scale in their new homes?

Immigrants can foster economy at different magnitudes of scale in their new homes by starting their own companies or businesses.

e. Can immigrants fully integrate in the new societies? Give reasons.

No, immigrants can’t fully integrate in the new societies because the society does not open its doors fully to allow them to integrate.

f. Mention any two benefits of integrating into a new society for the immigrants.

– Migrants will have equal learning, engagement, and self-esteem possibilities.
– The receiving nations can improve their economic prospects by integrating immigrants.

g. Why should the immigrants run in concordance with global culture?

The immigrants should run in concordance with global culture because the cost of isolation and non-convergence is higher and more damaging than integration.

Critical Thinking

a. Do you think that the local is globalized and the global is localized? Can there be the global culture as well? Give examples.

b. What is globalization? Discuss the effects of globalization on traditional cultures.

c. Discuss the impacts of globalization on the process and progress of education in Nepal.

Writing

Write a news story to be published in a newspaper about a local festival/fair you have witnessed.

Grammar

B. Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + one of these verbs:

a. Do you know how to get to Rama’s house?

b. I don’t know whether to apply for the job or not.

c. Have you decided where to go for your picnic?

d. Can you show me how to use this camera?

e. Ask Hari. He’ll tell you how to ride a bicycle.

f. I was really astonished. I didn’t know how to ride on the horse.

C. Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb in brackets as in the example.

a. Mahesh forgets to close the windows. (tend)

Mahesh tends to forget closing the windows

b. Your car has broken down. (appear)

Your car appears to have broken down.

c. Ashika is worried about her exam. (seem)

Ashika seems to be worried about her exam.

d. They have developed the theory. (claim)

They claim to have developed the theory.

e. He’s enjoying his new job. (pretend)

He pretends to be enjoying his new job.

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