Welcome to Mr Aslanov’s CEFR lessons – LEVEL B2 Get guaranteed intensive CEFR courses with us!!! Call and join our team now: + 998 94 633 32 30 LEXICAL & GRAMMAR COMPETENCE – TEST 3 Globalization and Communication Growth The 21st century has Q1_____ in a new era in man’s ongoing quest for a better life and a
better world. For the first time in history, we can now claim to live in ‘One World.’ Globalization
has removed many of the gaps that have existed between and among nations. While the physical
divide is still present, the Q2_____ of the Information Highway on how we communicate and live
in the present day is simply staggering. Rapid improvements in information technology have
allowed us to exchange information and communicate almost everywhere, anywhere, and anytime.
Globalization, as a general term, is best understood as the spread of ideas about the
environment, democracy, human rights, and less complicated issues like fashion and fads. Global
exchange is now taking place as the market of ideas, culture, and beliefs expand through the use of
technology. The nature of business and how it is done has also improved by Q3_____ and bounds
because of globalization.
An example of the remarkable effects of globalization is the invention of the tele phone and
the television. Television has enabled young people and adults to have the ability to share cultural
and ethnic experiences with others. Telephones have also greatly improved communication. Gone
are the weeks and even months of waiting for a letter. Anybody can talk to anyone who has another
phone Q4_____ of distance or location on the planet. With the aid of satellites, 3rd generation
phones allow us to make a phone call, send a video, or even receive an email. These Q5_____ in
communication have revolutionized business, commerce, and even the personal lives and
relationships of millions of people.
Because of the electronic media, vast amounts of important information can reach any parts
of the globe in Q6_____ time. Business establishments, whether big or small, are using the Internet
in many ways to build or expand their company’s growth. With the ever improving technology
come new markets, high Q7_____ for products, and also greater competition. Making investments
in information and communication technology is now a must for any business enterprise.
Q1. A) started
B) began
C) ushered
D) launched
Q2. A) cause
B) impact
C) consequences
D) result
Q3. A) bonds
B) gaps
C) jumps
D) leaps
Q4. A) regardless
B) despite
C) notwithstanding
D) because
Q5. A) breakbeats
B) breakdowns
C) breakouts
D) breakthroughs
Q6. A) any
B) no
C) none of
D) some
Q7. A) access
B) claim
C) demand
D) rise