IELTS Essay, topic: The advantages and disadvantages of globalization
Even though
globalization affects the world’s economies in a very positive way, its
negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.
Globalization is
such a commonly used term in the twentieth century. It simply means that
the world has become integrated economically, socially, politically and
culturally through the advances of technology, transportation and
communication. It is undeniable that globalization has resulted in both
positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly.
To begin with,
globalization has contributed to the world’s economies in many
beneficial ways. The advances in science and technology have allowed
businesses to easily cross over territorial boundary lines.
Consequently, companies tend to become more productive and competitive
thereby raising the quality of goods, services and the world’s living
standard.
Secondly, several
companies from the more developed countries have already ventured to
establish foreign operations or branches to take advantage of the low
cost of labor in the poorer countries. This kind of business activity
will provide more influx of cash or investment funds into the less
developed countries.
However, one cannot
deny the negative effects which have derived from globalization. One
crucial social aspect is the risk and danger of epidemic diseases which
can easily be spread as the transportation becomes easier and faster in
today’s advanced society. This is evidenced in the recent birds flu
disease which has infected most Asian countries over a short period of
time.
As large
corporations invest or take over many offshore businesses, a modern form
of colonization will also evolve which may pose certain power pressure
on the local governments of the less developed countries. Unemployment
rates in the more developed regions such as Europe may also escalate as
corporations choose to outsource to the cheaper work force from Asian
countries.
In conclusion. I
like to reiterate that globalization is inevitable and we must urge
individuals, companies and governments to use a more balanced approach
by taking the appropriate steps to deal with matters relating to the
financial or economical gains verses the social, political or ecological
concerns of the world.
This essay is too
long, 318 words instead of 250-265. Otherwise (except for some minor
grammatical errors) it is a very nice work. It covers the task, has the
right structure, the paragraphs are coherent and are logically connected
by elegantly used linking words, the structure of sentences is fine and
so is your vocabulary. Seems worthy of Band 7.5 or 8.
