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Globalization and Communication Growth

    The 21st century has A22 ushered 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 A23 impact 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 A24 leaps and bounds because of globalization.

    An example of the remarkable effects of globalization is the invention of the telephone 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 A25 regardless 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 e-mail. These A26 breakthroughs 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 A27 no 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 A28 demand for products, and also greater competition. Making investments in information and communication technology is now a must for any business enterprise.

A22

1) started

начал, начался

2)began

начал, начался

3) ushered

Ushered in - возвестил

4) launched

пустился

A23

1) cause

причина

2) impact

влияние, воздействие

3) consequences

последствия

4) result

результат

A24

1) bonds

2) gaps

3) jumps

4) leaps

by leaps and bounds - скачкообразно, стремительно; устоявшееся выражение

A25

1) regardless

Не взирая на

2) despite

Не употребляется с OF

3) notwithstanding

Не употребляется с OF

4) because

По причине, из-за

A26

1) breakbeats

Танцевальный музыкальный стиль

2) breakdowns

Поломки

3) breakouts

Вспышки (инфекции)

4) breakthroughs

Прорывы, достижения

A27

1) any

2) no

In no time - моментально,мгновенно; устоявшееся выражение

3) none of

4) some

A28

1) access

Не употребялется с FOR

2) claim

заявление

3) demand

спрос

4) rise

Не употребялется с FOR