2018.06.30 IELTS General Training Task 2

Cultures in different countries are now becoming more and more similar all around the world. Why is it happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Cultures across the world are becoming extensively similar which, in my opinion, stems from the increasingly globalized and open economies. This, in turn, seems to be a positive development given that it builds more harmonious multi-cultural societies.

Firstly, increased globalization and more liberal international markets are the main reason behind distinct cultures coming closer. People now have access to international entertainment and news channels that keep them updated on new cultural trends across the world due to which these trends are adapted across cultures, making them alike. For example, youngsters in Asia watch several Hollywood tv shows and movies that have sensitized many western customs such as decorating Christmas trees on Christmas Day, shopping on Mothers’ day and dressing up and eating candies on Halloween in countries such as China and India which have adopted these trends in their cultures.

Moreover, this growing cultural similarity is a positive development as it has resulted in decreased cultural barriers, building more accepting and understanding societies. Citizens from all over the world feel more comfortable with one another with the similarities between their cultures and values allowing them to build close-knit communities. For instance, when Indian students from cosmopolitan cities move to Melbourne, they feel at ease with its bustling lifestyle because their local cultural background is so similar to the culture in Melbourne.  As a result, the lack of cultural divide helps the students to settle smoothly in a city that is miles away from their home and the locals to accept the cultural differences.

In conclusion, the modern day globalized world is the primary driving force for the growing similarity between diverse cultures of the world, and this is a positive trend as it enables a healthy society regardless of the presence of multiple cultural backgrounds.

• stem from

起源于，来源于

e.g.: Confidence and fear are contradictory states of mind that both stem from our beliefs and attitudes.

• given that

只要是，考虑到，假定

e.g.: Given that you have not manipulated your repository area, you will do this from the stream definition.

• harmonious

adj. 和谐的，和睦的

e.g.: Let us try our best to make this world harmonious, balanced and better for all.

• cultural barrier:

文化障碍，文化隔阂

e.g.: When westerners and Chinese get together, there is often not just a language barrier, but an immense (巨大的) cultural barrier as well.

• close-knit:

adj. 紧密的，紧密结合的

e.g.: Events over the last year have created a close-knit community.

• feel at ease：

感到轻松，安心

e.g.: Librans are great charmers and have an ability to make everyone feel at east with them.

• bustling:

adj. 熙熙攘攘的，忙乱的，繁华热闹的

e.g.: Pop-up street food markets are becoming a regular feature for the bustling lunchtime trade.

• regardless of:

不顾，不管，且不论

e.g.: The new tax laws were rammed through regardless of the opposition of the majority of the people.

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