Globalization & Culture

(Toàn cầu hóa, bảo tồn văn hóa, ngôn ngữ, du lịch)

Cultural assimilation

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The process by which a minority group adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự đồng hóa văn hóa.

• Synonyms: Cultural integration / Cultural absorption

• Ví dụ IELTS: Rapid globalization often speeds up cultural assimilation, leading to the decline of local traditions.

Cultural diversity

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2 / Speaking)

• English Definition: The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a single society.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự đa dạng văn hóa.

• Synonyms: Multiculturalism / Cultural variety

• Ví dụ IELTS: International festivals are excellent platforms to celebrate and promote cultural diversity.

Preserve cultural heritage

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Verb Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: To protect and maintain traditions, monuments, and customs inherited from past generations.

• Tiếng Việt: Bảo tồn di sản văn hóa.

• Synonyms: Safeguard cultural legacy / Protect historical heritage

• Ví dụ IELTS: Governments should allocate more funds to preserve cultural heritage against the pressures of modernization.

Cultural homogenization

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The reduction in cultural diversity through the popularization and diffusion of a wide array of cultural symbols and habits.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự xói mòn / Đồng nhất hóa văn hóa (làm mất bản sắc riêng).

• Synonyms: Cultural uniformity / Loss of distinct identity

• Ví dụ IELTS: Critics worry that global media conglomerates are driving cultural homogenization worldwide.

Global integration

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.

• Tiếng Việt: Hội nhập toàn cầu.

• Synonyms: International integration / Economic and social globalization

• Ví dụ IELTS: Global integration has enabled small businesses to reach international consumer markets far more easily.

Loss of traditional values

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The decline or fading away of longstanding moral principles, customs, or social beliefs.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự mai một giá trị truyền thống.

• Synonyms: Erosion of traditional norms / Decline of cultural customs

• Ví dụ IELTS: Many elders express concern over the gradual loss of traditional values among the younger generation.

Cross-cultural understanding

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2 / Speaking)

• English Definition: The ability to appreciate and understand differences between people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự hiểu biết giữa các văn hóa khác nhau.

• Synonyms: Intercultural awareness / Mutual cultural appreciation

• Ví dụ IELTS: Exchange student programs foster cross-cultural understanding and break down national stereotypes.

Indigenous culture

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The native or original culture of a specific geographic region or group of people.

• Tiếng Việt: Văn hóa bản địa.

• Synonyms: Native culture / Aboriginal heritage

• Ví dụ IELTS: Tourism development must respect the rights and lifestyle of indigenous cultures.

Adopt Western lifestyle

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Verb Phrase (Writing Task 2 / Speaking)

• English Definition: To embrace consumer habits, dietary choices, and values commonly associated with Western countries.

• Tiếng Việt: Tiếp nhận / Theo đuổi lối sống phương Tây.

• Synonyms: Embrace Western ways / Westernization

• Ví dụ IELTS: Young people in developing nations increasingly adopt Western lifestyles due to social media influence.

Tangible and intangible heritage

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: Physical monuments/artifacts (tangible) alongside traditions, languages, and performing arts (intangible).

• Tiếng Việt: Di sản vật thể và phi vật thể.

• Ví dụ IELTS: UNESCO works tirelessly to safeguard both tangible and intangible heritage across all continents.

Language barrier

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2 / Speaking)

• English Definition: A barrier to communication between people who speak different languages.

• Tiếng Việt: Rào cản ngôn ngữ.

• Synonyms: Linguistic obstacle / Communication divide

• Ví dụ IELTS: Overcoming the language barrier is a crucial step for international business professionals.

Historical landmark

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Speaking Part 1/2 / Writing)

• English Definition: A site, building, or structure of historical significance that is preserved for its cultural value.

• Tiếng Việt: Di tích / Danh thắng lịch sử.

• Synonyms: Heritage site / Historic monument

• Ví dụ IELTS: Thousands of tourists visit local historical landmarks every year, generating revenue for conservation.

Cultural exchange program

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: An initiative that allows individuals from different nations to study or work in another country to share culture.

• Tiếng Việt: Chương trình giao lưu văn hóa.

• Synonyms: Intercultural exchange scheme

• Ví dụ IELTS: Participating in a cultural exchange program broadens students' global horizons and tolerance.

Commercialize traditional customs

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Verb Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: To exploit traditional practices or cultural events purely for monetary profit or tourism.

• Tiếng Việt: Thương mại hóa các hủ tục / tập quán truyền thống.

• Synonyms: Monetize local customs / Commodity cultural practices

• Ví dụ IELTS: Over-tourism threatens to commercialize traditional customs, stripping them of their original meaning.

Lingua franca

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

• Tiếng Việt: Ngôn ngữ chung (ví dụ: tiếng Anh trong giao thương quốc tế).

• Synonyms: Common language / Bridge language

• Ví dụ IELTS: English has firmly established itself as the global lingua franca for business and science.

Promote national identity

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Verb Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: To foster a shared sense of pride, belonging, and character within a country's population.

• Tiếng Việt: Thúc đẩy / Củng cố bản sắc dân tộc.

• Synonyms: Strengthen national cohesion / Reinforce cultural identity

• Ví dụ IELTS: Teaching local history in schools helps promote national identity among young citizens.

Cultural shock

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Speaking Part 1/2)

• English Definition: The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture.

• Tiếng Việt: Sốc văn hóa.

• Synonyms: Disorientation in a foreign culture

• Ví dụ IELTS: International students often experience mild cultural shock during their first few months abroad.

Global market integration

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: The process by which national economies become interconnected through free trade and capital flows.

• Tiếng Việt: Sự hội nhập thị trường toàn cầu.

• Synonyms: Economic globalization / Worldwide market connectivity

• Ví dụ IELTS: Global market integration has driven economic growth, but it has also increased competition for domestic firms.

Multinational corporation

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2)

• English Definition: A corporate organization that owns or controls the production of goods or services in multiple countries.

• Tiếng Việt: Tập đoàn đa quốc gia.

• Synonyms: Transnational company / Global firm

• Ví dụ IELTS: Multinational corporations create local job opportunities, yet they can overshadow domestic small businesses.

Sense of belonging

• Loại từ / Ngữ cảnh: Noun Phrase (Writing Task 2 / Speaking)

• English Definition: A feeling of emotional comfort and acceptance within a particular community or culture.

• Tiếng Việt: Cảm giác thuộc về / Ý thức gắn kết cộng đồng.

• Synonyms: Community connection / Feeling of acceptance

• Ví dụ IELTS: Maintaining traditional festivals helps immigrants retain a strong sense of belonging to their homeland.