Task 1: Choose the appropriate connectives below to fill in the blanks in the following text and put them in the boxes (2 x 10 = 20 pts). 1. Consequently 2. However 3. It is undeniable that 4. also 5. Secondly 6. In addition 7. In conclusion 8. To begin with 9. One 10. thereby Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization 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. __ (a) __ globalization has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly. __ (b) __, 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. __ (c) __ , companies tend to become more productive and competitive, __ (d) __ raising the quality of goods, services and the world’s living standard. __ (e) __, 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. __ (f) __ , one cannot deny the negative effects which have derived from globalization. __ (g) __ 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 __ (h) __ evolve, which may pose certain power pressure on