First sentence of paragraph 2 On the one hand, the globalisation of fashion, brands, eating habits and other areas of
culture has some benefits. (Explain the benefits)
First sentence of paragraph 3 On the other hand, I believe that the disadvantages of cultural globalisation are even
more significant. (Explain the disadvantages)
Conclusion In conclusion, it seems to me that the drawbacks of globalisation, in terms of cultural
habits such as the clothes we wear or the foods we eat, do outweigh the benefits.
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popular topic, so you need some ideas and opinions about it.
Here are some opinions about advertising, taken from my
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Advertising should be ______.
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Advertising ______ children should be controlled or even banned.
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Unhealthy foods should not be marketed ______ attracts children.
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Products that can be a risk to health should ______ warnings.
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However, advertising is necessary in free ______ economies.
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It creates ______ products.
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Governments should only ______ false information or products that are harmful.
Fill the gaps with these words/phrases: market, in a way that, regulated, display, censor, demand for, aimed at
Note: 'Advertising' is uncountable (you can't say "an advertising" or "advertisings").
'Advertising' is the name of the industry, activity or profession (like 'marketing'). 'An
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advertisement' (or 'advertisements') is what you see on TV, in the street, in
newspapers etc.
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