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PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think is happening here?
How does this contribute to a country’s economy?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- export
- import
- trade agreement
- tariff
- economic development
- supply chain
- globalization
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- How does international trade benefit a country’s economy?
- What are some challenges that come with importing and exporting goods?
- How do you think trade agreements affect relationships between countries?
- Why might a country impose tariffs on certain goods? What could be the impact?
- Can you think of any products in your daily life that come from another country?
- How does globalization affect local businesses and employment?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about exports and imports. How would you ask about the effect of these on a country’s economy?
Situation:
2. Consider tariffs. Frame a question about why countries might use them.
Situation:
3. Think about globalization. Ask about its impact on cultures and economies.