Sporting Events & Global Diplomacy - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Sporting Events & Diplomacy Evaluating National Pride, International Cooperation, and the Economic Impact of Global Tournaments Topic Vocabulary Events & Identity National identity (n) The sense of a being part of a whole of a country as represented by distinctive traditions and culture. Nationalism /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/ (n) Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion of others. Socio-economic /ˌsəʊ.si.əʊˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk/ (adj) Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors. Patriotic emotions (n phrase) Strong feelings of love, devotion, and attachment to one's own country. Global Mind (n) A mindset that understands the interconnectedness of people and issues across the world. Justifiable /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/ (adj) Able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible (e.g. justifying high costs). Streamlined /ˈstriːm.laɪnd/ (v/adj) Made more efficient or effective by employing faster or simpler working methods. Cross-cultural (adj) Relating to different cultures or comparison between them. Socio-Economic Development Promotes tourism, boosting the national GDP . Provides thousands of employment opportunities . Streamlines investment into better infrastructure . Encourages international cooperation and business links. Cohesion & Peace Deepens understanding and friendship among nations. Promotes a sense of cohesion and national identity . Releases patriotic emotions in a safe, controlled way. Encourages cross-cultural interaction and harmony. Event Knowledge Check Question 1 Which benefit of sporting events refers to the efficient integration of tourism into economic growth? A. Streamlining into socio-economic development B. Releasing patriotic emotions Question 2 According to the text, why are sporting events "important"? A. Because they increase nationalism B. Because they serve the interests of a large number of people Discussion Practice (Tự luận) 1. Popularising Sports "How are international sporting events popularising sports?" Show Band 8.0+ ...