IELTS Tutor Session: Can Traditions Survive Globalisation?

Since we're in a museum, let's talk about heritage!

既然我们在博物馆，那就聊聊文化遗产吧！

Perfect! I've been dying to practise this topic.

太好了！我早就迫不及待想练习这个话题了。

Is globalisation a threat to traditional cultures?

全球化是对传统文化的威胁吗？

Well, I think it's a double-edged sword.

嗯，我觉得这是一把双刃剑。

On one hand, local traditions risk being homogenised.

一方面，地方传统有被同质化的风险。

Ugh, every high street looks identical these days!

唉，现在每条商业街看起来都一模一样！

Good. And on the other hand?

不错。那另一方面呢？

Globalisation also lets traditions reach a worldwide audience.

全球化也让传统能够触达全世界的受众。

Take Korean food, for instance. It's hugely popular now!

就拿韩国美食来说吧。它现在超级受欢迎！

That's revitalised interest even among young Koreans.

这甚至重新唤起了韩国年轻人的兴趣。

Mm, 'revitalised' is a superb word choice.

嗯，“重新唤起”这个词用得太好了。

Should governments fund the preservation of dying traditions?

政府应该资助濒临消失的传统的保护工作吗？

Um, I'd say selectively...

呃，我会说要有选择性地……

Not every custom deserves to be preserved, frankly.

坦率地说，并不是每种习俗都值得保护。

Ooh, that's bold. Which ones wouldn't you preserve?

哦，这话够大胆的。你觉得哪些不该保护？

Customs that harm people, like discriminatory practices.

那些伤害人的习俗，比如歧视性的做法。

Careful, though. That could sound rather judgemental.

不过要小心，这样说可能显得相当爱评判别人。

Oh, you're right. I should soften that...

哦，你说得对。我应该委婉一点……

Perhaps traditions should evolve rather than be frozen in time.

也许传统应该不断演变，而不是被冻结在时间里。

Exactly! That's far more diplomatic.

没错！这样委婉多了。

Do young people care about their heritage nowadays?

如今的年轻人在乎自己的文化遗产吗？

More than older generations assume, I'd argue.

我认为比老一辈以为的要在乎得多。

My cousins learn traditional dances from online tutorials!

我的表兄弟姐妹们通过在线教程学习传统舞蹈！

It's ironic, really. Technology is keeping it alive.

说来真讽刺，是科技让它得以延续。

Lovely. I think you're more than ready.

太好了。我觉得你已经完全准备好了。

Really? That means a lot. Thank you!

真的吗？这对我意义重大。谢谢！

Now, shall we actually look at the exhibits?

那么，我们是不是该真正去看看展品了？