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One of the most obvious effects of globalisation on local cultures is the spread of popular culture. ___(1)___ global media and the internet, cultural products such as music, films, and television shows ___(2)___ in even the most remote corners of the world. This has led to the erosion of traditional cultural practices and music. For example, many traditional music styles and instruments are being replaced by Western pop music and electric instruments, and traditional dress is being replaced by Western-style clothing. This can lead to a loss of cultural identity and ___(3)___. Another effect of globalisation on local cultures is the erosion of traditional languages. As people ___(4)___ global media and travel more, they are ___(5)___ the language of the dominant global culture, often at the expense of their own traditional languages. This can lead to a loss of linguistic diversity. In some cases, it can also lead to the extinction of languages ___(6)___.
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