Read the passage below and summarize it using one sentence. Type your response in the box at the bottom of the screen. You have 10 minutes to finish this task. Your response will be judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the key points in the passage.
The globalization of trade has created new opportunities for businesses and consumers, but it has also led to concerns about labor rights and environmental sustainability. To address these concerns, we need to establish international standards for fair trade and responsible business practices, while also empowering workers and communities to hold companies accountable.
Possible summary sentence for this passage: The globalization of trade has led to concerns about labor rights and environmental sustainability, requiring the establishment of international standards for fair trade and responsible business practices, and empowering workers and communities to hold companies accountable.
Globalization has led to concerns about labor rights and environmental sustainability, requiring the establishment of international standards for fair trade and responsible business practices and empowering workers and communities to hold companies accountable.
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