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Rich countries should allow jobs for skilled and knowledgeable employees who are from poor countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people believe that developed countries should open migration and work opportunities for skilled and educated people from third world countries, while others disagree with this opinion. The following essay will discuss the statement in details before stating my own opinion and drawing a rational conclusion.
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Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Migration·Work·Globalisation

More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Migration·Work·Community

Bringing in foreign workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should therefore be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Work·Migration

Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Opinion Essay Task 2

Family·Work·Migration

People in many countries spend more and more time far away from their families. Why does this happen and what effects will it have on them and their families?

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Task 2 · Problem and solution

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Migration·Work·Poverty

An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?

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