ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) Topic 16: Rich and poor world -Different generation - Modern life–city –country living SECTION 2: RICH AND POOR WORLD 1. The economic globalisation will bring about greater benefits for developed countries than for developing ones as the former countries enjoy comparative advantages in technology and managerial skills over the latter ones. Discuss. 2. Topic74:To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century? 3. Developed countries have no responsibility to help the developing nations. 4. Topic75:Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? –cuc 29. How to share? - Lending money. - Providing equipment, facility. - Transfer technology. - Financial aid for education. Why should? - Helping poor countries can bring economic benefits for both sides - Poor: technology, facility, qualified human resource. - Rich: larger market, cheap labour force. - social benefits: - reduce migration from developing to developed countries: better living standard. - Reduce international crime: bridge the gap between rich and poor world. - A humanitarian action: - Provide food for hungry people. - Clear illiteracy. Why shouldn’t? - poorer nations are less reliant, more dependent. 5. As most foreign aid often benefits the donor more than the receiver, developing countries should refuse to repay their debts. Preparation and practice –150 -169. In what way does foreign aid benefit the donor? - get the interest. - Banks making the loans maje two or three times the money lent after the interest payments are taken into account. In what way does foreign aid benefit the receiver? - build the infrastructure neccesary for development. - Develop projects that help them more self –reliant. Is there any disadvantages? - Many countries have spent most of their income repaying the interest on foreign debts . - Even, some have borrowed more money to pay back the interest - Fact: borrowed money often to be used to make quick profits for developers or to line the pockets of corrupt official. - Countries that get caught in this debt spiral, had no chance of paying back the initial money borrowed. -> as most donor countries were already repaid both in terms of money and in terms of economic interest, it is morally right for developing countries to refuse to pay back foreign loans. 6. "The best way to help developing countries is to give them financial aid." Write an essay either agreeing or disagreeing with this statement. Suggest alternatives to this policy. (Develop one side of an issue well) 7. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of giving international Aid to poor countries. SECTION 3: DIFFERENT GENERATION 8. Youth culture began in America in the 1950s. - The second WW was over. - Rock and roll had just begun. - TV was becoming popular. - Young people had more money than ever before and they want to have fun. - Since the days of James Dean and Elvis Presley, youth culture has come a long wa. Also, thanks to the electronic medi, it’s become completely international. The youth industry isn’t all about pop and fashion, though. It’s about issues and problems, too. These days, teenagers all over the world are interested in the environment, peace and famine. Then there’s the drug crisis – a serious problem that involves millions of young people directly -> teenager culture: pop and politics, fashion and famine. 8. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.144 9. Young people are said to have lost many of the traditional values of the older generations. Do you agree? 10. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. TOEFL 11. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. TOEFL 12. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. TOEFL 13. Topic48:To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years? . ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) Topic 16: Rich and poor world -Different generation - Modern. globalisation will bring about greater benefits for developed countries than for developing ones as the former countries enjoy comparative advantages in