A. Read the following text carefully and do the tasks that follow it

BODY PARAGRAPHS

●Topic Sentence: The purpose of this sentence is to introduce the reader as to what your specific argumentative point will be about.

●Development of your argument: This is the "WHY" of your topic sentence. Justify your argument with evidence, examples, etc.

●Refuting counterargument: Recognize the counterargument, and at the same time, show why your side holds more weight!

CONCLUSION

Restatement of Thesis: Rephrase your main argument(s) in an assertive and confident manner. You shouldn't introduce any new information.

KEY

A.

1. a. equal b. rosy c. labour d. increases e. counterparts f. shift g. average h. boost i. heights j. poverty k. growth l. struggle

2.

a. gap b. rosy c. goods d. skilled e. coveted f. outsourcing g. crimping h. rooted

3. a. developing countries b. the theory of comparative advantage c. unskilled workers’ d. skilled workers e. workers f. the wages

4.

a. In developed countries there is a demand for skilled workers, while in developing countries there is a demand for unskilled labour.

b. Since they want a skilled workforce they may raise the wages of these workers. These, on the other hand, are more productive and can demand better wages. Unskilled workers are not given the same opportunities and remain in poverty.

5.

a. … unskilled workers (are high in demand and so) get a wage boost (while skilled workers don’t).

b. … pay their workers less than foreign multinationals.

c. … (also) created situations of inequality in developing countries.

B.

1.

a. working abroad if I didn’t have a career here.

b. how long it takes to get a visa?

c. for the unemployment crisis, many EU countries wouldn’t be experiencing high levels of immigration

d. the company relocate, lots of workers will be unemployed.

e. not to worry because everyone would help him if he needed it.

f. the world economy to improve, immigration rates would go down.

2.

a. has b. will have relocated c. is to give d. will fall e. am going to work