Essay I - poor/rich countries Flashcards

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Synonym: finished goods

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Manufactured goods

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Long-term

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Long-term

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Synonym: Richer countries

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Developed countries

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Emigration

Immigration

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EMigration

IMMigration

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Synonym: trade

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Commerce, business

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Synonym: Emergent nations

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in development, poorer countries, undeveloped countries, less developed countries

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Synonym: Raw material

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natural resources

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Standart of living

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Standard of living - refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class in a certain geographic area.

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Programme or program?

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Programme for everything except as a verb or in relation to computer:

to program the alarm

do you know this computer program?

In UK and US English, you should use programmed for the past tense and past participle of the verb to program, and you should use programming for the present participle and gerund.

http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/program_programme.htm

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ESSAy 1 - (1)** **There is no denying that richer countries are more developed because they have invested in education, health and trade among other factors. Without a doubt, their successful experience in those areas can be helpful for countries in development. Effective and continuous economic assistance can lead emergent countries to invest in areas that will give them growth, independence and a decrease in the flow of emigration.

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ESSAY 1 - (1) There is no denying that richer countries are more developed because they have invested in education, health and trade among other factors. Without a doubt, their successful experience in those areas can be helpful for countries in development. Effective and continuous economic assistance can lead emergent countries to invest in areas that will give them growth, independence and a decrease in the flow of emigration.

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ESSAY 1 -(2)To illustrate this, let’s take Ireland as an example. From 1989 to 2006, Ireland received millions of euros from the European Union. This contribution to its economic and social development has created a country with much better infrastructure and that is much more modern and competitive. As a result, **branches of **Google, Yahoo and Facebook were set up in Ireland, which has generated a diversity of jobs. For many Irish citizens the USA has not been the place of the dream job for long time.

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ESSAY 1 - (2)To illustrate this, let’s take Ireland as an example. From 1989 to 2006, Ireland received millions of euros from the European Union. This contribution to its economic and social development has created a country with much better infrastructure and that is much more modern and competitive. As a result, branches of Google, Yahoo and Facebook were **set up **in Ireland, which has generated a diversity of jobs. For many Irish citizens the USA has not been the place of the dream job for long time.

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ESSAY 1 - (3) Similarly, financial support can also change the standard of living of countries like Sudan, or Ethiopia for instance. An educational and a health program, which uses this monetary aid, might qualify people not only for the labour force, but also for life. Therefore, people will be able to deal with corruption, which is enormous in most of these countries, in a different way and with more capacity to analyse. Furthermore, if they have a qualified population, they will be able to improve their trade. Instead of exporting exclusively cheap natural resources, they will be able to export manufactured goods.

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ESSAY 1 - (3) Similarly, financial support can also change the standard of living of countries like Sudan, or Ethiopia for instance. An educational and a health program, which uses this monetary aid, might qualify people not only for the labour force, but also for life. Therefore, people will be able to deal with corruption, which is enormous in most of these countries, in a different way and with more capacity to analyse. Furthermore, if they have a qualified population, they will be able to improve their trade. Instead of exporting exclusively cheap natural resources, they will be able to export manufactured goods.

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ESSAY 1 - (1)

In conclusion, continuous support to the undeveloped countries can generate nations with qualified workforces, healthy people, strong commerce, happier citizens and reduction of emigration.

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ESSAY 1 - (1)

In conclusion, continuous support to the undeveloped countries can generate nations with qualified workforces, healthy people, strong commerce, happier citizens and reduction of emigration.

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Synonym: Economic assistance

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financial support

monetary aid

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labour force

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manpower,

workforce

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