Nowadays more and more professionals that play a key role in the social stability and development, to find a job in more developed countries that provide more opportunities. Evidently, it creates a deficiency and lack of professional help in the above-mentioned spheres. This essay will address the and conceivable solutions to redress it. The most serious problem associated with the drain of the experts in vital areas of life is the consequent shortage of specialists and hence, lack of professional help for citizens of poor countries that can lead to deterioration of the conditions of life. It goes without saying that it is the work of these specialists that is absolutely essential for the survival of people. For example, if professional, qualified doctors leave their poorer countries in search of a to a deterioration in the medical help available and in some cases even and . Therefore, local communities and the whole society are seriously affected by such changes in the labour market. To redress the balance in such a situation there must be serious measures taken by the government. Considerable funds are to be invested in these spheres to contribute to the improvement of work conditions and salaries of different professionals. For example, governments might stimulate young professionals by paying them additional bonuses for working in public hospitals and schools or fund their education. This, in turn, will create better chances to and boost the morale of experts, who might choose to stay in their countries in order to contribute to and development. To conclude, it is apparent that a great number of specialists, especially young ones, opt for working in more developed countries and this trend is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. However, governments can try to solve this problem by allocating more funds and invest more in the enhancement of working conditions for specialists. Were they to turn a blind eye to the current situation, it would have a pernicious effect on their countries.
Brain Drain of Professionals to Developed Countries
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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Overall assessment
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response's strongest aspect is its complete and well-organized treatment of both the problems and solutions, supported by relevant examples and clear progression. The main limitation is occasional awkward or imprecise word choice, along with a somewhat formulaic essay frame, which keeps the language below fully flexible and precise control.
IELTS criteria
How each score was decided
Task Response
7.0The response addresses both questions fully, presents a clear position, and develops main ideas about specialist shortages and government investment with relevant supporting examples.
Coherence and Cohesion
7.0Ideas are logically organised across clear paragraphs with effective use of cohesive devices, though some linking is slightly mechanical and the framing is somewhat formulaic.
Lexical Resource
7.0There is a good range of vocabulary for the topic, including less common items, but occasional awkward or imprecise collocations such as 'retain stuff' and 'considerable life losses' reduce precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
7.0A variety of complex structures, including conditionals and relative clauses, is used with good flexibility and generally accurate control, with only minor non-impeding errors.