TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Globalization has changed our world dramatically in the past decades. As the core of globalization, international trades have involved virtually all countries. As people enjoy products from all over the world, they also become generally better off thanks to larger markets and more work opportunities. However, opinions vary greatly regarding the benefits and losses of developing countries in international trades. Typically, developing countries sell cheap raw materials and low-level products while purchasing expensive hi-tech products or luxuries from developed countries. Some point out that this is actually an exploitation of poor countries by the rich ones. What is your opinion, do developing countries benefit from or get ripped off during international trades? • LingoLeap