We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, crime, detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotions and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from government than students in other fields (eg. business, language, etc.). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to family, friend, and businesses. Is this a positive or negative developement?
You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement. Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter, apologize for the changes explain the reason why the changes were needed explain the new arrangement
In the future all cars ,buses and trucks will be driveless.The only people travalling inside these vehicles will be passengers . Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesse nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtoen business district. Summarise the information by by selecting and reporting the the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table provides information the reasons of people using the car in city, and the pie chart shows the percentage of transport namely car, LRT(Light Rail Transit), bus and taxi.
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasises that the products are new in some way. why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services – to the UK economy in the twentieth century. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries governments are encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Due to the development and rapid expansion os supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising ,bussinesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way . Why is this ?do think is it a positive or negative development ?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people graviate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Some people believe that it is a good idea to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling Inside these venicies will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays government are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building New roads........................ Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist business. Why do you think it is the case? And do you think it is positive change?
recently travelled by train on a business trip. When you got off, you left some luggage on the train by mistake. Write a letter to the manager of the lost property office at the train company. In your letter give details of your journey describe the luggage and its contents say what you want him/her to do.
Part 2 To succeed in a business, one needs to know maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some cities ban private cars from entering the center and force people to use bicycles and buses. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently met an old friend while you were on a business trip to another city. Now you are planning another business trip to this city and would like to see your friend again.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
1. say why you enjoyed seeing him/her
2. give details of your plans for your next business trip to this city
3. suggest arrangments for seeing him/her again there
"You are planning to go on a business trip. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Where are you going? What is the purpose of your trip? How long are you going to stay? What is your itinerary (the places you will visit)? Who will you meet? Why are you going? Try to write a minimum of 50 words."
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believe government should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. -Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
The graph below shows the answers to a survey about the most important factor needed for the success of a business by people in the USA and Europe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicls will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the jobWrite a letter to the company.
In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like to do
and say what experience and skills you have
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There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter:
1. Describe what the problems are
2. Explain how these problems are affecting you
3. Suggest what you would like the company to do
You lost an item while traveling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee.
In your letter
•describe what you lost and why it was important to you
•how the employee helped you find it
•and explain how you felt after recovering it.
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the same company ?Explain why do you agree or disagree use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicales will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicales outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that climate change has a negative effect on businesses, while others believe it provides great opportunities for them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Nowadays, governments are trying to encourage people to use buses or subways for their daily travel. What are the advantages of forms of public transport like these?
You have lost something on a bus and called the customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the item you lost
• explain why you weren't happy with the customer service
In some countries, the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside city centers and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services—to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment. others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints from passengers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a possitive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic word. Others believe that some information is to important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both view and give your own opinion?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century. (chris)