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 think that the best way of running a small business is to employ family members. What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used for other purposes such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
As English is now the world language and an essential skill in business, English language instruction should begin in kindergarten. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In theie advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In their advertising businesses, nowadays, usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? What effects have? Do you agree or disagree?
Some think increasing business and cultural contact between nations is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of the national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion
Some people believe that it ia good 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.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Whis is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. What are the advantages and disadvanta
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Although modern technology has made international communication very easy, many businesspeople still travel long distances for business meetings. Do the advantages of face-to-face meetings outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you were not satisfied with the service you received. Write a letter to the hotel manager explaining the issues. In your letter: • Describe the problems you faced. • Explain how these issues affected your stay. • Suggest what you would like the hotel to do.
As well as making money, business also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (eg. Business, scholarship, etc). Discuss both view and give your opinion
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What can could be done to encourage people to buy local production
Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports? Give reasons for your
The top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilties. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial investment and in other ways. Do you think it is a positive or negative development ?
Write a letter to the airport flight manager about missing a
business trip due to an accident that happened at the airport.
Explain
• - what was the accident?
• - what was the result of missing the flight?
• - what do you want them to do?
It is common aspiration among many young peopleto run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
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?
Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts is a positive trend, others think that it leads to a loss of social identities. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from local farmers to protect the environment and help the local business. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
We should introduce laws to make businesses and state services employ equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company.’How far do you support this idea? Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academid world. Others believe that some information is too significant or too valuable to share freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All big businesses should give a percentage of their profits to charities. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The purpose of businesses is to make money and they should concentrate only on this. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too invaluable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and five your opinion.
In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
In many countries it is common for families to own and run their business. Some people think it is the best way to run a business while other consider this a potential source of problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
More and more businesses as well individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages using technology for communication.
You stayed at your friends' house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.You left a file with important documents in your room. write a letter to your friend, describing the file and
ask him to return it to you by post.
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important to be shared freely. discuss both views ang give your opinion ?
Some people argue that adopting a four-day workweek would help increase employee productivity and well-being. Others believe that this change could harm business operations and economic stability. •Discuss both sides and give your opinion. •Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
1.Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit
2. Explain why you will not be able to visit
3. Suggest another time that you could visit
the top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsbilities . To what extend do you agree or disagree
Although modern technology has made international communication very easy,many business people still travel longdistances for business meetings. Do the advantages of face-to-face meetings outweigh thedisadvantages?
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of businesses in the UK who had a social media presence.
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. Howeverr ,nowadays people's values have changed ,and we tend to consider science ,technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes. What can be done to draw people's attention to art?
n their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The chart below show the proportion of businesses making e commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015and 2019
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? Do yoy think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, while some think that it is good for business meetings and business training to be taken place online, others think it has cons. Discuss both views and given your opinion?
Some business observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solution can help address this problem?
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You would like to participate in a business seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information on the dates, the program, the accommodation and the cost.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...