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.
TOPIC 12: Some businesses find that new employees finishing education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scitientific research, business and 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.
Some people claim that young people are more attractive than older people in business or in the workplace. Do you agree or disagree with this?
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
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.
In t.heir advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some people think that the best way to run a business is within the family. What are the advantages and disadvanatages of a family run business
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.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion, 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?
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in science research, business and academic word. Others believe that some information is too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 (e.g. Business, scholarship, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a ‘ throw-away society’ producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and cultural contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
In the past, most people work for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages for working with large businesses.
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries bring many positive effects. Other say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
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 pie charts show the reasons (visiting friends/family, business, holiday, other) people fly from four airports in 2016.
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtowi business district.
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some Governments are encouraging businesses to move the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh to disadvantages?
Travellers and business people often come into contact with other cultures briefly. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of doing so?
Nowadays, sport is becoming a business and more and more professionals and big companies are getting involved in sporting events. Do you think it is a positive development or negative development?
Nowadays,many business and training programmes are happening online and not in real offices .do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
In the past ,most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses . what are advantages and dis advantages of working for large businesses
You have made a reservation at a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
In your letter:
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resbonsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?
art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. however, there days fewer and fewer people appreciate art turn their focus to science, technology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to encourage more people to take internet in the arts?
Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while others prefer working for large companies or government organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company or organization?
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.
some people think yhat the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefil. discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted global appraoach to business and countries that have not.
29 June 2025, The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019.
The top priority of business is making money and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree ot disagree.
you recently travelled a airline due to some business. you did not has a goodexperience. write a letter to the airline
Band 9: In the 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?
Surveillance cameras in bank, offices, shops, and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people’s private business. what problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? are there any solution? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Some people think that climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think it provides more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram shows how a company called HB Office Recycling recycles un-wanted office furniture and equipment from other businesses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
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/her to return it to you by post.
Your friend has recently asked you to be a partner in his/her new business
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
give your opinion of your friend’s business idea
tell him/her whether or not you have decided to accept his offer
explain your reasons for this decision
“You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
tell him/her about your business
explain why you think it is a good idea and
ask him/her for some help or advice”
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend’s offer. In your letter -Give your opinion of your friend’s business idea. - Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer - and explain your reasons for this decision.
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?
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?