People are more aware of fashion nowadays and it continues to be a huge business, with a lot of advertising involved and millions of dollars of being paid to models. Discuss whether this is a good or bad trend. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasises that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
More and more businesses as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discus the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communicating.
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies. Do the advantage of this is outweigh the disadvantage ?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business.
* In your letter: Give a brief description of the business
* Mention what you'd like to be there on the website.
* Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
The chart below shows the proportion of business making e-commerce purchases by industry in Great Britain between 2008 and 2012.
You made a reservation at a hotel for you and your colleagues to stay during a business trip, but you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter – Give details of your booking – Explain what changes you need to make – Ask for some special arrangements to be made for your business meetings
Many businesses think that the new employees who have just graduated from schools lack interpersonal skills, such as working with colleagues as a team. What has caused this and what are the solutions to this problem?
the top priority of businessses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, it is common for families to own and run their own businesses. some people think this is the best way to run a business, while others consider this a potential source of problems. What is your opinion?
Many people today are worried about cybercrime such as hacking and identity theft . what problem does cyber crime cause, and what solution can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Some businesses now say that no-one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree with this?
The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019.
Success in business can be assured if you have great marketing and promotion. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The graph below shows the averate growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Large business have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result , people gravitate towards buying their products . What problems does this causes ? What could be done to encourage people to but local product ?
Some people think that the best way to learn about business is to study a course at college or university. Others believe that there are other better ways to learn about business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people thinkk that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extend 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 people think that the best way to a business within a family. What are the advantanges and disadvantages of family run business.
Some people think that businesses should provide sports facilities for employees.Others consider that a person's health is their own responsibility, not a company's problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write 200-250 words on the following topic: 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?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2-day business trip for you and your colleagues.
Introduce yourself and colleagues
Give information about the business meeting
Tell other requests you might have
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise tha their products are new in some ways. Why is this?Do you think it is a positive and negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is yhis? Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say
– Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
– Tell him/her about the product in your country.
– Advise what he/she should do with this product.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of gyms. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his gyms.
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 job
Some people think that the government should fund training courses for performing arts such as music, dance and arts lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children's families. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
Last year you met someone on holidays and become friends. He/she has informed you that they will be near to your home town on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting them to stay with you. In your letter
• Say how pleased you are to hear from them.
• Invite them to stay with you.
• Tell them about your ideas of how you could spend the time together.
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
More and more business training and business meetings are taking place online rather than face-to-face. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Small businesses should avoid recruiting young woman who do not have their own family in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
he increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate, and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?
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?
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working hours for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweight the disadvantages?
In their advertising ,business nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way。Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, 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 of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
Now a days individual take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for business trip . What are the advantage and disadvantages on individual and his family?
For long time art has bn considered as an essential part of the culture in the world. However, nowadays value has changed, and we tend to consider science, technology, and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art.
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?
Some people believe that businesses have a responsibility to address environmental issues, while others think it is the role of governments to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“In 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?”
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
- What is the conference about?
- How did you know about the conference?
- Explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......,
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses. Why do you think people do this? Are they any disadvantages of doing this?
The table gives information about department and online stores in Australia in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Department Stores Online Stores Number of Businesses 671 368 Profit (AUD) 807 863 Sales Revenue (AUD) 12,700 13,400 Growth 4% 6%
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 or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.