Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?
More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially rather using technology than being face to face. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communicating.
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
•Remained 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
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
🔶Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. 🔸Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
Some people believe that studying science or business related subjects in the university is more important that studying art related courses like literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travellers. The numbers indicate how many male or female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to the regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own company rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local product?
In their 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a formal letter to apply for the post of business unit manager which posted on facebook.
It is common aspiration among many young people to run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own country rather than sourcing staff from overseas.what are the advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own country rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart shows the percentage of small, medium, large companies which used social media for business purposes between 2012 to 2016.
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 too or two 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. why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negeztive 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?
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opnion.
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 (financial service, product focus on insurance and mutual fund, proficient in engligh and madarin)
Give information about the business meeting ( market outlook, new insurance product introduction, case study)
Tell other requests you might have ( wifi, projector , microphone, basic refreshment-tea, briskit , coffee machine)
In some countries the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
More and more business meetings are being conducted online rather than person to person. What are the advantages and disadvantages
The use of cell phones (mobiles phones) has grown rapidly in the past few years. People use them for both business and personal reasons. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the widespread use of cell phones (mobile phones)? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•Include a brief description of your business
•Explain what you would like to have on the website
•Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
In some ocuntries, small town-center shop are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result people without cars have limited access to shops, and so more and more people buy cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
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 you 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
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.
In their advertising business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative devlopment?
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they are unable compete with multinational corporation? what problem does this cause and how can problem be solved?
More and more international companies are investing and locating their business in foreign country. What problems will local communities face with and what can be done ?
Large chain stores are taking over the marketplace in many places, making it impossible for small businesses to compete. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Many people believe that big business in addition to generating profits should be involved in and responsible for the social life of the community. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that climate change could have a negative effect on business. Other people argue that climate change could create more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in someway why is that?do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
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?
In some countries, small central 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?
Should companies (businesses) ensure that they employ a quota (or fixed percentage) of women in all jobs, or is this an impractical concept? Discuss both sides of this debate, and reach a conclusion based on your own opinion.
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging business to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, government are encouraging industries and business to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities, the government encourages businesses to move to the rural. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
In some countries, some small town-center shops are going out of business because customers are shopping at large out-of-town stores. As a result, some people without cars have limited access to shops, and there may be an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businesses and the academy 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 emphasize that their products are new in someway. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
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 business to take?