in many countries nowadays , cosnumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. do you think this is a postive or neagtive development.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of 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 community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•It is recommended that traditional market be phased out and replaced by supermarket and e-commerce. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.
do you think tis a positive or negative development
Some people feel that manufactureres and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the cost for watching films. The pie charts show the shift in the percentage of market share among the three types. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You have recently bought a product from the local market,but it had already been used
Write a letter to the shopkeeper
Say when you bought it
Explain the situation
Ask for refund or replacement
Band 9: In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Advertisements play a major role on TV in market economics. Despite the benefits of such information, many people criticize the role of TV advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The pie charts below show the share of the Swiss Watch Market by brand in 2009 and 2019.
You would like to rent a commercial space for a shop you want to start in a newly built shopping complex. You have decided to write to the market authority about it.
Write a letter to the market authority. In your letter,
inform what type of space you want to rent
say what type of shop you are planning to start
ask for the availability and cost of the shop
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
- say who you are
- give details about the accident
- suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of imported foods from all around the world. Does this advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Your community centre is surveying your opinion on a new event happening every Saturday in the park near your home. There are two events being considered. One suggestion is a vegetable and fruit market. The other suggestion is a second-hand furniture and appliance market. Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Option A: I would like to have a vegetable and fruit market every Saturday in the park. Option B: I would like to have a second-hand furniture and appliance market every Saturday in the park.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In today`s job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this question.
Gender quality is always a controversial discussion point, expecially in job market with some occupations preferrable to males rather than females
Supermarket Plan The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
The chart provides information about the US top ten processed food export markets for last year and six years ago
Task - II Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts on the left illustrate the proportion of three electricity-generating sources in the German and French markets in 2009 while the charts on the right further detail the composition of the segment of renewable energy in that same year. Angsa
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the ability to reduce the amount of packaging of goods.Other argue that customer should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applications may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
1. say who you are
2.give details about the accident
3. suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Supermarkets should only sell food products from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinions on this?
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than small shops or local markets? Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In some countries, fast food restaurant and supper markets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to shop in supermarkets, while others like shopping online. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The pie charts below show the percentage of five types of food sold by a supermarket in 2003 and 2013.
Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what extent do you agree?
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total selling with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furnitures became at the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
The diagram shows production of sugar by a German company for supermarkets and restaurants. Assel.
Some people say that supermarkets should have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging for products they sell. Others say it is the resposibility of the consumers to avoid such products. Discuss and give your opinion.
In many places, large chain stores are taking over the marketplace, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires plenty of work -7seven steps in total - and specific knowledge.
You recently started a part-time job in a supermarket. You made a small mistake in your work and you want to tell the manager about this.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
- give details of the small mistake you made.
- explain why you made this mistake.
- Suggest what you intend to do about this.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear .....................................,
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words. Option A: Shopping Complex: This shopping mall would include restaurants, a large supermarket, and a movie theatre. Option B: Recreational Park: This park would include a sports complex, a large green area, and a small petting zoo.
write a letter to a supermarket and complain about an accident which happened then, give some suggestions as well.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to refduce the amount of packaging of goods. Other argue that consumers should avoid buying goods with slot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the share of the Swiss Watch Market by brand in 2020 and 2021. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic. Globalization has led to the introduction of many new international products into local shops and markets. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this example of globalization? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write **at least 250 words.**
The table illustrates the proportion of market share among several mobile phone brands in 2005 and 2006.
The rise of social media influencers has changed the landscape of advertising and marketing. Do the advantages of influencer marketing outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. What are the reasons for using such products? What effects do they have in terms of health and society?
Schools should prepare students for the labour market and not waste tme and resources on theoretcal knowledge. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the percentage of five types of food sold by a supermarket in 2003 and2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.