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
An increasing number of people change their career during their work life. What are the reasons for this? is this a positives or a negatives development for the society?
Some people think climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business option. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. SA
MANY JOBS USED TO BE DONE BY HANDS, BUT NOWADAYS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF THEM ARE DONE BY USING MACHINES INSTEAD. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS DEVELOPMENT?
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. Write an essay on which type of foreign travel you think is best for both the tourist and the local community.
Some people think governments should focus on environmental pollution and housing to reduce the number of illnesses and diseases. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many automobile manufacturers created self-driving systems for their vehicles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of releasing cars with these systems.
Due to high unemployment rate in some countries, pupils should be offered only primary education and not secondary education since there is no jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing solutions?
Some people say that the best way for children to learn to read is my using online materials. Other say that printed materials should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay topics: In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?
With modern transportation, workers and students are increasingly mobile, and have more and more opportunities to study and work abroad. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
Nowdays people are using more consumer goods like refrigerators or washing machines. Does this have more advantages or disadvantages ?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is threfore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or diagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
More and more people are using computer and electric device to access information. Therefore, there is no need for printed books, magazine and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Many universities and colleges worldwide offer business studies. One major criticism of these is that they are too academic and not hands-on enough. In your opinion, what needs to be added to the curriculum to make the programs more practical?
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter,
•express how pleased you are to hear from him/her
•invite him/her to stay with you
•tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together
Many small businesses should avoid recruiting younger women who do not have their own families in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. Do you agree or disagree?
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He / She would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your firned. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at a university recommend the best way for him / her for accommodation warn him / her of mistakes make when choosing accommodation
Different types of environmental pollution seem to be affecting an increasing number of people in the world. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what solutions would you suggest?
some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion (Chi Vu)
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a business person who owns a chain of restaurants. You
talked to him/her and he/she suggested that you should contact him/her about a possible job in one
of his/her restaurants.
Write a letter to this person. In your letter
- Remind him/her when and where you met
- Tell him/her what kind of job you are interested in
- Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
You're a business owner and you want to buy an expensive technology for your company. Write a letter to producer factory to find out more details about the machine.
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
In many countries, the number of people suffering from stress is increasing. What are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to address it?
Some people say that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel Do you agree or disagree Opinion my contention. I am convinced that Disagree reason 1. B1. Economic recession Egypt Reason 2. Social issues Third world countries Fuel petrol gas. Oil gasoline Raising fuel prices Raising fuel prices The value of petrol rises
The diagram shows how Liverton Docks have changed since 1980. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative developmment?
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter
say what progress you are making
describe the study methods and any materials you are using
say what you find most difficult
The charts show the number of people using the Internet from 1995 to 2002 and Internet users in the world in 2003.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantagesof exams as a form of assessment?
oday the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree with these views?
Today people are using the things and throwing or replacing it with latest models or latest fashion. Do the advantages of throwing away society outweigh the disadvantages?
The retoration of old building in major cities in the world involves a lof of government expenditiures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The increasing prevalence of convenience food will lead to traditional method of cooking disappearing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the proportion of holidaymakers using four different types of accommodation in three different years.
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. Does the advantage of this development outweigh disadvantage.
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollutioin. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative. And some believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information? Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
"You are planning to go on a business trip. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Where are you going? What is the purpose of your trip? How long are you going to stay? What is your itinerary (the places you will visit)? Who will you meet? Why are you going? Try to write a minimum of 50 words."
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people are choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
In some countries, there is an increase in a number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantage of home education outweigh disadvantages?
people say that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see artwork and historical objects by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
Most people believe money is a very important consideration when choosing a job as it can help you get a better lifestyle; however, there are some who believe it is more important to have a job you enjoy and that this, and not money, will lead to greater happiness and a more balanced personal life. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.