Business Spotlight 08.2019

4 Business Spotlight 6/2019 CONTENTS

The Big Picture

6 Philippines E

Modernizing public transport

Working World

8 Names & News E M A

The latest from the world

of business

Cover story

Global Business

14 USA vs China A

The battle for control of

the world economy

Facts & Figures

26 USA vs China A

Imports, exports and trade wars

Language Test

28 Presentations E M A

Making a professional impression

Viewpoint

33 It’s Personal A

Elisabeth Ribbans on

reducing plane travel

Debate

34 Head-to -Head A

Should alcohol be banned on planes?

Business Skills

38 Leadership (6) A

The importance of decision-making

46 Personal Trainer M

Ken Taylor on preparing

for a negotiation

Technology

62 Disabled Students A

How technology can help to

improve their chances

66 English 4.0 M

Religion, language and Industry 4.

Careers & Management

68 Starting a Business M

The secrets of success

76 How to... M

Give job advice to your kids

77 Executive Eye A

Adrian Furnham on consultants

and their clients

Work & Relax

78 In the Zone M

Dress codes at work

80 Away from Your Desk M

Tips for your off-duty hours

And Finally...

84 One Question M

What is resilience?

Regular sections

3 Editorial

65 Classified Ads

75 SprachenShop

82 Feedback / Jargon Buster

83 Preview / Impressum

14

Global Business

China and the US battle for

economic dominance

68

Careers & Managenent

How to ensure your new

business is successful

CONTENTS

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Language section

48 Vocabulary

A cruise ship E

50 Translation

Tricky translations M

51 Language Cards

To pull out and practise

54 Easy English

Short messages E

56 Grammar

Reflexive and reciprocal

pronouns E

57 Talking Finance

Share buybacks A

58 Short Story

The Impressions (1) A

60 English on the Move

Commuting in London M

61 Key Words

Vocabulary from this issue