Business Spotlight 08.2019

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

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

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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
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