4 Business Spotlight 2/2020 CONTENTS
The Big Picture
6 New York M
Museum event-space controversyWorking World
8 Names & News E M
The latest from the world of businessCover story
Special Report
14 New York M A
The dynamic business culture and
politics of the Big AppleDebate
28 Head-to -Head A
Should university be free?Language Test
30 Vocabulary E M A
Words that can be confusingViewpoint
35 It’s Personal A
Elisabeth Ribbans on the ethics
of the flower industryBusiness Skills
36 Test: Leadership Skills A
Find out whether you have what
it takes to be an effective leader
46 Personal Trainer M
Ken Taylor on dealing with
different kinds of peopleTechnology
64 Trapping Plastics A
How a bubble barrier is helping to
clean up Amsterdam’s canalsCareers & Management
68 Firefighting A
Combatting the health dangers
facing firefighters
74 How to... M
Stay polite under pressure
76 Executive Eye A
Adrian Furnham on dealing with
one’s fear of public speakingWork & Relax
78 In the Zone M
Bringing children to work
80 Away from Your Desk M
Tips for your off-duty hoursAnd Finally...
84 One Question M
Who am I?Regular sections
3 Editorial
75 Classified Ads
77 SprachenShop
82 Tribute / Jargon Buster
83 Preview / Impressum^1436
Business Skills
“Me, a leader?” Take
our test and find outHigh-rise heaven
and street-level
struggle in NYCCONTENTS
2/Language section
48 Vocabulary
Mobility (2)
Public transport E
50 Translation
Tricky translations M
51 Language Cards
To pull out and practise
54 Easy English
Mediating conflict E
56 Grammar
Personal pronouns E
57 Talking Finance
The colour of money A
58 Short Story
The Impressions (5) M
60 English for...
Health and safety A
62 English on the Move
A helicopter flight E
63 Key Words
Vocabulary from this issueSPECIAL REPORT