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a) To talk about advantages and disadvantages, you can use
these phrases:
I think that this business is better than the others because… but this
other one is…
The main advantage/disadvantage of this business is…
In my view, a big advantage/disadvantage is…
On the one hand, this business offers the possibility of… but on the
other hand we must think about…

b) Use phrases to show agreement and disagreement to
your partner while you are discussing the advantages and
disadvantages. Finally, try to reach an agreement.
I agree with you.
I totally agree with you.
I couldn’t agree more.
I disagree with you.
I completely disagree with what you say.
I agree to some extent.
Shall we come to an agreement? I think we should definitely go for
this one.

2. Fill in this questionnaire about your new business.
a) Name of the company:
b) Name of the director(s):
c) Date you started the business:
d) Write a short description of the business. What does your
company do?

e) Aims of your business:

f) Who is your product aimed at? Circle the answers.
men teenage boys children parents
women teenage girls senior citizens single people

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