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72、企业除了赚钱以外要承担社会责任

　　23．题目： As well as making money , businesses also have social responsibilities . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
　　范文：
　　Businesses have always sought to make a profit , but it is becoming increasingly common to hear people talk about the social obligations that companies have . I completely agree with the idea that businesses should do more for society than simply make money .
　　On the one hand , I accept that businesses must make money in order to survive in a competitive world . It seems logical that the priority of any company should be to cover its running costs , such as employees ' wages and payments for buildings and utilities . On top of these costs , companies also need to invest in improvements and innovations if they wish to remain successful . If a company is unable to pay its bills or meet the changing needs of customers , any concerns about social responsibilities become irrelevant . In other words , a company can only make a positive contribution to society if it is in good financial health .
　　On the other hand , companies should not be run with the sole aim of maximising profit ; they have a wider role to play in society One social obligation that owners and managers have is to treat their employees well , rather than exploiting them . For example , they could pay a " living wage " to ensure that workers have a good quality of life . I also like the idea that businesses could use a proportion of their profits to support local charities , environmental projects or education initiatives . Finally , instead of trying to minimise their tax payments by using accounting loopholes , I believe that company bosses should be happy to contribute to society through the tax system .
　　In conclusion , I believe that companies should place as much importance on their social responsibilities as they do on their financial objectives .
　　(285 words , band 9)