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⬜ Writing Practice
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🎯 Vocabulary Goal

You will practise advanced vocabulary related to ethics and responsibility to express ideas precisely and naturally.

📚 Words & Phrases

Word or phrase Simple meaning Example

moral obligation
 		a strong sense of duty to do what is right Many people feel a moral obligation to help those in need.

ethical dilemma
 		a situation where there is a difficult choice between right and wrong She faced an ethical dilemma when asked to report her colleague's mistake.

accountable for
 		responsible for something and required to explain or justify it Managers are accountable for their team's performance.

breach of trust
 		an act that breaks the confidence placed in someone The company was criticized for a breach of trust with its customers.

due diligence
 		careful investigation before making a decision or commitment Investors must carry out due diligence before buying shares.

comply with
 		to act according to rules, laws, or requests All employees must comply with the company’s code of conduct.

🔍 See It in Context

Discussing Responsibility in a Corporate Meeting

In our meeting today, we need to address an ethical dilemma that has arisen regarding supplier contracts. As managers, we have a moral obligation to act with integrity and ensure no breach of trust occurs. It’s essential that we comply with all regulations and carry out due diligence before finalizing any agreements. Remember, each of us is accountable for upholding our company’s ethical standards.

💡 Notice the Pattern

Using 'accountable for' vs 'moral obligation'

Use 'accountable for' when emphasizing responsibility and the need to explain actions. Use 'moral obligation' when focusing on a personal or social duty to do what is right.

  • She is accountable for the project's progress and must report regularly.
  • We all have a moral obligation to protect the environment.

💬 Useful Examples

  • The ethical dilemma in the report required careful discussion.
  • Companies must comply with legal standards to maintain integrity.
  • He was criticized for a breach of trust that damaged his reputation.
  • Due diligence helped the team avoid a costly mistake.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1.
It is our ____ to act honestly when handling confidential information (ethical dilemma / breach of trust / moral obligation).

2.
The CEO is ____ the company’s financial decisions (accountable for / comply with / due diligence).

3.
We must ____ safety regulations to avoid legal issues (compliance with / comply with / breach of trust).

4.
Failing to report errors could be considered a serious ____ (ethical dilemma / due diligence / breach of trust).

5.
Before signing the agreement, the lawyers performed thorough ____ (due diligence / moral obligation / accountable for).

🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching


1.
moral obligation


2.
ethical dilemma


3.
breach of trust


4.
comply with


5.
due diligence


Options:

  • a.
    a difficult choice between right and wrong
  • b.
    breaking confidence placed in someone
  • c.
    to follow rules or laws
  • d.
    careful investigation before a decision
  • e.
    a duty to act ethically

✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice


1.
Which phrase best describes legal or moral responsibility to explain actions?


2.
What term refers to a situation where a person must decide between two ethical choices?


3.
If a company fails to follow safety laws, it is failing to…


4.
What do we call the act of carefully researching before making a business decision?


5.
A violation of the confidence placed in a person or organization is…

📝 Use It Yourself


Write 2 or 3 sentences explaining a time when you faced an ethical dilemma at work or school.


Example:
I once faced an ethical dilemma when I saw a classmate cheating on an exam. I felt a moral obligation to report it, but I was worried about the consequences for our friendship.

🎙️ Speaking Practice

Practice these sentences aloud.


Say:
I believe we all have a moral obligation to act honestly in business.


Say:
Managers are accountable for how their teams perform.


Ask:
Have you ever experienced an ethical dilemma at work?


Say:
Before signing contracts, companies should always do due diligence.

🔎 Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. moral obligation

2. accountable for

3. comply with

4. breach of trust

5. due diligence

Exercise 2 – Matching

1. e – a duty to act ethically

2. a – a difficult choice between right and wrong

3. b – breaking confidence placed in someone

4. c – to follow rules or laws

5. d – careful investigation before a decision

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

1. accountable for

2. ethical dilemma

3. comply with

4. due diligence

5. breach of trust

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