1a. Listen to the introduction and the opening part of the recording.

1 Who is speaking? ......................................................................

2 Who are listening to her? ......................................................................

b. Think about this topic. Write down FIVE words and phrases that you know connected with this
topic.

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2. Listen to the first part of the recording and answer questions 1-4.

1 What does Amy enjoy most about her work?

A the social contact

B the freedom of choice
C the creative aspects

2 Why did Amy start her business?

A a supermarket asked her to
B she was inspired by a friend
C she felt existing products were poor

3 Amy will take on more staff if

A she decides to sell at a local farm shop.
B her income reaches more than £7,000 a month.
C she gets too tired to do so much work.

4 If Amy decides to sell on the Internet, she will have to

A expand her work premises.
B do more advertising.
C use different ingredients.
3. Read the instructions for the second part of the recording and questions 5-10. A flow chart is used
to show a process or a sequence of actions or events.
Answer the questions below.
1 What process is being described in this task? .........................................................................
2 How many main stages are there? .....................
3 What is the maximum number of words you can write for each answer? ............
4 What do the initials SBA stand for? ..........................................................................

Questions 5-10

Complete the flowchart below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Getting a grant from the Small Business Agency

Devise a business 5........................

(Maximum 6.................. pages)

Ask a 7......................... to check it

Send it to SBA by 8........................

If SBA like your application

Go to 9..........................................

If you are successful

Receive up to 10 £.......................

4. Listen to the second part of the recording and answer questions 5-10.