UNIT 12 | BUSINESS

Lesson 2 | The Keys to Success

2. Listen and Understand
Class CD 3 Track 14
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A: Well, first of all, thank you for coming to talk to us.

B: You’re welcome. I’m happy to be here with you today.
A: Now, who invented Coca-Cola?
B: It was invented by an American 1 pharmacist named Dr. John S. Pemberton in 1886. He used
about 2 17 different ingredients to make the drink.
A: That’s interesting. And what are some of the 3 ingredients ?
B: That’s a secret that only a few people know, even today.
A: If I understand you correctly, you’re saying it’s still a secret? That’s amazing. And was the drink
he invented the same one we know today?
B: No, not really. Pemberton’s drink was a thick liquid or 4 syrup , and people added water to it.
A: I see. And why was it called Coca-Cola?
B: Well, coca and cola were two of the ingredients used in the drink.
A: How interesting. Now you said that the original Coca-Cola was different from the drink we know
today?
B: That’s right. Originally people added 5 plain water to the syrup. But one day, one of
Pemberton’s 6 customers asked if he could add carbonated water—you know, water with gas in
it—instead of plain water. And that proved very popular. And that’s how Coca-Cola is made
today.
A: So what you’re saying is it’s 7 carbonated water and syrup. I didn’t know that. And did Pemberton
make a lot of money from his 8 invention ?
B: Not really, because he sold his company to someone else after a couple of years. The company has
changed 9 hand several times since then.
A: Really. And today Coca-Cola is known all over the world.
B: Yes, and in almost every country where Coca-Cola is sold, the 10 bottling plants are owned by local
11 business people . The 12 head office in the US makes and supplies the ingredients, but the
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manufacturing and selling are all done locally.
A: Well, thank you very much for sharing that information with us. It’s been very interesting.
1. BEFORE YOU LISTEN
Do you know these famous business people? Match the names with the correct
descriptions. Then check your answers below.

a. Charles B. Wang b. Dr. John S. Pemberton c. Russell Simmons

d. Henry Ford e. Coco Chanel f. Oprah Winfrey

1. Entrepreneur of rap and hip hop music (1957–) c .
2. French fashion designer (1883–1971) e .
3. Shanghai-born computer software business owner (19944–) a .
4. Car manufacturer (1863–1947) d .
5. Inventor of Coca-Cola (1831–1888) b .
6. Top American TV celebrity (1954–) f .

2. LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND CD 3 Track 14

A. A radio host is talking to a guest about the history of Coca-Cola. Circle the topics
you think they will discuss. Then listen and check your answers.
1. the need to drink lots of water 5. the person who invented the drink
2. the contents of the drink 6. the reason for the name
3. how to bottle soda 7. the history of the company
4. how the company operates today 8. the role of women in business
B. Listen again. Answer the questions with no more than two words.
1. How many ingredients were in the original drink? 17
2. What was added to the original drink? plain water
3. What are two main ingredients of the drink today? carbonated water

4. Did the inventor of Coca-Cola make a lot of money? Not really

5. Who supplies the ingredients today? district people