C1 Listening worksheet 3 (standard)

Going it alone
4 02Complete questions 1–10 of the Listening Part 4 task. While you listen you should complete
both tasks.
TASK ONE TASK TWO
For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) the For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) what
reason each speaker gives for setting up their own surprised each speaker in the period immediately
business. after starting their business.

A matching the achievements A the need to be selective in

of a role model
B receiving encouragement
from an unexpected source
C feeling more secure in their
financial situation
D reaching the conclusion they
were being undervalued
E hoping to impress a member
of their family
F 
seeking the fulfilment of a
life-long ambition
G challenging themselves to
make a living from their
passion
H proving to themselves how
hard they could work
G listening to advice E
Speaker 1 1 B the lack of relevance their Speaker 1 6
studies had to their choice of H
C
Speaker 2 2 career Speaker 2 7
C the importance of maintaining
B C
a singular focus
Speaker 3 3 Speaker 3 8
D the amount of time it took
D them to become successful E
Speaker 4 4 Speaker 4 9
E the effect their career choice
F has on social connections
5 D 10
Speaker 5 F the compassionate approach Speaker 5
of their business rivals
G the supportiveness that came
from their colleague
H the ease with which they
established their infrastructure

Speaking
1 Work in pairs. Do parts A and B of the Speaking part 3 type task below.
A What might people have to consider when starting up a new business? [2 minutes]
Prompts:

• location • competition from similar businesses
• funding and investment • staffing and recruitment
• type of business
B You now have one minute to decide which factor you think is the most important. [1 minute]

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