You are going to listen to an interview with Katie Jenkins, a young entrepreneur, about her success as a businesswoman. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–7. Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. TASK 4 ff36q9 63 0 Katie started her first company A when she was 21. B when she was at elementary school. C when she was 16. D before she started working for others. 1 What was she most interested in? A selling clothes B good business ideas C designing accessories D selling land and buildings 2 What did Katie have to do to qualify for the ‘Start-up!’ programme? A hand in a rough business plan B avoid wasting time and money C identify possible business partners D find potential customers 3 How did she initially finance her business? A She applied for government grants. B She was granted a bank credit. C She tried out crowdfunding. D An acquaintance funded her. 4 Who turned out to be Katie’s business angel? A another sole trader B Greg Jones C her partner D a rich relative 5 At the beginning of her business, Katie relied most on A her mentor. B good advice from friends. C online discussion groups. D her partner, Laura. 6 In hindsight, what does Katie consider the turning point for her company? A She made a safe investment. B She survived the economic recession. C She paid back her bank loan after a month. D She sold a considerable number of flats within a short time. 7 What are Katie’s plans for the future? A to be the biggest and best real estate agent in the area B to open even more branches C to increasingly concentrate on upmarket houses and flats D to find new investors in her company 188 E Preparing for final exams Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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