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1  Listen and write the number of words you 3 Complete the sentences with verbs from the box.
hear. Short forms (e.g. don’t) count as one word.
back get give increase make
1 _____ present raise set up share
2 _____ take
3 _____
4 _____ 1 It seems there is no support for his new project;
5 _____ hardly anyone will __________ it, unfortunately.
2 Going into business with at least one other partner
2 points for each correct answer 10 can help to __________ the risk if things go wrong.
3 There are professional advisors who can
2 Decide if these words are usually stressed (S) or recommend ways to __________ funding for new
unstressed (U) in spoken English. business projects.
4 If you need financial help, why don’t you
1 was _____ __________ out a bank loan and pay it back over a
2 and _____ few months?
3 city _____ 5 It’s quite common for small businesses not to
4 chapter _____ __________ a profit for the first few years.
5 did _____ 6 Last year the company was worth £1 million and
6 with _____ now it’s worth £2 million. It’s great to see it
7 taken _____ __________ in value so quickly.
8 it _____ 7 Since you’ve never __________ a business before,
9 years _____ why don’t you go on a training course first?
10 they _____ 8 Maria has been asked to __________ her ideas for
the new design to everyone next Monday.
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9 We managed to __________ enough money to start
our own business by asking several friends to help.
10 Although I’m fairly confident this new product will
be successful, I wouldn’t like to __________ any
guarantees.

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4 Read the dialogue between two friends who are 5 Complete the sentences. Use one word in each
discussing a trip. Put the words in italics in the space.
right order to complete the dialogue.
1 Some people believe that highly __________ sports
Dillon Hi, Yasmine. Did I tell you that I’m create too much pressure for children, when they
going on a trip to Hong Kong next should be having fun doing them instead.
week? 2 If our team plays __________ last year’s winners in
the final, I can’t see how we’ll beat them!
Yasmine I love Hong Kong! I’ve been several
3 In the end, it doesn’t really matter who wins or
times to visit my aunt.
__________ the match – just try to enjoy the
Dillon I didn’t know that. Well, 1 you / experience whatever happens.
recommend / could some places to 4 Have you ever taken __________ in an extreme
visit while I’m there? sport like rock climbing or paragliding?
Yasmine Yes, of course. 2 definitely / I’d / 5 It’s exciting to watch the Olympic Games just to
recommend seeing the light show at see how many world __________ get broken.
night. You can watch the buildings
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light up on Hong Kong Island – the
lights change with the music too! And
it 3 be / good / might / idea / a to try
and take a boat trip if you’ve got
enough time.
Dillon Thanks, 4 suggestion / a / that’s /
great.
Yasmine Also, don’t miss the Nan Lian Garden
in Kowloon. It’s a park with
traditional Chinese buildings and
beautiful flowers. It’s really amazing
and so peaceful.
Dillon Thanks, 5 good / that’s / idea / a – I
love visiting gardens. I can’t wait to
go now!
Yasmine No problem. I hope you have a
wonderful trip.

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6 Choose the correct answer from the words in 7 Complete the sentences so that the second
italics. sentence has the same meaning as the first. Use
the passive form.
Kim Do you fancy coming to see the football
match with me on Saturday? 1 Bill Gates started the Microsoft Corporation in
1975.
Lee What? Do you have tickets?
The Microsoft Corporation
Kim Yes. My company always gets tickets for the ______________________________ Bill Gates in
big matches so I thought I’d 1 have / take 1975.
advantage of it this time!
Lee That’s wonderful. Is it all right if I 2 have / 2 People are setting up new independent cafés all the
take a word with my wife and let you know? time.
I 3 have / take a feeling that she’s invited New independent cafés
some friends over that day, but I don’t 4 have ______________________________ all the time.
/ take a clue at what time. 3 The bank must review all applications for loans.
All applications for loans
Kim Well, the match starts at half past seven. ______________________________.
5
Have / Take my word for it – it’s going to 4 The government has set up a website for people
be a great game! wanting to start a company.
Lee Well, we usually 6 have / take turns to go out A website ______________________________ for
on a Saturday while the other one 7 has / people wanting to start a company.
takes care of the children. It should be my 5 No one knows if the global crisis will affect any
turn to go out this week, but I can’t 8 have / more countries.
take that for granted! No one knows if any more countries
______________________________.
Kim I understand – I don’t expect you to 9 have /
take a decision before you speak to her. 2 points for each correct answer 10
Lee Great – I really hope I can make it, but I’ll let
you know if I 10 have / take any difficulty
arranging things!

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8 Read the text about Nairobi, the capital of Nairobi: The new business city
Kenya. Match 1–5 with the missing sentences a–
In the last few years, the capital of Kenya has become
f. There is one sentence that you don’t need.
recognized around the world as a place for new
a Another key point is that many companies focus on businesses and new ideas. In particular, Nairobi is now
the country’s needs. a popular city for small businesses that have a focus on
b On the other hand, there is no guarantee that this technology. 1 _____ Encouraged by government
will be successful. support and interest from outsiders willing to invest
c However, at the moment, they both have very money, this new generation is prepared to take risks
different customers. and create new products for the local market.
d Kenya has a good geographical location in Africa, a There are many reasons for Nairobi’s success. 2 _____
good climate, and a strong education system. Nairobi also has the right balance of creative people
e Many of these have been set up by educated young and support from global IT companies, universities,
Kenyans. the government and the local business community.
f It provides a money transfer service that can be Many young Kenyans have been starting up new
used on a mobile phone. businesses and aren’t afraid to take risks in the hope of
being successful.
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3
_____ For example, several of them have been
9 Read the text again and complete the sentences. praised for their ability to respond to the requirements
Use one or two words from the text for each of local people working in farming and clothes
answer. making. M-Pesa is one such example of a successful
company. 4 _____ Because internet access is not
1 Kenya is now globally __________ as a source of always reliable in many parts of the country, using text
new business ideas. messaging is an excellent way of helping farmers and
2 New businesses have been receiving __________ clothes makers take payments and so expand their
from the government as well as local and businesses.
international companies. Some experts even think Kenya may soon overtake
3 In many areas of Kenya, using text messaging is South Africa as the technology centre of Africa.
more __________ than using the internet. 5
_____ While Kenya has so far focused on its own
4 According to __________, Kenya may become region, South Africa does more international business.
more important than South Africa in terms of But the future is certainly looking good for young
technology businesses. business-minded Kenyans. As long as the government
5 Kenya’s business interests are not yet as continues to support them, it may just be a question of
__________ as South Africa’s. time before Nairobi becomes the new tech centre after
all.
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10 Choose the correct answer from the words in

italics.

1 Many fans consider Lewis Hamilton to be a / an /

the / – best racing driver a / an / the / – world.
2 When I was younger I was in a / an / the / – school
basketball team for my year, so my dream was to
become a / an / the / – professional player.
3 Most experts advise that a / an / the / – healthy
lifestyle should involve plenty of a / an / the / –
exercise.
4 The playing field is free to use, but they don’t
provide equipment, so if you want to play a / an /
the / – football, you will need to bring a / an / the /
– ball.
5 Unfortunately our team didn’t win a / an / the / –
final, but at least it was a / an / the / – entertaining
match!

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