Media Business Partners - Ready for Listening
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education
You will hear an interview in which two business partners, Sandra Peyton and David Sadler, are talking about their working relationship. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Why did Sandra leave her previous job with the children's TV company?
She felt dissatisfied with the salary she was receiving.
She was conscious of being older than other staff.
She predicted she might soon be made redundant.
She was assigned a role that she had not expected.
What did David learn from his time with Trenton TV?
the benefits of being part of a team
the importance of having a positive outlook
the advantages of working under pressure
the need to challenge certain decisions
David accepted Sandra's proposal to go into partnership because he
felt there would be little risk in working together.
believed they shared a similar way of thinking.
was aware she had extensive directing experience.
trusted the recommendation of someone they both knew.
When talking about approaching different banks for a loan, Sandra admits that she
was puzzled about why she was turned down.
began to lose confidence in her own abilities.
almost lost her temper on several occasions.
was worried that David might lose faith in her.
What does David consider to be a drawback of directing TV commercials?
He does not achieve enough recognition for his work.
Money has too great an influence on the process.
Many clients have unrealistic expectations.
He does not have full control over content.
What do Sandra and David both say about the future of their company?
They would prefer to keep their plans a secret.
They would like to expand the business gradually.
They are unsure how the business will develop.
They hope to move into other areas of directing.
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