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market your new business and find customers, which takes up far more time than the boring administration tasks such
as filing and accounting. In fact, it seems strange that so many people do decide to start their own business given the
amount of work and potential risks involved. However, for those that succeed, the rewards are numerous; there is much
pride in having created something from nothing, and being master of your own destiny is extremely fulfilling, which can
sustain people through all the difficult times.
1) People usually daydream about starting a business:
A. because they want to change their life.
B. because they think they will become famous.
C. when they reach a certain age.
D. at the end of a long day at work.
2) What is difficult about running your own business?
A. doing all the administration
B. being well-organised
C. maintaining it over time
D. making lots of decisions
3) What action does the text recommend regarding the risks of starting a business?
A. Trust that risks will eventually disappear.
B. Investigate the potential risks in advance.
C. Dismiss or ignore the potential risks.
D. Address the possible risk once the business is thriving
4) In paragraph B. what does the word "liberating" mean in the context of this text?
A. making someone feel free and independent
B. making someone feel overwhelmed
C. exciting and full of possibilities
D. causing uncertainty and stress
5) Sometimes businesses don't succeed because
A. they cannot compete with larger companies that sell cheaper products.
B. their owners are not prepared for common business challenges.
C. they do not adapt quickly enough to changes in the market.
D. they are negatively impacted by major, unforeseeable events.
6) How is working for yourself different from working for a company?
A. It produces a wide range of feelings.
B.
Fu more positive.
C. It helps you become more efficient.
