Reading 1/1:
Listen to the interview about outsourcing. For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear the interview twice.
1) What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Language barriers
B. Outsourcing challenges
C. Cost reduction
D. Business trends
2) Why did the speaker work with a company in Brazil?
A. They offered unique products B. They had excellent English skills
C. They were recommended by a friend
D. They had the lowest costs
3) What communication challenge arises even when working with companies sharing the same language?
A. Accents
B. Cultural differences
C. Slang and expressions
D. Grammar mistakes
4) How much cost reduction can outsourcing to developing countries achieve according to many companies?
A. Up to 50%
B. Up to 70%
C. Up to 60%
D. Up to 80%
5) What aspect of outsourcing often results in additional costs that companies may overlook?
A. Delivery logistics
B. Office rent
C. Employee training
D. Advertising expenses
6) In which situation did the speaker's company have to remake a shipment?
A. Cheaper materials were used without permission
B. The order was delayed due to customs
C. The product didn't meet quality standards
D. Materials were lost during transportation
7) What potential consequence did the speaker's company face due to delayed deliveries?
A Increased customer satisfaction
