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You will hear a radio interview with Steven Harper, the owner of a company which makes men's suits and clothes. For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear the interview twice.
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Why have some of the UK's oldest industries found it difficult to compete?
A. Technology has changed so quickly.
B. Standards are lower than in Third World countries.
C. Workers' wages are cheaper in other countries.
D. They don't have the technology other companies have.
2) What did Steven Harper decide to do in order to keep his company going?
A. He moved all his production to another country.
B. He invested in a specialist range of products.C. He developed a more upmarket product range.
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D. He provided new kind of service.
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3) Why was the Slovakian company having difficulties?A. The machinery and production methods were old.
B. There was a new trend in marketing.
C. They only had four factories and needed far more.
D. They were not winning the right kind of orders.
4) How much did Steven pay for the Slovakian company?
A. £13,000.B. Nothing.
C. £30,000.
D. £1,700.
5) What was the worst part for Steven in making his decision?
A. The loss of 700 jobs in the UK.
B. The Failure of new product launch.
C. Moving the Production abroad.D. Taking over the new company.
6) Steven's company:
A. supplies and produces brand name clothes.
B. provides event services for clothing companies.C. puts their own labels in clothes for famous stores.
D. makes clothes for famous companies only.
7) The quality of Steven's goods A is the best in the market
