A. Listen to a man and woman talking about supporting local businesses. Choose True or False for each sentence. 1. The man rarely shops at small stores like Walter's.
A.
True
B.
False
2.
2. The man thinks Main Street needs more chain stores.
A.
True
B.
False
3.
3. The man says chain stores don't pay good salaries.
A.
True
B.
False
4.
4. The woman intends to support stores like Walter's more.
A.
True
B.
False
5.
B. Complete the sentences with which, of which, whom, and of whom. 5. Our business is looking for office space downtown from _____ to operate.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
6.
6. We have interviewed our largest customers, many of _____ say they are pleased with our products.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
7.
7. We started off with a few loans, most _____ we have already paid off.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
8.
8. Our friends and family, most _____ supported us from the beginning, are impressed by how much we have achieved.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
9.
9. It was their help, without _____ we wouldn't have struggled, that gave us the confidence to continue.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
10.
10. We have tried advertising our business in various ways, not all _____ have been successful.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
11.
11. A number of friends, some _____ also run businesses, have given us good advice.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
12.
12. Our employees, most _____ are women, say they enjoy working in such a friendly environment.
A.
which
B.
of which
C.
whom
D.
of whom
13.
C. Choose the correct words to complete the paragraph. 13. Many people are _____ to set up their own businesses.
A.
tempted
B.
lured
14.
14. Other people's success stories _____ them that they can do as well themselves.
A.
coax
B.
persuade
15.
15. The idea of not having an employer also _____ them, ...
A.
attracts
B.
intimidates
16.
16. ... and of course, the hope that they will make a lot of money _____ them, too.
A.
alienates
B.
entices
17.
17. The work required _____ some people, especially at the beginning, ...
A.
Woos
B.
discourages
18.
18. ... but the challenge _____ others.
A.
convinces
B.
appeals to
19.
19. The risk of failure naturally _____ some entrepreneurs, ...
A.
scares off
B.
draws in
20.
20. ... although many are _____ from the beginning that they will succeed.
A.
convinced
B.
coaxed
21.
21. New enterprises are being set up all the time, so people are obviously not _____ by the difficulties involved.
A.
attracted
B.
put off
22.
D. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 22. _____ online retailers send their customers too many emails about new products and special offers.
A.
Some
B.
Any
23.
23. _____ website that is well designed will allow customers to browse the products quickly and easily.
A.
Other
B.
Any
24.
24. If you can't find what you want on one website, it takes only a few seconds to find _____ one.
A.
another
B.
other
25.
25. If you don't want to give your bank details to an online retailer, _____ payment options are usually available.
A.
another
B.
other
26.
26. Although many people like buying clothes online, _____ prefer to try things on before buying them.
A.
another
B.
others
27.
27. I like the atmosphere in malls, but _____ people think they're too crowded and noisy.
A.
another
B.
other
28.
28. Malls often have those big, noisy food courts, too. There has to be _____ way to design those so that they're more inviting.
A.
some other
B.
other
29.
E. Complete the conversation using tag questions. 29. A: I was just looking at an article about Internet security. It's scary when you think how easy it is for people to get your personal data, ...
30.
30. B: Yeah, I know. But there are all kinds of software these days to protect companies from hackers,...
31.
31. A: Sure, but these days employees often take work home, ... And that's when problems can occur.
32.
32. B: Granted, but companies are taking the threat more and more seriously, ...
33.
33. A: That's true, though they can't always prevent staff from checking their personal emails at work, ...
34.
34. ...And a lot of confidential records have been lost or stolen, ... B) Yeah, granted, it isn't always easy to make sure everyone observes security protocol.
35.
35. A: And employees often leave computers on without logging off, ...
36.
36. B: You're right, I suppose. A fail-safe solution hasn't been found yet, ...
37.
F. Read the article. Then read the statements and choose True, False, or Not Given. 37. Businesses are at greater risk from computer threats than public organizations.
A.
True
B.
False
38.
38. Energy companies lost millions of dollars from their bank accounts.
A.
True
B.
False
39.
39. Employees of the health company stole the hard drives.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Not Given
40.
40. A researcher at a chemical company stole the information for his own use.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Not Given
41.
41. A chemist at a large paint company downloaded information about onto his external hard drive.
