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7. What makes some companies more successful than others? I think a combination of things makes a company successful. For one thing, having a positive working environment is really important. If employees feel respected and valued, they’re more likely to be motivated and do their best. Another key factor is being able to learn from your mistakes. Successful companies don’t necessarily avoid problems; they know how to turn setbacks into learning opportunities. For example, if customers don’t like a new product, a company can take their feedback on board, figure out what went wrong, and improve the next version. In the long run, the ability to adapt can make or break a business.

Part 3 (15) Success in business 1. Why do some people open their own business? 2. Is it better to have your own business than work for a boss? I think one of the main reasons is that people want to be their own boss. They don’t want to depend on someone else or have to follow a fixed schedule. They also have more freedom to make their own decisions and, if things work out well, they can potentially earn more money. For example, I’ve seen people start small online businesses while studying or working a regular job. They initially do it on the side, but if the business takes off, they may eventually turn it into a full-time career. 3. What do you need to start a business? First and foremost, you need a solid plan. You have to know what you’re offering, who your target customers are, and how you’re going to make a profit. Of course, you also need enough funding to get things off the ground. But money isn’t everything. I think you also need to be mentally prepared for setbacks, because things won’t always go according to plan. For example, if someone starts an online shop and doesn’t get many customers at first, they need to stick with it, learn from the experience, and make adjustments rather than give up straight away. 4. Do you agree that nowadays it is easier to set up a business than in the past? Yeah, definitely. I think the internet and social media have made it much easier to get started. In the past, you might have needed a physical shop and a large advertising budget just to reach potential customers. Nowadays, you can start a small business from home and promote it online. For example, someone can make handmade jewellery at home, set up an Instagram page, post pictures of their products, and take orders online. They don’t necessarily need to rent a shop or spend a fortune on advertising. 5. Do people in your country like to work in big companies or small companies? I think it depends on what people are looking for. Some people prefer big companies because they offer better job security, career opportunities, and sometimes better benefits. Others would rather work for a small company because the atmosphere can be more relaxed and they can have a more hands-on role. For example, a fresh graduate might choose a big company to gain experience and build their career, while someone who values a close-knit working environment might prefer a smaller company. 6. What challenges and difficulties do people face when they try to have a successful small business? There are quite a few. For starters, it can take a long time for a business to become profitable. People may put a lot of time, effort, and money into it without seeing immediate results. If things don’t go their way, they could end up losing both their investment and valuable time. For example, someone might spend months developing a product, only to realize that there isn’t much demand for it. That can be a huge setback, but hopefully they can learn from it and avoid making the same mistake next time.

Part 2 Successful businessperson I’d like to talk about my uncle, who I consider a really successful businessman. He’s 39 years old, and nowadays he runs his own driving school, where he prepares students for their driving licence exams. Before getting into business, he had a completely different career. He used to work in the military, but for some personal reasons, he eventually had to leave his job. At that point, things were quite difficult for him financially, so he had to start from the bottom. First, he rented a small shop and sold everyday essentials for a while. Later, he worked as a driving instructor at a driving school. After gaining enough experience and understanding how the business worked, he decided to set up his own school. What I admire most is that he built everything from scratch by himself. Unlike some people who have wealthy relatives or sponsors to support them financially, he had to rely mainly on his own hard work and determination. He took things one step at a time and gradually turned his experience into a successful business. I also really appreciate him as a person because he’s extremely generous and humble. He’s always willing to lend a hand to people around him, and he has even helped some of my relatives find jobs at his school. Now, he has hundreds of students studying there, which is quite impressive considering how difficult it was for him when he first started out. For me, he’s a perfect example of the idea that success doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes you have to try, fail, learn from your mistakes, and keep going. His story has taught me that having a strong will and being willing to overcome challenges can eventually pay off.

Part 1 Sports teams 1. Are team sports popular in your culture? Yeah, definitely. Football, volleyball, and basketball are pretty big here, especially among young people. Football is probably the most popular by far, but hockey is starting to catch on as well. So, I’d say team sports are definitely a big part of our culture. 2. Do you like watching team games? Not really, to be honest. I’m not much of a sports person, so I don’t usually follow games or support a particular team. That being said, I wouldn’t miss a major event like the FIFA World Cup. I even know the name of a basketball team—the Lakers—but that’s about as far as my sports knowledge goes. 3. What are the differences between team sports and individual sports? I think the biggest difference is having to rely on other people. In team sports, you have to communicate, cooperate, and pull together to achieve the same goal. With individual sports, you’re on your own, so your performance mainly comes down to your own effort and discipline. Personally, I think team sports are more social, while individual sports give you more control over your performance. 4. Have you ever been part of a sports team? Nah, never, to be honest. I’ve never really been good at sports, and I’ve never been particularly interested in them either. So, joining a sports team has never really appealed to me. I’d much rather spend my free time doing something I actually enjoy.

Part 1 Hobby 1. Do you have any hobbies? 2. Do you have the same hobbies as your family members? Yeah, I have a few. I’m really into trying new food—I mean, I love eating, basically! I also enjoy going for walks in green spaces, especially when I need to clear my head. And lately, I’ve got into collecting notebooks. None of my family members are really into these things, though. 3. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child? Yeah, definitely. I used to love colouring pictures, especially pictures of animals and cartoon characters. I’d spend ages colouring them, and I found it really relaxing. It was probably one of my favourite ways to pass the time. 4. Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood? Actually, no. My interests have changed quite a bit over the years. I used to be really into colouring when I was a kid, but as I got older, I picked up new hobbies. These days, I’m more into photography, going for walks, and collecting notebooks.

Shoutout to all the students who consistently skip classes with unreasonable and invalid excuses; come unprepared for the class because the teacher gives them a lot of homework; sleep while the teacher is explaining the topic, and when asked, flip with their eyes as if hearing the thing for the first time; ignore the teacher’s instructions about homework and pretend they didn’t know; take advantage of the kindness of a teacher, encouraging their groupmates to break the rules and go against the teacher; badmouth and mock the teacher’s quirky habits behind her/his back; act arrogantly and behave like they know it all; lie, cheat, and think that they are fooling the teacher, not themselves; choose to doom scroll instead of investing that valuable time in working on their weaknesses; look for secret recipes/shortcuts/magic tricks and methods instead of simply following tested strategies; come with below-average knowledge and a weak foundation and complain about the teacher if they fail to get a high score; Shoutout to all the parents who disrespect teachers and underestimate their hard work; always paint their kids as saints and the teacher as a monster; bargain the price of the fee, pretend to be broke and poor, and the next day pay double in another place; fall for the age/status/personal scores of a teacher instead of looking for the real expertise, experience, and character; unnecessarily meddle in the process by giving unsolicited advice about how to act with their “special” children; demand unrealistically high results without considering their children’s abilities and pace of learning; make negative remarks about the teaching skills without having any clue about the whole process. I pray that the Almighty will keep us away from each other and our paths will never cross! 🙏🏻 Peace out! ✌️

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1. Do you prefer to work in a team or on your own? It actually depends on the situation. If the task requires different skills or a lot of ideas, I prefer working in a team because we can bounce ideas off each other and solve problems more effectively. For example, when I was doing a research project at university, each team member had a different responsibility. One person interviewed students, another observed classes, while I helped analyze the data. By combining our efforts, we finished the project much faster than one person could have. On the other hand, if I have to prepare for an exam or write an essay, I’d rather work on my own because I can focus better and work at my own pace. ⸻ 2. Why do some people prefer to work on their own? I think it mainly depends on their personality and the type of work they’re doing. Some people are more independent and don’t like relying on others. They also find it easier to concentrate without distractions. For example, writers, graphic designers, or software developers often spend hours working alone because they need quiet time to think and be creative. Working independently also allows them to make decisions without having to wait for other people’s opinions. ⸻ 3. What kinds of jobs require people to work in a team? Many jobs simply can’t be done without teamwork. For instance, surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists have to work hand in hand during an operation because everyone has a specific role, and even a small mistake can have serious consequences. Another example is firefighters. When they respond to an emergency, they have to trust one another completely. One firefighter might rescue people, while another controls the fire or communicates with the team. Without good teamwork, their job would be much more dangerous. ⸻ 4. What qualities do you think a good team member should have? First of all, a good team member should be responsible so that other people can count on them. They should also be a good listener because every opinion deserves to be heard. Another important quality is creativity. Sometimes a team faces unexpected problems, so someone needs to think outside the box and suggest a new solution. For example, during our research project, one group member suggested using an online questionnaire instead of interviewing every student face-to-face. It saved us a lot of time and helped us collect more responses.

Part 2 Describe a time when you worked in a group One time I worked in a group was during my third year at university when our teacher asked us to carry out a small research project on the language learning process of first-year students. We didn’t get to choose our teammates because our teacher split the class up into random groups. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how things would work out at first since we all had different personalities and working styles. However, everyone pulled their weight, and we were all on the same page about finishing the project successfully. We shared out the tasks among ourselves. Some of us came up with interview questions, while others interviewed first-year students or sat in on their language classes to observe how they learned. Once we had gathered enough information, we went through the data together, analyzed the results, discussed our findings, and put together the final report. What I liked most was that it was my first time taking part in an academic research project as a team. It felt like we were doing something meaningful instead of just ticking a box for another university assignment. We communicated openly, bounced ideas off each other, and whenever a problem came up, we sorted it out together. Everything went off without a hitch, and I think that’s because everyone was committed to the same goal. Looking back, it was a rewarding experience. It showed me that teamwork isn’t just about dividing the workload—it’s also about trusting one another, supporting each other, and working towards a common goal.

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