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The rule
Follow the order of the recording. Predict answer types from context.
Keep in mind
- Answers come in order
- Watch word limits carefully
Part 1 · Questions 31–35
- The first and most obvious pressure on any small firm today is 31.
- Small businesses now operate in a 32______ marketplace, whether they intend to or not.
- Firms face volatility in 33______, driven by trends on social media.
- Another challenge is the changing expectations of 34.
- Small firms must cope with steadily increasing 35______, from data protection to environmental standards.
Part 2 · Questions 36–40
- Successful owners treat their business as a long-term 36______ rather than a quick venture.
- They tend to be 37______ in how they operate, ready to pivot when customer needs change.
- Underpinning all of this is strong 38.
- A striking trend is the rising share of small businesses founded and led by 39.
- The 40______ now account for more than 15% of the workforce in many economies.
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