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Evidence Listening Guide

Entrepreneurship Debate

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"THBT young people should start their own businesses instead of working for companies"

WHERE TO FIND YOUR EVIDENCE 🎧

For BOTH SIDES (Pro and Con):

Listen to:

For PRO Evidence (Supporting young people starting businesses):

Focus on these sections:

For CON Evidence (Against young people starting businesses):

Focus on these sections:

LISTENING STRATEGY BY AUDIO

📻 U6 A_A

What to listen for:

  • Is entrepreneurship easy or hard?
  • What comparisons are made?
  • What warnings are given?

📻 U6 B_E

What to listen for:

  • Advice for entrepreneurs
  • What happens when things go wrong?
  • Growth requirements

📻 U6 C_B

What to listen for:

  • Statistics about entrepreneurs
  • List of advantages (first part)
  • List of disadvantages (second part)
  • Comparisons between entrepreneurs and employees

📻 U6 D_AB (Jodi's Story)

What to listen for:

  • Jodi's experience and skills
  • Her concerns about each business idea
  • Specific risks mentioned
  • Reality of starting different businesses

📻 Segment 1

What to listen for:

  • Opening examples
  • Statistics
  • Complete list of pros and cons
  • Financial comparisons

📻 Segment 2

What to listen for:

  • Personal requirements
  • Success principles
  • What it takes to succeed
  • Expert advice (Richard Branson)

QUICK REFERENCE CHART

If you need evidence about... Listen to...
Statistics Segment 1, U6 C_B
Financial risks U6 C_B, Segment 1, U6 D_AB
Benefits of entrepreneurship U6 C_B (first half), Segment 1 (first half)
Personal requirements Segment 2, U6 A_A
Real-life example U6 D_AB (Jodi's story)
Success/failure U6 A_A, Segment 2
Work-life balance U6 C_B, Segment 1

LISTENING TIPS

  1. Don't try to catch everything in one go
  2. Listen to each audio multiple times
  3. Focus on different aspects each time
  4. Some audios have evidence for BOTH sides
  5. Pay attention to transition words like "but," "however," "despite"

REMEMBER!

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