Listening Comprehension. Innovations. Unit 6

Listen to the audio recording, carefully following the main ideas.

Read the statements and put them in the right column - true statements (statements corresponding to audio recordings) or false statements (statements that do not correspond to the audio recording)

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) False

• Startups are often leaders in bringing disruptive technologies to the market.

• Innovation is only important for large corporations.

• All innovations succeed if companies invest heavily in R&D.

• Renewable energy is an example of innovation transforming an industry.

• Governments do not play a role in supporting innovation.

Part 2. Multiple Choice. Listen to the recording one more time.

Choose one correct answer.

1. What is one way innovation helps businesses?

• A) By reducing competition

• B) By introducing new technologies and products

• C) By eliminating market risks

• D) By lowering taxes

2. 2. How do governments support innovation?

• • A) By funding R&D and encouraging entrepreneurship

• B) By increasing taxes on startups

• C) By limiting technological development

• D) By controlling market prices

3. 3. What is a challenge mentioned in relation to innovation?

• A) Lack of market demand

• B) High investment costs in R&D

• C) Overabundance of successful innovations

• D) Limited ethical concerns

3. 4. What is the impact of innovation on economies?

• A) It slows down economic growth.

• B) It improves quality of life and drives growth.

• C) It only benefits developed countries.

• D) It reduces the need for new businesses.

5. 5. What must companies balance when innovating?

• A) Technological progress and data privacy

• B) Financial investment and market competition

• C) Product development and international trade

• D) Growth and reduced employment