Why does Karen Brandt say that it is very brave to choose Carrollton to open a furniture factory?

Because there is a long tradition of wood craftsmanship.

The phrase “I’m glad you brought that up” (p. 33 bottom of first column) is closer in meaning to:

It’s good that you are mentioning that.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE ?

Handmade products are always better than machine-made ones.

What was the main reason for choosing Carrollton as the place for the factory?

Because it has enough land and people to work in the factory.

What is the town of Carrollton known for?

d. For producing beautiful handmade furniture.

What is the purpose of the interview?

b. To discuss the reasons for opening a new furniture business in town.

Handcrafted furniture

cannot keep up with fast-changing trends.

Mayflower is a company that manufactures...

practical and affordable furniture.

The advantage of using machines to make furniture is that..

machines can perform certain tasks better.

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1
Why does Karen Brandt say that it is very brave to choose Carrollton to open a furniture factory?
Because people are afraid of the new machines.
Because people will not want to work there.
Because it is a very small town.
Because there is a long tradition of wood craftsmanship.
2
The phrase “I’m glad you brought that up” (p. 33 bottom of first column) is closer in meaning to:
I’m happy that you answered me.
You are happy that I brought you something.
It’s good that you brought something.
It’s good that you are mentioning that.
3
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE ?
The machine-made process is faster.
Mayflower company wants to be on good terms with Carrollton people.
Handmade products are always better than machine-made ones.
Furniture designs have to keep up with new trends.
4
What was the main reason for choosing Carrollton as the place for the factory?
Because it’s a city with a lot of tradition on handmade furniture.
Because there are many local furniture stores.
Because it has enough land and people to work in the factory.
Because it´s a place with cheap labor.
5
What is the town of Carrollton known for?
b. Because people are respectful.
d. For producing beautiful handmade furniture.
a. For being a very old town.
c. Because people are brave.
6
What is the purpose of the interview?
d. To discuss the disadvantages of automated labor.
a. To discuss why a furniture factory is closing.
b. To discuss the reasons for opening a new furniture business in town.
c. To discuss handcrafted furniture.
7
Handcrafted furniture
is easy to make.
cannot keep up with fast-changing trends.
requires automated work.
doesn’t last long.
8
Mayflower is a company that manufactures...
hand-carved furniture.
colorful handcrafted furniture.
costly furniture.
practical and affordable furniture.
9
The advantage of using machines to make furniture is that..
machines get cold, nervous or sleepy.
machines take time and a lot of patience.
machines can perform certain tasks better.
machines may damage a piece of wood.
10
The factory will employ people for all kinds of jobs except for
telephone support.
wood carving.
shipping.
sales and marketing.

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