BE YOUR OWN BOSS

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 1st paragraph is ….

• Becoming a boss can be very challenging.

• If you have your own business, you can raise your salary.

• People think mostly about the advantages of having their own business.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 2nd paragraph is ….

• In reality, business owners face many difficulties.

• It takes a long time to start a successful business.

• Having an advertising agency for so long can be very useful.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 3rd paragraph is ….

• After only one year, half of all new businesses fail.

• There will be no benefits if you become a boss.

•    Many new business owners have practical problems.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 4th paragraph is ….

• Employees can watch TV much longer than the employer.

• Business owners work much harder than employees do.

• David Peik’s business is successful because he watches TV in the evening.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 5th paragraph is ….

• Making and selling T-shirts can be a very interesting business.

        

• There are also many advantages to having your own business.

• A business owner can borrow money from family members to get their business started.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

Every paragraph has a main idea, and all the sentences in the paragraph talk about this main idea. Sometimes the main idea is not stated directly in the paragraph. Thinking about this main idea can help you to understand the paragraph, and the whole reading better.

The main idea of the 6th paragraph is ….

• Laura Castro, owner of a translation service, can translate six different languages.

• Some business owners have to find employees.

• Small businesses can grow very quickly.

Someone who gets services from a business is called a …..

• client

• boss

• co-workers

• manager

People who work together are …..

• clients

• co-workers

• employees

• employers

Extra things that you receive for your work, such as vacations, insurance and a retirement plan.

• salary

• benefits

• balance

• schedule

   A plan with a list of times and tasks.

• salary

• benefits

• balance

• schedule