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

• Governments do not play a role in supporting innovation.

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

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

• Innovation is only important for large corporations.

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

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