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Play it safe. Don’t take risks. High school is too early to make a difference. None of these criticisms were enough to stop me. I saw a real problem in the education system, and I wanted to deal with it. Some people pay over $70 an hour for private tutoring. My company charges less. I started my business only about four months ago, but I already have 11 tutors and make over $200 in revenue (收益) a week.

It started when someone contacted me and asked me to tutor her child for $15 an hour once a week. Friends began to take notice, and asked me where I got the part-time job — and that was when my eyes opened to the opportunity in front of me. I created a website, wrote a marketing plan and found qualified tutors who were friends of mine. We received an overwhelming response, with over 30 people requesting tutoring. As it progressed, I found my business knowledge limited. So I went to used book sales where I picked up lots of business textbooks.

The road to a successful business, however, was not easy. My partner didn’t respond to many of the people, so many potential clients were lost. Once I discovered what my partner was hiding from me, I immediately messaged each person personally saying I would get back to them soon, and I pointed them to our website. After a few weeks, word from mouth began to spread. Clients began coming to us, and we no longer had to advertise heavily.

You may be wondering why I started a business in the first place. It is a great way to show leadership experience, make money for yourself, and give you the opportunity to employ your classmates. While it is one of the riskiest things you can do, it is one of the most rewarding things. Leadership is one of the main qualities colleges look for, and the bravery and experience you show through starting a business shines through on applications.

1. What does the writer probably do?
A.He is probably a student.B.He is probably a teacher.
C.He is probably a client.D.He is probably a salesman.
2. The writer wanted to improve his business skills by ______.
A.attending a classB.listening to lectures
C.finding a partnerD.reading business books
3. What does the writer think of his partner?
A.Reliable.B.Dishonest.C.Determined.D.Responsible.
4. What does the writer mainly talk about in the last paragraph?
A.His advice on starting a company.
B.His business plan in the near future.
C.His motivation of starting a business.
D.The process of applying for a college.

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