A、Time. B、Price. C、Reliability. D、Sensitivity. C

W: So, what do you think is going to happen with this South African contract then?
M: You mean the investment project? You know, something tells me we’re not going to get it.
W: Oh, really? What makes you think that? It’s not like you to be so pessimistic.
M: Well, for one thing, I mean the last bidding; we’ve gone in way too higher. My guess is that they’ll accept a lower tender.
W: Mm. By the way, have some more lobster—there’s plenty of it in this dinner party, and it’s so delicious.
M: Thanks. I think it’s one of the best dinner parties I’ve attended for years. I enjoy, in particular, those wonderful seafood.
W: Me too. Going back to the contract, I don’t reckon price is really the issue.
M: No? W: No. I mean, we’re talking long-term here. This is a seven-year project, maybe longer. So, reliability is what they’ll be looking for, if you ask me. They’ll pay more for that.
M: You’ve got to be joking. This is one of the most price-sensitive markets in the world. The way I see it, we’ll be doing well just to get part of the contract. They’ll probably get a local firm in to do the main work.
W: Hm, well, that’s bad news.
Question No. 19 Where is this conversation most probably taxing place?
Question No. 20 What are the man and the woman talking about?
Question No. 21 What does the man think about the investment project?
Question No. 22 According to the woman, what is the most important factor in the investment?