A、Costly. B、Time-consuming. C、Genuine. D、Safe. B

(23) With the Internet revolution ushering in new modes of communication every day, building contacts is no longer an arduous, time-consuming job. In fact, if you are looking for effective and easy ways to search for business partners, the Internet provides a ready answer. Today we have a number of successful and friendly e-business platforms which allow us to build networks of contacts, search for business partners and establish business communications effortlessly.
   As vibrant, ever-growing networking platforms and connection builders, social networking websites serve as your most effective medium for e-business. They make it easier for you to find and establish new business partners, boost communications with existing business partners and close online business deals with forge partnerships.
   Building up a networking channel with a new contact the traditional way takes its own time. Social networking sites make it easier for you. (24)If as your business contact, you give out your networking site contact page to someone whom you want to provide your contact details, it will make introductions much quicker for you. Plus, it will help you track the people in your network hassle free. Social networking sites have several different search parameters to find new contacts and business partners. For instance, on BizGround, a highly effective Social Connection Builder, you can try various combinations of these parameters and specify particular values to search and find your preferable match.
   Once you find your potential match, all you need to do is click on his/her photo or name, sign his/her guest book, send a private message and explore avenues of working together.
   (25)You can invite and add your contacts in this wonderful networking platform hassle free! You can begin as a Free Premium Member and take advantage of all its exclusive features. Check BizGround FAQs. Most probably your questions will be answered here. For an overview of the functionalities of BizGround, take a tour.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.
23. What is building contacts like without the Internet according to the speaker?
24. What will make introductions quicker for us on networking site?
25. What does the speaker say about networking platforms?