单项选择题

You will hear one dialogue and two passages. Before listening to each one, read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
What are the two speakers talking about

A. The benefits of strong business competition.
B. A proposal to lower the cost of production.
C. Complaints about the expense of modernization.
D. Suggestions concerning new business strategies.