Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

Conversation Two

W: So, (12) possible locations for the plant. First, the basic facilities for the region are generally very good. At least between the three main cities, Bilbao, Vitoria in the south and San Sebastifin. There is now a fast train link to the south of France and the west of Spain. All these improvements affect Bilbao principally, but the whole region benefits. First, the port area has been completely modernized and relocated. And the airport has also been extended. (13)So the basic facilities are good.

M: Right. So, are we in a position to choose one of these cities?

W: Well, (14) let’s not rush into anything. I think it would be a bad idea to assume we’re going to choose a city. It might be better to think about one of the smaller towns.

M: Smaller places. Yes. So, should we get details on the possible places?

W: Yes. We could do that. But we need, I think, first, to check a few things, for example, tax benefits, grants and anything like that, for locating to a smaller place, not one of the main cities. Then we could make a better decision.

M: Yes. I agree. You’ve talked about the improved transport links in Bilbao. (15)What about the links to the smaller towns? If it’s a mountainous or hilly region, it could take an hour or more for a truck to reach a main road. So I think we need to look specifically at the train and links to smaller towns.

W: Yes, you’re right. Road and rail, and the financial position.

12. What are the speakers discussing?

正确答案：C

解析：对话一开始女士就针对可能的工厂建设位置做出了一系列分析，而此后两人的对话也一直围绕着工厂选址这一主题展开。