Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. (9-1)We’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.

M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?

W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.

M: Yes, but it’s safe. (10)The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.

W: I agree. (9-2)That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.

M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.

W: Exactly.

M: (11)But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could end up no better off, maybe worse off.

W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.

M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?

W: Well, that’s the sticky one. (12-1)It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?

M: There will be a lot of problems.

W: Nothing we can’t handle.

M: Um... I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, (12-2)I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.

W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.

9. What does the woman intend to do?

解析：四个选项都是公司发展的策略，推测题目与公司发展的措施或计划相关。对话中女士表示出口问题需要一步一步解决，男士则表示国内市场更安全，因为政府有保护政策：限制进口，所以自己公司的自行车比国外自行车有优势。女士进一步劝说男士：这就是我建议出口的原因，可见女士打算出口自行车。故C选项“向国外市场出口自行车”为正确答案。