Part B
Directions: You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
听力原文：W: What topic did you finally Choose for the term paper for your World Economics class？
M: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.
W: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that？
M: Well, I'm planning to study Business in graduate school next year. After that, I hope to start my own company.
W: Isn't that a coincidence! I'm also doing a paper on how Japanese management styles are being adapted by American firms for my Comparative Cultures class.
M: Why don't we sit down and share some of our sources after we've each been to the library？
W: Great idea! Should we meet at the snack bar next Wednesday at this time？
M: That's fine with me. See you then.
What is the topic of this conversation？

A. Japanese management.
B. Comparative culture.
C. Two students' research paper topics.
D. Research sources.