地道美语听力练习:寻找新兴市场

Jamie:If our company is going to grow, we need to find emerging markets.

It makes sense to get a foothold in a few countries that may have developed markets within the next 20 years.

Nina:But there's no guarantee that rapid growth in a country's economy now will be sustainable years from now.

I think it's too much of a gamble myself.

Jamie:There are certainly no guarantees, but by the time it all shakes out and it's clear which markets are the most promising,we will have missed the boat.

Nina:So what are you suggesting?

Should we pick one or two markets to invest in,or hedge our bets and invest in several?

Jamie:I think we should identify the countries that have shown strong economic growth in the past 10 years and focus on those.

Nina:I still think it may be too risky, but I'm willing consider the idea.

Work up a proposal and I'll look at it.

Jamie:You will? This is great.

I didn't think you'd be so receptive.

Nina:I'm not making any promises, but I'll keep an open mind.

Just make it short and sweet.

Jamie:Short and sweet is my middle name!