159. What alternatives were suggested before resorting to laying off employees as a solution?
(A)Considering the possibility of introducing a profit-sharing plan for the employees.
(B)Exploring the option of partnering with other companies in a joint venture.
(C)Evaluating the feasibility of diversifying the company's offerings into related markets.
(D)Examining the option of restructuring the company's debt portfolio.

155. What is the reason Claire declined Hunter's offer for the group buying? (A)She has a food allergy. (B)She is on a strict budget. (C)She does not like cupcakes. (D)She is going on a crash diet for a wedding.

156. How did Hunter react to Claire's decline? (A)He understood and suggested organizing the group buying after Claire's bestie's wedding. (B)He insisted that she buy cupcakes. (C)He didn't acknowledge Claire's decline and changed the subject. (D)He canceled the group buying event.

157. What is Hunter's opinion about the next group buying event? (A)He thinks nobody will be interested in joining. (B)He thinks it will be even more successful than the previous one. (C)He thinks the cupcakes will be of lower quality. (D)The conversation did not mention Hunter's opinion.

158. What is the primary reason for the financial crisis faced by the company? (A)The generous employee benefits package offered by the company. (B)The lack of interest shown by potential investors in the company's products or services. (C)The rising competition in the market that the company operates in. (D)The high overhead costs incurred by the company in running its operations.

【已刪除】160. What did Winnie emphasize as a reason for keeping the company afloat? (A)It has a strategic significance in the market it operates in. (B)It protects the welfare of the employees who remain in the company. (C)It contributes to the social and economic well-being of the community it serves. (D)It has a symbiotic relationship with other companies in its supply chain.

161. What was the issue with the organization of the WSC? (A)Inadequate security measures. (B)Lack of attendees and sponsors. (C)Poor organization, lack of substance, and allegations of financial mismanagement and fraud. (D)Technical difficulties with the event's virtual platform.

162. What were the allegations against Tracxn in relation to the WSC? (A)Charging reasonable fees to startups in exchange for access to investors and potential clients. (B)Refusing to charge fees to startups for access to investors and potential clients. (C)Refusing to provide startups with access to investors and potential clients altogether. (D)Charging exorbitant fees to startups in exchange for access to investors and potential clients.

163. What was the impact of the WSC scandal on the Indian startup ecosystem? (A)It had no impact on the ecosystem. (B)It led to calls for greater regulation and oversight of events like the WSC. (C)It resulted in a decline in the number of startups in India. (D)It led to increased investment in Indian startups.

164. What is the main reason Leo thinks outsourcing customer service could be beneficial? (A)It could lead to expansion of the business. (B)It could lead to better customer service quality. (C)It is the industry standard. (D)It could lead to better communication with customers.

165. What are the most important qualities that Henry suggests the outsourcing company should have? (A)Reliability, language proficiency, and cultural fit. (B)Cheap rates, good reviews, and availability. (C)English proficiency, low wages, and location. (D)Technological advancement, online presence, and global reach.