Conversation Two
W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.
M: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that ?
W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear ?
M: Yes, thanks.
W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region.
M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems ?
W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now tho
A. It has gradually given way to service industry.
B. It remains a major part of industrial activity.
C. It has a history as long as paper processing.
D. It accounts for 80 percent of the region’s GDP.
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