[外语类试卷]BEC商务英语（高级）写作模拟试卷2及答案与解析.doc

1、BEC商务英语（高级）写作模拟试卷 2及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 The line graph below shows two different records of transactions of a warehouse.Based on the information from the graph, write a report of the difference between the two records.Write 120 -140 words on your Answer Sheet.二、 PART TWO 2 How to approach Writing Te

2、st Part Two In this part you have a choice of three tasks: a report, proposal and piece of business correspondence. Look through the three tasks and choose the one which you think you could do most easily. Read the task again, underlining the key words. You should note exactly what you are required

3、to do, and who you are writing to. The second paragraph of the instructions summarises what you should write, who you are writing it for, and the three or four points that must be included. Make an outline plan, with notes for each point. It is best to follow the order of the 3 or 4 points that are

4、stated, as you will lose marks if you leave any out. Write your text. Try to use a wide range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures. You will need to invent some information for this part. If you write the report or proposal, you should use suitable headings. If you write the business

5、 correspondence, you should include suitable openings and closings (e.g. Dear Mrs Smith and Yours sincerely with your signature), but no addresses. Make sure the level of formality is appropriate given who you are writing to. Check that you have written your answer in 200-250 words. After writing, r

6、ead what you have written, correct mistakes and make improvements. If you want to add anything, use a sign, e.g. *. Put a line through anything you want to omit. You should not rewrite your answer Make sure the examiner will be able to read your answer. Use a pen and your normal handwriting (do not

7、write in capital letters). You should spend about 40-50 minutes on this part. Question 2 The Marketing Director of your organisation is concerned about the level of sales in the region where you work, and has asked you for a report explaining the situation. Write your report for the Marketing Direct

8、or, briefly comparing sales with those of a year ago giving reasons for the present situation as regards sales saying what you are doing to improve the situation expressing. your confidence in the future. Write 200 - 250 words. Question 3 The organisation you work for has a suggestion scheme which s

9、taff are asked to contribute to. You have an idea for improving the way in which new staff are recruited, and have decided to send a proposal to Ms Cartwright, who administers the suggestion scheme. Write your proposal, outlining the present way in which new staff are recruited describing your idea

10、for improving the method explaining how your idea can be introduced outlining any disadvantages your idea might have. Write 200 - 250 words. Question 4 This is part of a letter sent to you by Mr Sharrold, one of your organisations customers: I was shocked to be spoken to so rudely on the telephone b

11、y a member of your sales staff, particularly as my reason for calling was to point out mistakes in the goods that had been despatched to me. Write a letter to Mr Sharrold, apologising for what has happened saying what you have done to deal with his complaint explaining why the mistakes were made off

12、ering compensation. Write 200 - 250 words. BEC商务英语（高级）写作模拟试卷 2答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 The following report aims to reveal the discrepancies between the records of transactions of a warehouse held by the manager and the Department of Information Systems. The two records of the transactions through

13、out the year will be compared to show where the difference is. According to the managers informal, but accurate records of the number of transactions, an average of about 5000 transactions were made per month during the year. In contrast, the monthly number of transactions was averaged at 4000 accor

14、ding to the computerized record of the Information Systems Department. The difference between the two records was consistent throughout the year. A discrepancy of around 1000 was found in almost every month. For example, in October, when the largest number of transactions was reported in both record

15、s, the managers record showed 938 more transactions than the computerized record. Similarly, in August, 1041 more transactions turned up in the manager s record. In conclusion, the managers record consistently showed substantially more transactions than the computerized record. Considering the accur

16、acy of the former record, certain errors must have occurred when the transactions were processed via computers. 二、 PART TWO 2 【正确答案】 Question 3 / Proposal To: Ms Cartwright From: Jeremy Dunne Date: 24 May Subject: Staff recruitment Background At present staff recruitment depends entirely on advertis

17、ing in the local newspaper. This is expensive, and generates very few applications. In several cases no appointment has been made because of the applicants unsuitability. Proposal As existing staff are familiar with the work and with the type of people required, they are well placed to recruit new w

18、orkers among people they know. As an incentive, anyone who introduces a person who is appointed - either at that time or to a subsequent vacancy - could be given some reward, possibly financial. This is likely to lead to more successful recruitment, and as a by- product may give existing staff a gre

19、ater sense of responsibility for the company. Further, if employees have friends and relations working in the same place, they are likely to get increased job satisfaction. Introduction of procedure The idea could be explained at a general meeting of the workforce, so that any questions can be dealt

20、 with there and then. A written outline of the procedure could then be displayed on noticeboards. It would be worth introducing this system when there are vacancies to be filled, so that it gets off the ground immediately Possible disadvantage There is a risk of iii feeling if a staff member introduces someone whose application is unsuccessful. If it is made clear that appointments cannot be taken for granted, I feel that this danger would not outweigh the advantages of the scheme.