1、BEC商务英语（中级）口语模拟试卷 87及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 The interview about 3 minutes In this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions. 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In
2、this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas. 2 “Mini presentation“ about 6 minutes In this part of the test you are asked to give a sh
3、ort talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your idea. Whats the reason and disadvantage of interest rate increase? The Peoples Bank of China failed to curb over investment in such sectors
4、as steed property, cement and aluminum by other means, it would resort to rate increases. Interest rate increases would lure even more overseas capital into China. What is important when aiming to improve production quality? Up-to-date equipment Staff training What is important when aiming to improv
5、e customer service? Staff training Customer satisfaction surveys 三、 SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN) In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your part
6、ner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 3 Discussion about 5 minutes In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your par
7、tner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. For two candidates Some overseas client are going to visit your company next week. Discuss the situation, and decide: What to consider when you organize for the vistors decide which one you think is most important. For t
8、hree candidates Some overseas client are going to visit your company next week. Discuss the situation, and decide: What to consider when you organize for the vistors decide which one you think is most important talk about how to avoid the previous mistakes when accepting clients. BEC商务英语（中级）口语模拟试卷 8
9、7答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 The interview (Interlocutor: I, Candidate A: A, Candidate B:B) I: What do you do, A? A: Im a fashion designer for Charles Fashion Company in Shanghai. I graduated from a fashion colleage in 2000 and have been a fashion designer since then. I: Inte
10、resting. How about you, B? B: Well. Im a copywriter for an advertising company. That also takes a lot of creative imagination as a fashion designer does. I: Do you have any children? B: Yes, I have a daughter. Her name is Lisa. Shell be three years old in June. I have a picture of her. Would you lik
11、e to see it? I: Sure. Oh! She is lovely. She looks a bit like you. Very pretty. And are you married, A? A: Yes, I got married a year ago. Were planning to have a child in the near future. Id like to have a girl. But my wife is hoping our child is a boy! I: Well, good luck. 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTA
12、TIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas. 2 【正确答案】 It depends on the economic trend whether there will be an
13、 interest rate hike. If the Peoples Bank of China failed to curb over-investment in such sectors as steel, property, cement and aluminum by other means, it would resort to rate increases just as developed countries have to meet similar situations. Economists point out that the central bank, however,
14、 still has worries because interest rate increases would lure even more overseas capital into China to cash in on the already big rate gaps between Renminbi and foreign currencies including the US dollar, resulting in heightened pressures on Renminbi appreciation. If more so-called “hot money“ flows
15、 into China, the central bank will purchase it under the current stringent force administration by releasing more Renminbi base money unwillingly, offsetting its efforts to rein in money supply. So, experts believe the central bank will announce rate hikes. As the old saying goes, you cant make bric
16、ks without straw. If the equipment is outmoded, your staff can only make very limited improvement to the production quality. Their potentiality would be wasted, no matter how skillful they are. A knife in match for a gun, sticking to your out-of-date weapon could only lead to a crushing defeat in th
17、e battle. His principle also applies to the war of business. And the staff members are priceless resources for an organization. A department manager should look upon his subordinates as his own children. Why do parents send their kids to school and pay for their tuitions? Parents want their children
18、 to be equipped with skills that will allow them to be productive and prosperous. A managers investment in their subordinates education should strive for the same goal. 三、 SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN) In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the
19、 prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 3 【正确答案】 Collaborative task and discussion (about 5 minutes) Interlocutor: Now this part of the test you are going to dis
20、cuss together. Interlocutor points to the card showing the task while giving the instructions below. Interlocutor: You have 30 seconds to read the task carefully, and then 3 minutes to discuss and decide about it together. You should give reasons for your decisions and opinions. You dont need to wri
21、te anything. Is that clear? Interlocutor places the card in front of the candidates. Interlocutor: Im just going to listen and then ask you to stop after 3 minutes. Please speak so that we can hear you. Candidates have about 3 minutes to complete the task. A: The meeting should be in a formal manner
22、. In the meeting, representatives of the clients and the company introduce themselves. The company can also talk about new products to see opportunities for cooperation with the clients. B: The company should show the clients more about the city and the culture of it. A: Yes. Tour around the company
23、 and its factories should be arranged for the clients. The impression of the company plays a vital part when the clients make decision. B: We should hold a company presentation, basic information of the company will be introduced, such as its production, market share, annual revenue, etc. The presen
24、tations will give clients a direct understanding of the companys operation and its profit-making ability. A: Sight-seeing should be arranged for the clients to look around in the scenic spots. Let them know more about the culture environment of the city, in which the company is located. Sight-seeing
25、 will also let clients relax and enjoy their stay in the city. Materials are collected. The interlocutor asks one or more questions as appropriate, to extend the discussion. In your discussion, you havent mentioned business lunch, is it part of your schedule? A: Definitely! By having business lunch, the relationship between the clients and the company may draw close. Business plans can also be discussed over the lunch.
