1、BEC商务英语（初级）口语模拟试卷 44及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (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. 1 WHAT IS IMP
2、ORTANT WHEN . ? Arranging a social event for clients Types of activities Cost of event Giving presents Topic B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN . ? Choosing the location for a new factory Transport connections Cost Size of factory 二、 SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN) In this part of the test you are given a
3、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 partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 2 Task sheet: A. (Examiner Frame. Im going to describe a situation. A
4、 company is planning to introduce an annual self-appraisal system for its staff. Talk together for about 2 minutes about the contents the staff should include in their self-appraisal reports and decide which 3 you think are most important. Here are some ideas to help you. ) B. Candidates Prompt Shee
5、t: Annual Self-appraisal Report Contents to be included in the report Fulfillment of personal annual plan Work performance Abiding by company rules and regulations Relationship with superiors Relationship with colleagues Suggestions BEC商务英语（初级）口语模拟试卷 44答案与解析 一、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6
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. 1 【正确答案】 Topic A Suggested Ideas: Types of activities: Before deciding on the typ
7、es of activities to arrange for clients, it is important to consider the following factors about the clients: (1) their age (young, middle-aged, old) (2) their likes and dislikes (3) their cultural background Consider different types of activities in terms of advantages and disadvantages: (1) Eating
8、 out: to treat you clients with special local dishes a) A sit-down meal is formal, but it is more comfortable and convenient as everything is served by waiters or waitresses. Therefore it is probably more suitable for middle-aged and old clients. b) A buffet is less formal, and people may move aroun
9、d to meet each other and talk to each other. It is especially good young clients. (2) Sight seeing: to let your clients have a free day after they have done business It is important to consider the following factors: a) location of the sight (whether it is far away from where your company is located
10、) b) attractions of the sight (whether it is of historical interest or of a natural beauty) c) transportation (whether it is necessary to make arrangements for transportation, e. g. to lease a car or coach in advance) (3) Shopping. especially for female clients It is important to take the following
11、into consideration: a) good shopping areas (e. g. shopping malls with boutiques and department stores, or local markets with a wide range of goods at a wide range of prices) b) local products or souvenirs (4) Karaoches or discotheques: a) if your clients are young and energetic b) if your clients li
12、ke singing and dancing (5) Other kinds of entertainment: a) operas b) concerts c) ballets Cost of event: You probably need to do the following: To set a budget for arranging a social event for clients. To work out overhead cost for different types of activities. To decide on the type of activity to
13、arrange, making sure that the total cost is under the budget. Giving presents: You probably need to do the following: To think about possible presents to give out to clients ( e. g. guide books of your city/country, T-shirts or key rings with your company logo, ties for men or scarves for women, dia
14、ry books, local souvenirs ). To make sure that a present does not become a bribe ( keep the value of a present under a small amount of money). To give out presents in the open to make the receiver feel comfortable in accepting the present without feeling like receiving a bribe. Topic B Suggested Ide
15、as: Transport connections: You probably need to think about the following: Whether the location for the new factory is convenient in that it is located in a place where there are transport connections for highways going in different directions, for changing buses or subways. Cost: You probably need
16、to think about the following: Cost of the land at the location for the new factory. Cost of transportation to and from the location. Size of factory: You probably need to think about the following: Whether there is enough land in the location for the size of the new factory. Whether it will be neces
17、sary to reduce the planned size of the new factory due to the size of the land at the location available for the new factory. 二、 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,
18、 and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 2 【正确答案】 B. Suggested Ideas: Fulfillment of personal annual plan: When writing an annual self-appraisal report, it is important to check ones personal plan for the
19、year to see what has been fulfilled and if there is anything in the plan which has not been fulfilled. State any reasons for not having fulfilled that part of the plan, and suggest any remedial work to be done in the coming year. Work performance: When writing an annual self-appraisal report, it is
20、also important to make a self-appraisal of work performance based on the job description for your work, and state major achievements at work. For example, if you are a project manager, summarize how many projects you have managed, and what you have done for each project. Abiding by company rules and
21、 regulations: You also need to state in the annual self-appraisal report whether you have abided by all company rules and regulations. If you have violated any of the rules or regulations, then state the reasons if there are any or make a self-criticism for the violation. Relationship with colleague
22、s: Make a self-appraisal in the following aspects: Showing respect for colleagues Communicating well with colleagues Helping colleagues when they are in need of help Learning from colleagues Making suggestions to colleagues when necessary Suggestions: In the annual self-appraisal report, it is neces
23、sary to include any suggestions you have for the company or for your own work. Such suggestions may be related to the following: How to improve company management How to reduce costs and expenses How to enlarge market share How to develop new products/services provided by the company How to improve relationship between management team and staff How to improve relationship among colleagues
