1、BEC商务英语（初级）口语模拟试卷 72及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 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. (1)Can you tell me a bit about your mother? (2)Have you ever done part-time jo
2、b in your spare time? (3)Should companies give language training program to the staff? Why? 二、 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
3、 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas. 2 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 two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas. A What is important when.? Re
4、cruiting suitable staff Qualification Professional experience Personality B What is important when.? Dealing with consumers inquiry Product knowledge Attitude After-service 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
5、 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. 3 In this part of the test, the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictu
6、res or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the test promptly, and then about two minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that, the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. For two or three candidates Scenario Im going to describe a situation. Your company is goin
7、g to fill the job vacancy of personnel manger by advertising. You have been asked to make recommendations. Talk together for about two minutes about some of the ways and decide which two are the best. Here are some ideas to help you. Prompt material The type of publication Content Cost Size Cover Fo
8、llow-on questions Do you think its important to consider potentiality of the company when deciding to accept a job offer?(Why? /Why not?) Is it necessary to consider challenge when deciding to a job offer?(Why? /Why not?) How important is working environment to people in their choice of work? Would
9、you consider salary when choosing a new job?(Why?/Why not?) Is it important to consider qualification when selecting a job applicant?(Why? /why not?) BEC商务英语（初级）口语模拟试卷 72答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 (1)She is a great woman. She told me how to be a good person by practical acti
10、on. T am proud of being her daughter. (2)Yes, I have. I used to be a seller for Oppo. (3)Yes, they should. Because the training program can make the staff improve the ability of both the skills and motivation. And the staff can perform better in work. 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In
11、 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】 I choose topic A what is important when recruiting suitable staff. Concerning t
12、his topic, there are three items I want to mention here. In the first place, qualification is the basic item for recruitment. Certificates and diplomas do not stand for your entire qualification. Incompetent masters and doctors graduated from highly praised universities can be everywhere. We just ca
13、nnot depend on them to make a profit for the company. By contrast, interviewees with practical experience would bring us more benefits. Besides, professional experience is another indispensable item for decision. It might sound curious but Id really like to give the job-hoppers a chance to demonstra
14、te their capabilities. Those so-called loyal staffs who stick to one particular company as long as possible seem to be afraid of unfamiliar working environment. Furthermore, Personality is very important for the further development. Everyone has a unique personality, which is a welcome phenomenon. I
15、f a group of staff members are similar in their personalities, a lot of internal conflicts could be saved. But theres also a problem to worry. This unit might become a stagnant working place without vitality in the long run. I choose topic B what is important when dealing with consumers inquiry. Wit
16、h respect to this topic, I think three items should be cared. For the first place, the basic product knowledge is the foundation for the inquiry. Only we master the necessary product knowledge we can understand consumers questions and difficulties. And then we can give them correct answer and solve
17、their problems. Next, attitude is needed for consumers inquiry. From consumers aspect, inquiry is their own right. Good attitude is dispensable for keeping your consumers. And if we have something wrong with the product, attitude can help us comfort consumers. In the end, after-service is the real g
18、uarantee for consumers. With good after-service, the consumers can enjoy their deserved benefits and their can be solved completely. High after-service quality will reduce the number of problems. When their problem is solved in time, they will not hesitate purchase your product again. So with good a
19、fter-service, although we may have some problem, we also keep our old consumers. 【试题解析】 这道题所给出可供选择的两个话题分别是 “在招聘合适的员工时，什么是重要的 ”，以及 “在处理顾客询问时，什么是重要的 ”。这两个话题分别涉及到人才招聘和社交关系的处理两个方面。考生不难发现，围绕 “公司 ”的话题，是口语考试的重点，考生应在考生前做分类练习，有逻辑性的积累一些材料，为考试做好充分贮备。 三、 SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN) In this part of the te
20、st 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 partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 3 【正确答案】 A: You see, the former personnel manager
21、resigned two weeks ago, we just cannot manage without a personnel manager. To fill the vacancy, we are going to advertise the post. B: Good idea! Nowadays advertising is one of the most common methods of attracting applicants. When advertising a job opening, the choice of publication is important. A
22、: I agree with you. When choosing a publication, we should consider its readers. We should make sure whether it is directed to a wide range of readers or just to a particular group. Besides, its also important to consider advertising fee. The advertising cost should be reasonable and affordable, som
23、ewhere around the companys budget. B: Exactly. So, in our case, we should choose a local publication instead of a national one. As a commercial and cultural center, we have a lot of talents here. What do you think of an influential local newspaper? A: Its undoubtedly an ideal choice. Newspaper adver
24、tising is the cheapest way of reaching large numbers of readers of various backgrounds, including the general public, our potential job applicants and clients. B: Yes. Besides, as an influential newspaper, its advertising staffs ability and creativity can be guaranteed. Then the money we invest will
25、 surely pay off. A: Yes. Its important to insure that our advertisement effort is cost-effective. To recruit the right person, we should also consider the contents of the advertisement. B: In my opinion, besides the basic information as time, place and contact address, the description of applicants
26、qualification and the specifications of the openings should be included, because it can cut down the number of applicants, attract the desirable ones and thus reduce staff turnover. A: Yes, to attract ideal applicants, its also necessary for our job advertisement to show the responsiveness of our co
27、mpany to the job and career needs of the applicants. B: Exactly. Besides, this is also a chance to publicize the image of our company. To publicize our company, the advertisement should be well-designed and cover general information of our company. A: I cannot agree more. Follow-on questions Yes. In
28、 a company with potentiality, you can expect new opportunities for career advancement, handsome salary and other material success which ensure comfortable life. Yes. A challenging job will get you improved and competitive in your range of knowledge, abilities and skills. Being competitive will then
29、bring you new chances and success in the society with fierce competition. Yes. A challenging job pushes you to be competitive. Being competitive in your job will give you a sense of fulfillment and confidence, which in turn will have positive influence on your life and career. The interpersonal relationship among colleagues and that between the employer and employees are mentally and spiritually crucial to one and will affect the development of ones career.
