1、BEC商务英语（初级）口语练习试卷 4及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topiC You have to choose one of thetopics from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas. A WHAT IS IMPORTANT W
2、HEN? CHOOSING A BUSINESS COURSE INSTRUCTORS SUBJECTS COVERED RELEVANCE TO THE PRESENT JOB B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? GIVING A PRESENTATION TOPIC TYPE OF AUDIENCE CONTROL OF RHYTHM 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 t
3、opic. 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 In this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at
4、the prompt card, an example of which is below， 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 going to hold a busines
5、s reception and you are in charge of organizing it. Talk together about the topics you could include when you hold a business reception, and decide which three things are the most important. Here are some ideas to help you. Prompt materialsFollow-on questions What qualities should the hosts and host
6、ess have? Do you think food is important in the reception?(Why?/Why not?) Whats the role of entertainment? Do you think souvenirs are necessary?(Why?/Why not?) Would you introduce the guests?(Why?/Why not?) BEC商务英语（初级）口语练习试卷 4答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 A: Personally speaking
7、, three things are important when choosing a business course. The first is the instructors. If there are excellent instructors giving this course, it will be attractive for sure. Everybody wants to learn from good tutors after all. Secondly, if the training course covers a wide range of subjects, it
8、 will be instructive for the trainees in different aspects. The more subjects are covered, the more knowledge we will acquire. Thirdly, I will select a training course, which is relevant to my present job My work demands fresh minds and new skills. It couldnt be better if I got some detailed guidanc
9、e to my job from this course. B: The topic of the presentation is very important. If we choose a boring topic to talk about, were facing a disastrous outcome. As long as you know what stuff the audience may hate to hear, never mention it. In order to choose the ideal topic, you should mark off your
10、audience. A qualified presenter is good at marking off different types of audience from their occupations and social status. Then he picks up his method accordingly in hopes of positive reactions. Now you have chosen an interesting topic and you can mark off your audience, but you are not a master y
11、et before you can harness the rhythm at will. Dont babble to show off your eloquence. Pause from now and then, allowing your argument to sink in. 【知识模块】 口语 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 choos
12、e 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】 A: I think the hosts are very important when holding a business reception. Although beautiful girls and handsome boys are pleasant, maybe theyre lack of experience. What we ne
13、ed for host and hostess are seasoned grown-ups who can handle complicated situations. B: I agree with you. But dont forget food. We Chinese people are famous for our hospitalities. We usually give grand banquet to entertain distinguished guests. Chinese cuisine is delicious and healthy, so its no pr
14、oblem to give visitors a happy surprise. A: Well, there should also be entertainment. Our guests need something to please their eyes and ears, too. To liven things up, we should call up a drove of singers, dancers, and even acrobats, if possible, to offer them a real treat. B: You are right. How abo
15、ut souvenirs? People would be happy when they receive gifts. We can take advantage of this psychology to win their good feeling. By handing out unique souvenirs, our company could be better remembered. A: Last but not the least, introductions to the guests. People in a reception should not only say
16、hello to their acquaintances, but also make new friends. The way of self-introduction has rather limited effect, however, at this moment, the host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts between strangers naturally. Follow-on questions Hosts and hostess should be seasoned grown-ups wh
17、o can handle complicated situation. Yes, I think so. Chinese food is delicious and healthy, and we Chinese pay a lot of attention to food, even foreign guests like Chinese food very much. A great meal can give guests a happy surprise. Entertainment can please our guests eyes and ears, and make the r
18、eception much more interesting. I think souvenirs are necessary. People would be happy when they receive gifts. By handing out unique souvenirs, our company could be better remembered. Of course. I would introduce the guests. Making new friends is one of the most important purposes for people to attend a reception. The host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts betweenstrangers naturally. 【知识模块】 口语
