1、BEC商务英语（初级）口语练习试卷 7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 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
2、WHEN? EMPLOYING A NEW MANAGER TECHNICAL EXPERTISE CONCEPTUAL ABILITY COMMUNICATION SKILLS B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? FIGHTING STRESS FROM WORK GOING TO BED EARLY DOING SOME EXERCISES REGULARLY GOING HOME AFTER WORK 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In this part of the test you are asked t
3、o 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 In this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or wor
4、ds. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 2 minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic For 2 or 3 candidates Scenario Im going to describe a situation. Your colleag
5、ue is going to attend a business meeting in another city. You are asked to book a business hotel for him. Talk together about special needs of a business traveler and decide which three things are the most important for the business traveler. Here are some ideas to help you. Prompt material SPECIAL
6、NEEDS OF A BUSINESS TRAVELER Modem socket Good room lighting Quick check. in Room service Fax Bar Secretarial service Fitness centre Follow-on questions Is it essential to have space to work while on journey?(Why?/Why not?) Whats the difference between a business traveler and a tourist? Do you think
7、 it is necessary to accommodate in a expensive hotel when travelling on business?(Why?/Why not?) What problems can business travelers have during their stay in another city?(Why?/Why not?) How important is the cost of the trip?(Why?/Why not?) BEC商务英语（初级）口语练习试卷 7答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3
8、MIN) 1 【正确答案】 A: In my opinion, managers are responsible to supervise and take charge of the activities and productivity of their workers. They play an important role in managing the performance of their staff. As a manager, he needs to deal with many kinds of business, including some emergencies. S
9、o, the following things are important when employing a new manager. The first one is technical expertise. A manager with technical expertise knows his own jobs and is capable of understanding and guiding the job performance of his subordinates. Secondly, a manager should have the conceptual ability.
10、 The conceptual ability includes the managers ability to think creatively and to understand the organization as a complex social system. Thirdly, communication and people skills are also very important. Regardless of his or her management rank, every supervisor or manager needs to know how to listen
11、 to others ideas, how to motivate subordinates and how to speak clearly. B: When you feel stressed from work, it means you should go to bed earlier. Sufficient sleep may help fight stress and relax you. When you wake up, you have enough energy and confidence to work with efficiency. Doing exercises
12、regularly may help fight stress from work. It keeps you dynamic and healthy. And good health makes it possible for you to undertake demanding work with ease. Its important to go home after work when fighting stress. You should spend more time with your family, especially your parents, because they c
13、an help you forget the worries and problems of work when you stay with them. They are the major source of your happiness. Dont work overtime or bring work home everyday. Do not spend every night with colleagues. If so, you will just remember the stress and unhappiness for your work. 【知识模块】 口语 二、 SEC
14、TION 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. 2 【正确答案】 A: I think one of the most important
15、things is a quick check-in, because its annoying to have to wait at the hotel reception for more than five minutes after a long trip. B: Absolutely. And a business traveler is quite different from a tourist. He usually stays in their room working, so both the good room lighting and room service are
16、of great help. A: How about the communication facilities? I think they are more important than those you mentioned. B: Yes, they are essential, so things like modem socket, where guests can plug their modems is very important. But I still think we should take room service into consideration. Business travelers often dont have time to go out to a restaurant, so they want their meals to be served in their rooms. A: Exactly. To sum up, quick check-in, room service and modem socket are the most important factors among the special needs of a business traveler. 【知识模块】 口语
