1、BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 3及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 0 How to approach Speaking Test Part Two In this part of the test you give a short talk (approximately one minute) on a business topic. You choose one of three topics and have one minute to prepare your ideas. In this time make brief not
2、es to give you a structure and some key words. When you talk, make the structure clear, for example by giving a brief introduction and conclusion, and using linking words and phrases to introduce each section. Speak to both the examiner and the other candidate, and listen to what the other candidate
3、 says. You will have to ask the other candidate a question about their presentation after they have spoken. Remember that you are being tested on your ability to speak in English, not on your knowledge of specific areas of business, so if you dont know much about a topic, just say what you can about
4、 it. 1. Choose one of these three topics and prepare a short (about one minute) talk about it. 1. Candidate 1 A . Time Management: the importance of managing time effectively during the working day B. Human Resources: the importance of appraisal in maintaining staff motivation C. Marketing: the fact
5、ors involved in building a brand image 2. Candidate 2 A. Career Development: the importance of work experience when studying for business qualifications B. Business Strategy: the importance of quality in maintaining a competitive edge C. Travel: how to respond effectively to differences in business
6、customs on foreign trips 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 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas. 0 How to approa
7、ch Speaking Test Part Three In this part of the test you work with the other candidate. The examiner gives you a card which presents a scenario and task to discuss. You need to have a serious discussion of the task, with the type of interaction which would be appropriate to a work environment. You a
8、nd the other candidate should try to imagine yourselves in a work environment, faced with a real situation to discuss and you should try to reach some decisions. You have about 30 seconds to prepare your ideas. Use this time to ensure you understand the task Listen to the other candidate and respond
9、 to what they say. Do not just give Four own opinions, or just agree with the other candidate. Try to make more than just basic comments. Following your discussion with the other candidate, the examiner will ask you questions on the same topic. Develop your answers, and give examples to show what yo
10、u mean. Listen to what the other candidate says. 1. IMPROVING COMPETITIVENESS Your company is falling behind new arrivals in the markets, and the managing director is concerned to increase competitiveness. You have been asked to suggest ways of improving the companys competitiveness. Discuss, and de
11、cide together: how to evaluate the threats posed by competitors what steps might be taken to improve competitiveness Follow-up questions: Is staff morale an important aspect of competitiveness? What contribution can training make to competitiveness? What effects does increased competition have on su
12、ppliers? How important are new products for maintaining competitiveness? Is globalisation likely to affect competitiveness in the future? BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 3答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 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 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas.
