1、BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 54及答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 The interlocutor asks you questions on a number of work-related and non work-related subjects. 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
2、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 (The candidate chooses one topic and speaks about it for one minute.) A. Advertisements: the advantages of advertising B. Finance: the importance of foreign investment for a com
3、pany C. Interview: how to dress properly 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 the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner
4、 will ask you more questions related to the topic. 3 For two candidates Your company is planning to give overseas clients some gifts. You have been asked to deal with it. Discuss and decide together: The price of the gifts given to clients What should be given to clients. BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 54答案与解析 一
5、、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 PART ONE The interview (Interlocutor: I, Candidate A: A, Candidate B:B) I: A, is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit? Why? A: I like visiting interest places. Because these places impress me greatly and they stand for the countries in whic
6、h they are located. When I think of a country, I would think about places I have visited. I: B, What do you hope to do in the next few years? B: In the next few years I hope I can go abroad for further study. I prefer further study to my current job. I have found my knowledge is not adequate and I w
7、ant to absorb more advanced finance knowledge. At the same time, I can set another goal for my life. I: What kind of jobs do you wish to do, A? A: I like jobs with challenges. I want to be a successful businesswoman. 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In this part of the test you are aske
8、d 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】 PART TWO Individual long run (about 6 minutes) Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test, Im going to give each
9、of you a choice of 3 topics. Id like you to choose one of the topics and give a short presentation on it for about a minute. You will have about a minute to prepare for this and you can make notes if you wish while you prepare. After you have finished your talk, your partner will ask you a question.
10、 All right? Here are your topics. Interlocutor hands each candidate a different topic card, and some paper and a pencil for notes. Interlocutor: Choose one of the topics to talk about. You can make notes. 1 minutes preparation time. Both candidates prepare their talks at the same time, separately. I
11、nterlocutor: All right now. Candidate B, which topic have you chosen? Candidate B talks Topic A. Advertisements can be a service to people when they decide to buy something. They are informative and helpful. They can help people to compare the products of the same kind with different brands. An exce
12、llent advertisement can help build up the image of a company that plays an important role in developing a company. When we buy household goods, we get to know the information from ads. In addition, advertising itself is a business that provides a lot of opportunities. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, C
13、andidate A, please ask Candidate B your question about his/her talk. Candidate A asks a question. How do you think about public advertisements? Interlocutor: Thank you. All right. Now, Candidate A, which topic have you chosen? Candidate A talks Topic B. Foreign investment is playing an increasingly
14、important role in Chinese economy. The importance of foreign investment in a company can never be exaggerated. As well as the coming of the foreign captital, foreign advanced administration skill and high technology are brought in which have tremendous impact on our economy. There is no doubt China
15、has benefited a lot from foreign investment since the reform and opening. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Candidate B, please ask Candidate A your question about his/her talk. Candidate B asks a question. Are there disadvantages of introducing foreign investment? Interlocutor: Thank you. Materials are
16、 collected. 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 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
17、related to the topic. 3 【正确答案】 PART THREE Collaborative task and discussion (about 7 minutes) Interlocutor: Now this part of the test you are going to discuss together. Interlocutor points to the card showing the task while giving the instructions below. Interlocutor : You have 30 seconds to read th
18、e task carefully, and then 3 minutes to discuss and decide about it together. You should give reasons for your decisions and opinions. You dont need to write anything. Is that clear? Interlocutor places the card in front of the candidates. Interlocutor: Im just going to listen and then ask you to st
19、op after 3 minutes, Please speak so that we can hear you. Candidates have about 3 minutes to complete the task. A:Overseas clients is going to return. We should give them some gifts. Any advice? B:Er, We have choices available. Among them, I recommend traditional Chinese paintings. A:Sounds nice. Bu
20、t Im not familiar with them. Can you explain it? B:Yes. We have a variety of them, such as human figures, landscape, birds, animals, insects, flowers, and so on. A:Maybe we give them human figures or something. B:How about a picture entiled “Lady Zhaojun Crossing the Frontier“. You know, Wang Zhaoju
21、n is one of “the four ancient beauties“. A:OK. Not bad. Is it original or the way around? I dont like reproduction. B:Its a reproduction, but it retains so well the vividness and charm of the original that this is difficult to tell which is the original and which is not. And we do not make them misu
22、nderstand that we try to bribe them. A: If so, Ill take it. Materials are collected. The interlocutor asks one or more questions as appropriate, to extend the discussion. Interlocutors Questions (1) Do you think companies should give gifts to their employees regularly? (Why? /Why not?) 你认为公司应该经常向其员工
23、赠送礼品吗 ?(为什么 ?) (1) Yes, I think so. A gift is actually an expression of “thank you“. Employees, when they receive gifts from their employers, will naturally feel respected and loved. That would motivate workers, boost their morale and build loyalty. No, I dont think so. Companies should aim to set u
24、p a more efficient incentive mechanism, I mean to use more consistent means to build employee loyalty, like internal promotion, paid holidays, insurance, vouchers, etc. (2) Is it a good business practice to give gifts to your clients? (Why? /Why not?) 向客户赠送礼物是否是良好的商务习惯 (为什么 ?) (2) Yes. Corporate gif
25、ts are tokens of appreciation and respect. Its good business etiquette to send gifts to your clients, as they bring about a feeling of warmth and friendship. So it helps to maintain good business relationship between suppliers and clients. Not really. In my opinion, gifts are not what your clients e
26、xpect from you. What really counts is the good service you provide and the quality of your products. Im worried that some companies would use gifts as a remedy for the poor service they provide. (3) Who are the appropriate people that should receive corporate gifts? (Why?) 哪些人应该收到公司的礼物 ?(为什么 ?) (3)
27、Internally, companies should give gifts to their employees, as a way of showing their gratitude for their employees efforts in work. Externally, companies should send gifts to their business partners, suppliers, existing clients and potential clients. In this case, the purpose is to show their appre
28、ciation as well as to build customer loyalty. (4) What is the most important when presenting corporate gifts to your clients? (Why?) 公司向客户送礼时，最重要的事项是什么 ?(为什么 ?) (4) When presenting corporate gifts, I think the most important thing is to pay special attention to aesthetics and packaging of the gifts. Whatever your gifts are, the first impression you make has to be a striking one.
