1、BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 58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 Job:how to avoid discrimination against women B Purchasing:how to maintain good relationships with suppli
3、ers D Technology: the usefulness of mobile phones 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
4、 examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. 3 For two candidates Your company are sued for illegal arbitrage with a stockbroker by a stock investor. You have been asked to respond to it. Discuss and decide together: Select which lawyer to conduct your case in court. Cite the reason f
5、or choosing him. BEC商务英语（高级）口语模拟试卷 58答案与解析 一、 SECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 PART ONE The interview (Interlocutor: I, Candidate A:A, Candidate B:B) I: Do you have a plan to go abroad to further your study, A? A: Yes, I do. I want to go to Britain to study laws. I think my knowledge is li
6、mited and old. And I think laws will be more and more useful in the near future in China. As China enters the world, more and more foreign laws should be known. Accordingly, more and more lawyers who master foreign laws are in need. I: Do you want to run a company yourself? B. B: Yes. This is my dre
7、am. What I do now is to broaden my perspective and richen my experience to make myself qualified for a manager. When I think I am eligible for running it, I will found a company myself. 二、 SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN) In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a bus
8、iness 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 of you a choice of 3 topics. Id
9、 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 pre-pare. After you have finished your talk, your partner will ask you a question. All right? Here are your topi
10、cs. 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 Interlocutor: All right now. Can
11、didate B, which topic have you chosen? Candidate B talks Topic A. Some people hold the opinion that men are superior to women in many ways. I think men and women are equal. And women are certainly as talented as men if they are given equal opportunities. Laws should be made and the public opinion sh
12、ould be changed to ensure they are equal in all aspects of life. And it is their right as well as their duty to work. A company that judge ones competence by the difference of sex should be critisized. Interlocuor: Thank you. Now, Candidate A, please ask Candidate B your question about his/her talk.
13、 Candidate A asks a question. How to change peoples opinion that women are inferior? Interlocutor: Thank you. All right. Now, Candidate A, which topic have you chosen? Candidate A talks Topic C We cant deny the charm of modern technology it brings to people. Its hard to keep away from the mobile pho
14、nes. If you go to a mall, you will hear the constant ringing of them. Like it or not, it is around you offering convenience and making you fashionable. Mobile phones have many advantages. You only need to dial the numbers and the other person will receive your message. You can also walk as freely as
15、 you can when you make a call. We cannot imagine what our lives might be without mobile phones. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Candidate B, please ask Candidate A your question about his/her talk. Candidate B asks a question. Does modern technology alway bring benefits? If not, why? Interlocutor : Th
16、ank you. Materials are 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 a
17、sk you more questions 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
18、30 seconds to read the 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 a
19、nd then ask you to stop after 3 minutes. Please speak so that we can hear you. Candidates have about 3 minutes to complete the task. A: Stockbroker has taken actions against us in the district court. He claimed that our company had conspired with a stockbroker for illegal arbitrage. B: I think its t
20、ime to hire a lawyer to conduct the case in court. Or we will earn a bad reputation which will stop our company from going well. Is Li Ming a good lawyer? A: Yes, he is. He is a legal adviser to Southeast Securities. He draws up contracts for them, and represents them in court in legal actions. His
21、clients have strong faith in him. B: Does he charge for initial consultation? A: Hardly. B: Why dont we ask him for help. If he takes up our case, he will prove our innocence and protect our reputation and interests. Materials are collected. The interlocutor asks one or more questions as appropriate
22、, to extend the discussion. Follow-up Questions (1)What kind of franchised business will you enter? (Why?) 你愿意经营哪一类的特许经营企业 ?(为什么 ?) (1) I think I will choose catering sector, because there are a lot of well-recognized fast food restaurants. I can use their brand names, which will make it easier to e
23、arn money. I will choose a clothing company. There is always a big market in clothing sector which will make your business profitable. (2)What do you like to be, a sole proprietor or a franchisee? (Why?) 你是愿意成为独立业主还是被特许人 ?(为什么 ?) (2) I prefer to be a sole proprietor, because as a sole proprietor, yo
24、u are independent, you are your own boss. While as a franchisee, your promotional activities, financial records, hiring, service procedure, etc. , are not in complete control of you own. I prefer to be a franchisee,- because as a franchisee, you dont need to open a new company, create a new product,
25、 and test the market. (3) What do you think is the most attractive thing for a franchisee? 你认为对被特许人来说什么是最有吸引力的 ? (3) The training offered by the franchisor. This is the most valuable thing in opening a franchise. You learn the first-class managerial skills in the training program. I think, it is the
26、 use of the well-recognized product or service. You dont need to spend a lot of money to develop a product and test it. The proven product is right there for you to use and make money from it. (4) Do you think franchise opportunities exist in every type of business? (Why? /Why not?) 你认为所有的商业类型中都存在特许
27、机会吗 ?(为什么 ?) (4) Yes, franchise opportunities touch every type of business: fast food, variety stores, repairs shops, dry-cleaning services, pet shops etc. , just to name a few. (5) In which type of business is franchising popular? (Why? /Why not?) 在哪一类的商业中特许经营很风行 ?(为什么 ?) (5) Fast food. Numerous fast-food outlets can be seen in shopping malls.
