BEC商务英语(中级)听力模拟试卷131(题后含答案及解析)

BEC商务英语（中级）听力-试卷133(总分：60.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 PART ONE(总题数：3，分数：24.00)Look at the note below. You will hear a man calling a colleague about making changes to his schedule.（分数：8.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：CANCELLED）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：12:30 / 12-30(PM)/ HALF PAST TWELVE / TWELVE THIRTY）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：(A)LUNCH(VENUE)）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：(A/AN)EMAIL / E-MAIL）解析：Look at the notes below. You will hear a woman leaving a message for a colleague about his slides for a presentation. Christine's comments on slidesRemove the 1.and put in some words.The 2of the slides needs to be improved.The 3on slide 3 doesn't make sense.There's a 4on slide 6.Look at the notes below. You will hear a woman leaving a message for a colleague about his slides for a presentation. Christine's comments on slidesRemove the 5.and put in some words.The 6of the slides needs to be improved.The 7on slide 3 doesn't make sense.There's a 8on slide 6.（分数：8.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：STATISTICS / STATS）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：DESIGN）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：(BAR)(-)CHART）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：SPELLING ERROR/MISTAKE）解析：Look at the notes below. You will hear a woman giving instructions to a colleague about dealing（分数：8.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：MEDIA(STUDIES)）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：PROJECT TEAM）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：REFERENCES）解析：填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：SECTION HEADS）解析：二、 PART TWO(总题数：2，分数：20.00)You will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide which aspect of working conditions the speaker is talking about. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A career prospectsB health and safetyC working hoursD holiday allowanceE training coursesF disciplinary proceduresG job securityH pay increasesYou will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide which aspect of working conditions the speaker is talking about. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A career prospectsB health and safetyC working hoursD holiday allowanceE training coursesF disciplinary proceduresG job securityH pay increases（分数：10.00）(1). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：E）解析：(2). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：B）解析：(3). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：H）解析：(4). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：F）解析：(5). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：C）解析：You will hear another five recordings. For each recording, decide what each speaker is trying to do. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A nominate a supplierB present sales figuresC support a proposalD refuse an incrementE agree to expenditureF claim damagesG negotiate a contractH request a postponementYou will hear another five recordings. For each recording, decide what each speaker is trying to do. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A nominate a supplierB present sales figuresC support a proposalD refuse an incrementE agree to expenditureF claim damagesG negotiatea contractH request a postponement（分数：10.00）(1). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：D）解析：(2). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：H）解析：(3). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：C）解析：(4). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：A）解析：(5). 1（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：F）解析：三、 PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：16.00)You will hear a radio interview with Donald White, the author of a book about running board meetings. For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.You will hear a radio interview with Donald White, the author of a book about running board meetings. For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.（分数：16.00）(1).According to White, what do most people think happens at board meetings?（分数：2.00）A.Participants discuss the company's future in a creative way.B.Participants tell each other how successful the company is. √C.Participants compete with each other to gain more power.解析：(2).What does White think is the key to having a successful board meeting?（分数：2.00）A.inviting the right people to the meetingB.choosing a chair who handles the paperwork efficientlyC.ensuring people are able to prepare for the meeting √解析：(3).According to White, what should report presenters do at board meetings?（分数：2.00）A.present a summary of their reportB.focus on conclusions of their reportC.answer questions about their report √解析：(4).What kind of person does White think makes the best chairs?（分数：2.00）A.a person who previously held the office of chief executiveB.an experienced person who may be a future chief executive √C.an inexperienced person who is keen to learn new skills解析：(5).What does White say the chair has to be able to do?（分数：2.00）A.ensure that decisions are reached quicklyB.draw attention to the weaknesses in any argumentC.give all points of view the chance to be expressed √解析：(6).How does White feel about how agendas are prepared?（分数：2.00）A.irritated that so much time is spent discussing themB.concerned that they are prepared by senior staffC.surprised that so little thought is given to them √解析：(7).What suggestion does White make about the agenda?（分数：2.00）A.The content of the agenda should be considered on a yearly basis. √B.Routine matters should not always be at the top of the agenda.C.Time limits should be imposed on discussions of less important issues.解析：(8).What does White recommend about what happens after the meeting?（分数：2.00）A.Action points from the meeting must be dealt with promptly.B.The record of the meeting must be very carefully checked. √C.Someone must report back on the meeting to anyone who could not attend.解析：。

BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷113(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. PART ONE 2. PART TWO 3. PART THREEPART ONE听力原文：Woman: Hello. Fashion Magazine. How can I help you?Man: Hello. This is Anderson. Can you introduce me the advertising rates of your magazine?Woman: OK! Our advertising rates are different according to size and period. Our fall and spring editions are more costly than winter and summer editions。

When do you want to advertise?Man: I’d like to advertise in the spring edition, if possible.Woman: Oh, the time might be a little tight because our press date is March 5th, but it can be done. Do you have a predetermined design? You can use either your own designers or if it is more convenient for you, we have a team of designers to serve you.Man: Thank you, but my company has already had the ad designed. How much will it cost for a full page ad in your spring edition?Woman: It depends on the location. Would you prefer a front or back page ad? Those are more prime spots. We also offer pages in the middle of the magazine.Man: I think the back page ad is nice. How much is it?Woman: ￡1500.Man: OK. I got it. Thanks.Woman: My pleasure.Notes The edition the man wants to advertise on is: (1) The press date is (2) The location of the ad the man likes is (3) The cost of the ad is: (4)1．正确答案：SPRING EDITION解析：对话中女士说到广告费用因广告大小和杂志的季刊不同而有所不同，春秋季刊比冬夏季刊贵，她询问男士想在哪种季刊上登广告。

商务英语考试（BEC）中级模拟试题及答案商务英语考试(BEC)中级模拟试题及答案一.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the share prices below.. Which stock market does each sentence(1-7) describe?. For each sentence mark one letter (A ,B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.Example:the index went up more than one thousand.Answer:A1. the share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries'relations.2. Over the week ,turnover rose by T $ 5. 83bn.3. Many people went to buy capitalization stocks.4. In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices.5. Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit.6. On Thursday price dropped and then rose again.7. the falling of composite index rose by 1. 3 per cent on the week.A. Bangkok rose 2 per cent on the day and 3.4 per cent over the week as buyers moved in to large market capitalization stocks. The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5 bn, down from Thursday's Bt 10bn.B. Taipei was pulled lower by late profit-taking in industrialsafter Thursday's rebound ,and the weighted index fell 45.59 to 5,806.77, or 1.7 per cent, over the week. Turnover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $ 35. 78bn.C. Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken. The composite index fell 10.07 to 2 ,907. 00 , 1.3 per cent higher on the weekD. Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower ,sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of China's MFN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng index fell 11.58 to close at 9,470.13, 1.7 per cent lower on the week.PART TWOQuestions 8-12. Read this letter to the editor of The Economist.. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks.. For each blank (8-12) mark one letter (A-I) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mar4 any letter twice.. One answer has been given as an example.Sir-You state on February 13th that New Mexico has "few natural resources ",... ...example... In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas , seventh in oil and tenth in non-fuel minerals ...8...Non-fuel minerals contributed about $ 1 billion and coal $ 509 million.Taxes from production of fuels and minerals, and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about $ 5. 65 billion, ... 9 ... In addition, during fiscal year 1991 , payments to New Mexicofrom taxes on federal lands were S 108 million ,all earmarked for public education.... 10 ... About $566 million came from taxes and permanent-fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production. ...11 ... Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico, yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production.New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states. It does not have a deficit. ...12...States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns. Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6. 1/00 in the year to October 1992-one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.Charles ChapinExample :CA. It has a broadly based tax structure an important point.B. In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined.C. However, the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state's strongest economic forces.D. During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about $6.1 billion.E. the combined value of oil and gas production was $ 2. 8 billion.F. Some 16, 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry.G. the $39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services.H. Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes.I. New Mexico's extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state's $ 1. 9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991.PART THREEQuestions 13-20. Read this letter about Compensation Trade ,and answer the following questions.Ministry of Foreign Trade 19th January , 1 993Xi Changan StreetBeijing , ChinaDear Sirs,This letter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the China National Light industrial Products Import & Export Corporation, Daren Branch and the Daren Window Glass Factory.1. Our two sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business has already been done successfully. However, the quantity of products doesn't meet our requirements. This company wants to develop the trade and business further in this line. We now expect to begin working with all the other branches and window glass factories on the same basis ,i. e. compensation trade.2. For the U. S. A. market, we require very large quantities of small cut sizes. Therefore, we are asking your prompt assistance to help us out in expanding glass-cutting business. We would highly appreciate it if you take this matter into consideration. We are certain that ,with your prompt cooperation, our purchases of Chinese window glass for sale in the U. S. A. market will very quickly increase to a large and substantial volume. With the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries ,the time is now right for a very quick and large increasein trade between us.3. For your information, we are doing everything possible to cooperate in achieving our mutual goal of making the window glass business a very large one. We have offered to purchase various equipment for your Dairen factory which will increase its products, improve quality and raise its efficiency. We have offered to accept payment for this machinery in the form of buy-back of glass. We have also cooperated with the factory in making suggestions for better efficient packing and containerization. The factory has been very cooperative and receptive to our ideas. As we want to begin our business with the other branches too ,we plan to offer the same suggestions and proposals to purchase machinery for them.4. From this letter, you can see that we are very sincere in our desire for a long-term relationship between our two countries and our firm and the various branches of the China National Light industrial Products Import and Export Corporation, Window Glass Departments .During our next visit to China, we will discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent for Chinese Window Glass in the U. S. A. market. Since we have discussed this question in the past ,we expect that the official appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent will be made during our next trip.Thank you for your prompt attention to the above. Best regards.Sincerely yours ,Norman GoldsteinAssociates , INCQuestions 13-16. For questions 13-16 ,choose the correct title for eachparagraph from the box below.. For each paragraph(1-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.13. Paragraph 1...14. Paragraph 2...15. Paragraph 3...16. Paragraph 4...A Our hope for a long-term relationshipB Our successful cooperation in the pastC the diplomatic relations between our two countriesD Our wish to increase the quantity of productsE Our need of help in glass-cuttingF Our goal to make the window glass business largeG Improvement of equipment in Chinese factoriesQuestions l7-20. Using the information in the test ,complete each sentence 17-20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A-G).. For each sentence(17-20) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.17. When we visit your country again next time ,we hope you'11...18. On the basis of compensation trade ,we are going to...19. In order to enlarge our window glass business, we're doing our best to...20. To other branches that have business with us, we'll...A take this problem into consideration.B develop and expand the trade and business further.C make our company the sole agent in China.D offer to buy equipment for them.E accept payment for this equipment.F start cooperation with other branches and factories.G cooperate with you and realize our common dream.PART FOURQuestions 21-35. Read this advertisement a hat Fidelily Emerging Markets.. Choose the best word to fil1 each gap.. For each question (21 -35) mark one letter (A ,B,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.. One answer has been given as an example.the dynamic developing economies of the world are ripe with potential. Not only have they ...example...extraordinary levels of ...21 ..., but we believe this looks set continue , backed by ...22 ...inflows of foreign investment. Fidelity Emerging Mark, Fund is ...23...to help you capitalize on this promising outlook.the ...24...to real success in Emerging Markets is research and resources, of Fidelity's foremost ... 25 ... As the world's largest ...26 ... investment management organization , we can draw upona (n) ...27... network of offices covering developing economies across Asia ,Latin America and Europe.This local presence means we can ... 28... a hands-on approach ,searching out a capitalizing on investment...29...as soon as they come to light. As a result, Fidelity I become one of the world's ... 30... names in emerging stockmarkets : where we ...31... manage 5pounds billion ?So act now to ...32... out more about the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund ---and get the potential of these dynamic markets teamed with the strength of the Fidelity organization. For more ...33 ... , call us , free of ...34 ..., from any of the countriesbelow. If you... 35... elsewhere ,please use the UK number or post or fax the coupon.Example:A. deniedB. climbedC. demonstratedD. mentionedAnswer: C21. A. growth B. decrease C. height D. diminish22. A. slow B. increasing C. reducing D. fast23. A. thought B. designed C. considered D. supposed24. A. road B. method C. reason D. key25. A. words B. slogans C. ways D. strengths26. A. independent B. wealthy C. prosperous D. national27. A. intensive B. thick C. narrow D. extensive28. A. move B. apply C. reply D. demand29. A. situations B. disadvantages C. opportunities D. conditions30. A. few B. many C. honourable D. leading31. A. currently B. formerly C. recently D. likely32. A. look B. discover C. find D. learn33. A. news B. data C. information D. knowledge34. A. money B. pay C. fee D. charge35. A. live B. wait C. talk D. sleepPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40. Read this text about car sales in the world.. In most of the lines (36 -40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two lines, however, are Correct.. If the Line is correct, put a tick (√ ) in the space on your Answer Sheet.. If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in thespace on your Answer Sheet.Example :While new car sales in Japan are predicted to rise up by...up...5 per cent next year, 1990's record of 5.1 million won't be exceeded...√...WORLD NEW CAR SALES36. New car sales fell down last year to a six-year low, but demand37. is forecast to begin a sustained period of growth in 1994 and38. rose to record levels through out the second half years of the 1990s39. the short-term recovery is being driven chiefly by a strong rise in the demand40. in North America ,where new car sales are forecast to increaseby 11 percent to 10. 46 million this year ,as well by the continuingexpansion of demand in the Asia-Pacific region. PART FIVE Section BQuestions 41-45.. the following is a business contract.. In each line there is one wrong word.. For each numbered line (41 - 45) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example :We have to hold you responsibility for the loss we've been made to sustain...responsible...This serves to authorize the Chairman of the F. T. Arbitration Commission to41. appoint an arbitrator on behave of this corporation to settle the dispute42. existed between the plaintiff and the defendant ,concerning the defendant's.43. failure to meet their oblige under contracts concluded for the supply of44. 8,000 metric tons of Aluminium ingots. Should the defendant failing to45. appoint an arbitrator with in the time specific by the F. T. Arbitration .Commission ,this corporation would have an arbitrator appointed forthe defendant.二. WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China. You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. therefor you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.. Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington ,the Public Relation's manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.. Explain the reason.. Mention your urgency.. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWOQuestion 47You work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research ,you receive four charts.Read the following charts which show , the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given ,while the other numbers are not presented. But the lines in the charts clearly show , the directions of development.. Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases.. Write on your Answer Sheet.三.LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12. You will hear three telephone conversations.. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.Message One. Questions 1-4MESSAGEVisiting City: BarcelonaMain Features:1. the Old City: old buildings2. (1) ... beautiful, magnificent3. several (2)...restaurants food is cheap(3) ...4. Staying Hotel (4) ...Message Two Questions 5-8Hiring RegistrationDate : 5th Jan. Time : 10:30Name of the customer : Kate (5)...Contact No : (6)...Service Details :l. An appartment near (7)...street ,with air-conditioner and heating system .2. Rent :on more than (8)...a month ,including water and gas3. Renting Period: about 1.5 years from February Message Three. Questions 9- 12Telephone MessageDate : 1st April Time : 9:45Item : buying (9)...Purpose : 10 for meeting room, (10) ...for the officeTotal money: (11)...Deadline for purchasing : before ( 12)...,AprilPART TWOQuestions 13-22Section OneQuestions 13-17. You will hear five short pieces.. For each piece decide where the speaker is.. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece.. You will hear the five pieces twice.13...14...15...16...17...placesA on the planeB at the bankC at the airportD at the officeE at the theatreF at the hotelG at the customsH on the busSection TwoQuestions 18- 22. You wt71 hear another five short pieces.. For each piece decide what the speaker is going to do next.. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece.. You will hear the five pieces twice.18...19...20...21...22...Next actionsA to stop smokingB to fall into sleepC to leave a companyD to mail a parcelE to go shoppingF to go to the beachG to resign from the officeH to find a motelPART THREEQuestions 23-30. you will hear a report presented by a journalist from T okyo. He talks about the difficult situations met by Japanese chemical groups. He gives some important figures of four biggest chemical groups in Japan.. you have to complete the sentences (23-30) by choosingthe correct answer.. Mark one letter (A ,B or C).23. the crisis met by Japanese chemical groups is caused by, one of the reasons.A over capacityB high pricesC high cost24. the productions manufactured by Asahi Chemical, Japan's largest poly tyrene manufacturer take up of the market.A 12%B 25%C 26.625.________ is Japan's biggest plastics group.A Mitsubishi KaseiB Mitsubishi petrochemicalC Mitsui Petrochemical industries26. On Oct. 1st, Mitsubishi Petrochemical is going to merge with.A Kawasaki plantB Mitsui petrochemicalC Mitsubishi Kasei27. the dividend of remains the same as in last year.A Mitsubishi PetrochemicalB Mitsui petrochemical industries and Shin-EtsuC Sumitomo Chemical28. chemical group is not explained in detail in this report.A Shin-EtsuB Mitsubishi KaseiC Mitsui petrochemical29. chemical group has the highest per share according tothe report.A Mitsubishi PetrochemicalB Shin-EtsuC Mitsui Petrochemical Industries30. is going to open a new plant.A Shin-EtsuB Mitsui PetrochemicalC Mitsubishi Petrochemical商务英语BEC中级模拟试题(附参考答案)一. 阅读部分PART ONE1. D2. B3. A4. C5. B6. B7. CPART TWO8. E 9. G 10. I 11. F 12. APART THREE13. D 14. E 15. G 16. A 17. C 18. F 19. G 20. DPART FOUR21. A 22. B 23.D 24. D 25. D 26.A 27.D 28. B 29.C30. D 31. A 32.C 33. C 34. D 35.APART FIVESection A36. down是多余,应删掉.37. 没有多余的词38. years是多余,应删掉.39. the 是多余,应删掉.40. 没有多余的词.Section BF1 : When do you want them?M1 : Before the 10th of April. By the way ,I want to look at the sample beforehand.F1 : OK! I will select some samples for you.M1 : Thank you. Bye.F1 : Bye-bye , Mr. Wilson. Part Two. Questions 13-22.Section One. Questions 13-17.Question ThirteenA couple called today and they said they couldn't arrive tonight.You're lucky to find this vacancy. This is a busy time of the year. Please fill out this registration card and be sure to list your car's license number.Question FourteenA massive 700,000-tonne-a-year ethylene complex owned by Maruzen ,Mitsui Petrochemical and Sumitomo Chemical comes on stream later this year and Mitsubishi Petrochemical is also commissioning a new 300,000-tonne-a -year plant this year.下载全文。

BEC商务英语（中级）听力综合模拟试卷13(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. PART THREEPART THREE听力原文：Man: Mrs. Taylor, if my memory serves me right, we have been working together for more than four years, is that so? Woman: Yes, roughly. Man: As we look back on our cooperation over these four years, I feel quite glad that we’ve achieved a lot. Thanks to our joint effort, our sales volume in France has been on a steady rise. Woman: I’m glad you say so. Frankly, both of us have benefited a lot from our cooperation. Man: True. And I think it’s time to talk about a long-term arrangement, don’t you think so? Woman: That’s just what I have in mind. What do you propose? Man: How about a sole agency agreement? If we come to terms, we’d be very glad to entrust all our business in France to you. Woman: That would be great. Let me assure you that if I’m appointed to your agent, you will have nothing to worry about. Man: I’ll take your word. Shall we have a look at the details? Woman: Yes, please. Man: First of all, we propose a three-year duration of the agency agreement. Woman: Three years? I think it’s a little bit longer. How about a bit shorter, say, two years? Man: Well, then let’s start with two years. Man: Settled. Second, the agency territory is limited to French market. And as our sole agent, you are not expected to sell any other competitive line of goods in this market. Woman: No, certainly not! These are reasonble restrictions. Man: Third, we require an annual turnover of 5.000 pieces in the first year and 6.000 pieces in the second year. Woman: 5,000 pieces in the first year? Don’t you think it’s too much? You know, the counrty is in a financial downturn now. That’s too big a number to be acceptable. Man: I don’t think so. I think you can fullfill the target easily. You see, with the sole agency, we shall no longer supply to any other dealers in your area. The whole French market is yours. Woman: Even so. that’s too big a number to be acceptable. Let’s put it 4,000 in the first year. As the economics gradually turns better, I think we can sell 6,000 pieces in the second year and we will strive to sell more. Man: All right, let’s fix it 4,000 pieces in the first year and 6,000 pieces in the second year. Woman: Thanks a lot. What do we gain from the agency? Man: Like all our representatives, you will receive a 5% commission. Woman: But I think we deserve a bigger commission for such a big turnover, don’t you think so? Man: In fact, we have already taken that into account. To tell you frankly, this commision is the highest we have ever given. Woman: In that case, I accept it. Of course, we wish to add another clause, for every 1,000 pieces sold in excess of the quota, we will get 1 % more in commission for our efforts. Man: All right.Woman: What about bad debts? Man: That’s the responsibility of the agent, I’m afraid, because, it’s the agent’s job to ensure prompt collection of all the proceeds. Woman: What are the terms of payment? Man: Payment is to be made by L/C within reasonbale time, say, half a month after the delivery date. Woman: Sounds good. Man: Another thing is that every half a year, we would like to receive from you a detailedreport on current market conditions and the users’ comments on our products. Woman: No problem. Man: Then let me draw up the agreement. I will have it finished in a week. Woman: Thanks a lot! When shall we sign the contract? Man: How about after two weeks this time, let me see, on Januray 22nd? Woman: That would be fine. put it 4,000 in the first year. As the economics gradually turns better, I think we can sell 6,000 pieces in the second year and we will strive to sell more. Man: All right, let’s fix it 4,000 pieces in the first year and 6,000 pieces in the second year. Woman: Thanks a lot. What do we gain from the agency? Man: Like all our representatives, you will receive a 5% commission. Woman: But I think we deserve a bigger commission for such a big turnover, don’t you think so? Man: In fact, we have already taken that into account. To tell you frankly, this commision is the highest we have ever given. Woman: In that case, I accept it. Of course, we wish to add another clause, for every 1,000 pieces sold in excess of the quota, we will get 1 % more in commission for our efforts. Man: All right.Woman: What about bad debts? Man: That’s the responsibility of the agent, I’m afraid, because, it’s the agent’s job to ensure prompt collection of all the proceeds. Woman: What are the terms of payment? Man: Payment is to be made by L/C within reasonbale time, say, half a month after the delivery date. Woman: Sounds good. Man: Another thing is that every half a year, we would like to receive from you a detailed report on current market conditions and the users’ comments on our products. Woman: No problem. Man: Then let me draw up the agreement. I will have it finished in a week. Woman: Thanks a lot! When shall we sign the contract? Man: How about after two weeks this time, let me see, on Januray 22nd? Woman: That would be fine.You will hear two business partners are negotiating about their future cooperation. For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.1．What kind of agreement are they hoping to sign?A．a technology transfer agreementB．a sole agency agreementC．a shipment contract正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题2．How long will the agreement last?A．three yearsB．four yearsC．two years正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题3．What annual turnover do they decide upon for the new agreement?A．5,000 pieces in the first year and 6,000 pieces in the second yearB．4,000 pieces in the first year and 5,000 pieces in the second yearC．4,000 pieces in the first year and 6,000 pieces in the second year正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题4．How does the woman think about the annual turnover which the man proposed?A．It’s quite acceptable.B．It’s too big for them.C．They can easily achieve the target.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题5．How much will the woman get for every extra 1,000 pianos sold?A．1%B．2%C．3%正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题6．When will the payment be made after the delivery date?A．half a year laterB．half a month laterC．half a week later正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题7．The woman is expected to hand in a report on the situations of the market andA．pieces sold per month.B．consumers’ comments.C．analysis of the competitive products.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题8．When will they sign the contract?A．22nd, JanuaryB．2nd, JanuaryC．22nd, February正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题听力原文：Man: Once upon a time we all just used to drink water but now we’re all participants in a multibillion dollar industry. It is the subject of a new book byElizabeth Royte called Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It. Elizabeth is here to talk about her book. Welcome, Elizabeth.Woman: Thanks, Mr. Darcy.Man: OK. You and I... At least I’m old enough to remember-just opening up a tap and drinking a glass of water. What happened? And when did it start?Woman: Well, it started in 1977 when Perrier, the French carbonated water, came over the Ocean and it was a big hit in urban markets with the certain demographics...Man: Those were the little bottles.Woman: Little glass bottles. Right. And it was very popular in niche market. People were walking on the street sipping from Perrier at that point. There was a kind of big, boring innovation in 1989 when it became possible to put water in light-weighted, cheap, crystal-clear plastic bottles made of PET plastics. That’s when the market really took off. In 1990. bottled water was a 115-million-dollar business. In 2007. it’s worth 15 billion dollars in this country.Man: OK, Elizabeth. So these little bottled water caught on and became something huge. How did that happen?Woman: Well, that happened in the 90s when Coke and Pepsi got into the game. They were taking a lot of the pop shots for selling soda to kids and these high calorie drinks. There was an obesity epidemic. And they saw their market share dropping so came up with their own waters.Woman: Coke came up with Dasani: Pepsi came up with Aquafina and they have these very complicated. elaborate distributing networks and...Woman: ...they have tens of million dollars to spend on advertising.Man: So they have the system in place to distribute and market huge quantity of bottled water.Woman: Exactly. They have a very smart idea of telling us we need to drink eight-ounce of water a day and do a lot of Yoga.Man: That was their idea?Woman: Yeah. Well, many people have this idea but they all capitalise on this aspirations of ours, that everyone uses a Yoga model to sell their waters and part of beautiful, healthy lifestyle is to have your own plastic bottle of water.Man: And your book describes what goes in to make those waters... the filtering process —is a little different from tap water.Woman: Oh, sure. It is very different. But there are couples of different kinds of bottled water. The Aquafina and the Dasani are made from municipal water and they’re very filtered and then they’re going to bottles. They are not run through city pipes like our tap water. But then there is the spring water —the Poland Springs, the Arrowhead, Zephyr Hills that actually do come from springs in the protected areas, some of them in the woods. And those don’t go through all those filtering because they won’t be spring water anymore. You’ll be stripping out all those tasty minerals that people like.Man: Now, Elizabeth, we all like to drink this water. Many of us do. But it also has an effect on the environment which you discuss in some details in your book.Woman: Right. I write about the backlash that started about a year ago when people started to think about that carbon footprint of the water bottles. And people made much amount of the oil to make the bottles, urn, 17 million barrels of oil to make bottles just to use in the U.S. and that’s not even counting all the oil taken to transport them, to chill the water, and then to pick up and dispose those bottles when people are done with them.You will hear an interview. Mr. Darcy is an interviewer. Elizabeth Royte is the writer of a book called Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It. For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correctanswer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.9．Thirty years ago, Americans used to drink water fromA．green glass bottle.B．taps in their kitchens.C．plastic bottles.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题10．What is said about Elizabeth’s experience with water?A．Perrier was a popular drink in the west America.B．The bottled water market has grown ten times in the past decade.C．The water bottles made of PET plastics are heavy.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题11．What happened to Coke and Pepsi in the 90s?A．They sold their own water from the very beginning.B．They were blamed for some of American kids’ weight problems.C．They were quite popular at that time.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题12．The distributing systems of Coke and Pepsi areA．complex.B．simple.C．confusing.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题13．Coke and PepsiA．spent millions on inventing PET plastics.B．spent millions on hiring movie stars as their Yoga models.C．spent millions on marketing Dasani and Aquafina.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题14．Using Yoga models in marketing campaign aims toA．boost bottled water sales of Coke and Pepsi.B．tell people the benefits of drinking soda.C．make people more healthy.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题15．The bottled water made by Coke and PepsiA．runs through city pipe during its filtering process.B．comes from protected areas.C．does not contain minerals.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题16．What is said in the last paragraph?A．17 million barrels of oil are used to transport bottled water in the U.S.B．Drinking bottled water worsens American’s dependency on oil.C．Drinking bottled water has a negative impact on the environment.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题听力原文：Man: Hello, and welcome to Legal Lad’s Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Lawful Life. But first, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalised legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I do not intend to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. We have Jennifer Anniston from Malibu, California calling. Hello, Jen.Woman: Hello, John. Millions of Americans download media files via the Internet. But when are these downloads legal, and when are they not?Man: Excellent questions, Jen! The Quick and Dirty Tip is that if you normally have to pay for it at your local bookstores, you must also pay for it on the Internet. You may not download it for free. Under the federal laws, artistic works such as songs, movies, books, and photographs can be copyrighted. Once the work is copyrighted, the creator of the work gets a number of rights including the exclusive rights to copy and distribute it.Woman: Can you give me an example?Man: Yes. For example, U2 wrote and recorded an excellent album titled The Joshua Tree. They copyrighted their songs and the artwork used on the CD. Then you buy it. You can listen to the album, use songs in a mix CD or playlist on your iTunes, etc. But, you can not make 100 copies and sell them on the street comer because you are infringing on U2’s right to do so. They made the album and copyrighted it, so they get to control its distribution.Man: The same idea applies to the Internet. You can buy The Joshua Tree, burn it to your computer, and listen to it. You can not then charge people $1 each to download a song from you. Under The No Electronic Theft Act, you can not give the song away for free either. You are, again, doing things that only U2 has the right to do: copy and distribute.Woman: How about file sharing programmes that have become quite popular?Man: Well, first of all, let me tell our listeners what file sharing programmes are, shall we? The file sharing programmes are computer programmes that let users grant public access to a folder on their computers.Woman: So, I could put in my public folder photos from my vacation to Hawaii, a short film that I created and copyrighted, and the songs from The Joshua Tree. Then, other users in the network could download the files to their own computers.Man: Let’s look at each inturn: Your vacation pictures are fine because they are not copyrighted. You can share them with anybody you want, and anyone can distribute them to anyone else. The short film you created is slightly different. Assuming that you own all the copyrights to it, you have rights to the film and can control how you distribute it. You have the right to post the film, and people can download it because you chose to make the episode downloadable for free. But, People do not have the right to redistribute the film by posting it on YouTube. If people downloaded the film and then sent the file to your dad, they are technically infringing on your copyright. This is true even though you do not charge them for the file.Woman: How about U2’s album?Man: U2’s album is a pretty straightforward example. Once I put the copyrighted songs up, I am distributing them, and anyone who downloads the song is effectively stealing it from U2 for the purposes of copyright law.This is true regardless of the number of songs I put up, the quality of the recording, and whether one person or a million people download the song.Woman: What are the penalties for violation of the copyrights?Man: The penalties for copyright infringement range considerably. For willful commercial infringement, the penalty can be as high as six months in prison and $250,000 in fines. Initially, the government and copyright holders sued only the makers of file sharing programmes, such as Napster and Grokster. But, copyright holders have been cracking down on individual users too. On September 8, 2003, the Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA), the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry, filed 261 lawsuits against individual file-sharers. Among the 261 people targeted, four were college students who settled the claims for $12,000 to $17,500. That campaign has escalated recently, and on February 28, 2007, the RIAA launched a new campaign against illegal file sharing against 400 students on 17 university campuses.Woman: What’s the safest thing, to ensure that you do not unintentionally commit copyright infringement?Man: The safest option is to purchase music legally, either at a music store, or online. iTunes is an excellent option where users can buy individual songs for $0.99. For a list of other sites where you can buy music, please visit the RIAA’s website.You will hear a weekly podcast talking about file sharing laws in the U.S. For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.17．The hostA．does not encourage forming attorney-client relationships with his listeners.B．suggests the listeners calling the programme for getting legal advices.C．advices the listeners to take the bar exam, the license exam for attorneys in their jurisdiction.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题18．Which of the following is FALSE about Internet download in the U.S.?A．Only the artists of the copyrighted artworks have the right to sell them.B．Internet downloads are free of charge.C．Illegal file sharing is a federal offense.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题19．Making 20 copies of The Joshua Tree and selling them on a stallA．is legal.B．is illegal.C．is a grey matter.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题20．Distributing someone’s short film without consentsA．does not violate the copyright if the filmmakers doesn’t charge a price on it. B．does not break the copyright law if you give it away free.C．violates the copyright of the filmmakers.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题21．Which of the following people have the right to redistribute? A．someone’s photos taken in the Great WallB．a short film copyrightedC．a song in a famous singer’s album正确答案：A 涉及知识点：选择题22．Downloading a music album freeA．is legal if the sound quality is poor.B．is illegal regardless how many times you’ve downloaded.C．is legal if over one million people have download the album.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：选择题23．Which of the following is TRUE?A．The U.S. government only prosecutes the file sharing programme makers. B．The highest penalty for violating the copyright on purpose is $250,000 fine. C．The RIAA has started to take on college students on file sharing.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题24．The host’s advice to the listeners is thatA．the legal file sharing is only available online.B．iTunes is the only choice of legal Internet downloads.C．it is legal to purchase music from a list of RIAA approved online music stores.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：选择题。

商务英语中级试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 会议将在下午3点开始。

B. 会议将在下午4点开始。

C. 会议将在下午5点开始。

D. 会议将在下午6点开始。

[答案：B]2. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 客户对产品非常满意。

B. 客户对产品有些不满。

C. 客户对产品非常不满。

D. 客户对产品没有意见。

[答案：A]3. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 订单将在下周一发货。

B. 订单将在下周二发货。

C. 订单将在下周三发货。

D. 订单将在下周四发货。

[答案：C]二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下商务邮件，并回答问题。

Dear Mr. Smith,We are pleased to inform you that your order has been processed and will be shipped out within the next 48 hours. Please find the attached invoice for your records.Best regards,John Doe问题：订单将在多长时间内发货？A. 24小时内B. 48小时内C. 72小时内D. 96小时内[答案：B]2. 阅读以下商务邮件，并回答问题。

Dear Ms. Johnson,Thank you for your inquiry regarding our new product line. We will provide you with a detailed product catalog and a price list next week.Looking forward to your response.Best regards,Jane Smith问题：客户将何时收到产品目录和价格表？A. 本周B. 下周C. 两周后D. 一个月后[答案：B]三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的商务文章，从所给选项中选择最合适的一项填入空白处。

BEC商务英语中级考试真题及答案相信⼤家很想知道bec中级的真题和答案解析吧，现在⼩编把他整理出来分享给⼤家！BEC商务英语中级考试真题1Managing a career on the way up is quite different from managing one at the top of an organisation. Individuals on the way up have to build relationships with the people they (19)to.They usually have to (20) with subordinates in addition to people at the same level as themselves. The most senior staff only have those under them to relate to. This book (21)the idea that all working relationships, including the relationship with one's boss, can and should be managed.You do not have to be (22) than your manager in order to manage the relationship. Nor do you have to be better than your manager in any (23).Your manager may well be your career (24) and guide: he or she may have taught you almost everything you know about your(25) of business - and may continue to teach you more. You may be planning to remain under his or her guidance in the future. None of these (26)should alter your relationship with your manager or (27) you off'managing upwards'. I use this phrase to (28) to the management of one's boss because, for many people on the way up, it is the first relationship they have to get right.You can, of course, get on at work just by (29) positively to your manager, but that is not likely to be the most successful way to (30) your working life. An active policy of managing upwards will make you more successful and, at the same time, make the business of going to work more enjoyable. It can also be a way to show (31) to your manager for the efforts he or she has made on your (32) Finally, managing upwards will make it easier for your manager to manage you,leaving him or her more time for other (33) and tasks.19 A notify B inform Caccount D report20 A unite B contact C handle D deal21 A promotes B presses C advertises Dconvinces22 A clearer B deeperCsmarter Dfuller23 A respect B fashion Cpart D means24 A leader B supporter C adviser D helper25 A courseB line C path Droute26 A factors B aspects Ccauses D topics27 A put B see C keep D take28 A specify B identify C indicate D refer29 A giving B operating C reacting D co-operating30 A run B forward C move D make31 A appraisal B value C appreciation D regard32 A advantage B benefit C side D behalf33 A posts B roles C positions D actsManaging upwards，打理同上司的关系。

BEC中级听力全真试题及答案BEC中级听力全真试题(附参考答案）UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATEExaminations in English as a Foreign LanguageBUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATETest of ListeningPART ONEQuestions 1-12You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.You will hear each recording twice.* Conversation one (Questions 1-4)Look at note below.You will hear a man phoning company about an order.Lewis & ThornPrintersTelephone MessageMessage for: Mark HansonOliverMartin rang from (1)_____________________________________. He hasn't received the (2)__________________________________ he ordered for a (3) _____________________________ later this month .Wants to change the quantity to (4) _______________________________ --- to be ready tomorrow. Will fax details if needed.* Conversation Two (Question 5-8)Look at the notes below.You will hear a conversation between two friends about a job vacancy.Job with Alba as (5)________________________________________Responsible for (6) ________________________________________Must have knowledge of (7)__________________________________________________Apply by (8)______________________________________* Conversation Three (Questions 9-12)Look at the notes below.You will hear a telephone conversation about arranging a meeting.FINANCE MEETINGNeed to discuss (9)__________________________________________.Aim to produce new (10) ______________________________________________.Check that the Sales Co-ordinator and the (11)_______________________________ can come.Arrange for a (12)__________________________________________ to be available.PART TWOQuestions 13-22Section One(Questions 13-17)·You will hear five short recordings. Each person is talking on the phone.·For each recording, decide what is the main topic of their call.·Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.·Do not use any letter more than once.·You will hear the five recordings twice.13 ____ 14 ____ 15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____A a departmental meetingB a job interviewC negotiations with buyersD a visit to a factoryE a shareholders' meetingF a training sessionG a conferenceH a visit to trade exhibitionSection Two(Question 18-22)•You will hear another five short recordings. Each speaker recently attended an interview. •For each recording, decide what the speaker is saying about the interview they attended. •Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.You will hear the five recordings twice.18 __ 19___ 20___ 21___ 22___A I didn't express myself well.B I misunderstood the advertisement.C It was shorter than I expected.D I wasn't appropriately dressed.E It was poorly organized.F There were too many applicants.G I did too much preparation.H One of the questions surprised me.PART THREEQuestions 23-30•You will hear a radio interview with Peter Williams about training within small businesses. •For each question 23-30, make one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.•You will hear the recording twice.23 What was Peter Williams doing immediately before he started his research?A He was managing the training department of a large company.B He was running a training programme at a university.C He was running his own small business.24 In his research, what did Peter Williams find about training in small firms?A They spend too little on training.B They are unaware of their training expenses.C They receive state subsidies for training.25 Small firms do not have specific training budgets becauseA they do not want to invest in training.B they do not have time to provide training.C they do not plan their training.26 When calculating the cost of in-house training, many small firms do not includeA course fees .B managers' time.C accountants' costs.27 What do the majority of small firms spend on training?A less than 1% of their payroll.B 1-5% of their annual payroll.C more than 10% of their payroll.28 Peter Williams thinks that the best training involvesA observing an expert do the jobB going on special training courses.C doing the job under supervision.29 Above all else, small businesses want training thatA will answer their short-term needs.B does not require immediate investment.C will help their planning procedures.30 The first university courses for small companies will deal withA business growth.B computing needs.C structural change.You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.参考答案及听力材料LISTENING1.Worldwide Holidays2.invitation cards3.business reception4.4005.Marketing Manager6.Sales Planning7. foreign languages8. 3 July9.rising costs 10. department budgets 11. buildings manager 12. laptop 13. D 14.F 15.C 16.G 17.A 18.C 19.H 20.E 21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.BTranscriptsPart I1.F: Good morning, Lewis & Thorn Printers.M: Hello, it's Oliver Martin here. Can I speak to Mark Hanson?F: I'm afraid he is not in the office now. Can I take a message?M: Yes, I'm phoning from Worldwide Holidays. I made an order recently. Mark was dealing with it. There were several things, mainly brochures and pricelists. We've received those and they are fine, but we haven't got the invitation cards that were ordered.F: When did you order them?M: It was about a week ago, last Thursday, I think. But it's rather urgent now. They're for a business reception at the end of the month. And they need to be sent to the tour operators and hotel managers.F: We're quite busy at the moment, but I'm sure he'll get them to you for tomorrow. How is it for? M: It was originally 300, but can you make that 400? We may need more than we thought.F: Yes. Fine. Has Mark the details?M: He should have. If there's a problem, I can fax them.F: Thanks, Mr. Martin. I'll phone you if we need them.2.F: Hello, Mike. It's Carrion here. I've just been reading the paper and the job in there with Alba, the publishing group. I think it will be perfect for you.M: Oh, what's the job?F: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?M: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?F: There's a quite a big job description, but the main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. Sounds quite interesting.M: Well, it will be better than the administration work I'm doing at the moment. What sort of qualifications are they looking for? I suppose they want you to have an MBA.F: No, there's nothing here about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who canspeak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you because you've lived abroad and you speak German, don't you?M: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have to be in by?F: What's it today? The 9th of June. So you've plenty to time. The 3rd of July is the closing date. Do you want me to fax you the adverts so you can see yourself.M: Yes. That'll be great. Thanks.F: OK. I'll do it now.3.M: Hello! Mike here.F: Mike. It's Angela.M: Oh, Hi.M: Oh, look, Mike. I'm phoning because I'm quite worried about last month's figures.M: They don't make pretty reading, do they?F: No, they don't. I think we need to have a meeting to talk about the rising costs.M: Sounds like a good idea. When were you thinking of?F: As soon as possible. I think we should try to put together new department budgets. Each department will then have set limits for their spending.M: Yes. I'm sure that will help. Who would you specially like to have at the meeting?F: Well, us, obviously. And can you make sure that the sales coordinator is available. And also the buildings manager? We'll need their input.M: Sure. I'll get on to them. And I'll book the boardroom.F: Oh, can you make sure that there'll be a laptop available there on the day. I'd like to show the figures for this year and last year.M: No problem. I'll get back to you later to confirm the details.F: Fine. Thanks.Part II13. Very useful indeed! The general manager and the research director showed us around their high-tech production unit and there was a presentation of some of the products they're planning. They're certainly coming up with plans for some innovative products. I'm fairly sure we can come to some agreement about working together on at least two of them, though there'll be some hard bargaining, I should think.14. They were really excellent. The best group I've ever worked with. I was able to cover the theoretical ground very quickly and got to the practical stuff earlier than I'd expected. This meant that they had much more practice than other groups and won't need too much support from us, even in the initial stage of using the program.15. They weren't easy, Mark. They were not easy! They asked us extremely detailed questions about our products and our ability to meet deadlines. In fact, at one point I thought we're going to have to withdraw because it looked as if we wouldn't be able to meet all their requirements. But then they made a number of concessions. In the end I think we've managed to get a good deal. Certainly it's the biggest contract I've been involved with.16.The first day was particularly useful because there were some interesting speakers, mainly from big multinationals, talking on such as I'm interested in, like the international aspects ofindustrial relations and employment law. Then in the evening I had some extremely interesting conversations with ??? speakers. I hope there'll useful contacts in the future. But other delegates thought it wasn't very well attended, because the organizers ad decided against having an exhibition area so fewer people came.17. We revealed the month's work and discussed next month's targets. We decided that we definitely need some extra help with the personnel selection because there's just too much for one person. Generally I think we're a pretty good team. Of course there're a few problems now and again, but we always discuss them in a very calm and sensible way and come up with solutions that work, so far, anyway.18. All I can say is that I'd stood out as the best applicant straight away or they took an instant dislike to me. I'd expected it to last at least 45 minutes, and possibly to involve 2 sessions. But I left I managed to go for a swim and do some shopping before I got back to the office for lunch.19. I've been over all the obvious things I knew they would ask me with a colleague and I practiced all my answers over and over again. I felt sure I could deal with anything they'd put to me. Well, they started asking me what I though my weaknesses were. I just hadn't prepared for that, but because I had done so much preparation for other questions I managed to come up with a really good answer.20. Well, I got there and I thought I am really well prepared for this. I was wearing my best suit. I arrived on time and so did the other three applicants. But they kept us waiting for an hour and a half while they tried to sort themselves out. By the time I went I was so patient with the company I didn't want the job any more.21. It's fine, isn't it. I can do it now. I knew what they were going to ask me. But when you are under all that pressure and all those questions are coming at you, something let you down. And whatever you say, you know you haven't got the message across right and they haven't understood what you really meant. If only could get a second chance.22. I got home late from the meeting than I before (???) and I was really tired, but I lay awake all night. I guess I should have thought more carefully about wearing the right sort of things. But I was a bit disorganized and rushed out of the flat as if it was just an ordinary day and then felt like an odd one out when I got there and saw everyone else in suits. I was so embarrassed.Part IIIF: With me today is Peter Williams from Kingston University. Welcome! Peter.M: Thank you.F: Peter, you recently a large research study on training in small businesses. What made you focus on small businesses? After all, most of your experience has been with the huge multinational Cleantex. And in fact you eventually you ran their training department, didn't you?M: Well, you are partly right. You see, when I joined the university a year ago they wanted me to start a training program for small businesses. I'd just sold my own small business, which I'd started when I left Cleantex. The 8 years I ran my own business taught me more about training than allmy years with Cleantex. But I felt I couldn't base a training program on my experience alone. So I decided to do research first.F: And how much training did you find in most small companies. Can they afford to do much training?M: Well, firstly small businesses are often accused of not doing enough training. But that is the opinion of big businesses of course. It's true that the government is encouraging small firms to increase their training budgets. They're trying to introduce financial assistance for this. But I have to say I find lots of training going on. The real problem is that most small businesses don't always know how much training they're providing or how much it's actually costing them.F: But surely businesses have budgets and training records.M: Unfortunately most small companies don't set aside a specific training budget. It's not that they don't want to spend the money but that they operate differently. You see, things change very quickly in small firms and it's impossible to predict the training needs. An employee can be moved to a new project very suddenly and then training has to be organized within days. And most small businesses prefer to use their experienced staff to do any training on the job.F: Did you manage to work out the costs of training?M: Well, it took time to work out the indirect costs. You see, most small business managers don't include these costs in their calculations. Most of them keep records of obvious expenses, like, many expenses like external courses, travel, training manual, and videos, etc. But not many firms have specific training accounts and they don't include the time managers spend on training, waste of materials, lost of productivity and so on. I spent hours with company accountants trying to see where these hidden costs were.F: How much are small firms spending on training?M: More than half of the businesses I surveyed spent at least 1% of their annual salary bill on training. And some of these spent up to 5% of their pay roll. In fact smaller firms are investing on average over 10% more on training per employee than larger firms.F: How good is that training?M: As I said, small firms usually get an experienced employee to show new staff how to do that job. This can be useful if the person is carefully selected and well-trained himself. But it's not really enough. The trainee needs to do the job with the experienced employee on hand for guidance and feedback. This gets trainees much better skills than any packaged courses.F: And has your study helped you plan new courses for small businesses?M: Definitely. I now understand what they want and how they want it delivered. I now know that small firms were only investing in training if it immediately helped their enterprise. But most formal training focuses on long-term business needs. Most small businesses can't plan far ahead. They want direct results from training in skills they need now. New technologies and IT skills are identified as a priority by all the firms I surveyed.F: What is the first course the university offer small businesses?M: Up till now most of short courses for companies in general have dealt with helping businesses grow. These aren't really appropriate for small companies as growth can be very risky for them. They obviously need to grow but they're afraid of fast growth. I'm going to start with courses on IT and software the small companies are likely to require because of the business growth to come later. And they'll need to be changed to make them more relevant to small businesses.F: Well, I wish you every success with the course.。

bec中级考试真题及答案解析BEC中级考试真题及答案解析BEC（商务英语证书）是由剑桥考试委员会开设的国际商务英语考试，被广大商务人士和英语学习者追求。

考试包含听力、阅读、写作和口语四个部分，涵盖了商务领域的各个方面。

为了帮助考生更好地备考，本文将为大家提供一些真题及其答案解析。

一、听力部分听力是BEC考试的首要环节，也是考生们普遍感到困难的部分。

在进行听力练习时，考生应该注重提高自己的听力技能和理解能力。

在一道典型的BEC中级听力题目中，一段商务对话将被播放两次，并且还有四个选项供你选择正确答案。

考生需要仔细聆听对话内容，以便正确回答问题。

例如：Question: What does Sarah suggest?A. Having a team meetingB. Submitting the report laterC. Working on the report togetherD. Sending the report immediately听力内容：John: Hi, Sarah. Have you finished the report for tomorrow's meeting?Sarah: No, not yet. I've been having some technical difficulties. I need more time to finalize it.John: That's unfortunate. The deadline has already been set. How about submitting it later in the day?Sarah: Well, instead of submitting it late, why don't we work on it together? I think we can finish it on time if we collaborate.Question: Sarah suggests working on the report together.答案解析：根据对话内容，我们可以得出Sarah提议说他们一起工作来完成报告，因此选项C是正确答案。

BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷112(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. PART ONE 2. PART TWO 3. PART THREEPART ONE听力原文：A: I’ve got to dash off and catch a train, Joe. Could you make sure that when Mr. Rae calls you know, the new IT consultant—that I want him to start with net working the computers in the marketing division. He may want to start with the finance group but he can do that afterwards. I’m anxious we get marketing started.B: Sure. I think it’s Dr Rae—R-A-E, isn’t it?A: Yes, you’re right. I also want to see James about the shareholders’ meeting. Look in my directory... I think I’m free on Friday at 10 a. m.B: No, you’ve got a meeting but you should be through by 11. I’ll pencil him in for 11:30.A: Fine. Now I must go. If you want you can get me at Regent House this afternoon.B: Yes. De you want a taxi to pick you up this evening?A: Yes, please. I’ll let you know what time... I’m off!B: Bye. I’ll call you.A: Thank you, Joe. Bye.B: Bye, Rachel. Have a good day.1．—Look at the note below.—You will hear a talk between two men.Tuesday 5 November Tasks1. Ask Dr. Rae to network computers in the 【1】______ Division. Then 【2】______ group.2. Make appointment with 【3】______ on Friday at 11:30 a. m.3. Book 【4】______ for this evening.正确答案：marketing解析：由“…I want him to start with networking the computers in the marketing division”可知。

BEC商务英语（中级）口语模拟试卷131(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. MINI PRESENTATIONSSECTION 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.1．What is important when...?Encouraging the good habit of saving- Increasing saving promotion- Awarding saving--正确答案：Firstly, taking saving promotion into account is of great importance. Spreading the company’s stipulations through billboards, posters and at conferences may generate a positive effect to increase its importance and enhance people’s awareness in daily work.In addition to that, we should also praise the saving models who set examples for others. The awarding measures will undoubtedly attract more employees to participate in this event: then, the company will save a stly, establishing the consciousness of saving is also very important. After realising their mistakes and establishing correct concept of saving, people will become more careful in using the company’s electricity, water and papers.解析：本题需要发言的主题是“培养节约的习惯”。