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B E C高级全真试题及答案详解BEC高级全真试题及详解目录BEC Higher 全真试题一 (2)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBEC Higher 全真试题二 (19)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBEC Higher全真试题三 (35)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBEC Higher 全真试题四 (52)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBEC Higher 全真试题五 (71)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBEC Higher 全真试题六 (87)Test of ReadingTest of WritingTest of ListeningBECH 全真试题一 TEST OF READING PART ONE Questions 1-8• Look at the sentences below and at the five short articles about people who run their own businesses on the opposite page. • Which article does each sentence refer to?• For each sentence 1-8, mark one letter A, B, C, D or E on your Answer sheet.1 Cutting prices may increase income.2 Education can be a source of profit.3 This firm is planning for rapid expansion lf its market.4 This idea is aimed mainly at children.5 This product is connected with advertising.6 Correspondence can be a key to success.7 This business combines the old and the new.8 A company ’s situation can change in a day.A When Brenda Smith started her Manchester based restaurant, theSalt and Pepper, she was an experienced chef , but had a lot to learn about the marketing needed to make the business do well. Withsupport from her local Business Advisory Agency, she attacked the problem. She wrote to fifty people each week who she thought could generate new business, she also wrote to newspapers asking forreviews and to local businesses. She introduced set menus of twocourses for only £10 with free drinks. Her strategies worked, and she is expecting a large increase on last year’s £40,000 turnover.B Paul Kennedy had the idea of putting brand names of companies onkey-rings and pens as a form of permanent publicity, In May 1995, he approached Interworld Airlines. ”We came out of our first meeting with an order lf 1,000,000 items,” he says. That meeting transformed Kennedy’s three-year-old business, increasing his workforce from two employees to eight. Turnover is expected to increase to £1.2m this year.C Form its base in a small village, Alpha Ltd is exporting its word gameto the rest of the English-speaking world. Gary Walton inventedWordright to help teach his daughter Hannah to spell. According to Walton. “There are Wordrights in Australia, the US and even Papua New Guinea.” The company has just won a contract to supply them to South Africa. “We’re doing very well-we only started the companylast October. There is such a huge demand for tools to help withEnglish.”D Wonderlaces, a shoe lace company, is less than two years old, butentrepreneurs Martin Horne and Carol Hampden already feel they are ready to take on the export market. The partners are looking intobranching out into Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Home says, “Some places don’t have firms who specialize in this sort of thing. If we can provide them with a good deal it should work.” All the work is done by casual labour-from processing orders to packing anddelivering the laces; even the company sales are handled by an agent.E Fly-the Flag produces flags in all colours and sizes. “No order is toobig or too small,” says Sally Blackwell, the owner. ‘Our clients include embassies, hotels and sport-clubs.” What makes the companysuccessful is the application of computer-controlled technology to a traditional craft. Sally studied computers at college. Then she set up Fly-the-Flag, and she’s had to learn about business along the way.And she’s proud of it. “Most of all, I love being my own boss- I could never work for someone else.”PART TWOQuestions 9-14•Read this text from a business magazine.•Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill in each of the gaps.•For each gap 9-14, mark one letter A-H on your Answer Sheet.•Do not mark any letter twice.•There is an example at the beginning (0).Is fashion important in business?According to standard economic theory, Giorgio Armani, a world-famous Italian fashion designer, runs a simple business. His company combines inputs of labour, capital and raw material to make clothes with the best possible balance between cost and quality.enough profit to compensate him for his investment of time and money.The problem with this view is that it ignores the most important thing that designers such as Mr Armaniglance, economists would seem to have little to say about this. They may little or no knowledge of current fashions, let alone what islikely to be fashionable in future.Can economics offer more revealingstart by looking at the pattern of prices for goods affected by fashion, which tends to follow well-established cycles. Prices are high at the start of the buying season, they fall gradually as the season progresses, and then they rise again as new styles are introduced for the next period.The main reason for this isthem for less than is necessary, they initially set higher prices, then lower them if they do not sell well. A good way to measure the importance of fashion, therefore, is to look at the variation in seasonal prices. If you compare prices for men’s andwomen’s clothing during the autumn-winter season, fashion seems to play a more important role in women’s clothing than in men’s.The strength of this pattern canprices in the American car market, which also tend to follow a ‘fashion’cycle, have displayed the opposite trend. Prices in November, the beginning of the new model year, are higher than they are the following September. Since the mid-1950s, however, this seasonal gap has been narrowing steadily. Explaining this is harder than it look. It is no use, for example, simply to say that people’s tastes areeconomists argue that the different trends for cars and clothes are due less to changes in the tastes of consumers than to changes in the technology of production.A In the past few years, seasonal price variations for women’s clothinghave become more noticeable.B So when fashions come and go, they can only say that people’stastes have changed or that they have become more (or less)fashion-conscious.C If so, why do people care more about fashion when buying clothing,but less when choosing cars?D In his field, as in many other industries, the key to success is to workout what is going to be fashionable by the time a new product isready.E When producers introduce new designs, say, for cars or dresses, theydo not know how successful they will be.F As a result, most car makers have been forced to make small changeseach year.G A recent study by three economists argues that it can.H He then calculates what the demand is for his designs, and estimateshow many units he can make without costs exceeding revenues.READINGPART THREEQuestions 15-20•Read the following article from a leisure industry magazine and the questions on the opposite page.•Each question has four suggested answers or ways of finishing the sentence, A, B, C and D.•Mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet, for the answer you choose.Passengers on cruise: ship holidays, as they are portrayed on TV programmes and films, usually appear to be both rich and elderly. Such people do not, however, accurately represent the 6.8m passengers who took this kind of holiday last year. Over the last few years the world cruise industry has concentrated on appealing to younger, less wealthy people, giving them an experience more like a floating disco than the traditional quiet holiday on a luxury ship. Even families with young children are no longer so rare on cruise ships. Partly as a result, the number of passengers taking a cruise has increased by an average of 8.5% a year since 1990.Cruise Star is now the world's largest cruise line, The other two major companies are Intersail and Seaways. Together these three carry nearly half the world's cruise passengers and make almost all the industry's profits. For the 30 or so smaller firms, life is much tougher. That is bf>.cause sheer size brings so many benefits to the large firms. They can negotiate bulk discounts on supplies such as food and fuel, and even, if they order enough of them, on ships. A secondary disadvantage for the smaller operators is that they cannot spread overheads such as marketing as broadly. A significant part of the cost of sending people on a cruise happens before they go on board the ship. The three large companies between them spend more than £ 100m a year on TV advertising in America. They employ armies of salesmen. Delivering passengers tothe ship is part of the package deal and. once again, volume means savings: Cruise Star is the biggest single buyer of airline tickets in America.Cruise Star has ten ships, with four more on order for delivery by 1999. Intersail is building at a similar rate, hoping to expand today's fleet often ships to 14 by 1998. Seaways will add three more ships to its present nine. The 30 ships on order throughout the industry will increase cruising capacity by 40% by 1998. Some analysts suspect that even the big companies will find it difficult to fill all those extra cabins. They make a comparison with the overcapacity in the airline market in the early 1990s, when aircraft ordered at a time of growth arrived during the recession. And they point out that, after steady growth, the American market was flat in 1995, with firms offering discounts up to 30% in order to fill cabins. The big firms reckon that this pessimism is overdone. This year has started well. But if the industry's outlook ends up being rougher than it hopes, many smaller firms will face a choice: go for specialised business, go out of business, or get taken over by a larger business. Already more than 40 small companies offer an increasing variety of cruises, ranging from archaeological tours of the Black Sea to ecological cruises to the Galapagos Islands, This trend seems set to continue, although in fast-growing Asia, a few mid-sized firms may one day rise to challenge the top three. However, in moreestablished markets, smaller firms are being squeezed out. For instance, Gentle Waves, which has debts of $850m, has already been approached by Cruise Star, who wanted to buy a majority share of the company. The negotiations came to nothing, but analysts think they will revive if Gentle Waves' problems continue.15 Cruises are becoming more popular with passengers whoA want a quiet holiday.B demand a high degree of luxury.C want a family holiday.D can afford to pay top prices.16 The main benefit the large firms have is that they canA run large marketing departments.B sell their tickets more cheaply.C afford better quality advertising.D arrange to pay reduced prices.17 What problem do analysts think cruise companies may have?A They will be dependent on the airline business.B They will not be able to sell enough tickets.C They will have to face a recession.D They will not be able to offer discounts.18 What are small firms doing in order to stay in business?A amalgamating with bigger companies.B moving their base to Asia.C offering more specialized types of cruisesD joining together to form new companies19 Cruise Star didn’t buy a share in Gentle WavesA but they might do so in the future.B because its debts were too big.C but they think they should have done.D because it was the wrong size.20 Which would be the best title for this text?A Cruise Business in TroubleB A Triangle of Cruise CompaniesC Smaller is Better Size is the key to successD Size is the Key to SuccessPART FOURQuestions 21-30•Read the article below about bicycles made of bamboo.•Choose the best word from the opposite page to fill each gap.•For each question 21-30 mark one letter A, B, C or D on your AnswerSheet.0 A made B constructedC createdD designed21 A operations B purposes C applicationsD practices22 A across B Up C over D off32 A widely B greatly C hugely D largely 24 A withstandB masterC supportD overcome25 A prove B achieve C work D catch26 A correct B proper C right D fit27 A need B Lack C want D failing28 A progress B motion C movementD advance29 A plan B opportunityC hopeD prospect30 A thoroughly B Fully C entirely D absolutelyExample:PART FIVEQuestions 31-40Read the article below about language learning for small businesses.For each question 31-40 write one word in the space on your Answer Sheet.ExamplePART SIXQuestions 41-50•In most lines of the following text, there is one unnecessary word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the text. •For each numbered line41-50, find the unnecessary word and then write the word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Some lines are correct.Indicate these lines with a tick (√).•There are two examples.ExampleTEST OF WRITINGPART ONE•The graph below shows how prices of consumer goods in three European countries have varied over a period of 25 years.•Using the information from the graph, write a short report describing and comparing variations in prices in these countries over this period. •Write about 100 words on your Answer Sheet.Prices of consumer GoodsPART TWO•You have seen a job with a multi-national company advertised in a newspaper.•Write a letter to the company applying for the job. Refer to relevant factors such as the nature of the job and why you are interested in it, your qualifications and experience, what you are doing now and what you could contribute to the position.•Write no less than250 words on your Answer Sheet.TEST OF LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12•You will hear a speaker addressing a group of business people at the beginning of a training course. He is telling them about the timetable for the first day.•As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.•You will hear the recording twice.PART TWOQuestions 13-22•You will hear extracts from five different people, who all work in the offices of a large company, talking about letters they have just received. •For each extract there are two tasks. For Task One, choose what was in the letter received from the list A-H. For Task Two, choose the response the speaker intends to make from the list I-P.•You will hear the recording twice.TASK ONE –WHAT THE LETTER CONTAINS•For questions 13-17, match the extracts with the descriptions of what was in the letter, listed A-H.•For each extract, choose what was in the letter.•Write one letter A-H next to the number of extract.13┄┄┄┄┄┄┄Array 14┄┄┄┄┄┄┄15┄┄┄┄┄┄┄16┄┄┄┄┄┄┄17┄┄┄┄┄┄┄TASK TWO –RESPONSE•For questions 18-22,match the extracts with theresponses, listed I-P.•For each extract, choose the response the speaker intends to make.•Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.22┄┄┄┄┄┄┄PART THREEQuestions 23-30•You will hear a radio interview with Martha Flowers, the Managing Director of the MAX chain of sandwich bars.•Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence or answer the question.•Mark one letter, A, B, or C, for the phrase you choose.•You will hear the recording twice.23Martha started her business becauseA someone asked her to .B she saw a good opportunity.C she had a lot of experience in fast food.24Martha says the first three years of the business wereA not very successful.B surprisingly good.C very interesting.25How to MAX try to follow the example of fast food chains?A by working fasterB by using cheap productsC by working efficiently26What does Martha say about office diaries?A She thinks that ,unfortunately, they are necessary.B She never uses one at all.C Her secretary keeps one for her.27What does Martha say about her employees?A They must listen more carefully to what customers say.B She finds what they can tell her very useful.C It is difficult to recruit enough good quality staff.28According to Martha, what is the most important factor in MAX’s success?A The same customers keep buying their products.B They only sell the best quality products.C They have a high profit margin.29Martha’s advice to anyone who is starting a new business is toA look for an area with few competitors.B keep yourself well informed about competitors.C try to offer lower prices than your competitors.30What surprises Martha about other companies?A They don’t monitor their competitors’ activities.B They are unaware of their own weaknesses.C They don’t act on the information they have.BEC H 全真题二TEST OF READINGPART ONEQuestions 1 - 8•Look at the sentences below and at the following five book reviews for various business books.•Which book does each sentence refer to?•For each sentence 1 - 8, mark one letter A, B, C, D or E on your Answer Sheet.•You will need to use some of these letters more than once.1 This book follows the progress of various products from the concept tothe selling stage.2 This book includes very few technical terms.3 In this book we are given some detailed inside information oncompanies.4 The writer of this book believes company bosses aim at more thanthe financial improvement of their company.5 The writer of this book feels that success involves the ability to adaptquickly to a new situation.6 It is stated in this book that future business success will involveunderstanding recent thinking in the business area.7 This book shows how to include the input of the consumer in acompany.8 This book is aimed at the workforce as well as management.A Percentage SolutionsPeter FraserAnticipating changes in the marketplace and the competition depends on the ability to quickly reorganize business structures. Percentage Solutions shows that these significant change indicators lie in the 20% of business opportunities that will drive growth and profit into the future. Peter Fraser suggests that companies stay ahead of change by using a "rapid redesign" approach to quickly renew and rethink their business. In the book he details how this redesign could work and gives some examples of how it could be put into practice in a company.£18.99B BUSINESS THOUGHTS Norman Heimes,Sandy DaviesAttaining higher levels of customer satisfaction, increasing speed and efficiency in the product development process, and increasing profits are the goals many managers are struggling to achieve. The basic business philosophy behind this book is Customer Integrated Decision Making, or CIDM, which is a process that shows managers how to reach these goals by integrating the customer into the decision-making process and incorporating the customer's wants and needs into the design of new products and services.C COMMODITIES TO GO Philip M. RodgersThis fascinating and instructive book takes readers behind the scenes of twenty-four of the biggest new product success stories of the past few years and reveals the normally confidential workings of some of the institutions where these products were developed. Each story focuses on a different strategy and offers managers and professionals invaluable insights into how the brightest and best new product ideas were originally thought up, then developed and finally brought to market.£22.50 D A HANDBOOK OF MODERN BUSINESS MATTERS Joyce JamiesonThe incorporation of information technology in the workplace has revolutionised the way people do business. But the revolution has not finished - new technologies are being developed every day. The divide between man and technology is becoming increasingly narrow, and in some societies social and cultural changes are occurring in order to re-engineer business operations for the 21st century. A Handbook of Modern Business Matters will encourage you to think about the new concepts and ideas which often pass by only half understood, but will eventually make the difference between success and failure.E BUSINESS CHOICES Anne JonesThe original book about attitudes towards work is both for individuals in routine jobs seeking to improve the quality of their working lives and for managers who find themselves expected to do more with less in this era of uncertainty. Business Choices reveals a new way of thinking about work that will motivate both employees and companies to reach for higher levels of achievement. In a clear and very readable style that avoids much irritating business jargon, Anne Jones seeks to improve working attitudes at all levels of the workforce.£18.99PART TWOQuestions 9 - 14•Read this text from a business magazine.•Choose the best sentence from the given sentences to fill in each of the gaps.•For each gap 9 - 14, mark one letter A - H on your Answer Sheet.•Do not use any letter more than once. •There is an example at the beginning (0).PART THREEQuestions 15 - 20•Read the following article about a business technique called benchmarking from a business magazine and the questions on the opposite page.•Each question has four suggested answers or ways of finishing the sentence, A, B, C and D.•Mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet, for the answer you choose.15 According to the writer, benchmarking must always involveA changing your activities on the basis of new information.B copying exactly what your competitors do.C identifying the best company in your marketD collaborating with other companies in the same field.16 Some managers may resist benchmarking becauseA it takes their activities for granted.B it makes them examine the way they work.C it makes others question their efficiency.D it gives them a lot of extra work.17 What sort of companies should you compare yours with?A those producing similar goodsB those communicating most effectivelyC those using similar processesD those leading the domestic market18. Arita found that a publishing company couldA make more money than a computer firm.B produce technical manuals for them.C show them how to improve their own manuals.D help them move into new markets.19 Benchmarking specialists agree that in order to succeed there must beA a team of no more than three people.B total support from top managers.C a fixed timetable for the process.D an outside consultant in the team.20 What is the writer's purpose in writing this article?A to recommend the process of benchmarkingB to criticise firms that do not carry out benchmarkingC to give factual information about benchmarkingD to explain why benchmarking does not suit every firmPART FOURQuestions 21 -30•Read the article below about temporary workers.•Choose the best word from the opposite page to fill each gap.•For each question 21 - 30 mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.•There is an example at the beginning (0).0 A features B points C items D marks21 A expected B thought C presumed D calculated22 A ran B existed C stood D stayed23 A big B wide C vast D enormous24 A own B receive C earn D acquire25 A lessened B declined C reduced D lowered26 A troubles B defects C drawbacks D hardships27 A lacked B missed C failed D lost28 A care B concern C consideration D bother29 A guess B faith C acceptance D assumption30 A total B absolute C sum D completePART FIVEQuestions 31 - 40•Read the article below about flying business class.•For each question 31 - 40 write one word in the space on your Answer Sheet.。

BEC中级真题（第二辑）答案及听力原文Test 1ReadingPart 11 C2 A3 B4 D5 A 6.B 7 CPart 28 D 9 C 10 E 11B 12 FPart 313 D 14 A 15 C 16 B 17.B 18.CPart 419B 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 D 26 A 27 B 28 C29 D 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 BPart534 ITSELF 35 IN 36 CORRECT 37。

WHILE 38 SEEN 39 FROM40 CORRECT 41 THOSE 42 FOR 43 WITH 44 THAT45 CORRECTWritingPart 1To: P. JonesFrom: Luisa GambonDate: 21 November 2002Subject: LatenessMr Jones，I have noticed that you often arrive late for work， especially on Monday mornings。

As your colleagues are starting to complain about that, you understand that unless this habit changes, I will take disciplinary action against you。

Come and see me tomorrow at 9 a.m。

in my office。

Thank youPart 2Report on customer complaintsINTRODUCTIONThis report has the purpose of presenting the reasons for customer complaints in 2002. FIELDINGSThe customer complaints received in 2002 were 300 in January. Then they increased to 540 in February because of the computer system's breakdown。

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谢谢! PART 11 This businessman has successfully targeted a different group of consumers.2 With careful forward planning, this businessman is helping the company survive a difficult period.3 The company is now more open to change because of this businessman's way of thinking.4 This businessman has made and implemented certain decisions despite opposition to them.5 This businessman has achieved some success by misleading people about his intentions.6 The abilities of this businessman were previously doubted by the company that employs him.7 This businessman is admired for his ability to manage a number of business interests.'Businessman of the Year' AwardA :James King: Chief Executive of Fentons FinanceKing was nominated for the quality of his leadership, with the judges claiming that the Fentons Finance boss is almost revered by his team. He is credited with reinventing Fentons Finance - revitalising its culture of inflexibility, removing outdated pre-merger barriers and playing a brilliant tactical game. He led everyone to believe he was opposed to large mergers and then jumped on the Westcombe Bank opportunity at just the right moment. History will be the judge, but for now the markets consider King to be a star.B Keith Nash: Chief Executive of Hamley's SupermarketsNash took over as CEO when Hamley's systems and distribution were out of date and the brand badly needed freshening up. He began refocusing the brand at the higher quality end of the food market and launched several own-brand initiatives for the health conscious. As a result, the share price has gone up nearly 80 per cent. This should be extremely satisfying for Nash, who had left the retailer in 1986, disappointed after failing to secure the top job.C Jorge Marquez: Chairman of the Kenwick GroupMarquez was a popular choice for his achievements at Kenwick. The judges say he has been courageous in pushing through the appointment of controversial or inexperienced chief executives to companies within the group, and then sponsoring them as they transformed their businesses. He operates as a 'virtual' chairman, without a permanent office in any one company. He phones his CEOs regularly, and several of them have acknowledged the vital contribution he makes to their effectiveness. Everyone is impressed at how he also finds the time to be chairman of two other large companies.D Richard Jenkins: Finance Director of Centron AdvertisingLabouring in the shadow of a high-profile boss can sometimes draw attention away from the finance director, and the judges considered it was high time Jenkins got that attention. The CEO may be the public face of Centron, but Jenkins is the one who makes it run smoothly. Behind the scenes, he is constantly demonstrating that budgets and forecasts are what is needed to make a company successful, particularly now that the advertising market has been hit by recession. It is largely thanks to him that Centron is in much better shape than its rivals.Part 2(这个可能分段有错误)Setting up an appraisal schemeAppraisals can be a wonderful opportunity for your staff to focus on their jobs and make plans to develop their unused potential. (0) ..........So, if you have decided that an appraisal scheme should be set up in your company, you need to establish some formal procedures and make some decisions before you begin. Even if your company already has a scheme, you need to consider what you want to achieve and how you are going to do this.First of all, you need to decide on your key objectives and the real purpose of your scheme.(8).............A scheme should never be introduced at a time of redundancies, or simply for profit or competitive edge, because this will create fear and alienate staff. The next step is to decide how the scheme can most successfully be managed. It is essential that all senior staff are committed to the process and willing to make a positive contribution.The person given responsibility for designing the scheme and the appraisal forms needs to have knowledge of all roles within the organisation. He or she must also be aware of employees' potential needs. (9).............It should be someone who is trusted and whom staff will turn to if they are concerned about their appointed appraiser or the appraisal interview. The design of the scheme should indicate who will be appraising whom. This needs great tact and sensitivity. First, remember that no manager can effectively appraise more than seven or eight people. It is equally important to remember that, if significant numbers of staff are appraised by someone they dislike, or by a person whose values they do not share, the success of your scheme may be threatened.(10) ............. So bear this in mind from the beginning and, if necessary, establish anappeals procedure.Having decided on your policy and who will appraise which members of staff, you need to communicate this in the simplest possible way. Avoid lengthy documents - few people will read them. (11).............Most organisations choose a person's line manager to be the appraiser. This can be seen as an opportunity or a threat, so be ready to consider alternatives if necessary.Once you have established the appraisal process, make sure that appraisal interviews take place at a convenient time, and ideally on neutral ground. It should be borne in mind that some appraisals may involve the disclosure of confidential information. (12) .............These will show the decisions that were taken during the interview and will also indicate any new performance targets that have been agreed.A It is important to select a manager who can deal effectively with any suspicions staff may have about appraisals.B Such a measure can also reduce insecurity and unite staff in recognising the positive elements of appraisal.C Having even one staff member in such a position may affect how others respond to the process.D Ideally, this should be to provide a supportive framework that aids staff development.E Simply make sure that staff know who will appraise them and why, and what form the interview will take.F It is therefore important to decide who will have access to written records of the appraisal.G They can also be a means of getting the best out of staff, both as individuals, and as team members.PART 3(这个可能分段也有错误)SHEER GENIUS - OR A WASTE OF TIME?Encourage your original thinkers and live with their strange habits, says Alan Worthin. If one of your research staff announced that he had worked out a way to propel a vehicle on a cushion of air, would you tell him to concentrate on something practical, or suggest taking it further? If a member of your development team asked if she could come in late because she had her best ideas at 3 am would you insist that she is in the office at 9 am like everyone else?Current business wisdom is that companies need creative, innovative people to beat competitors. The reality is that companies have always needed new ideas to survive and progress, but in the past they weren't particularly good at encouraging the people who produced them.Original thinkers don't always fit easily into the framework of an organisation. However, the advice from managing director, John Serrano is, 'Get rid of the dull people and encourage the unusual ones'. Essentially, he believes that companies need to learn how to manage their original thinkers in order to ensure that the business profits from their contribution. He also says, 'Original thinkers often find it difficult to drive change within the organisation, so they resign, feeling angry and disappointed. It is essential to avoid this.''You can't recognise original thinkers by the way they look,' says Ian Freeman. An apparently ordinary exterior can conceal a very creative thinker.' His consultancy, IBT Personnel, has devised a structured way to identify original thinkers. 'We define employees as champions, free-wheelers, bystanders and weak links, and most original thinkers come into the category of free-wheelers. They may miss deadlines if they become involved in something more interesting. They are passionate and highly motivated but have li ttle or no understanding of business directions and systems.'Headhunter George Solomon also thinks original thinkers have their disadvantages. 'They may have a bad influence within an organisation, especially given the current management trend for working in teams. The original thinkers themselves may be unaware of any problem, but having them around can be disruptive to colleagues. who have to be allowed to point out when they are being driven crazy by the original thinkers' behaviour.' Yet, in his opinion, the 'dream team' in any creative organisation consists of a balanced mixture of original thinkers and more practical, .realistic people.So, having identified your original thinkers, how do you handle them? One well-known computer games company has a very inventive approach. 'We encourage our games designers by creating an informal working environment,' says director Lorna Marsh. 'A company cannot punish risk-takers if it wants to encourage creativity. Management has to provide support, coaching and advice - and take the risk that new ideas may not work. Our people have flexible working hours and often make no clear distinction between their jobs and their home lives.'Original thinkers may fit into the culture of 21st century organisations, but more traditionalorganisations may have to change their approach. Business psychologist Jean Row believes that the first step is to check that original thinkers are worth the effort. 'Are the benefits they bring worth the confusion they cause? If so, give them what they want, allow plenty of space, but set clear limits. Give them extremely demanding targets. If they fail to meet them, then the game is up.But if they succeed, your organisation stands only to gain.'13 It is important for a company to encourage original thinkers because_____A this allows it to promote innovative products.B this enables it to stay ahead of its rivals.C they are very flexible about their working hours.D their talents are ideally suited to the market.14 John Serrano thinks that original thinkers should be_____A helped to develop better people management skills.B asked to manage change within the organisation.C supported so they can perform well for the company.D encouraged to follow company procedures.15 What does Ian Freeman say about original thinkers?A They are unenthusiastic and poorly motivated.B Their work standards are impossibly high.C Their abilities are hard to recognise.D They lack awareness of commercial processes.16 What problems can be observed when there are original thinkers in the workforce?A They may have a negative effect on other workers.B They dislike the concept of teamwork.C They rush tasks through to completion.D They cannot work with less creative colleagues.17 In what way is the games company's approach to original thinkers special?A It allows them to work from home whenever they wish.B It uses different forms of disciplinary action for them.C It promotes a relaxed atmosphere in the workplace.D It encourages them to reduce the risks that they take.18 A traditional organisation wishing to employ original thinkers needs to _____A provide them with projects they are interested in.B assess whether their contribution makes up for any problems.C have a flexible approach if goals are not always achieved.D be prepared to handle any negative feedback from colleagues.PART 4Who Benefits Most from Company Training?According to recent research, the better educated and the higher up the socio.economic scale you are, the more likely you are to be offered workplace training. And, incidentally, the more likely you are to then turn (19) the offer, pleading family and personal commitments or (20) of work. Less qualified staff, on the other hand, are offered fewer training opportunities, but are more eager to (21) them up. In fact, people with few or no educational qualifications are three times morelikely to accept training when it is offered.In the majority of companies, more (22) are allocated to management training than to other areas. Employers (23) their better qualified staff as more important to the business, so they pay them accordingly and invest more in them in (24) of training. This is (25) by the fact that organisations are dependent on properly (26) managers making the right decisions. But this (27) may mean that companies are (28) other parts of the workforce down.The researchers found a growing demand for training among the lower-skilled.Unfortunately this demand is not being (29)by employers, even though there are strong indications that companies would benefit from doing so. They also discovered that, despite the substantial (30) between the training provided for managers and that offered to other staff, there was still widespread endorsement of training.For the purposes of the research, training was defined as any (31) of planned instruction or tuition provided by an employer with the aim of helping employees do their work better. It therefore included a wide variety of approaches. On-the-job and classroom training (32) to be used equally by employers. But learning on the job, which involved observing a certain procedure and then practising it, was easily the most popular method for all categories of employee. While many felt that learning from colleagues was best,very few (33) the internet as an effective way to train.19 A back B over C down D off20 A force B pressure C strain D load21 A pick B keep C take D put22 A means B reserves C finances D resources23 A imagine B regard C suppose D know24 A requirements B specifications C states D terms25 A allowed B approved C justified D accepted26 A understanding B intelligent C informed D knowledgeable27 A stress B emphasis C weight D strength28 A letting B cutting C breaking D setting29 A reached B achieved C gained D met30 A space B gap C hole D room31 A frame B structure C form D order32 A showed B appeared C demonstrated D presented33 A rated B thought C marked D believedPART 5 没有找到答案PART 1 答案《‘Businessman of the Year' Award》年度企业家奖。

Part IPhase II1I: A, which specific skills will you need most in your career? (Why?)I: B, what qualities does a good employee need to have? (Why?)I: A, to what extent is it possible to train people in interpersonal skills? (Why/Why not?)I: B, which special qualities do you think managers need to have? (Why?)2.I: Do you find the internet useful for your work/studies, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you think the internet will become more widely used by companies in the future, B? (Why/Why not?) I: Do yo u think that the internet is an effective channel for marketing a company’s products, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you think other forms of advertising will continue to be more important than the internet, B? (Why/Why not?)3.I: How ambitious are you for your career, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you think you are or would be a good manager, B? (Why/Why not?)I: Would you rather be a manager in a small company or a large corporation, A? (Why)I: Would you like to be the head of your own business, B? (Why/Why not?)4.I: How do you feel about being away from home on business, A? (Why)I: Do you think all hotels should provide special facilities for business people, B? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you think it is an advantage to stay in a large international hotel rather than a small hotel when on business, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you prefer to stay in a hotel on your own or with colleagues, B? (Why?)5.I: How important is it to you to have flexible working hours, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you think that companies should control the number of extra hours staff work, B?(Why/Why not?) I: Do you work more effectively at certain times of the day, A? (Why/Why not?)I: Do you work faster when you have to meet a deadline, B? (Why/Why not?)6.I: Are you influenced by company logos when you choose services or products, A? (Why/Why not?)I: What kinds of popular events or personalities do you think companies should be involved in sponsoring, B? (Why?)I: Do you think that sponsoring sports events or personalities is the most effective form of advertising, A? (Why/Why not?)I: B, do you think companies will make more use of sponsorship in the future as a way of advertising? (Why/Why not?)7.Do you have any career plan?What do you think of companies will do to achieve their goals？Do you think it’s important for the company to know its employees’ goals?8.What would you do to prepare a job interview?What do companies want to know about their job applicants?Do you think companies should interview before offering jobs?What kind of business news do you think interesting?9.Should company managers read business news regularly?Do you it’s useful to often discuss the latest business news?Do you think internet is important for you to look for business information?10.How important is it to a company to have business traveling abroad?Do you want to travel alone or with partners?Do you it is important to speak the native language when traveling abroad? What are some of the disadvantages for a company to send their staff overseas?11.What attracts you when looking for a job？Is personal contact good to find a job?Is internet important to look for a job?What is attractive about applicants to a company?Is a company’s location to you?12.How important is it to manage your study time effectively?Part Ⅱ1.What is important when planning a presentation?Finding out about the audienceResearching the topic2.What is important when aiming to improve customer service?Staff TrainingCustomer Satisfaction Surveys3.What is important when managing a project?Encouraging TeamworkKeeping to schedule4.What is important when motivating staff?Financial benefitsCareer development Opportunities5.What is important when dealing with competition?Pricing policiesAdvertising strategies6.What is important when planning health and safety training?Selecting topicsSelecting staff to attend7:What is important when choosing new office equipment?Prices and discountsBrand names8.What is important when entertaining foreign business clients?Venue for entertainmentCultural Differences9.What is important when aiming to reach new markets?Market researchAdvertising10.What is important when choosing a management training course to attend? Program Contents Length of course11.What is important when relocating a business?Local workforce availableLocation of site12.What is important when advertising a new product?Target marketsChoice of media13.What is important when starting a new job?Knowledge of company proceduresHelp from company staff14.What is important when selecting staff for marketing trips abroad? Position in the companyPrevious experience of other countries15.What is important when aiming to reduce production costs?Efficiency of production lineCost of raw materials15.What is important when choosing people to work in teams?Variety of experiencePersonal qualities16.What is important when dealing with a heavy workload?Time managementSharing tasks17.What is important when developing new products?Market researchPricing18.What is important when being interviewed for a job? Information about the companyPersonal appearance19.What is important when exhibiting at a trade fair?Quality of displayStaff selected20.What is important when introducing a reward system for staff? Purpose of the reward systemTypes of reward offered21.What is important when entertaining clients?Types of activitiesCost22.What is important when choosing retail premises to rent? LocationLength of contract23.What is important when deciding on packaging for products? ImageProduction process24.What is important when selecting staff for promotion?Attitude to workCurrent performance25.What is important when considering a career change?Future study or trainingOpportunities for future promotion26.What is important when planning an advertising campaign? Market researchSelecting appropriate media27.What is important when choosing transport for a business trip? ConvenienceCost-effectiveness28.What is important when aiming for promotion?Quality of performanceCompany loyalty29.What is important when exporting goods or services for the first time? Personal ContactsProfessional advice30.What is important when dealing with complaints from clients? Offering an apologySuggesting a solution to the problem31.What is important when setting prices for new products?Production costsCompetitors’ prices32.What is important when aiming to reduce staff turnover?Financial incentivesCareer structure33. What is important when planning the layout of a new store? AttractivenessSecurity of goods34.What is important when choosing a new sales agent?Experience of agentNumber of contacts35 What is important when monitoring the quality of service provided? Feedback from customersChecking sales figures36: What is important when selecting applicants for a job?Work experiencePersonal qualities37: What is important when choosing a new supplier?Price and discountsReputation38: What is important when aiming to improve production quality?Up-to-date equipmentStaff training39: what is important when preparing for a job interview?Studying the job advertisementFinding out about the company40: what is important when deciding whether to attend a conference?LocationSpeakers41: What is important when developing new products?Market researchCosts involvedPart III1. Program for New StaffThe manufacturing company you work for would like to introduce a full programme of training for new staff. You have been asked to help prepare the programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what should be covered by the training programme--- how else new staff can be helped to settle into their jobs as quickly as possible2 Company Dress CodeYour Managing Director is unhappy with the general standard of dress among staff.You have been asked to make recommendations about introducing a dress code or company uniform.Discuss the situation together, and decide:---what the advantages and disadvantages of having a company uniform would be--- what kind of dress code would be appropriate for staff in different types of jobs3 Staff TrainingYour company has decided to use an outside agency for training sales staff.You have been asked to have preliminary discussions with the agency to organise this.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what information you will need to provide for the agency---what kinds of questions you will need to ask the agency4. Company VideoThe manufacturing company you work for is planning to make a video to show to potential customers and investors. You have been asked to help with planning the video.---Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- which departments and activities in the company should be included in the video---which company personnel should appear in the video5. Business Magazine ArticleAn international business magazine is sending a journalist to write about your region, and wants to include an article about the retail company you work for.You have been asked by your company to help the journalist plan the article.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what kinds of information should be included in the article--- how this article could benefit your company6. Opening a Branch AbroadThe retail company you work for has decided to open a branch abroad for the first time.You have been asked to help with the planning of the new branch.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what staffing arrangements might be necessary for the new branch--- which information about premises in that country it would be useful to find out about7. Entertaining Foreign ClientsYour company is entertaining a group of foreign clients for three days, including one non-working day.You have been asked to plan a programme for the visit.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what kinds of activities would be suitable for the visit--- what information it would be useful to know about the clients before finalizing the program8. Work Experience ProgrammeThe manufacturing company you work for has decided to offer a two-week work experience programme for a small group of students from a local business college.You have been asked to help with the preparations for this programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what kinds of work experience the company might offer--- how the participants should be selected9. English Language TrainingYour company is planning to offer 30 hours of English language training to employees.You have been asked to help with the planning and organization of the training.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- how to encourage employees to take part in the training--- what kind of schedule would be suitable for the training10. TeamworkYour company is sending a small group of employees away together for three days to encourage them to work as a team.You have been asked to help plan the programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what practical arrangements the company needs to make before the trip--- what work and leisure activities would be suitable for the group11.Foreign Business TripYour company is attending a trade fair in a foreign country for the first time.You have been asked to help with the preparations for the trip.Discuss the situation together, and decide:---what travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the trip---which kinds of business customs in the foreign country it would be useful to know about, and how to find out about these before the trip12. (For three candidates) Entertaining Foreign ClientsYour company is entertaining a group of foreign clients for three days, including one non-working day.You have been asked to plan a programme for the visit.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what kinds of activities would be suitable for the visit--- which members of staff should accompany the visitors--- what information it would be useful to know about the clients before finalizing the programme13. For three candidates Work Experience ProgrammeThe manufacturing company you work for has decided to offer a two-week work experience programme for a small group of students from a local business college.You have been asked to help with the preparations for this programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- what kinds of work experience the company could offer . how the participants should be selected--- what feedback and evaluation should take place after the programme has finished14 For three candidates English Language TrainingYour company is planning to offer 30 hours of English language training to employees.You have been asked to help with the planning and organization of the training.Discuss the situation together, and decide:--- which staff would benefit most from English language training . how to encourage employees to take part in the training---what kind of schedule would be suitable for the training15 For three candidates TeamworkYour company is sending a small group of employees away together for three days to encourage them to work as a team.You have been asked to help plan the programme.Discuss the situation together and decide:--- what practical arrangements the company needs to make before the trip--- which work and leisure activities would be suitable for the group--- how to evaluate the success of the trip。

BEC口语模拟题库BEC口语模拟题库1. What is important when monitoring the quality of service provided?Feedback from customersChecking sales figuresIs feedback from customers the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to check sales figures? (Why?)How important is it to get feedback from staff? (Why/Why not?) Is it important to consider competitors' services? (Why/Why not?)2. What is important when planning a presentation?Finding out about the audienceResearching the topicPractice the presentationEquipment such as slider projector3. What is important when aiming to improve customer service?Staff TrainingCustomer Satisfaction SurveysIs staff training the most important thing to consider?(Why/Why not?)Why is it essential to consider surveys of customer satisfaction? How important is it to review prices and discounts? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to consider rewards for customers? (Why/Why not?)4. What is important when motivating staff?Financial benefitsCareer development OpportunitiesHow important are financial benefits for motivating staff? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to offer opportunities for career development? (Why?)Is it important to offer training opportunities? (Why/Why not?) Why might social events be important for motivating staff? 5．What is important when dealing with competition? ?Pricing policiesAdvertising strategiesWhy are pricing policies important to consider?How important is it to consider advertising strategies? (Why?) Why is monitoring customer service essential?How important is it to develop a wider range of goods orservices to offer to customer6．What is important when planning health and safety training? ?Selecting topicsSelecting staff to attendWhy is selecting the right topics important?Why is it essential to select the right staff to attend the training course?How important is the length of training? (Why?)Is it important to offer re-training to staff? (Why? / Why not?) 7．What is important when choosing new office equipment?Prices and discountsBrand namesAre prices and discounts the most important things to consider? (Why/Why not?)How important is the brand name? (Why/Why not?)Why is it important to consider after-sales service?It is important to consult staff before buying new equipment? (Why/Why not?)8．What is important when entertaining foreign business clients? ?Venue for entertainmentCultural DifferencesHow important is the venue for the entertainment? (Why?)Why is it important to consider cultural differences?What kinds of information about the clients is it essential to have? (Why?)How important is the cost of entertaining business clients? (Why/Why not?)9．What is important when aiming to reach new markets?Market researchAdvertisingWhy is it essential to carry out market research? How important is it to consider advertising? (Why?)How important is it to consider the cost involved? (Why?)Is it essential to consider competitors' products? (Why/Why not?)10. What is important when choosing a management training course to attend?Programme ContentsLength of courseWhy is it important to consider the programme contents carefully?How important is the length of the course? (Why/Why not?) How important is the reputation of the course provider? (Why?) Is it essential for the course to offer formal qualifications?(Why/Why not?)11. What is important when relocating a business?Local workforce availableLocation of siteHow important is it to consider the local workforce available? (Why?)Why is it important to consider the location of the site?Why is it important to consider the transport network? How important is it to consider the costs involved? (Why?)12. What is important when advertising a new product? ?Target marketsChoice of mediaWhy is it essential to consider the target markets?How important is the choice of advertising media? (Why?) Why is the timing of the advertising campaign important? How important is the cost of advertising?13. What is important when starting a new job?Knowledge of company proceduresHelp from company staffIt is essential to know about company procedures? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to have help from existing staff? (Why?) Are opportunities for training important? (Why/Why not?) How important is it for people to know how to use company equipment when they start a new job? (Why/Why not?)14. What is important when selecting staff for marketing trips abroad?Position in the companyPrevious experience of other countriesIs the position of members of staff the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)How important is it for staff to have previous experience of working in other countries? (Why/Why not?)Are foreign language skills essential on trips abroad? (Why/Why not?)How important are social activities during marketing trips abroad? (Why?)15. What is important when aiming to reduce production costs?ü Efficiency of production lineü Cost of raw materialsIs increasing the efficiency of the production line the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to make savings on the cost of rawmaterials? (Why?)Is it important to consider introducing shift work? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to monitor overheads?16. What is important when choosing people to work in teams? ?Variety of experiencePersonal qualitiesIs variety of experience the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to consider personal qualities? (Why/Why not?) How important is it to consider people's qualifications? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to consider your own impression of people? (Why/Why not?)17. What is important when dealing with a heavy workload? ?Time managementSharing tasksWhy are time management skills essential?How important is it to share tasks with other staff? (Why/Why not?)In what ways is technology important for saving time? (Why/Why not?)Is it important to ask for assistance from colleagues? (Why/Why not?)18. What is important when developing new products?Market researchPricingIs it essential to carry out market research? (Why/Why not?) How important is the pricing of a new product? (Why?) What aspects of product testing might be important? (Why?) How important is it to consider competition from other products? (Why/Why not?)19. What is important when being interviewed for a job?Information about the companyPersonal appearanceHow important is it to have information about the company? (Why/Why not?)Is personal appearance important? (Why/Why not?)Is self-confidence essential? (Why/Why not?)Is it important for the candidate to ask questions at the interview? (Why/Why not?)20. What is important when exhibiting at a trade fair?Quality of displayStaff selectedHow important is the quality of the company's display? (Why?) Why is it essential to select appropriate staff for the exhibition stand?How important is it to provide written information for visitors? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to get feedback from visitors? (Why?)21. What is important when introducing a reward system for staff?Purpose of the reward systemTypes of reward offeredWhy is it essential to consider the purpose of a reward system? How important is it to consider the types of reward offered? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to consider the kinds of achievement to reward? (Why/Why not?)Why is it essential to ensure that the system is fair to all staff?22. What is important when entertaining clients?Types of activitiesCostWhat types of activities are important to consider? (Why?)Is it essential to consider cost? (Why/Why not?)How important is the venue? (Why/Why not?)Is it important which company personnel are involved in entertaining clients? (Why/Why not?)23. What is important when choosing retail premises to rent? ?LocationLength of contractIs location the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)Why is the length of the contract important?How important is cost? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to consider the condition of the premises?(Why/Why not?)24. What is important when deciding on packaging for products? ?ImageProduction processWhy is image important?How important is it to consider the production process? (Why?) How important is the cost of the packaging? (Why/Why not?) Is it essential to carry out market research before deciding on the packaging? (Why/Why not?)25.What is important when selecting staff for promotion?Attitude to workCurrent performanceIs the employee's attitude to work the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to consider an employee's current performance? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to consider the employee's ambition? (Why/Why not?)How important is it for the candidate to have appropriate skills for the new post? (Why?)26. What is important when considering a career change?Financial rewardsOpportunities for future promotionIs it important to consider opportunities for further promotion? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to consider financial rewards? (Why/Why not?) How important are flexible working arrangements when considering a career change? (Why/Why not?)27. What is important when planning an advertising campaign? ?Market researchSelecting appropriate mediaHow important is it to carry out market research? (Why/Why not?)Is selecting the appropriate media the most important thing? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to budget effectively? (Why?)Is it essential for the advertising campaign to support the image of the product? (Why/Why not?)28. What is important when choosing transport for a business trip?ConvenienceCost-effectivenessHow important is the convenience of the type of transport? (Why?)Is cost effectiveness the most important consideration? (Why?/Why not?)Is it important to have facilities for working? (Why/Why not?) Is comfort essential? (Why/Why not?)29. What is important when aiming for promotion?Quality of performanceCompany loyaltyIs it essential for people to show a high level of performance in their present job? (Why/Why not?) How important is it to show loyalty to the company? (Why?)Is it important to consider gaining extra qualifications? (Why/Why not?)How important are skills and personal qualities? (Why?)30. What is important when exporting goods or services for the first time?Personal ContactsProfessional adviceHow important are personal contacts? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to get advice from professionals? (Why/Why not?) How important is it to know about the target country (Why?) Is it essential to make a preliminary business trip to the target country? (Why/Why not?)31. What is important when dealing with complaints from clients?ü Offering an apologyü Suggesting a solution to the problemIs offering an apology the most important thing? (Why/Why not?)Is it essential to suggest a solution to the problem? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to offer compensation? (Why/Why not?) Why is it important to investigate the cause of the problem?32. What is important when setting prices for new products?Production costsCompetitors’ pricesAre production costs the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)Why is it essential to consider competitors' prices?How important is it to consider average spending levels of the target markets? (Why?)Why is it important to consider product image?33. What is important when aiming to reduce staff turnover? ?Financial incentivesCareer structureAre financial incentives the most important thing to consider? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to have a career structure for employees? (Why?)How important is organising social events for staff? (Why/Why not?)Is it important to involve staff in decision making in the company? (Why/Why not?)34. What is important when planning the layout of a new store? ü Attractivenessü Security of goodsIs attractiveness the most important thing? (Why /Why not?) Why is it essential to consider the security of the goods?How important is the number of staff? (Why/Why not?))Why is it important to consider the safety of staff and customers?35. What is important when choosing a new sales agent?Experience of agentNumber of contactsIs the agent's experience the most important thing? (Why/Why not?)Is it important how many contacts the agent has? (Why/Why not?)How important is it to consider the agent's reputation? (Why?) Is it important to consider the agent's charges? (Why/Why not?)36. What is important when arranging a conferenceü locationü hotel facilities37. What is important when looking for a new supplierü Delivery timesü Discounts38. Your company is going to launch a new food product.ü How you can encourage people to try your product ü If you want to use a celebrity to promote the product 讨论部分1. Programme for New StaffThe manufacturing company you work for would like to introduce a full programme of training for new staff. You have been asked to help prepare the programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:what should be covered by the training programme ?how else new staff can be helped to settle into their jobs as quickly as possibleWhat was your first day at work/college like?What advice would you give to a new colleague joining your company or college? (Why?)Should all staff continue to receive training after they join a company? (Why/Why not?)Is there any training that you would like to receive? (Why/Why not?)Why is it important for staff to receive feedback on their performance at work?How should a company deal with a member of staff whose performance is poor? (Why?)2 Company Dress CodeYour Managing Director is unhappy with the general standard of dress among staff.You have been asked to make recommendations about introducing a dress code or company uniform.Discuss the situation together, and decide:what the advantages and disadvantages of having a company uniform would bewhat kind of dress code would be appropriate for staff in different types of jobsWhat do you think about people wearing uniforms at work? (Why?)Do you think it is important what people wear to work? (Why/Why not?)Do you think business dress is becoming less formal nowadays? (Why/Why not?)What other kinds of rules for staff should companies have? (Why?)Is there any rule you would like to introduce or change at your place of work or study? (Why/Why not?)Do you think relationships between employers and staff will change in the future? (Why/Why not?)3 Staff TrainingYour company has decided to use an outside agency for training sales staff.You have been asked to have preliminary discussions with the agency to organise this.Discuss the situation together, and decide:what information you will need to provide for the agencywhat kinds of questions you will need to ask the agencyWhat other arrangements would have to be made for the training programme? (Why?)If you were offered training by your company, would you accept? (Why/ Why not?)What are the advantages of using an external agency to train staff? (Why?)Are there any disadvantages in using an external agency to train staff? (Why/Why not?)How would you decide which training agency to use? (Why?) What kinds of benefits, apart from training, are appropriate for companies to offer staff? (Why?)4. Company VideoThe manufacturing company you work for is planning to make a video to show to potential customers and investors. You have been asked to help with planning the video.Discuss the situation together, and decide:which departments and activities in the company should be included in the videowhich company personnel should appear in the video If you were asked to appear in a company video, would you be happy to do so? (Why/Why not?)Why do you think a company video might be a good idea? Are there any disadvantages in investing in a company video? (Why?)In what other ways can companies promote themselves to potential customers? (Why?)What other methods can companies use to attract potential investors? (Why?)Why is image important to companies?5. Business Magazine ArticleAn international business magazine is sending a journalist to write about your region, and wants to include an article about。

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(2)This company expects the number of companies in its sector to be reduced(3)Not all of this company's competitors are increasing their turnover.(4)This company has had to allow for covering a loss made on a particular contract.(5)This company has paid off the money it owe, d(6)It is likely that this company will make more money on reduced sales revenue,(7)Some of this company's outlets will be required to change their name.(8)This company has decided against going ahead with a plan.For each gap(9-14),mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet.(1)<Ahref="javascript:;"></A ><Ahref="javascript:;"></A>A Different departments will be able to discuss internal issues with a considerable amount of mutual understanding.B Yet good management is also essential to the competitive performance of companies.C And no tess important, they are able to preserve an independent outlook towards the world of business.D However, acquired knowledge of management can also provide this decisive advantage.E For them in fact to be so, a business school's teaching must be supported by first-class research.F Thus insights gained from top executives might impact positively on what they cover in a graduate programme.G Business schools have a special role to fulfil in the delivery of this portfolio.H He or she needs to be a little faster, able to spot opportunities earlier and react more quickly.根据题目，回答{TSE}题。

bec高级模拟试题Part 1: Listening (25 points)Section A: Questions 1-6Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.1. What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Prepare the presentationB) Schedule a meetingC) Book a hotel roomD) Start working on the report2. How long has the man been waiting?A) Half an hourB) An hourC) Ten minutesD) Thirty minutes3. What kind of ticket did the woman buy?A) First-classB) Business classC) Economy classD) Economy plus4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A) Send an emailB) Make a callC) Meet himD) Sign a document5. What does the woman suggest the man should consider?A) A new job opportunityB) A different locationC) A holiday tripD) A promotion6. Why is the woman calling?A) To apologizeB) To ask for helpC) To confirm a meetingD) To reschedule an appointmentSection B: Questions 7-12Directions: In this section, you will hear several longer conversations. Each conversation will be spoken only once. After each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said. The questions will be spoken two times. During the second time questions are repeated, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), or D), and decide which can be the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.7. What will the woman help the man with?A) Preparing for an interviewB) Giving a presentationC) Studying for an examD) Solving a technical problem8. What did the woman say about the report?A) It needs to be printedB) It is not completedC) It has a great layoutD) It will be submitted soon9. What is the man's role in the project?A) Meeting with developersB) Handling data analysisC) Creating the websiteD) Managing the budget10. Why does the woman ask for a refund?A) The item was damagedB) The color was wrongC) The size was too smallD) The quality was poor11. What did the woman suggest the man do?A) Attend a training courseB) Write a formal letterC) Request a raiseD) Apply for a promotion12. How will the man contact the woman?A) By emailB) By phoneC) By postD) In personSection C: Questions 13-15Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken two times. When questions are spoken for the second time, you should read the four choices marked A), B), C), or D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage One13. Where did Julia go last weekend?A) To her parents' houseB) To a beach resortC) To a hotelD) To a countryside cabin14. What does Julia say about the weather?A) It rained all weekendB) It was sunny and hotC) It was windyD) It was cold, but clearPassage Two15. What does the speaker say about the new product?A) It was a huge successB) It experienced production issuesC) It is not on sale yetD) It is very expensivePart 2: Reading (25 points)Section A: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 1-5Read the following passage and answer the questions 1-5.With the rise of digital marketing, businesses around the world are expanding their reach and ensuring their growth through online channels. The power of social media in advertising and customer engagement has never been more evident. As a result, companies are continuously adapting to this new age of communication.1. What has caused the expansion of businesses worldwide?A) Traditional marketingB) Digital marketingC) Print advertisingD) Television commercials2. How do businesses engage with customers online according to the text?A) Through print advertisingB) Through social mediaC) Through radio adsD) Through billboards3. How are companies adjusting to the new age of communication?A) By using traditional methodsB) By ignoring digital marketingC) By staying away from social mediaD) By adapting and changing their strategies4. What is the main focus of online marketing mentioned in the passage?A) Television advertisingB) Customer engagementC) Print adsD) Radio promotion5. Why is social media considered powerful?A) It is free advertisingB) It engages customersC) It has print advertisingD) It is only for teenagersQuestions 6-10View the following advertisement and answer the questions 6-10.ABC CorporationJob Opportunity: Marketing SpecialistResponsibilities:- Develop marketing strategies- Manage social media accounts- Analyze market trends- Coordinate with the sales teamQualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Marketing- 2+ years of experience- Excellent communication skills- Proficiency in MS Office Suite6. What position is available at ABC Corporation?A) Sales ManagerB) IT SpecialistC) Marketing SpecialistD) Project Coordinator7. What are the main responsibilities of the Marketing Specialist?A) Developing softwareB) Writing articlesC) Managing social mediaD) Delivering speeches8. What is NOT mentioned in the qualifications section?A) Education requirementB) Years of experienceC) English proficiencyD) Software knowledge9. How long must the applicant have worked in marketing?A) Less than 2 yearsB) Exactly 2 yearsC) More than 2 yearsD) No experience needed10. Which skill is essential for the position?A) Social media managementB) Medical knowledgeC) Restaurant experienceD) Computer programmingQuestions 11-15Read the following email and answer the questions 11-15.Subject: Conference Room ReservationDear Team,I have reserved the conference room for our monthly meeting on Friday, August 15th. Please make sure to confirm your attendance by Tuesday to ensure seating availability. The agenda will be sent out via email on Monday.Best regards,Emily11. What is the purpose of the email?A) To schedule an interviewB) To book a hotel roomC) To confirm meeting attendanceD) To discuss team structure12. When is the monthly meeting scheduled?A) August 5thB) August 10thC) August 15thD) August 20th13. How will the team receive the meeting agenda?A) In personB) Via emailC) During the meetingD) Through the post14. What does Emily ask the team to do by Tuesday?A) Reserve a hotel roomB) Confirm attendanceC) Send out invitationsD) Prepare a presentation15. What is Emily's relationship to the team?A) SupervisorB) ColleagueC) CustomerD) CompetitorPart 3: Writing (25 points)Question 1: Write an email to your manager requesting to attend a relevant conference or workshop to improve your professional skills. Include details about the event, how it aligns with your job responsibilities, and the benefits it will bring to your team and the company overall.Question 2: You have been asked to write a proposal for a new project at work. Describe the purpose of the project, the steps required for completion,the timeline, and the resources needed. Provide a detailed plan with clear objectives and expected outcomes.Question 3: Draft a press release announcing the launch of a new product or service by your company. Include information about the product/service, its unique features, target market, and availability. Highlight the benefits for customers and encourage engagement with the brand.Part 4: Speaking (25 points)In this section, you will participate in a face-to-face speaking test with an examiner. You will be asked to discuss various topics related to business, provide opinions, express ideas clearly, and engage in a structured conversation. Your responses will be evaluated based on fluency, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.---以上是BEC高级模拟试题，包括听力、阅读、写作和口语部分。

人邮第四辑真题TEST 4 READINGPART 11 A cautious approach can be used when calculating what a company is worth.2 Consider personnel issues so that you have sufficient resources to fulfill your objectives.3 In order to know if you can make a return on your investment, assess how you can add to the company you are buying.4 Providing sufficient support for staff during the acquisition process can have a favourable outcome.5 Take into account your long-term requirements to ensure you have the resources you need.6 Even after investing some effort in the acquisition, it may still be necessary to withdraw.7 Terms initially negotiated can be changed after the acquisition.Mergers and AcquisitionsAs Finance Director of plastics manufacturer VKT, Yvonne Maynart has overseen many successful takeoversAIt is essential to build up a team to handle the acquisition so that your existing business can continue uninterrupted during the deal. It also helps to operate with spare capacity so that you can transfer people during the initial stages. A key person should be driving the acquisition process forward, although one person alone cannot assume responsibility for a large deal. It is clearly vital to do thorough research when identifying potential targets - but do not be afraid to walk away from a deal if you become aware of serious difficulties with a company you are targeting.BTo decide on the value of any target business, you must first determine what contribution your acquisition can make to it. For example, you may be able to increase revenue through a more focused management team, or improvemargins through greater purchasing power and lower costs. At VKT, we base our valuations on conservative assumptions - we also add in the risk element. This approach may be best, and it's worth remembering that with listed companies, shareholders tend to have higher risk/reward expectations.CDeveloping relationships with finance providers is a key part of the finance director's role. It is important to draw up a good business plan to ensure backing from lenders in the early stages of the acquisition. Your loan application needs to be supported by detailed profit and cashflow projections. Make sure you factor in sufficient finance to let the business develop over time, and allow for reinvestment. Here at VKT, we usually finance acquisitions with bank debt in the form of a 364-day loan, which can then be refinanced at a lower interest rate later.DIf an acquisition is large, it can take years for companies to integrate. At VICT, we monitor all acquisitions closely for at least two years, and the most important lesson I've learned is that a deal is only good if it is beneficial for both vendor and acquirer. Change causes confusion, so it needs to be handled carefully. In order to protect profits and grow the business, you need to minimise the impact of change and help the people affected feel comfortable about it. When this is done properly, it can really boost morale.这篇文章是关于收购的一些建议。

PART ONEQuestions 1 - 8· Look at the sentences below and at five passages taken from a book about famous management thinkers on the opposite page.· Which passage does each sentence refer to?· For each sentence 1 - 8, mark one letter A1 B, C, D or E on your Answer Sheet.· You will need to use some of these letters more than once.Example:He has developed his own company to promote his work.0 A B C D E1 Others in his field think very highly of him.2 His ideas have spread beyond the business world.3 He felt that people should be able to enjoy their work.4 His ideas are more complex than they seem.5 He did a variety of interesting things before writing his books.6 His most successful book was written with a colleague.7 He is particularly skilled at forecasting important developments.8 Contact with the military was an early influence on his thinking.A John AdairAdair is the pioneering British thinker in the theory of leadership. He was the first person in the UK to hold a professorship in Business Leadership and has published a series of influential books on the subject.Despite his quiet appearance, Adair has had a colourful life, serving in a Bedouin regiment and working on an Arctic fishing boat! His initial interest in leadership came from his army experience and he used to lecture at the highly prestigious academy where British army offices are trained. He now works as an international consultant.B Edward de BonoDe Bono is unusual among major gurus for two reasons: firstly, he was born not in one of the great industrial nations but on the tiny island of Malta. Secondly, his ideas have reached a wider audience than just managers, so that his books have become essential rending in many different disciplines.Most of de Bono s work has been concerned with the way human beings can train themselves to think more creatively. This apparently simple idea has resulted in37 books and a highly successful career as a lecturer and consultant.C Peter DruckerProbably no other single thinker has done as much as Drucker to establish management as a serious area of study. Certainly, his fellow management thinkers consider him one of the founding fathers of the discipline, and his books and articles are quoted more than those of any other management writer.His first book was published as far back as 1939, yet he is still writing and teaching. His greatest distinction has been his ability to predict coming trendsin business and economics. As a result, his ideas are treated with the greatest respect and interest.D Frederick HerzbergAlthough relatively few contemporary management students will have read his books, Herzberg s name is instantly recognisable to anyone who has studied industrial organisations. This is because the American psychologist was responsible for introducing the concept of motivation into management thinking.As a young man, Herzberg became deeply interested in mental illness and the human need for mental and emotional satisfaction. This led him to criticise the approach of many companies to job design, and to argue for the need for job enrichment to stimulate employees efforts.E Tom PetersThe American s reputation was created in the I 980s by the spectacular success of one book, In Search of Excellence, co-written with Robert Waterman. The two were working together as management consultants and no-one expected their first (and only) book to end up selling 5 million copies worldwide!Although his ideas have been criticised, Peters popularity as a speaker and writer has continued to grow. So much so that Peters has created his own business to market books, videos and consultancy based on his work.PART TWOQuestions 9 - 14· Read this t ext from an article about health clubs.· Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill in each of the gaps.· For each gap 9 - 14, mark one letter A - H on your Answer Sheet.· Do not use any letter more than once.· There is an exam ple at the beginning (0).Travel stress brings boom to health clubsA rapid growth in business travel has provided a lucrative spin-off for British health clubs as companies try to prevent hard-working executives from suffering travel-related stress.Health clubs are fully booked throughout the coming months all around the country and many are planning to expand their facilities.0 H According to Gillie Turner, group marketing manager for the Champneys group of health clubs, during the last recession executives lost many of their extra benefits as companies cut back. . 9 She says that large companies also seem to have decided that it is no good sending someone to a country like Spain as a reward for doing a good job, because they will simply eat too much and flop onto a beach. . 10Champneys, the company acknowledged as the market leader in this field, is now planning to introduce a special "Profiting from Stress" course, which will run over three days. . 11 Jonathon Stapleton, general managerof Champneys, says that modern corporate life being what it is, most business travellers find that they are having to do the work which - even a year ago - was done by two. 12To meet this new demand, other health clubs are also thinking of introducing similar schemes. Clare Brandish, the sales and marketing director of another health club, has noticed a marked change in the clientele at her club. . 13Businesses of all kinds are anxious to reduce absenteeism. . 14 Much of the problem is caused by long periods away from home, irregular hours, business entertaining and jet lag.According to the Guild of Business Travel Agents, sales of business-class airline tickets have risen by 12% in the past year, hotel bookings have gone up by 36% and car hire has risen by 24%. Dave Reynolds, the GBTA chief executive, says that the trouble is that the same number of people are being asked to travel more often. He comments that it is nowonder they need to take a break in a health club.A It has been calculated that about 40 million working days are lost each year in Britain because of stress, ten times as many as are lost 10 industrial disputes.B This has involved a considerable rise in the number of business bookings, whereas previously most clients came as private individuals.C Now they are being restored, as industry realises that the health of its executives is vital.D But who will benefit most from these developments?E Because of the pressures this imposes, many companies have now decided that it is worthwhile paying for their senior executives to take a proper break and get advice on how to combat stress.F Executives taking part in it will be given massages and health treatments, workouts and a range of talks on how to deal with stress, especially when travelling.G So what s the reason for this now trend?PART THREEQuestions 15 - 20· Read the following article on recruiting and managing staff and the questions on the opposite page.· Each question has four suggested an swers or ways of finishing the sentence, A, B, C and D.· Mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet, for the answer you choose.As a manager in the service industry sector, I've looked at hundredsof CVs in my time. They are not necessarily the bland documents some bosses might think they are! They are full of little pointers towards individuals personalities and suitability for the job. The first thing I always look at is an applicant s employment record. I check for continuity and stability. If somebody has a long list of previous jobs, all of varying length, alarm bells start ringing. Rather than an irregular route from job to job, what I hope to see is stable career progression. What does their career path look like - is it all steps forward, or are there a lot of sideways moves? And I am always pleased to find a family person with children, because in my experience they tend to be responsible and reliable.I never rely on CVs alone. We get applicants to fill in one of our own application forms. We ask why they've applied, what their aspirations and personal goals are, and also about their interests and hobbies and any clubs they belong to. That gives you a useful insight into their personality and lifestyle. The application form also enables us to test how much people have actually been progressing in their careers, because we ask for details of the salaries they have received for each job.It s always worth looking at CVs and designing application forms with great care. Taking on employees might be rewarding, but it is also a big investment for any business. Mistakes in choosing staff can cost companies dear, so it makes sense to spend time ensuring you get the right person.In the service sector, one of the aims of companies is to maintain and improve customer service, and this is achieved partly through low staff turnover. You need to take on people who understand that, and will want to stay. That s why, when you've taken staff on, the next thing is getting the best out of them.My management style comes from the days when I took over my first business, an ailing road haulage firm which I was certain I could turn into a profitable company. The first thing is to treat others as you d like to be treated yourself. As soon as I took over the business, I talked to everybody individually, and looked for ways to make sure their particular skills benefited the company.I didn't have much experience then of managing people, but above all I always tried to be fair and honest with everyone. As a result, I think the staff knew that and accepted my decisions, even if they didn't agree with them all. Also, bosses must be able to communicate. You also need to create team spirit, and build on the strength of the team. I explained my plans for the company to all the staff, and let them all know what I needed from them. The lorry drivers responded brilliantly, and were thekey to turning the business round. They understood that we had to develop a professional reputation, and from then on the days of poor quality deliveries were over.Lastly, I am a great believer in profit-sharing. It takes a team to make a company work, so profits should be shared by all. Job satisfaction is important, but it doesn't pay the rent. Shared profit and bonuses help to strengthen team spirit by giving everyone a common goal that they work towards together.15 What fact does the writer hope to learn from applicants CVs?A that they have experience of many different jobsB that their careers have developed steadilyC the opinion their employers had of themD whether they are married or single16 The writer says the application form is useful because itA reveals something of the applicant s character.B gives information about the applicant s family.C explains what skills the applicant has for the job.D shows how much the applicant wants to earn.17 According to the writer, why are CVs and application forms so important?A Interviewing people is an expensive process.B They indicate whether applicants really want the job.C They indicate whether applicants are efficient or not.D Employing the wrong people can be disastrous.18 One reason why the writer was successful in her first business was thatA she was used to dealing with people.B she was open with the staff.C the business was already doing well when she started.D the staff agreed with all her decisions.19 The writer believes profit-sharing is a good idea becauseA it encourages a competitive spirit.B everyone earns the same salary.C everyone shares the same aim.D it creates job satisfaction.20 Which would make the best title for this text?A Profit-sharing as motivationB How I turned a business roundC People - the key to business successD The importance of a well-presented CVPART FOURQuestions 21 - 30· Read the article below about a method of learning languages for business people.· Choose the best word from the opposite page to fill each gap.· For each question 21 - 30 mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.· There is an example at the beginning (0).Language learning for the busy executiveIf you've ever been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language you'll know that ……(0)…… doesn't come quickly. It generally takes years to learn another language well andconstant ……(21)…… to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use. Whether you study in a class, with audiocassettes, computers or on your ……(22)…… sooner or ……(23)…… every language course finishes and you must decide what to do next if you need a foreign language for your career.Business Audio Magazines is a new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily into your busy schedule. Each audiocassette ……(24)…… of an hour-long programme packed with business news, features and interviews in the language of your choice. These cassettes won t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions. It is ……(25)…… that you can do that already. Instead, by giving you an opportunity to hear the language as it s really spoken, they help you to ……(26)…… your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language relating to, for example, that all-important marketing trip.The great advantage of using audio magazines is that they ……(27)…… you to perfect your language skills in ways that suit your lifestyle. For example, you can select a topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on busines s. No other business course is as ……(28)…… And the unique radio-magazine format is as instructive as it is entertaining. In addition to the audiocassette, this package includes a transcript with a business glossary and a study ……(29)…… The components are s tructured so that intermediate and advanced students may use them separately or together ……(30)…… on their ability.Example: A B C D20 A gain B result C success D outcome21 A exercise B performance C practice D operation22 A self B individual C personal D own23 A after B then C later D quicker24 A consists B includes C contains D involves25 A insisted B acquired C asserted D assumed26 A prolong B extend C spread D lift27 A allow B let C support D offer28 A adjustable B flexible C convertible D variable29 A addition B supplement C extra D manuscript30 A according B depending C relating D basingQuestions 31 - 40· Read the article below about meetings.· For each question 31 - 40 write one word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.How to make more of meetingsYou should know what ends you want to achieve in a meeting before it starts and prepare for it (0)……reading any papers circulated beforehand, and carefully thinking about (31)…… you want to s ay. This may sound rather boring, but solid preparation is the key to successful meetings: A great (32)……of time and energy can be wasted through simple lack of planning.The most important issues are not always given the most time in the general runnin g of meetings. People are often unwilling (33)…… discuss important budgetary matters because they do not fully understand them, but (34)…… becomes an expert when it comes to discussing the colour of the new curtains, or what type of coffee to buy The discu ssion of (35)…… trivial matters as these, therefore, should be saved until the end of the meeting.During the meeting it is essential to stick to the agenda so (36)……to avoid the common problem of repetition. At the same time you (37)…… to be sensitive to other people s ideas and feelings, and never lose your temper. Be prepared to accept (38)…… implement a suggestion that is contrary to (39)…… own ideas if it is an improvement on them; such honesty and flexibility are signs of good leadership and earn respect.Finally, remember that when a decision is made it is important to act (40)…… it and to honour all the commitments you have made in the meeting.PART SIXQuestions 41 - 50· In most lines of the following text, there is one unnecessary word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the text.· For each numbered line 41 - 50, find the unnecessary word and then write the word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Some lines are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet. The exercise begins with two examples (0) and (00).Customer care0 Apart from ensuring that an efficient electricity supply for our00 customers, NatElectric provides an invaluable service in other areas41 as well. While our Customer Helpline (charged at local rates) is the42 first point of contact with when you want to make an enquiry and43 we receive a huge number of calls from customers - on44 average, there are 50 000 calls a one week. Available 24 hours45 a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, our Helpline on advisors46 aim at to answer 95 per cent of all calls within 15 seconds. There47 are more than 200 advisors, working in around the clock to48 provide for this service, backed by a further 80 support staff49 who do handle any necessary paperwork. Although our target50 is to reply to letters within 10 working days, NatElectric regularly responds withinthree to four days, and we are especially proud of the standards achieved by ourcustomer relations team.BEC Higher AnswersReading1C 2B 3D 4B 5A 6E 7C 8A 9D 10B 11G 12F 13C 14A 15B 16A 17D 18B 19C 20C 21C 22D 23C 24A 25D 26B 27A 28B 29B 30B 31what 32deal 33to 34everyone 35such 36as 37ought 38and 39your 40upon 41while 42with 43correct 44one 45 on 46at 47in 48for 49do 50correctListening。

口语部分第一项：询问个人信息本项考试的时间：3分钟左右。

本项考试的形式：由考官逐个向考生提出问题，考生进行回答。

本项考试内容：涉及个人信息的诸多方面，考官的提问更是千变万化，但一定设计个人信息的某个方面。

通常，为了核对考生资格，考官会问以下问题：What’s your name?/can you spell your family name?/can you spell your surname?/ what’s your number? 回答范例：My name is Ray. That’s R-A-Y, Ray.本项考试的目的是：考官借助于对考生个人信息的提问，核对考生考试资格，并通过与考生之间的交流，考察考生的发音，语法和用词。

本项考试从难度上来说是口语三项考试之末，但由于其为考试第一项，所以考生在本项中留给考官们的印象至关重要。

考生们必须认真对待。

考生在本项考试中必须做到：1.克服考试开始时的紧张情绪。

方法：提前进入考场，适应考场环境。

了解考试模式，进行模拟训练。

2.听清考官所问之问题。

若没有听懂，可以要求考官重复其问题。

方法：使用I am sorry but could you repeat your question?/I beg your pardon, Madam(Sir)?等句型。

3.全面地回答考官提出的问题，不能跑题。

实用技巧：A. 对于考官提出的特殊疑问句，首先使用单词、词组或句子给予明确的答复。

然后阐述理由。

B. 对于考官提出的一般疑问句，首先答复yes或者no，然后阐述理由。

C. 对于考官提出的选择疑问句，方法同A。

4.不要与另一位考生交流，不要干扰另一位考生的答题。

5.有时由于时间问题，考官有可能非常简单地进行本项甚至打断考生的答题，这考生的临场表现没有任何关系。

出现上述情况，切忌紧张。

Part One (interviews)In the first part of the test the interlocutor addresses each candidate in turn and asks general questions. Candidates will not be addressed in strict sequence. This part of the test lasts about three minutes and during this time, candidates are being tested on their ability to talk about themselves, to provide personal information on their home, interests and jobs, and to perform functions such as agreeing and disagreeing, and expressing preference.General ProcedureExaminers’ greeting and self-introductionCandidate’s names and hometownsMarksheets requiredQuestions for referenceCan you tell me about yourself?Can you tell me about your hometown?Can you tell me about your friends?Could you tell me about the facilities in your hometown?Could you tell me about your reasons for learning English?Could you tell me about your interests outside college or work?Could you tell me about your ambitions for the future?Could you tell me why you chose this type of work?/these studies?Could you tell me how much you use English at work?/in your studies?Could you tell me what you like best about your work?/studies?Could you tell me what you like least about your work/studies?Could you tell me how important you think English is in business life in China?Could you tell me how important you think imports and exports are to China?Could you tell me what effect you think technology is having on business life in China?Could you tell me what effect you think advertising has on people in China?Could you tell me how working life is changing in China?Could you tell me how important you think the tourist industry is to China?Can you tell me about your reasons for choosing your profession or studies?Can you tell me what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years?Can you tell me how important a foreign language is to you in your work or studies?Can you tell me how you relax from your work or studies?Can you tell me what you would like to change about your work or studies?Can you tell me whether you would like to work or study in a foreign country?Can you tell me which foreign language you think will be most important in the future for business in China?Can you tell me what you think is the biggest change in working life in China?Can you tell me how important you think it is for people who work in business in China to be familiar with information technology?Can you tell me which professions are most useful for China?Can you tell me how people’s attitudes to work are changing in China?Can you tell me which you think are the most important new commercial activities in China?第二项：话题的讨论本项考试的时间：6分钟左右本项考试的形式：每个考生从给定的三个话题中任选一个进行一分钟的阐述，在阐述之前有一分钟进行准备，可以做笔记。