BEC中级口语整理版.docx

1、BEC中级口语整理版BEC中级口语第一讲 Presentation ExamplePART 2: Mini-presentationA: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? Selecting applicants for a jobWorking experiencePersonal qualitiesSample 1 I choose topic A-what is important when selecting applicants for a job. As to this topic, as far as I am concerned, there are 3 thin

2、gs to consider. First, I think working experience is very important when selecting applicants. Applicants who have already had the work experience in the relevant fields will learn the new job easier and quicker. And it will also save the company a lot of training fees if the applicant has related e

3、xperience. Second, we must consider the personal qualities of the applicants, such as personality and health. Companies tend to employ people whose character fits a special job. For example, consulting company tends to employ applicant who is analytical and knowledgeable, but advertising agents like

4、 their employees to be energetic and creative. Third, I believe language is of great importance when selecting applicants. Nowadays, we do business with people from all over the world. Always we buy goods from Africa, and sell our electronic product to Europe; a foreign language especially English i

5、s needed if the company wants to expand to the world. Applicants who can speak one or more foreign languages will have a better chance to get the job.Sample 2As we all know, the criteria used by HR professionals in screening and selecting applicants normally include such factors as working experienc

6、e, personal qualities and communicative skills.Firstly, we pay a lot of attention to working experience of the applicant. A person with a solid record of related experience is more likely to fit in with a new company. Therefore he or she can be trusted to fulfill the tasks and solve the problems in

7、a more professional and competent way. In addition to this, we also look at the personal qualities of the applicant. Does he or she has integrity, perseverance or can do spirit? Surely any organization can benefit from the reliability, devotion and enthusiam of its employees.Finally, good communicat

8、ive skills such as interpersonal skills and team spirit are also becoming an important precondition in selecting qualified employees.B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? Preparing for a job interviewStudying the job advertisementFinding out about the companyBefore you go for an interview, you must make prepar

9、ations so as to face the interviewer with more confidence. They include studying the job advertisement, finding out about the company, preparing yourself psychologically, etc.Firstly, you should study the job advertisement carefully so that you can match your knowledge, skills and abilities with the

10、 specifications required for the post. You must assure the interviewer that you have all the qualifications required, so you are the right sort of person they are looking for.Secondly, you should know more about the company, such as its profile, structure, existing problems, requirements, campaigns

11、and future plans. As a Chinese saying goes: “know the opponent and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.”Finally, you should also prepare yourself psychologically and this will help you combat stress. Rehearsing the interview with your friends, for example, is a good rel

12、axation exercise that can install confidence in you. Presentation Discourse Management1.Opening SentenceWell, Id like to make a short/brief/mini/one-minute presentation on the topic2.Body （一般讲2-3个要点，根据语速和知识点调整）First,Second.Third,3.Closing SentenceAnyway, thats why I think so.Thank you very much.Than

13、k you for taking your time.Thank you for listening.第二讲 ConversationPART 1: Exchange personal informationanswering questions, responding to a comment or participating in an exchange or greeting.Activity 1:Asking each others name (including spelling), hometown, occupation, hobbies*（必考）Further probing:

14、 describe your hometown (location, city, town, village) climate, population, etc.Further probing: describe your occupation/ or major (if student), likes and dislikes about your occupation.*Further probing: asking each other about marital status/ with or without boy friend/girlfriend. (X)Asking for o

15、pinion on married/single life, which is better? (X)Further probing: asking each other about hobbies.*Possible QuestionsSuggested Answers and Note1)Whats your registration number?My registration number is2)Whats your name?My surname isand my given name is, but normally my friends call me., thats my E

16、nglish name.You can call me that, if you like / wish.3)Where are you from?Would you say its a good place to live in?(Why?)Do you like living in?Where would you like rather liveor?(Why?)Do you think it would be better to live inor? (Why?)WeatherTransportationEnvironmentHousing:Houses are pricey/dear/

17、costly in this areaThe night life of SH is much more exciting and much more dynamic than that of BJ.Local people hospitable, generous, frendly), Local government(economic development zone)The competition for a good job in the employment market is competitive.Resorts (historical cites, newly develope

18、d area)Atmosphere(relaxed,stressful)4)family I come from a nuclear family. My father is a senior engineer in a commercial industry,while my mother is successful manager.I really admire them.5)Do you work or are you a student in?What do you do?(职业)What do you like most about your studies?(Why?)I majo

19、red in , and minored inEver since I came to college, I took interest inJob Satisfaction：Interesting & challenging，Traveling opportunity，Training (career development)，Financial benefitsFree TimeDo you have much free time?How do you spend your free time?Whats your hobby?Why do you like?Is there any pa

20、rticular reason why you enjoy?When did you first take up / start(Why did you start then?)Particular reason，Cultivate a hobby Outdoor activities:Work out=exerciseRecharge the battery: Attend a training course，Read various books, for exampleChat online，Watch TV（Commercial, Teleplay, Educational progra

21、ms,Amusement programs）Music: classical / light/ pop / jazz / blues folkFine arts (Abstract painting / oil painting)I prefer doing, (most of time) Id like to .or . If time is enough, Ill .I am fond of . . is a good way of learning and a good way of .第三讲 ConversationPossible Topics & QuestionsSuggeste

22、d Answers and NoteTransportHow did you come here today?Which form of transport would you like to travel by? (Why?)How do you think you will travel to work in 15 years time?(经典题型)Bus / taxi / cab / private car / subway / Tube underground / tramTime efficiency / safety / moneylight way / subway / airp

23、ortIt would be fast developing in 15 years time and will cover everywhere in Beijing. It will be really convenient.HotelsWhat kind of accommodation do you usually stay in when you go on holiday?Do you stay in a hotel or an apartment you are on holiday?What kinds of facilities do you think hotels oug

24、ht to provide for business people? (Why?)Should people stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?)Do you think companies should pay for their staff to stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?)hotel/motel/villa/apartment/flat(BrE)/dormcity breaks, beach holidayss

25、un-tanned / fast-tanned centercamping camp or tentDomestic travel, Sight seeing Hi-tech, Local Area Net, internet, database system, fax, Well equipped conference room, sound-proof, multi-function hall, video-conferencing, tele-conferencingIt depends (on the different circumstances).If you fix a deal

26、 which is worth $1000000, in that case, your company will pay for you to liveIf you go there for only $2, its impossible.JobWhat would your ideal job be?(理想)*Do you think companies should provide training for staff?(Why? / Why not?)Would you like to work abroad?(Why? / Why not?)Job title，Job respons

27、ibility，Job satisfactiontrainingproductivityprofitmotivationBut: trainingcost money, time, staffopportunity cost，internal conflictbroaden ones horizon, experienceis quite an experience to me. is a real eye-opener打开眼界culture messengerTraining CourseWhat kind of training course have you ever taken?Wha

28、t do you think is most important when you choose a training course? (Why?)What do you usually expect from a training course?Computer skill training courseLocation，Transportation，Duration of course，Cost，Flexibility of trainer，Topics covered，Materials，Follow up adviceHigh expectancy，Life expectancyFut

29、ure PlanWhat would you like to do after you finish your studies? (Why?)What are you doing now for the preparation of your future plan?What would you do if you couldnt find a job as a?go abroad, look for a job, hunt for a job, study further, post graduateknowledge preparation: attend training coursep

30、sychological preparation: be matureimprove interpersonal skillsIt is not quite possible.I am sure I am the right person for the post.Teamwork (外企应聘必考题)What kind of people do you most like working /studying with? (Why?)What do you think makes a good team?Find sth. In common, diversityHonest and have

31、good interpersonal skillsCooperation and friendly atmosphere,Mutual trust Conversation TopicsAsking about personal views.1.Why do you study English?2.Why do you want to study business?3.What do you think of some modern methods of payment (credit cards, cheques, bank transfers)?4.What role does the computer play in modern business?5.What are some necessary steps for preparing a business trip overseas?6.Which kind of office would you prefer to work in, cellular or an open-plan office?7.What do you think of international trade?