BEC口语part 2.docx

1、BEC口语part 2注意：1 考试中不要说 “Pardon?”2 Never say “sorry” in examination!3 没听清可用以下说法I dont quite understand you. Would you explain it a little bit for me?I am not sure what you are getting at. Would you express it in another way?Part 2: A mini-presentation by each candidate 6 minsIn the second part, each

2、candidate is given a choice of three topics and has one minute to prepare a piece of extended speech lasting one minute. After each candidate has spoken their partner is invited by the interlocutor to ask a question about what has been said.Presentation Functional Sentences（一）总起句 The present talk ai

3、ms to decide The purpose of this talk is to answer the question of In brief, this talk sets out to solve the problem of There are currently three possible solutions to （二）分论点 Firstly,； Secondly,； Thirdly，In addition, Furthermore, As is concerned, As for ， On one hand, ；On the other hand，（三）小结句 From

4、the above information, it can be shown that Based on the study, it is clear that Before we close, let me just summarize the main points. Shall I just go over the main points? So, to sum up,In conclusion,In general, On the whole, Overall,（四）常用连词1解释性：in other words，that/which means，namely，that is to s

5、ay2进一步阐释性：in particular，especially，notably，chiefly3对照、转折性：but, though, even though, while, whereasdespite, in spite ofyet, however, nevertheless, still, but, even soall the same，in contrast4原因、结果：lead to, result in, bring about, give rise to, account for, be responsible for, followed by effectrise,

6、stem from, be attributable to, causebecause, as, since，because of, due to, owing to, on account of, as a result/consequence oftherefore, so, accordingly, consequently, hence, thus, thats the reason why（五）常用口头衔接语Well, it seems to me that Thats true, but on the other hand I couldnt have put it better

7、myself.Thats just what/all I was thinking.Theres something in that, I suppose.Thats exactly my opinion.Well, the point Im trying to make is that Well, what I am trying to say is that Thats how I feel.Thats just how I see it.（六）常用词汇1动词：to clarify, to explain, to interpret, to put sth. another way, to

8、 recap on sth.2名词：a summary, a decision, a report, an outcome, a write-up, a recommendationExplain why you brought one of the products. strong sense of brand loyalty reasonable price good after-sales service reliability of the product good and consistent quality user-friendly design good value for m

9、oney in style What determines the price of a product? The price of a product is influenced by the costs. 1 This is because firms have to charge a price which is greater than costs to make a profit. 2 However in the short run a firm may sell a product at a loss. This may be to gain market share or be

10、cause the product is still at the introduction phase and has high research and launch costs. 3 Overall it depends on whether we are considering a short or long term pricing policy. Firms may be willing to make a loss in the short run. It will also depend on the objectives of the firm. Some public se

11、ctor organisations, e.g. may simply try to cover costs.Should firms train their employees?By training their employees firms may be able to increase their profits BECAUSE trained staff are likely to be more productive and make les mistakes. Employees might also be more motivated BECAUSE they might be

12、 able to undertake more interesting work and BECAUSE managers are showing that they value their staff (which can satisfy their esteem needs). HOWEVER training costs money and is not always successful. It can also lead to a loss of production while staff are being trained. OVERALL, management will ha

13、ve to weigh up the potential benefits against the costs. If, for example, the firm has the necessary resources, the training is relatively cheap and is likely to lead to significant increases in productivity and profitability the firm likely to invest in it. If, ON THE OTHER HAND, the firm lacks the

14、 necessary finance and staff already have the skills required then training is LESS LIKELY.WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? Selecting applicants for a job Working experience Personal qualitiesSample 1 I choose topic A-what is important when selecting applicants for a job. As to this topic, as far as I am con

15、cerned, there are 3 things 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

16、 applicant has related experience. 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

17、 advertising agents like 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 langu

18、age especially English is 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 fact

19、ors as working experience, 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 an

20、d solve the problems in 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.

21、Finally, good communicative skills such as interpersonal skills and team spirit are also becoming an important precondition in selecting qualified employees.WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? Preparing for a job interview Studying the job advertisement Finding out about the companyBefore you go for an intervie

22、w, you must make preparations 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

23、 and abilities with the 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, r

24、equirements, campaigns 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

25、 example, is a good relaxation exercise that can install confidence in you.WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN?MANAGING A PROJECT ENCOURAGING TEAMWORK KEEPING TO SCHEDULE WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN?CHOOSING PEOPLE TO WORK IN TEAMS VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE PERSONAL QUALITIESExplain the importance of team work:a. Teamwor

26、k reflects the combined experiences, knowledge, intelligence and views of a group of people, so it will definitely improve the quality and efficiency of the work.b. If the participants worked together, it would be easy for them to come up with creative ideas. This is particularly valuable for a rela

27、tively complex work, for the people working in a team, if one of them gets stuck on a matter, others/the rest could chip in their ideas and get the problem sorted. But if you work on your own, for instance, you are the sole manager in the department.c. If people did not work as a team, everyone woul

28、d have to wait for the decisions made by the manager and it was not easy to get people to take on responsibility for anything.d. A huge and complicated project is not possible to be completed/done by merely one person. For instance, 3 Gorges project-a huge amount of money, 30 million people have to

29、emigrate to elsewhere, a lot of commercial contractse. You will get bored quickly if you work on you own. But if you work in a teamf. Working in a team can increase personal awareness of abilities and complementary skills in colleague.How to improve teamwork:General ideas; friendly atmosphere; not b

30、ossy; patient; good manners; modest; leadership; good interpersonal skills; variety of experiencea. Variety of experience and a broad horizon would help to tackle urgent matters and establish his or her personal prestige. Well-experienced staff are capable of overcoming storms and crises.b. On comin

31、g across problematic issues, new or inexperienced staff usually will feel depressed and even start to panic. One or a number of experienced staff will, in this kind of situation, automatically become the spiritual leaders of the team and can get the issues in question solved quickly. c. A wide range

32、 of experiences are important to a team member, because you never know what kind of problems might suddenly come up to you. Experiences in different fields will enhance the chance of successfully sorting out the problem with your knowledge which is based on your past experience.Personal qualities:a. The basis of the team work is mutual trust and friendly atmosphere