BEC高级口语指南.docx

1、BEC高级口语指南Preparation for Part ThreeThe third part of the test is a two-way conversation (three-way in a three candidate format) between candidates. The interlocutor gives candidates a topic to discuss. The candidates are asked to speak together for about three minutes. The interlocutor will support

2、the conversation if appropriate and then ask further questions related to the main theme.Directions:1. 30 seconds task reading and thinking2. 3 minutes discussing3. No writing1. Export officeYour company has decided to open an export office in order to deal with an increase in orders from abroad. Th

3、is office will be responsible for the companys exports, and will be visited by foreign representative.What kinds of jobs will be available in the new officeWhat training will be needed for these jobs2. Cost cuttingYour company has decided to try to reduce costs. You have been asked to investigate th

4、e possibility of cutting the financial costs of operating your department.Which are the areas where costs could be cut?What problems might arise from cutting costs?3. New factoryYour company is expanding and wants to open a new factory in another area. You have been asked to consider where the best

5、place would be to locate it.What factors need to be considered in choosing a good locationWhich of these factors are the most important to consider4. Staff recruitmentYour factory urgently needs to recruit a large number of temporary staff in order to fulfill an unexpected order. The staff needs to

6、be ready to start work as soon as possible.What you need to do in order to find suitably skilled staff?What type of induction program the new staff will need before they start work?5. Customer complaintsYour manager is not satisfied with the way staff reacts to complaints from clients about products

7、 or services. You have been asked to suggest how this could be improved.How the company can make effective use of will be available in the new office?What training will be needed for these jobs?6. Modernization ProgramYou work for a large company which has decided to introduce a program of moderniza

8、tion and improvement. You are involved in setting up this program.How to prepare staff for major changes within the companyWhat other factors have to be considered when introducing major changes in a company7. Language Courses AbroadYour company has offered you the opportunity of attending a six mon

9、th English language course abroad. You have to decide whether to accept, and are therefore going to attend a meeting to find out more about the offer.What the advantages are of learning languages abroadWhat plans you will have to make for work and home if you go away for a long period8. Potential Su

10、pplierA potential supplier will soon be visiting you at your workplace. You think this supplier and the products or services or services they offer could be very important for the future of your company.What you need to find out about the supplier and the products or services before the visitHow you

11、 could entertain the supplier the negotiations9. Foreign Business TravelYour company has decided that it needs to introduce a clear policy on foreign business travel. You have been asked to help draw up the guidelines. What the various reasons are why members of a company make business trips abroad

12、In what ways a company might be affected if the number of foreign business trips was reduced10. Company DirectoryYour company is going to be included in an international directory of all the types of businesses operating in your country. You have been asked to write a brief profile of your company f

13、or the directory. What information you will include about your company How the directory would be useful to companies11. Business Presentationa local business college has asked your company to give a short presentation to a group of young business students about the work of one of the departments in

14、 your company. You are in charge of organizing the presentation.Which department would be the most interesting for the students to hear about Which methods or aids could be used to make the presentation interesting for young people12. Working from HomeYour company is considering allowing some employ

15、ees to work from home for part of the working week. Your managing director has asked you to write a report on this proposal.Which employees this system would be most suitable forHow technology could help to make the system of working from home effective 13. Office SpaceYour companys offices have bec

16、ome too small. However, because of their excellent location, many of the staff are opposed to moving. You have been asked to suggest ways of solving the problem of lack of office space.How new technology could help to solve this problemHow staff could be persuaded to move to a new location if necess

17、ary14. Community RelationsYour company has recently moved and would like to establish a good relationship with the local community. You have been asked for some suggestions on how to do this.What types of activities the company could become involved inHow these projects could benefit both the compan

18、y and community15. Health and SafetyYour company intends to carry out a health and safety review of its premises. You have been asked to make the preparation for the review.Which aspects of health and safety should be included in the reviewHow to ensure that the review runs smoothly16. TeamworkYour

19、company is keen to encourage staff to work together in teams. You have been asked to suggest ways in which this could be implemented. How to convince staff of the advantage of teamwork How to evaluate the results of the companys policy17. Staff FitnessYour company is keen to have a fit and healthy w

20、orkforce. You have been asked to suggest ways in which this could be achieved. What the advantages are to a company of having a fit and healthy workforce What facilities a company should provide in order to encourage staff to be fit and healthy18. Investing in Staff TrainingYour company has recently

21、 had a problem with staff leaving the company shortly after completing training courses. You have been asked to write a report for senior management on this situation. How to encourage staff who have undertaken training courses to stay with the company How to ensure that a company benefits from prov

22、iding a range of facilities for its workforce19. Corporate EntertainmentYour company is keen to establish a policy for entertaining important clients. You have been asked to make recommendations for a policy for corporate entertainment. What are the advantages and disadvantages to a company of enter

23、taining clients What are the criteria for selecting entertainment for clients20. Staff Retirement Your company wants to introduce a program to help staff prepare fully for retirement. What practical preparations staff need to make for their retirement What the advantages and disadvantages are to a c

24、ompany of staff retiring21. Promoting TourismAn international conference on tourism will held soon. You have been appointed to a committee which will make recommendations on how your region should be promoted at the conference.Which types of tourist attractions and facilities generate most income fr

25、om foreign visitors?How other attractions and facilities should be promoted effectively to foreign visitors?22. Recruitment VideoYour company wishes to recruit more young business graduates. You have been asked to produce a recruitment video, which will be used to attract more job applications from

26、business students.What types of information about the company to include in the video?Which members of staff should be involved in making the video?23. Foreign WorkersYour company has recently singed an agreement with a foreign company, which means that foreign business people will be working in you

27、r company for short periods. You have been asked to help with preparations for their arrival.How to familiarize foreign business people with the working practices of your company?What arrangements need to be made for the foreign staff for outside working hours?24. Newspaper ArticleA local newspaper

28、is planning a series of articles about successful companies in the area, including your company. You have been asked to communicate with the newspaper about the content of the article on your company.What kinds of information about the company should be included?How the company could benefit from th

29、e newspaper article?25. Program for New StaffThe manufacturing company you work for would like to introduce a full program of training for new staff.You have been asked to help prepare the program.Discuss the situation together, and decide:What should be covered by the training program?How else new

30、staff can be helped to settle into their jobs as quickly as possible?.What 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 an

31、y 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 shou1d a company deal with a member of staff whose performance is poor?(My?)26. Company Dress CodeYour managing director is unhappy with the general standard of

32、 dress among staff. Your have been asked to make recommendation about introducing a dress code or company uniform.What the advantages and disadvantages of having a company uniform would be?What kind of dress would be appropriate for staff in different types of jobs?.Interlocutor:Select one or more of the following questions as appropriate, to redress any imbalance or to broaden the discussion.What do y