剑桥商务英语(BEC)中级第二、三、四辑口语真题范例

第二辑Test 1

Topic A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Entertaining clients

●Types of activities

●Cost

[思路点拨]

【词汇＆短语】

促销赠品Complimentary presents 迎宾室Hospitality room

招待费Entertainment allowance 定制Customize

针对个人Personalize 有目的的Purposeful

商业目的Business objectives 客户需求Customer demand 包间Compartment 舒适的Cozy

【句型点击】

●间歇、停顿

How shall I put it? 怎么说呢？

Well, what I trying to say is…….. 我想说的是……..

I’d like to begin by……

个人想法

In my opinion, I’d say that…..

The point is that…….

Well, we should….

【参考范例】

Entertaining clients is not an easy job and should be handling appropriately and enjoyably. It contains more than just a wonderful meal, a sightseeing tour or a shopping trip. Good hospitality events can impress clients in a unique manner in and outside of the office.

When entertaining clients, we should decide the types of activities according to their interest and favorites. Moreover, these activities should help us achieve our business objectives, for example, we can have an intimate discussion about business with our clients during a meal in a cozy compartment where both where both sides tend to be more relaxed. In addition, we have to mix business with pleasure effectively so our clients won’t feel that we are too purposeful.

Cost is anther important factor when designing activities for clients. Higher expenses don’t necessarily to greater satisfaction, and in some cases, the clients will be overwhelmed with our kindness. Therefore, when entertaining clients, sincerity appears to be more important, upon which a long and a steady business relationship is based. Topic B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Choosing retail premises to rent

●Location

●Length of contract

【词汇&短语】

房东landlord 利润空间profit margin

租户tenant 房屋结构building structure

可持续发展sustainable development 合同到期exploration of contract

繁荣boom prosperity 续签合同renew the contract

租金rent 押金deposit

【句型点击】

●观点阐述

Well, it seems to me that…….

That’s true, but on the other hand…..

●追加观点

That’s just what/all I was thinking…..

Well, the point I’m trying to make it that……

Another thing I want to mention is……

【参考范例】

When aiming to choose retail premises, you should always put the location on the top of your list. An ideal retail premises should be situated in the downtown district or a big residential area where the sources of the customers is guaranteed, in China, A lot of businessman believe in Fengshui and they think a good location is vital to the success

of business.

Besides, the length of contract is also an important factor in choosing retail premises because the retailer need time to develop market and customers. A steady and uninterrupted business environment is most desired, and a long-term contract will ensure the retailer’s sustainable development.

What’s more, rent and means of payment should never be overlooked, retailers in general have a big cash flow, therefore, a reasonable rent and flexible means of payment are good for their capital turnover. A cooperative landlord is preferred and necessary for a win-win situation.

Topic C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Deciding on packaging for products

●Image

●Production process

【词汇&短语】

包装材料wrapper，packaging material 不可再生资源non-renewable resources

包装设计package design 有利环境的environmental-friendly

顾客的青睐customer favor 肤浅的，表明的superficial

【句型点击】

●自然过渡

How shall I put it? 怎么说呢？

Actually…..

That’s just how I see it …..

个人观点

Personally, I think…..

Frankly, I think….

【参考范例】

Packing of products concerns the fate of products because it arouses people’s desire for purchase. When deciding on packaging for products, we should take several things into consideration.

First of all, the image catches the eye of potential customers, people are sometimes skin deep when surrounded by a variety of products, their decisions are simply based upon the packaging, therefore a thoughtful design in color, shape and packaging materials is crucial in winning customer’s favor.

On the other hand, the cost of packaging should be carefully dealt with because it is contained in the prices of the products. Increased price will make the products less competitive in a buyer’s market. After all, in comparison with packaging, people are more sensitive to price.

Last but not least, our resources are limited and some are even non-renewable. Once the products are opened up, the wrapper are useless, so it is expected that designers can develop further uses of packaging materials or at least make them environmental-friendly.

Test 2

Topic A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Selecting staff for promotion

●Attitude to work

●Current performance

【词汇&短语】

空缺职位vacancy 人事部personnel

行政管理部administration 公关public relations

总部head office 工资wages and salaries

管理技能managerial skill 职业前景career prospect

人力资源部human resources 团队协作teamwork

【句型点击】

●常用开始语

Thank you for your question

The answer is…

Let me start with….

In my view

It is very likely that….

●表达观点常用句

What I am thinking is….

Let me make my point very clear.

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