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BEC Preliminary介绍
Ⅰ BP Introduction BEC初级介绍

　 (ⅰ)Why take BEC exams?
　 * strong growth
　 * rigorous quality control
　 * wide suitability
　 * wide business context
　 * value for study and business career
　 * international recognition for work and study

　 (ⅱ) BP Content BP包含的内容

　　BP考试主要是考学生的语言能力，包括听、说、读、写四个方面。试卷所设计的语言文字基本上都与商务有关。另外，还考学生的英语语法、结构等内容。
　　BP考试分笔试和口试两大部分。笔试包括阅读、写作和听力。
听说读写
听力：电话、面谈、问路、讨论等
阅读：来往函电、表格、会议记录(memorandum)、广告(advertisement)、 通知(announcement)、日程安排(business schedule)、电话留言、简历(resume/CV)、商业文章、信息转换、产品目录(product catalog)
写作：写短文、商务信函(查询信、复查询信、抱怨信、图表描述)
口语：日常会话(daily conversation)、简单陈述(mainly presentation)、讨论问题
(ⅲ) Papers 试卷
.
Preliminary
Vantage
Advanced
Reading
1 hr 30 mins ﹡
1 hr
1 hr
Writing
45 mins
1 hr 10 mins
Listening
40 mins
40 mins
40 mins
Speaking
( 2 candidates)
12 mins ﹡﹡
14 mins ﹡﹡
16 mins ﹡﹡
(ⅳ) Grades 评分等级
* one overall grade
　　* each skill counts for 25%
　　* candidates also receive profile of performance
　　* Preliminary: two pass grades, namely, pass with merit and pass
　　* Vantage and Advance: three pass grades
(ⅴ) Introduction to BP Preparation Resource
　　* vocabulary
　　* textbook
《Pass Cambridge BEC Preliminary》
《Further Ahead》（a communication skills course for Business English）
　　* mock exam papers: 9 sets

Ⅱ 学习方法 Learning Methods
What is International Business English? 什么是国际商务英语？

　　国际商务英语，指的是人们从事国际商务活动中所使用的具有行业特征的英语，这些行业包括：国际贸易、国际金融、国际会计、国际运输、国际商法、保险、银行、经济、营销、物流、企业管理、商业服务等。

　　How to learn International Business English? 怎样学习国际商务英语？

　　1. 掌握一定的商务英语词汇、短语和句型。
(1) 词汇方面
　　commercial
　　e.g. The TV show was interrupted by too many commercials.
　　prospect
　　e.g. He called on some prospects but failed to make a sale.
　　make
　　e.g. These products are of Chinese make.
　　The factory manufactured five makes of tractors.
(2) 短语方面
　　soft selling hard selling
　　Some sales people adopt a direct ‘hard sell’ approach, while others use a more indirect ‘soft sell’ approach.
　　have a bad year
　　The corporation is having a bad year and it will probably be necessary to dismiss a few office staff.
　　break into/penetrate the market
　　There is chance that we’ll manage to break into the UK market.

(3) 句型方面
　　I am writing to you concerning…
　　I can’t agree more.
　　You can always reach me at the number…
　　We would very much appreciate it if you could…
　　I noted with interest your advertisement for…
　　That’s exactly what I think.
　　You are wanted on the phone.
　　As requested, we enclose for your attention…
2. 熟悉世界贸易组织。
　　3. 熟悉国际商务英语有关行业的基本术语及其内涵意义
　　4. 学习国际商务常识，略知相关专业知识。（一个中心，四个基本点）
一个中心：国际贸易知识。

　　 四个基本点：国际经济、国际金融、营销策略、国际商法。
国际经济：4C规律（Competition, Contradiction, Coordination, Cooperation）等。
　　 国际金融：外汇、国际收支、货币的一般知识。
　　 营销策略：市场调研、营销组合、目标市场、战略营销等。
　　 国际商法：合同、WTO协定文本（基本常识）、知识产权等。
　　5. 密切了解国际商务最新动态。
第一讲
Ⅰ Introducing yourself & Introducing some else
E.g. 1
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
I’m so happy to be here today.
I’d like to introduce myself.
My name is Jennifer.
I come from Kaohsiung.
I’ve been living in Taipei for three years.
I am a student.
I like outdoor life.
I’m interested in sports, especially mountain-climbing.
I like making friends with people from all over the world.
I hope we’ll become good friends.
Thank you, everybody!
E.g.2
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
This is Michael Wang.
You’ve all heard about him.
He’s a good friend of mine.
You’ll have a chance to chat with him.
Let’s make him feel at home.
Here he is.
Michael Wang. Big wheel
Let’s give him a big hand.
Ⅱ Presentation
Introducing yourself
Greeting
Introduction
Response
Hello
Good morning/afternoon
How do you do?
Let me introduce myself. My name’s___________________
My name’s____________
I’m______________________
Pleased to meet you.
I’m______________
Nice to meet you.
Mine’s____________
Nice to meet you.
I’m___________
Introducing someone else
Request for introduction
Introduction
Response
Could you introduce me to______________________?
I haven’t met_____________
I don’t know anyone here. You’ll have to introduce me.

Of course. Let me introduce you to__________________
I’m sorry. This is__________
Of course. I’ll introduce you to_______________________, this is____________________
Let me introduce you two. ___________, this is________
Nice to meet you.
Very nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Ⅲ Business Dialogue
Dialogue 1 Introducing an Acquaintance
Mr. Lee: We’ll get Miss Lewis’ opinion on this, I think.
Mr. Jones: Miss Lewis…I’ve heard that name. Oh yes! I heard she is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job she’s done in motivating the … (interrupted by Mr. Lee)
Mr. Lee: Uh, Mike … speak of the devil … the famous Miss Lewis is standing right behind you. Mary, let me introduce our new Accounting Manager’ Mike Jones. Mike, this is Mary Lewis.
Mr. Jones So you’re the famous Miss Lewis! So nice to meet you at last! I’ve heard so much about you.
Miss Lewis: All good, I hope. It’s nice to meet you, too.
Mr. Jones: Yes, I assure you, it was all good. What do you do in Human Resources?
Miss Lewis: I’m the General Manager of Human Resources. I took over from Jim when he stepped down a few years ago. And how long have you been in the Accounting Department?
Mr. Jones: Just started, I’m afraid. But I hope to see more of you in the future. It was so nice to finally meet you.
Miss Lewis: Same here. I’m looking forward to working with you.
Dialogue 2 The Lunch Meeting
Mr. Lee: You must be Miss King. I’m Leo Lee. Wow, you look just as you described on the phone.
Miss King: Yes, I am Miss King. But please call me Betty. It’s great to meet you, Mr. Lee. Thanks for suggesting a lunch meeting. I’ve got a hectic schedule, so this is a great way to kill two birds with one stone.
Mr. Lee: Me, too, and it’s my pleasure. You must be wondering who my friend here is. I’ve taken the liberty of inviting my assistant, Mr. Young. He’ll be taking a few notes.
Miss King: Great! Nice to meet you. It’s always good to have someone to keep track of things when you’re brainstorming.
Mr. Young: Nice to meet you, too.
Mr. Lee: Well, let’s go through the buffet line and then we can get down to business.
Ⅳ Introduction to BP Speaking
format
conversation
presentation
discussion
criteria
pronunciation
vocabulary & grammar
discourse management
interactive communication
examiner
interlocutor
assessor
Cambridge examiner
第二讲
Ⅰ Greetings
1.
What’s up?
What’s happening?
What’s going on?
How’s it going?
How’s everything?
How’s everything going with you?
2.
How are you doing?
How are you getting along?
How are things with you?
How are you?
How have you been?
How’s life been treating you?
与考官见面用语
1. Glad to meet you here.
2. How nice to see you.
3. Fancy seeing you.
4. How are you?
5. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to meet you here.
6. How do you do?
7. I’m glad to meet you.
8. I’m pleased to meet you.
9. I’m pleased to make your acquaintance.
10. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
考试结束语表达
1． That’s very kind of you. Thank you.
2． Thank you very much for giving me information.
3． Well, thanks for talking to you and I wish you all the best in your future.
4． Thank you, Sir/Madam.
5． Nice to talking to you.
6． Before you go, is there anything else you’d like to tell me?
7． I appreciate your talking with me. Goodbye.
8． I enjoyed talking to you.
9． It has been very helpful talking to you.
10． Hope to see you again.
Ⅱ Conversation
Possible Questions
Suggested Answers and Note
1) What’s your registration number?
² My registration number is…
2) What’s your name?
How do you spell your name?
How do you spell your family name / surname / last name?
² My first name is. and my last name is..
² My given name is…, but my friends always call me…, my English name is..
² You can call me…, if you like / wish.
² 可说自己的nickname, 使人有亲切感
3) Where are you from?
Would you say it’s a good place to live in?
(Why?)
Do you like living in…?
Where would you like rather live…or…?
(Why?)
Do you think it would be better to live in…or…? (Why?)
² Weather
² Transportation
² Environment
² Housing
Houses are pricey in this area.
² Night life (exciting, dynamic)
² Local people
² Local government
² Job opportunities
² Resorts (skiing)
² Atmosphere
ü 描述hometown的时候要有selling points
4) Do you come from a large family or a small family?
Can you tell me a bit about…in your family?
² Extended family
² Nuclear family
ü 在谈及自己家庭的时候应该说一些额外信息（additional information）
ü only child
ü single
5) Do you work or are you a student in…?
What do you do?
What do you study?
What’s your major?
What do you like most about your job?
(Why?)
What do you like most about your studies?
(Why?)
ü Major可用做动词
I majored in… , and minored in…
² Ever since I was a child, I was interested in…
² Interesting & challenging
Traveling opportunity
Training (career development)
Financial benefits
Good prospect, bright future
第三讲
Ⅰ Conversation
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 don’t quite understand you. Would you explain it a little bit for me?
I am not so sure what you are getting at. Would you express it in another way?
Free Time
Do you have much free time?
How do you spend your free time?
What do you do in your free time?
What’s your hobby?
Why do you like…?
Is there any particular reason why you enjoy…?
When did you first take up / start…
(Why did you start then?)
² Particular reason
² Cultivate a hobby
² It’s never too late to take a hobby.
---Churchill
² Outdoor activities:
Sports: tennis / golf / baseball / attend the gym / fitness center
ü Work out=exercise
² Recharge the battery:
Attend a training course
Read various books, for example…
² Chat online
Watch TV
(passive viewer) TV=one-eyed monster
ads (advertisement advert)
ü Commercial
ü Teleplay
ü Educational programs
ü Amusement programs
² Music: classical / light/ pop / jazz / blues
folk
² Fine arts
Abstract painting / oil painting
ü I am fond of traveling. Traveling is a good way of learning and a good way of communicating with other people.
ü No, I don’t have much free time, because so many wonderful courses are fixed.
ü I prefer doing exercises, (most of time) I’d like to attend the gym or go to the fitness centers. If time is enough, I’ll read various kinds of books.
Possible Topics & Questions
Suggested Answers and Note
Transport
How did you come here today?
How did you travel to the test?
Did you come here by bus?
If you could travel by any form of transport you want, what would you choose? (Why?)
Which form of transport would you like to travel by?
How do you think you will travel to work in 15 years’ time?
How do you think you will travel to work 15 years from now?
² Bus / taxi / cab / private car / subway /
tube underground / tram
² 注意从以下三点出发：
time / safety / money
² light way / subway / airport
² It would be fast developing in 15 years time and will cover everywhere in Beijing. It will be really convenient.
Hotels
What 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 ought to provide for business people? (Why?)
Do you think companies should pay for their staff to stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?)
Should people stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?)
² hotel/motel/villa/apartment/flat (BrE)/dorm
² city breaks, beach holidays
sun-tanned / fast-tanned center
² camping 可以住camp or tent
² Hitchhiking, hitchhiker (take a gap year)
² Domestic travel
² Sight seeing
² Hi-tech, Local Area Net, internet, database system, fax
² Well equipped conference room,
sound-proof
multi-function hall
video-conferencing, tele-conferencing
² It depends (on the different circumstances).
If you fix a deal which is worth $1000000, in that case, your company will pay for you to live…
If you go there for only 2$, it’s impossible…
Possible Topics & Questions
Suggested Answers and Note
Future Plan
What would you like to do after you finish your studies? (Why?)
What are you doing now for the preparation of your future plan?
What if you failed to find a job as a…?
What would you do if you couldn’t find a job as a…?
² go abroad, look for a job, hunt for a job, study further, post graduate
² knowledge preparation: attend training course
² psychological preparation: be mature
improve interpersonal skills
² It is not quite possible.
ü 面试时问这种问题可以说：
If you don’t want me, there are several other companies waiting for me, actually I’ve got several offers.
ü 如果被问到：这个工作你能做么？
AmE: Yes, definitely. It is a piece of cake.
BrE: I’m sure I can do it.
Teamwork
What kind of people do you most like working /studying with? (Why)
What do you think makes a good team?
What is a good team?
Do you think you work in a good team?
(Why? / Why not?)
² Honest and have good interpersonal skills
² Cooperation and friendly atmosphere
² Mutual trust
考场策略：
1．放松心态，留下良好第一印象；
2．听清问题，避免答非所问；
3．回答以清晰，简洁，明了为佳。
Ⅱ Functional Sentences
没听懂时
1. Could you please rephrase the question/topic?
2. I’m not exactly sure what you mean.
对内容不熟悉或完全没听说过时
1. I’m not exactly sure how to answer the question, but (perhaps)…
2. That’s a rather difficult question, but (maybe)…
3. I’m sorry, but I don’t know much about.
联想到相关答案时
1. However, it might be possible that…
2. Maybe I can answer your question by telling you about a personal experience, I had…
3. That’s an interesting question…Let me see. Well, I suppose that…
第四讲
Ⅰ Conversation （Warming up Ex.）
1．
Exercise daily.
Work out every day.
Keep yourself in shape.
Let’s exercise.
Let’s burn a few calories.
Let’s give our bodies a workout.
2.
Image is everything.
Stay fit and look healthy.
People judge you by your appearance.
Your health is precious.
You can’t buy good health.
Health is more important than wealth.
3.
Thin is in..
Fat’s not where it’s at.
You need to slim down.
4.
Let’s walk down every street.
Let’s cover every inch of this city.
Let’s learn about this city inside out.
5.
Let’s get rowdy.
Let’s whoop it up.
Let’s paint the town red.
Let’s go crazy.
Let’s raise hell.
Let’s wake the dead.
6.
I want to travel.
I want to see the world.
I’m going to be a globe-trotter.
Let’s see the unseen.
Let’s do what’s never been done before.
Let’s travel the world far and wide.
Ⅱ Presentation
1. What is important when choosing a business club to join in?
² Leisure Facilities
The leisure facilities may be