高级商务英语听说(大纲+教案+课件+试卷)江春ISBN9787810786515作业eng301j_zy_03
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世纪商务英语听说专业篇I 课件 unit 9
The price was so high that he found it difficult to make a bid.
2. How much did Mort reduce the price?
Mort reduced the price by 5%.
Active Listening
Task Two
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Listening and Speaking
Task Two Work in pairs. Suppose that one is the seller and the other is the customer who places an order. You are negotiating the price, quantity, payment, shipment, and other necessary information. Make a presentation in the class about the order.
further reduction of 3%.
Active Listening
Task Two
Section A
Listen to the conversation again, and answer the following questions.
1. How did Mr. Frederick think of the price?
3. You see, our __________ profit margin is very narrow. no alternative but 4. I hate to disappoint you, Mr. Mort, but if that’s the case, we have ______________ to cover our requirements elsewhere. cooperation between us, I agree to a 5. Well, considering the friendship and long-term ________________
商务英语高级口语与听力 - 教案
教案商务英语高级口语与听力教案1.引言1.1教学背景1.1.1商务英语在现代职场中的重要性1.1.2高级口语与听力技能在商务交流中的作用1.1.3课程目的：提升学生的商务英语应用能力1.1.4教学目标：使学生能够流利地进行商务英语口语交流，并有效提升听力理解能力2.知识点讲解2.1商务英语词汇与表达2.1.1常用商务英语词汇的讲解与应用2.1.2商务英语中的专业术语解释2.1.3商务交流中的常用表达方式2.1.4商务英语中的文化与礼仪知识3.教学内容3.1口语交流技巧3.1.1商务英语口语的基本原则与技巧3.1.2如何在商务场合中进行有效沟通3.1.3口语练习：模拟商务对话与场景3.1.4口语表达中的语音、语调与节奏控制3.2听力理解训练3.2.1商务英语听力材料的选择与分析3.2.2提升听力理解的策略与技巧3.2.3听力练习：商务英语对话与演讲3.2.4听力理解中的关键词汇与语境推断3.3综合技能实践3.3.1结合口语与听力技能的商务场景模拟3.3.2商务英语会议、谈判与演讲的实践3.3.3角色扮演与小组讨论3.3.4综合技能评估与反馈4.教学目标4.1提升商务英语应用能力4.1.1学生能够流利地使用商务英语进行日常交流4.1.2学生能够理解并运用商务英语中的专业术语和表达4.1.3学生能够在不同的商务场合中恰当运用英语4.1.4学生能够通过听力材料理解商务英语的语境和细节4.2增强跨文化交际能力4.2.1学生能够了解并尊重不同文化背景下的商务交流习惯4.2.2学生能够适应国际商务环境中的文化差异4.2.3学生能够在跨文化商务交流中避免误解和冲突4.2.4学生能够运用恰当的商务礼仪增强交流效果4.3培养批判性思维与问题解决能力4.3.1学生能够分析商务交流中的信息并进行批判性思考4.3.2学生能够通过听力材料识别关键信息和论点4.3.3学生能够运用英语进行有效的商务谈判和解决问题4.3.4学生能够通过小组讨论和角色扮演提升团队协作能力5.教学难点与重点5.1商务英语词汇与表达的准确运用5.1.1难点：商务英语中的专业术语和复杂表达5.1.2重点：词汇的实际应用场景和语境理解5.1.3难点：正确使用商务英语进行口语交流5.1.4重点：听力材料中的商务语境和文化背景理解5.2商务英语口语交流技巧5.2.1难点：语音、语调的正确运用5.2.2重点：有效沟通和表达技巧的培养5.2.3难点：在商务场合中的自信表达5.2.4重点：口语交流中的非语言沟通技巧5.3商务英语听力理解能力5.3.1难点：快速捕捉关键信息和细节5.3.2重点：听力材料中的语境和文化背景理解5.3.3难点：听力材料中的专业术语和表达5.3.4重点：提升听力理解的速度和准确性6.教具与学具准备6.1教学资源6.1.1商务英语教材和听力材料6.1.2商务英语口语练习场景和案例6.1.3多媒体设备（如投影仪、音响等）6.1.4网络资源（如在线商务英语课程、听力练习等）6.2学生活动材料6.2.1口语练习场景和角色扮演指南6.2.2听力练习题和答案6.2.3商务英语词汇表和表达手册6.2.4小组讨论和角色扮演的评估表6.3教学辅助工具6.3.1教学白板和彩色笔6.3.2口语和听力练习的音频和视频材料6.3.3商务英语交流的模拟软件和应用程序6.3.4教学反馈和评估工具（如调查问卷、测试题等）7.教学过程7.1导入与热身7.1.1引入商务英语口语与听力的主题7.1.2进行简短的口语练习和听力热身活动7.1.3分享相关的商务英语案例和背景知识7.1.4引导学生思考和讨论商务交流中的挑战和技巧7.2知识点讲解与练习7.2.1讲解商务英语词汇和表达7.2.2进行口语和听力练习，强化知识点7.2.3分组讨论和角色扮演，提升实际应用能力7.2.4提供反馈和指导，帮助学生改进口语和听力技巧7.3综合技能实践与评估7.3.1进行商务英语口语和听力的综合练习7.3.2小组合作完成商务场景模拟和角色扮演7.3.3进行学生自评和互评，提升自我反思能力8.板书设计8.1教学内容概览8.1.1课程主题：商务英语高级口语与听力8.1.2教学目标：提升商务英语应用能力、跨文化交际能力和批判性思维8.1.3教学重点：商务英语词汇与表达、口语交流技巧和听力理解能力8.1.4教学难点：专业术语的运用、口语表达的自然流畅和听力材料中的细节捕捉8.2知识点详解8.2.1商务英语词汇与表达：专业术语、常用表达和语境应用8.2.2口语交流技巧：语音、语调、非语言沟通和有效表达8.2.3听力理解能力：关键信息捕捉、语境理解和文化背景知识8.3练习与活动安排8.3.1口语练习：模拟商务对话、角色扮演和小组讨论8.3.2听力练习：听力材料理解、关键信息和细节捕捉8.3.3综合练习：商务场景模拟、跨文化交际和问题解决9.作业设计9.1口语练习作业9.1.1录制一段商务英语口语对话或演讲9.1.2分析并改进自己的语音、语调和表达技巧9.1.3分享录音和反思，接受同学和老师的反馈9.2听力练习作业9.2.1完成指定的商务英语听力材料9.2.3分享听力理解和学习心得，进行讨论和交流9.3综合技能作业9.3.1准备一个商务英语话题进行小组讨论或角色扮演9.3.2分析跨文化交际中的挑战和解决方案9.3.3提交小组讨论记录或角色扮演视频，接受评估和反馈10.课后反思及拓展延伸10.1教学效果评估10.1.1学生参与度和互动情况10.1.2学生口语和听力能力的提升程度10.1.3学生对教学内容的理解和应用能力10.1.4学生跨文化交际和问题解决能力的展示10.2教学改进与拓展10.2.1针对学生的反馈和表现，调整教学方法和内容10.2.2引入更多实际商务场景和案例分析，提升学生的应用能力10.2.3提供更多的口语和听力练习资源，鼓励学生自主学习和实践10.2.4组织商务英语讲座或交流活动，拓宽学生的视野和经验重点关注环节的补充和说明：教学难点与重点：商务英语词汇与表达的准确运用、口语交流技巧和听力理解能力是教学的重点和难点。
《商务英语视听说》(高级)课程教学大纲
《商务英语视听说》（高级）课程教学大纲
一、课程信息
二、课程目标
通过本课程的学习，学生应进一步具备以下几方面的目标：
1. 了解预约活动、会见客户、商务差旅、产品服务、着装要求、会议过程、团队合作等基本商务知识。
2. 在不同语境中，选择合适的文体，遵循商务习惯和国际惯例，使用恰当准确的语言进行商务交流。
3.经历从初次见面介绍、问候、新员工培训、接待客户、学习职场礼仪到独挡一面的销售、谈判、开会、报告、总结、升职等一系列商务活动和职场历练；通过视频了解丰富实用的商务知识，增进学生对西方文化特别是商务文化的了解，增强跨文化能力的培养。
4. 掌握听出主要观点、细节信息、选择信息、预测内容、总结观点、区分观点和论据、判断态度和情感等商务英语学习策略。
5.树立正确的价值观，具有从事商务英语交流的愿望和兴趣，形成团结协作、遵守约定、求同存异、合作共赢的理念。
课程目标对毕业要求的支撑关系表
三、教学内容与预期学习成效
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四、成绩评定及考核方式
五、课程建议教材及主要参考资料
1. 建议教材
姜荷梅. 《商务英语视听说教程4学生用书》（第二版）. 上海：上海外语教育出版社，2017.6
2. 主要参考资料
1）姜荷梅. 《商务英语视听说教程4教师用书》（第二版）. 上海：上海外语教育出版社，2017.6
2）马龙海. 《商务英语视听说》.北京：外语教育与研究出版社，2009.7。
高级商务英语听说课程教学大纲
中央广播电视大学商务英语专业(本科)“高级商务英语听说”课程教学大纲为指导全国广播电视大学本科（专科起点）开放教育商务英语专业（国际商务方向）“高级商务英语听说”课程的教学工作，特制定本大纲。
本大纲是“高级商务英语听说”课程教学安排、教材编写及教学质量检查和评估的依据。
第一部分大纲说明一、课程性质与任务“高级商务英语听说”是中央广播电视大学本科（专科起点）开放教育商务英语专业（国际商务方向）的一门统设必修课，为专业技能课程。
本课程旨在通过专门、系统的听力技能训练和大量多样化的口语练习和实践，逐步培养和提高学生在涉外商务活动中所需要的英语听说技能，促进学生商务英语交际能力的全面发展。
本课程4学分，课内学时72，开设一学期。
二、教学对象本课程的教学对象为商务英语专业本科的学生或具有同等水平的参加本课程学习的自学者。
三、与其他课程的关系“高级商务英语听说”是语言输入与输出相结合的技能训练课程，先修课程为“高级英语听说（1）”和“高级英语听说（2）”，后续课程为“国际商务交际”、“高级商务英语阅读”和“高级商务英语写作”。
本课程与这些课程相辅相成，互相促进。
四、课程教学基本要求本课程旨在训练学生在涉外商务活动中所需要的英语听说技能，培养学生在涉外商务环境下的英语交流能力，主要表现在五个方面：社交（socializing）、电话交流（telephoning）、商务陈述（presenting）、会议交流（taking part in meetings）和商务谈判（negotiating）。
学生学完本课程后，应该能够在这五种涉外商务交际活动中，听懂商务伙伴的讲话或谈话，把握其意图、态度和感情，并能比较流畅和准确地用英语做出回应，陈述自己观点，表明自己立场,完成相关的商务交际活动。
在商务交流过程中，学生能做到语音语调正确，语流顺畅，能条理清晰地组织和表达思想，语言基本正确，言语基本得体。
第二部分媒体使用和教学过程建议一、课程的基本结构及学时分配“高级商务英语听说”开设一学期（18周），课内学时为72学时，每周4学时。
商务英语听说(第三版)PPT Test 1
Part B
Passage
Introducing New Products
Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (10%)
4. Compared with other famous Italian and French brands, what gives the leather bags a competitive edge according to the passage?
4. A. She feels nervous. B. She is OK with flying. C. She prefers traveling slowly. D. She likes traveling by train.
Part B
Dialogues
You’ll hear 5 short dialogues in this section. At the end of each dialogue, one question will be asked. Both the dialogue and the question will be spoken only once. Mark the best answer to each question.
Part A
Communicating skills
Listen to the five statements/questions and choose the appropriate response.
5. A. That’s the problem. B. That explains. C. It’s up to you. D. Yes, that makes sense.
最新商务英语听说说课课件教学内容精品课件
理论知识，进行实践性的口语交际？ • 怎样做好理论知识的讲授、日常训练与实际商务情境中的就业(jiùyè)岗位
的密切结合？
第十四页，共33页。
三、教学组织与实施(shíshī) 3-1学情分析
知识储备：刚步入中职校园的学生，英语 基础薄弱，商务基础知识更是一片空白。
“工学结合”行动导向组织教学 。
第八页，共33页。
一、课程(kèchéng)设置 1-8课程(kèchéng)设计思路
企业(qǐyè)调研
岗位群
岗位能力分析
学习领域
行动领域
典型工作任务
教学内容设计
教学方法与手段设计
教学实施
教学(jiāo xué)反馈与完善
教学评价
第九页，共33页。
一、课程设置(shèzhì)-----1-9课程设计目标
6（5（4+32+2））
件处理、办公 表达
的常用表达方式
P7
Making Appointm自ent动s 化 商务活动中的预约、确认预
约和更改预约
英文电话预约、确认预约和 学会如何用英语做预约、确认预约和更改预约 8（5+3）
更改预约的主要内容和常用
P13 Marketing
市场调研、产 涉及到市场调研、产品表推达 广和 学会怎样用英语进行市场调查和 6（3+3）
组织方式
教师引导、小组协作等
第十七页，共33页。
三、教学组织与实施 3-4“六步教学法”
培养学生分析问题、收 集处理信息能力
培养学生团结协作 、解决问题能力
资讯(zī xùn)阶段
高级商务英语听说(第二版)Unit 5 Brand Equity and Global Brands
University of International Business and Economics
Learning objectives
In this unit students will learn words and expressions related to branding.
University of International Business and Economics
Yao Ming’s deal with Pepsi. In 2003, Yao Ming announced a new international deal with Purchase, NY-based Pepsi. Yao, who inked a U.S. sponsorship with Pepsi's Gatorade brand, featured on Pepsi cans, posters and TV spots in China. He also appeared in Pepsi promotions in the U.S.
University of International Business and Economics
Third listening: sentences imitation
Ask students to use the following active vocabularies to form sentences as what they have heard from listening (Dictate then remember).
Students will be able to talk about the historical development and the current situation of global brands.
高职《商务英语听说》课程说课稿
素质 目标 ： 具有从事涉外 商务活动必 备的职业素养 （ 交际能力 推进专业 建设和课 程改革进程 ， 取得 丰硕成果 和 团队合作意 识） 。 二 、 学设计 教 确 定学习领域 ， 设计教学情 境 。根 据商 务从业人 员的交 际范围设
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高级英语听说(1)课件Chapter3
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Part 1 Shopping for Food
Nancy: “… Meanwhile, I’ll get in line.” get in line 排队 queue 排队 jump the queue 插队，加塞
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— Alice May Brock American author (1941— )
Part 1 Shopping for Food
Andrew and Nancy are grocery shopping at a supermarket.
Jambalaya
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商务英语听说课件电子教案
Training and workshops
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New employee orientation training
2 Leadership training
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Performance appraisal training
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Team building training
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Operating new equipment training
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Sarah : well, I think I’ll leave you boys to discuss… work.
Henry : Oh, Sarah, you’re not jealous, are you?
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❖ J&C is a training consultancy for personal and professional development in the workplace. It is based in oxford and it is run by Janet Coyte. Janet is an experienced teacher and (1)___she runs courses and workshops for companies and universities. As a (2)___ she helps business people overcome difficulties. she sometimes gives one-to-one sessions on the phone or via email.
世纪商务英语听说专业篇I 课件 unit 4
It is much better than Japanese market.
2. What is the reason that Tanaka gave for the bad performance of Japanese market?
The declining economy.
Active Listening
1. What happened to Sainsbury’s during the Christmas and New Year period?
It got a small rise in sales and its like-for-like sales excluding fuel increased by 0.9%.
专业篇 I（第五版）
总主编 刘杰英
主 编 姜荷梅 陈振云 彭春萍
审 校 大连理工大学出版社 Chuck Thode
Unit 4
Do You Hit the Target?
Learning Objectives
1. To write down figures and get the details about product sales 2. To know the basic points of describing products sales 3. To be able to talk about product sales with others
Unit 4
Do You Hit the Target?
Contents
Part Ⅰ Warming Up
Part Ⅱ
Active Listening
Part Ⅲ Fun Break
Part Ⅳ Listening and Speaking
剑桥商务英语-教案(高级)
精品课程Pass Cambridge BEC Advanced 《剑桥商务英语》（高级）教案兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸兰州工业高等专科学校单元（章）教案用纸Unit I a Work rolesObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about their jobs and dutiesTo enable Ss to write reportsTo practise reading for specific informationTo practise listening for gist and specific informationTo review the present simple and present continuousMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewDescribing work rolesSpeaking Ss exchange brief job descriptions.Reading 1 Ss read about WorkSet and explain the use of colour. Ss then discuss the differences between two pie charts showing a job brief and an employee’sfeedback.Language Ss match verbs with WorkSet colours and think of further verbs,Listening Ss listen to five speakers talk about their jobs and decide what each speakerwould like to improve (Listening Test Part Two).Language Ss focus on the present simple and present continuous.Speaking Ss interview a partner to produce a WorkSet pie chart for their partner's job. Report writingReading2 Ss read a report about a seminar on team leadership and say how WorkSet was used. Ss then answer comprehension questions.Writing Ss focus on report layout and phrases.Ss write a report about their own jobs based on WorkSet pie charts (WritingTest Part Two).Unit lb Company structureObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about company structureTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo review the past simple, present perfect simple and present perfect continuous Materials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewTypes of company structureSpeaking Ss look at three diagrams showing company structures and say what kind of companies they could be.Reading Ss read a newspaper article about company structures and list the advantages and disadvantages of each structure. Ss then answer comprehensionquestions.Speaking Ss discuss the structure of their company.Flexible workingListening Ss listen to a BT manager talk about flexible working practices and summarise the programme he is discussing,Ss listen again and answer multiple-choice comprehension questions(Listening Test Part Three).Language Ss focus on the past simple, present perfect simple and present perfect continuous.Speaking Ss use a questionnaire to assess the suitability of their partner's job for home-working.Writing Ss write a proposal assessing the suitability of their own job for home-working (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss visit BT's Working From Home website and identify the most important practical considerations when setting up a home office.Unit 2a Stocks & sharesObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about financial trendsTo enable Ss to describe trends in writingTo practise listening for specific informationTo review language of similarity and differenceMaterials needed: Cassette Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedCards 6 cards; one set of cards per pair to be photocopied from T's GuideUnit overviewShare pricesSpeaking Ss discuss where they can find out about a company's share price.Reading Ss read an extract from a stock market listing and match definitions with headings.Speaking Ss discuss the popularity of investing in shares in their country.Market trendsListening 1 Ss listen to a report about share prices of Internet companies and summarise the general trend. Ss listen again and answer multiple-choicecomprehension questions (Listening Test Part Three).Speaking Ss discuss whether they would invest in Internet shares.Describing graphsSpeaking Ss describe a graph using the words on cards.Listening 2 Ss listen to a description of the graph and re-order the cards.Language Ss focus on trends language.Ss focus on the language of similarity and difference.Writing Ss write a description of a graph comparing two companies’ share prices (Writing Test Part One).Optional task Ss begin a fantasy stock market investment game, which can run throughout the course.Unit 2b Mergers & acquisitionsObjectives: To enable Ss to talk about mergers and acquisitionsTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo review aspects of cohesionMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewUnderstanding mergersSpeaking Ss discuss why companies merge and problems which might arise.Reading Ss read an article about mergers and acquisitions and list benefits and problems. Ss then answer multiple-choice comprehension questions(Reading Test Part Three).Language Ss focus on linking devices.Speaking Ss talk about a recent merger in their country,A merger of equalsListening Ss listen to a talk about the proposed merger of Astra and Zeneca and complete notes (Listening Test Part One).Speaking Ss discuss a company they would like to merge with or acquire and the resulting benefits (Speaking Test Part Three).Optional task Ss visit the AstraZeneca website and prepare a profile of the merged company.Unit 3a Trade fairsObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about trade fairsTo enable Ss to write formal business lettersTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo review the present simple referring to future timeMaterials needed: Cards - 6 cards; one set of cards per pair to be photocopied from T’s GuideUnit overviewExhibiting at a trade fairSpeaking Ss discuss the benefits of trade fairs for exhibitors and visitors.Reading 1 Ss read an advertisement for the Top Drawer exhibition and give informationabout the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors.Speaking Ss discuss their objectives for a trade fair and decide where and when they should exhibit (Speaking Test Part Three).Replying to an enquirySpeaking Ss discuss what information they would include in a reply to enquiries about an exhibition.Reading 2 Ss re-order a jumbled letter to form a standard letter of reply and divide it into paragraphs.Ss read the complete letter and compare it with their own.Ss discuss the organisation of the letter.Language Ss focus on the present simple referring to future time.Ss focus on standard letter phrases.Writing Ss write a letter replying to an enquiry about their company and its products/services (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss research a trade fair and write a report recommending why their company should exhibit there.Unit 3b Entering a marketObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about doing business abroadTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo practise giving a short talkTo practise letter writingTo review articlesMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewResearching a marketSpeaking Ss discuss what aspects of a country they would research before entering a foreign market.Reading Ss read a bulletin on doing business in China and identify where it is from/who it is aimed at. Ss then answer comprehension questions. Language Ss focus on articles.Speaking Ss prepare and give a one-minute talk (Speaking Test Part Two).Business practices in ChinaListening Ss listen to a talk about doing business in China and complete notes (Listening Test Part One).Speaking Ss discuss what advice they would give to Chinese business people visiting their country.Writing Ss read a letter from a business acquaintance and write a letter of reply (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss research a destination and prepare a brief presentation.Unit 4a The future of workObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about changes in working practicesTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo review the language of predictionsMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewVisionsReading 1 Ss read an extract about work in the future and discuss the issues involved. PredictionsReading2 Ss read five predictions about the future and match the statements with the predictions (Reading Test Part One).Language Ss focus on the language of predictions.Speaking Ss discuss the statements and say whether they agree with them.RealityListening Ss listen to a BA manager talk about the new Waterside premises and answer multiple-choice comprehension questions (Listening Test Part Three). Speaking Ss look at diagrams showing Waterside staff survey results and discuss how successful the project has been.Ss use one of the diagrams to find out about each other's working environment.Optional task Ss visit BA's website and prepare a summary of BA's mission, values and goals.Unit 4b e-businessObjectives: To enable Ss to talk about e-businessTo practise reading for specific informationTo practise listening for gist and specific informationTo practise describing trends in writingTo review the future perfect and future continuousMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewWhat is e-business?Speaking Ss discuss whether/how they use the Internet.Reading Ss look at a page from a website about e-business and identify the difference between e-business and e-commerce and the benefits of each.Ss order key words from the text in terms of frequency.Speaking Ss discuss what difficulties might be experienced with e-business and e-commerce.The advantages of e-businessListening Ss listen to five people talk about how e-business has transformed their companies and decide which areas of business have been transformed andthe benefits (Listening Test Part Two).Language Ss focus on the future perfect and future continuous.Writing Ss write a description of a graph comparing the predicted growth in e-business and e-commerce (Writing Test Part One).Optional task Ss research and write a report about a company's website.Exam focusObjectives: To familiarise Ss with the content of the Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking TestsTo provide useful exam tipsSection overviewThe Reading TestT provides an overview of the Reading Test and some tips on how to succeed. T then takes Ss through each part of the Reading Test: Ss do an exam-related activity for each part. T providesexam tips and warns Ss against typical traps they might fall into.The Listening TestT provides an overview of the Listening Test. T then divides tips on how to succeed into Before listening, While listening and After listening.The Writing Test (Materials needed: Sufficient copies of Writing Test Assessment Sheet)T provides an overview of the Writing Test and some tips on how to succeed. Ss then focus on Part One and assess how well a sample answer fulfils the task set before rewriting the sample answer more concisely. Ss then assess a sample answer for a Part Two report-writing task and summarise the writer’s main points and supporting ideas. Ss focus on the organisation of' repor ts then rewrite the sample answer. Finally, Ss do a Part Two letter-writing task based on preparatory notes. Before writing, Ss focus on how to plan formal letters.The Speaking Test (Materials needed: Sufficient copies of Speaking Test Assessment Sheet, o ne set of 12 cards per group to be photocopied from T’s Guide, PassCambridge BEC Advanced Exam focus cassette)T provides an overview of the Speaking Test and some tips on how to succeed. The rest of this section takes Ss through all three parts of the Speaking Test: Part One (Personal Information), Part Two (Short Talk) and Part Three (Collaborative Task). To support this process, T plays relevant parts of a mock Speaking Test in which the candidates do a bad followed by a good version of Part Two and Part Three. Ss also have a chance to practise for the exam themselves. In addition, Ss can listen to model answers of the short talks in Part Two.Unit 5a Staff motivationObjectives: To enable Ss to talk about motivation at workTo practise reading for gist and specific informationTo practise listening for gistTo practise report writingTo review formal languageMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewWhat motivates staff?Speaking Ss discuss general statements about motivation at work.Reading Ss read an article on motivational techniques to identify and discuss the writer’s attitude.Speaking Ss discuss answers to questions on the article.A motivation surveyListening Ss listen to five employees talk about motivation as part of a company survey and decide what grievance each speaker has (Listening Test Part Two). Language Ss focus on formal language.Writing Ss read the tapescript and decide which grievances to include in the report findings. Ss then complete the Findings section in an appropriate style(Writing Test Part Two).Ss complete the Recommendations section of the report (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss design a questionnaire on motivation in their English lessons.Unit 5a Staff motivationObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about motivation at workTo practise reading for gist and specific informationTo practise listening for gistTo practise report writingTo review formal languageMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewWhat motivates staff?Speaking Ss discuss general statements about motivation at work.Reading Ss read an article on motivational techniques to identify and discuss the writer’s attitude.Speaking Ss discuss answers to questions on the article.A motivation surveyListening Ss listen to five employees talk about motivation as part of a company survey and decide what grievance each speaker has (Listening Test Part Two). Language Ss focus on formal language.Writing Ss read the tapescript and decide which grievances to include in the report findings. Ss then complete the Findings section in an appropriate style(Writing Test Part Two).Ss complete the Recommendations section of the report (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss design a questionnaire on motivation in their English lessons.Unit 5b RecruitmentObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about recruitmentTo practise text level reading skillsTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo practise listening for specific informationTo practise giving a short talkTo practise letter writingMaterials needed: Cassette - Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewRecruitment methodsSpeaking Ss briefly discuss various recruitment methods.Reading Ss match functions with sentences in a text.Ss complete gaps in the rest of the text with appropriate sentences (Reading Test Part Two).Ss focus on reference words.Speaking Ss discuss the best way of recruiting a replacement for a key role in their company (Speaking Test Part Three).The headhunting processListening Ss listen to a talk about headhunting and complete notes (Listening Test Part One).Ss listen again and make notes on how they think the talk was planned. Speaking Ss prepare and give a one-minute talk (Speaking Test Part Two).Writing Ss write a letter of application (Writing Test Part Three).Unit 6a Corporate cultureObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about company cultureTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo review gerunds and infinitivesMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewWhat shapes corporate culture?Speaking Ss discuss what certain factors reveal about a companys' culture,Reading Ss read an extract from an I KEA brochure and ma ke notes about I KEA’s corporate culture,Language Ss focus on gerunds and infinitives.Speaking Ss discuss similarities and differences between their company's and I KEA’s culture.The IKEA wayListening 1 Ss listen to the Managing Director of IKEA UK talk about the company’s culture and answer multiple-choice comprehension questions (ListeningTest Part Three).Speaking Ss discuss what their company does to promote its corporate culture. Listening 2 Ss listen to five IKEA managers tell anecdotes about the company and match them with IKEA's core values.Speaking Ss identify their company's values and illustrate them with anecdotes. Writing Ss write a statement of their company's values.Optional task Ss visit the IKEA website and prepare a presentation of the company’s history.Unit 6b Cultural diversityObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about cultural differencesTo practise text level reading skillsTo practise reading for specific informationTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo practise letter writingTo review language for agreeing/disagreeingMaterials needed: Cassette - Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedCards - 6 cards; one set of cards per group to be photocopied from T's GuideUnit overviewHow culture influences businessSpeaking Ss discuss criteria for decisions in four HR areas in their country.Reading 1 Ss complete gaps in a newspaper article with appropriate sentences (Reading Test Part Two).Speaking Ss discuss the four areas further.Reading2 Ss read the results of a survey to complete a table.Speaking Ss discuss the difficulties people from two different countries might experience when working together.Building international teamsSpeaking Ss discuss recruiting an international sales team (Speaking Test Part Three). Language Ss focus on language for agreeing/disagreeing.Writing Ss write a letter to a business partner giving advice on doing business in their country (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss research doing business in a foreign country and prepare a brief presentation.Unit 7a Industrial espionageObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about information securityTo practise reading to identify the structure of a textTo practise listening for gist and specific informationTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo review asking for clarificationTo review Conditionals I and 2Materials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedCards - 6 cards; one set of cards per pair to be photocopied from T’s GuideUnit overviewResearch or espionage?Speaking Ss discuss ways of accessing information about a competitor.Reading Ss read a jumbled article to find examples of industrial espionage.Ss put the paragraphs in the correct order.Speaking Ss discuss what measures their company takes to protect itself from industrial espionage.Information securityListening 1 Ss listen to the start of a meeting and identify the problem.Listening 2 Ss listen to the rest of the discussion and note down the action discussed and the implications of this action.Language Ss focus on conditionals 1 and 2.Ss focus on asking for clarification.Speaking Ss discuss a new information policy for a company using instructions on cards(Speaking Test Part Three).Unit 7b Business ethicsObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about business ethicsTo practise reading for specific informationTo practise listening for gist and specific informationTo practise giving a short talkTo review Conditional AdvancedMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewWhat are business ethics?Speaking Ss discuss which of the three statements about ethics they agree with. Reading Ss read an extract from a report on ethics and identify the three most important features of an ethical organisation.Ss read the extract again and answer questions.Language Ss focus on formal report language and layout.Speaking Ss discuss the ethical issues they are most concerned about in their company Ethical issuesListening Ss listen to five speakers talk about unethical conduct and decide what ethical issue is mentioned and the action taken by the company (Listening Test PartTwo).Speaking Ss order the five oases in terms of their seriousness.Language Ss focus on past conditionals.Speaking Ss prepare and give a one-minute talk (Speaking Test Part Two).Optional task Ss visit the KPMG ethics website, try an interactive ethical dilemma and write a report on the scenario and their decisions.Unit 8a Global brandsObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about global brandsTo practise reading for specific informationTo practise giving a short talkTo practise report writingTo review inversionMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedUnit overviewMaking brands globalSpeaking Ss discuss the foreign brands they buy and why,Ss complete a table with names of companies and industries.Ss discuss aspects of famous brands which they think are global.Reading Ss read an article about global brands and answer multiple-choice comprehension questions (Reading Test Part Three).Language Ss focus on inversion.Speaking Ss discuss global brands from their country which are based on cultural stereotypes.Promoting a brandSpeaking Ss say whether they have bought one of six famous brands and why.Ss discuss how one of these brands is promoted in their country and then give a brief summary of their ideas.Ss prepare and give a one-minute talk (Speaking Test Part Two).Writing Ss write a report about how a brand could be globalised (Writing Test Part Two).Optional task Ss visit the L’Oreal website and prepare a short presentation on the company’s brands and markets.Unit 8b Global sourcingObjectives:To enable Ss to talk about suppliersTo practise reading and listening for specific informationTo practise a collaborative speaking taskTo practise report writingMaterials needed: Cassette- Pass Cambridge BEC AdvancedCards - 6 cards; one set of cards per pair to be photocopied from T’s GuideUnit overviewChoosing a supplierSpeaking Ss discuss the types of supplier their company uses and its criteria for choosinga supplier.Ss match the measurements with supplier performance criteria.Ss discuss the strengths and weaknesses of suppliers to their company. Supplier relationshipsListening Ss listen to an interview about supplier relationships and answer multiple- choice comprehension questions (Listening Test Part Three).Speaking Ss recommend supplier relationships for three companies and say whether they could source globally.Global sourcingReading Ss read five supplier profiles and match the statements with the profiles (Reading Test Part One).Speaking Ss decide which of the five suppliers would be most suitable for a European clothing company (Speaking Test Part Three).Writing Ss write a report based on their decision (Writing Test Part Two).。