【BEC】高级听力分册

BEC商务英语听力部分考试总时间：40分钟（包括10分钟填写答题卡时间）第一项：单词填空实用技巧：1．力争在第一遍就完成80％以上的缺口，在第二遍时完成并校对所有缺口。

2．缺口顺序完全按照行文顺序。

3．在听力开始之前仔细阅读第一项文字部分，尤其是缺口部分前的字句，理解其意思，因为不要指望说话人会在提及缺口内容之前说出与缺口部分前的字句完全一致的字句。

说话人往往说出与缺口部分前字句意思相同的其他表达，包括使用近义词，近义句等。

4．缺口部分包括：单个名词或形容词（通常词形比较复杂）；两个名词构成的结构；一个形容词和一个名词构成的结构；动词加名词的结构；数词5．缺口是名词（或名词结构）的标志是：缺口前有介词的出现。

6．缺口是形容词的标志是：缺口后有名词的出现。

7．缺口是动词（或动词结构）的标志是：缺口后有介词的出现。

8．缺口是数词（或数词结构）的标志是：缺口前后有number、percentage等提示词的出现。

9．当缺口处单词（或结构）过长时，可以在第一遍时进行速记，第二遍时完成。

10．当确实掌握了缺口处单词的中文意思但又想不出英文时可以用同义词代替。

第二项：多项匹配（令万千考生泪洒考场，痛不欲生！！）实用技巧：1．掌握每一选项的中文意思，想象在每一选项表达或描述的情况下说话人可能使用的字句。

2．若听到文中内容与某选项完全一致，一般大胆排除该选项。

3．正确选项中的表述与文中某部分内容存在同义关系。

（某部分内容或者只是一个单词或词组；或者是一个句子）4．注意说话人语气。

（该方法尤其适用于判断说话人的态度）5．考生在平时要多了解各种商业场合的语言运用。

第三项：多项选择实用技巧：1．所有问题均按照行文的先后顺序进行提问。

2．对于每一个问题，说话人都有明确的提示性的阐述，所以解题的关键是发现和听懂这些提示。

3．提示性词语的使用。

一般说话人所使用的提示词有：but；but I think；real…；fact is that…；…not the case；it is … which/that…；4．某些词语与答案中的词语为同义词。

5．通过举例，让读者推断出答案。

6．将答案放在所举的例子前面。

7．说话人对于听者的迷惑包括：（1）开头提出一些所谓的原因，而将真正的原因放在最后。

（2）说话人会以较为快的速度，让听话人听到一些“提示”，通常是一些支言片语，用来迷惑听者。

这些“提示”中的文字往往直接出现在选项中。

8．结合以上几点，不难发现在本项的正确答案都是间接的给出，通常要经过说话人2到3步的阐述。

Exercise OnePart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear a speaker addressing a group of business people at the beginning of a training course. He is telling them about the timetable for the first day.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes, using up to 3 words or a number. You will hear the recording twice.General:The morning session begins at ________________1_____________________________. The course is called ______________2________________.T he day’s work:The main task for the day is to ______________3______________.Two things to take into account are your product’s ____________4__________ and your _________5______.Don’t spend time thinking about the __________________6____________________.The most important thing today is to use your ________________7________________________.Each group should produce a _______________8_______________.Before meeting together again, each group should choose a ____________9_______________.Evening options:The subject of this evening’s talk is the _______________10_______________________.An __________11___________ will take place in the Davidson Room.If you want meet an advertising editor, go to _____________12___________________.Part TwoQuestions 13-22You will hear extracts from five different people all work in the offices of a large company talking about letters they have just received.For each extract there are tow tasks. For task one, choose what was in the letter received from list A-H. . For task two choose the response the speaker intends to make from the list I-P.You will hear the recording twice.Task One – What the Letter ContainsFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the descriptions of what was in the letter, listed A-H.For each extract, choose what was in the letter received from list A-H.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A an enquiry about future plans14. ___ B a complaint about a product15. ___ C agreement with a recent decision16. ___ D a request for an appointment17. ___ E an order for a new productF thanks for assistanceG an invitation to attend a presentationH an apology for delayTask Two – ResponseFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the responses, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the response the speaker intends to make.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I waiting before taking any action19. ___ I writing to apologize20. ___ K passing it on to another department21. ___ L arranging a meeting22. ___ M asking for further detailsN writing to express thanksO writing to complainP phoning to discuss a problemPart ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear a radio interview with Martha Flowers, the Managing Director of the MAX chain of sandwich bars.Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence or answer the question.23 Martha started her business becauseA someone asked her to.B she saw a good opportunity.C she had a lot of experience in fast food.24 Martha says the first three years of the business wereA not very successful.B surprisingly good.C very interesting.25 How does MAX try to follow the example of fast food chainsA by working fasterB by using cheap productsC by working efficiently26 What does Martha say about office diaries?A She thinks that, unfortunately, they are necessary.B She never uses one at all.C Her secretary keeps one for her.27 What does Martha say about her employees?A They must listen more carefully to what customers say.B She finds what they can tell her very useful.C It is difficult to recruit enough good quality staff.28 According to Martha, what is the most important factor in MAX’s success?A The same customers keep buying their products.B They only sell the best quality products.C They have high profit margin.29 Martha's advice to anyone who is starting a new business is toA look for an area with few competitors.B keep yourself well informed about competitors.C try to offer lower prices than your competitors.30 What surprises Martha about other companies?A They don’t monitor their competitors' activities.B They are unaware of their own weaknesses.C They don’t act on the information they ha ve.Exercise TwoPart OneQuestion 1-12You will hear a successful executive addressing a group of trainees on a business course. She is describing her job to them.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Her day:1. The first problem is to find a ____________________________________________.2. How many opportunities she has depends on how many _____________________ she is discussing.3. Just before leaving the office she always ________________________________. Meetings:4. She meets dairy with her ____________________________________________.5. The maximum length of these meeting is ____________________________.6. Once a week she meets the ______________________________________.7. They discuss _________________________________________________.8. Once a month she gives a ____________ to her colleagues.9. As preparation for this she has to ____________________ from various departments. Background:10. A qualification from the _____________________ is essential.11. You also need a Maters in _____________________________________.12. For this job, __________________________________ is the most important quality. Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different people talking about the meeting they’ve attended or are about to attend.For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the person the speaker is talking to from the list I-P.Choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H.Task One – Person Who Is SpeakingFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the people listed A-H.For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A the personnel manager14. ___ B the training manager15. ___ C the managing director16. ___ D the manager of office supplies17. ___ E the marketing managerF a temporary clerkG the junior finance managerH the finance directorTask Two – Who the Speaker Is Talking ToFor question 18-22, match the extract with the person the speaker is talking to, listed I-P. For each extract, choose the person the speaker is talking to.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I a manager in the same company19. ___ J a fellow passenger on the train to work20. ___ K a clerk in another department21. ___ L the staff in his / her department22. ___ M the participants at the meetingN his wife / her husbandO a rather forgetful member of the departmentP a representative from another companyPart ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear part of a conversation between two managers from different companies, a woman called Elizabeth and a man called Steven.Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence or answer the question.23 Elizabeth says at the beginning that her company isA planning to expand.B small and not very rich.C doing rather badly at the moment.24 Steven thinks that his computer systemA is just as fast as the latest systems.B is much faster than Elizabeth's present system.C is completely different to the newest systems.25 Steven believes that the real reason the comput ers in his company are being replaced isA so that the business can move into the international market.B because of a difference of opinion in his company.C because their clients will like it.26 Elizabeth thinks that the price Steven is askingA includes the price of installation and servicing.B is within the amount her company has budgeted for.C is a perfectly reasonable price for the equipment.27 Steven agrees that his company willA install the system a nd pay part of the servicing costs.B pay the costs of servicing for the first year.C install and service the system.28 Steven offers to train Elizabeth's staff to use the system, provided thatA the trainers go to Elizabeth's company.B only a limited number of people receive training.C Elizabeth's company doesn't try to compete with his.29H o w d o e s E l iz a b e t h's c o mp a n y d i f f e r f r o m S te v e n's?A I t i s l i k e l y t o b e c o me l a r g e r th a n S te v e n's i n th e f u tu r e.B I t i s c o n c e r n e d o n l y w i t h a s p e c i a l iz e d a r e a o f t h e ma r k e t.C I t h a s s t a r t e d to o p e r a te in mo r e th a n o n e c o u n tr y.30W h a t d o e s S t e v e n s a y a b o u t t h e c h a i r s?A H e w i l l h a v e d if f i c u l t y g e t t i n g p e r mi s s i o n to in c lu d e th e m.B H e w i l l b e a b l e t o g i v e t h e m t o E l iz a b e th a s p a r t o f th e d e a l.C I t i s u n r e a s o n a b l e o f E l i z a b e t h t o a s k f o r th e m.Exercise ThreePart OneQuestion 1-12You will hear the manager of On Course Ltd, a business training company, giving his staff instructions about a business summer school they are organizing, which begins tomorrow.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.ON COURSE LIMITED – Briefing notes for staff on business summer school.General preparation:1. The number of participants has increased by _____________________.2. Extra bedrooms are being provided in ____________________.3. The place to take taxis is _____________________________.4. Before the welcome function, the ___________________ will have to be ready.Catering arrangements:5. The latest time to begin breakfast is ___________________________.6. Lunch on Thursday is at 12.30 because of the ______________ that day.7. Participants must choose where to have any _________________.Details of course sessions:9. There’s been a cancellation of the video session about _________.10. On Wednesday, John Hynes talks about Marketing and _____________.11. Eva Rosa talks about _________________ on Friday.12. The mobile phone number is on __________________.Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different people from a business school talking about the relocation of branches to one single center.For each extract, there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the opinion that person express from list I-P.You will hear the recording twice.Task One – PERSONFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the people, listed A-H.For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A a cleaner14. ___ B a head of department15. ___ C a student16. ___ D a lecturer17. ___ E a receptionistF the proprietorG an agentH the technicianTask Two – opinionFor question 18-22, match the extracts with what people say, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I thinks that the cost of administration will be reduced19. ___ J supposes that some jobs will be lost20. ___ K hopes that number of students will increase21. ___ L believe that punctuality and attendance will improve22. ___ M is confident that most students will be pleasedN thinks that the school’s image will be damagedO says that the information technology facilities willbenefitP feels that the re-organization will be very complicated Part ThreeQuestions 18-22You will hear a discussion between a man called Malcolm and a woman called Wendy, who have just been interviewing candidates for a job.For each question 23-30 mark one letter, A, B or C, for the correct answer.23 At the beginning of their conversation, Malcolm and Wendy agree trialA the woman was the best choice.B the interviews were hard work.C all the candidates were good.24 Ms StephensA has a lot of Public Relations experience.B has studied Public Relations.C has worked for a Public Relations company.25 Mr. White isA older than Ms Stephens.B younger than Ms Stephens.C the same age as Ms Stephens.26 Why is Wendy concerned about Mr. White?A because his approach may be out of dateB because he is too old for this positionC because he may not be flexible enough27 What does Maicolm suggest about Mr. White?A that he would be a disadvantage to the companyB that they speak to him againC that he has doubts about him28 Wendy tells Malcolm that next time they can only interviewA two people.B three people.C four people.29 Who does Wendy sa y has a good CV?A Mr. SmithB Mr. J onesC Ms Stephens30 Who has worked in advertising?A Mr. SmithB Ms StephensC Mr. J onesExercise FourPart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear a speaker addressing a group of investors attending a dinner to celebrate a confectionery company’s one hundredth birthday.As you listen, for questions 1 –12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Rewards for shareholders1. They will be able to try t he company’s new __________ product.2. They will also receive a ___________________________ per share.The present situation3. Sales have decreased in the last ________________________.4. Shares are expected to increase in value by ______________ in the near future.5. The company’s main rivals are enormous ____________________ companies.Company history6. The company was originally a ____________________ business.7. It recently became an ____________________________.The future8. The company has set a high _________________________ for the future.9. It does not intend to offer _______________________________ on its products.10. The company will spend more money on __________________________.11. The company anticipates trade with countries in _________________.12. The company expects bigger sales to _________________________.Part TwoQuestions 13-22You will hear five different people talking about a meeting they have just attended.For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the reason for each meeting from the list A-H. for task two, choose the way that each person reacted to the meeting from list I-P.Task One – reasonFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the reasons, listed A-H.For each extract, choose the reason for the meeting.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A to discuss sales targets14. ___ B to present a new idea15. ___ C to demonstrate a new product16. ___ D to elect a new chairman17. ___ E to analyze a problemF to discuss expansionG to decide on redundanciesH to vote to issue sharesTask Two – ReactionFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the reactions, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the way the speaker reacted.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I thought it was very interesting19. ___ J felt nervous about speaking20. ___ K was not happy with the decisions made21. ___ L found it confusing22. ___ M disagreed strongly with someoneN thought it was very boringO lost his/her temper with someoneP agreed with the final decisionPart ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a businesswoman called Linda Taylor.For each question 23 - 30 mark one letter, A, B or C. for the correct answer.23 What do we learn about Linda Taylor?A She has set up an airline.B She has recently bought out an airline.C She is in charge of an airline.24 What new development has taken place at BellAir?A They have installed new machinery.B They have opened a new workshop.C They have bought modern planes.25 What problems did they have to resolve?A New engineers had to be employed.B The legal process was difficult.C Some staff had to be re-trained.26 She has formed an alliance with Sunlines in order to increase BellAir’sA involvement in tourism.B profit margins..C number of flights.27 BellAir ticket prices have been reduced onA domestic flights.B all flights.C international flights.28 What change has been made in the marketing arrangements?A A new consultancy has been contracted.B A new director has been appointed.C The present department has been expanded.29 Linda went into aviation toA fulfill a dream.B earn a high salary.C follow family tradition.30 What does Linda think is the key to success?A believing in oneselfB the right qualificationsC having good luckExercise FivePart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear part of a radio program on business topics. The presenter is talking about a company called Fast-Save.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Fast-Save Limited.The company history:1. fast-save’s original name was ___________________.2. After 1970, it took over some ______________________.3. In 1932 it introduced many __________________________ products.4. fast-save’s advertising slogan was ____________________.Present situation:5. Problems have arisen because competitors have _____________ fast-save.6. This has led to a considerable fall in its _____________________.7. However, it still has substantial ______________________________.8. It continues to be able to employ the _____________________.The compnay’s future:9. It is taking steps to develop a ________________________.10. It has decided that customers are not mainly interested in buying.11. fast-save will be altering the _________________________ it keeps in its shops.12. A key advantage for fast-save is that it has reliable _________________.Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different talking about courses they are going to do.For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the speaker’s reason for doing a course from the list A-H. for task two, choose the opinion that each person expresses about doing a course, from list I-PTask One – ReasonFor question 13-17, match the extracts with the reasons, listed A-H.For each extract choose the reason for doing the course.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A wants to change departments14. ___ B is being made to get a qualification15. ___ C wants to learn how to use new technology16. ___ D thinks it is necessary to be competitive17. ___ E hopes to work in a foreign countryF is in competition with a colleagueG hopes to avoid losing his-her jobH is going to train othersTask Two – opinionFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the opinions people express, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I is worried about forgetting new information19. ___ J isn’t keen on the traveling involved20. ___ K thinks more people should take similar courses21. ___ L complains about a lack of information22. ___ M finds it difficult to organize studiesN is looking forward to meeting new peopleO thinks the cost will be worth itP believes the effort will not be valuedPart ThreeQuestions 23-30Questions 23 - 30You will hear a radio interview between a journalist and the chairwoman of a shoe manufacturing company.For each question 23 - 30 mark one letter A, B or C, for the correct answer.23 Jean Chapel looks at people's shoes becauseA she needs ideas for new designs.B she wants to know the market.C the company asks her to.24 One of the founders of Chapel's was Jean'sA grandfather.B cousin.C father.25 Before a family member can work for Chapel's they must haveA bought shares in the company.B gained a professional qualification.C worked for another company.26 Jean's son has succeeded inA increasing factory output greatly.B selling more of their products overseas.C supplying 70% of shoes bought in France.27 Every week the companyA exports 8000 pairs of shoes.B sells 250 pairs of shoes.C makes 8000 pairs of shoes.28 What has happened to the country's shoe industry in recent years?A It has lost 80% of its export marketB It has been damaged very badly.C It has increased its profits by 23%.29 Chapel's deals with foreign competition byA maintaining quality.B making shoes more cheaply.C making more shoes.30 What is Jean worried about?A She will have to pay 8% dub' in the future.B Other countries have unfair advantages.C Her business share has fallen by 5%.Exercise SixPart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear the General Manager of Artis Ltd giving her staff instructions about the arrangements for a visit to the company by a group of international agents.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number. You will hear the recording twice.ARTIS LIMITEDArrivalBriefing notes for visit of foreign agents.1. The agents will be brought to Artis ________________________ at 9 a.m.2. The agents will need to be taken to the ____________________ by 9.30 a.m.Rest of day3. The first place for the agents to see is the ______________________.4. The second place is the _________________________ departemtn.5. In the cafeteria, a video of the new __________________ will be shown.6. The last place they will visit will be the ________________________.Must remember7. All staff must ________________________________.8. it’s necessary to have two ______________ available at all times.9. Each agent must be given an ______________________ before the presentation.10. The agent from Bolivia needs an ___________________.Evening entertainment11. The latest time to arrive at the restaurant is _________________.12. The _________ will be at 9 p.m.Part TwoQuestions 13-22You will hear five different people talking about a special training program for their company.For each extract, there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the opinion that each person expresses from the list I-P.You will hear the recording twice.Task One – PERSONFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the people, listed A-H.For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. ___ A the sales director14. ___ B the managing director15. ___ C a secretary16. ___ D a new junior manager17. ___ E the advertising managerF the finance directorG the catering managerH the information technology managerTask Two – opinionFor questions 18-22, match the extracts with what the people say, listed A-H.For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. ___ I there are good ideas, but little of practical value.19. ___ J the sessions go on too long.20. ___ K it may be difficult to remember everything.21. ___ L there are too many specialized sessions.22. ___ M the eating arrangements should be improved.N technology isn’t being given enough importanceO the training methods are old-fashioned.P people expect too much from the program.Part ThreeQuestions 23-30You will hear part of a conversation between two company employees, a woman called Rose and a man called Steve.For each question 23 - 30 mark one letter, A, B or C, for the correct answer.23 The main benefit of suggestions schemes is that they improveA profitabilityB motivation.C efficiency.24 When receiving a suggestion, it’s essential toA publicize itB implement itC research it25 In this scheme, it will be necessary, to excludeA staff in research and developmentB junior staff.C senior management26 The reward for a successful suggestion will be paidA over a five year period.B after three years.C at a fifth of the total value.27 When starting the scheme, Rose and Steve will emphasize how it couldA increase sales.B be enjoyable.C help promotion.28 The scheme will be started atA a regional office.B head office.C an offices.29 Start will make their suggestions byA using a special box.B sending a memo.C telephoning.30 Rose and Steve will report to the board onA the quality of suggestions.B the value of suggestions.C the number of suggestions.Intensive Exercise OnePart Two1. Spot dictation:1. I was quite surprised to get their letter, actually. ____________ they’ve done nothing but complain about everything. There always seemed to be something wrong. So it’s strange that they ______ ______ so many of ___________. Especially they’re relatively ______. We’ve only ____________________ for a month. They want us to deliver sixty September.2. Well, ___ wrote to them ________ thanking them for their help over the accounting matter. I’ve just had a ______. __________________ we ____________________ reduce costs, which is ______ to know. But they want us to cut back even more.______suggested that I ___________________________ to see if they could make more savings. But ___ think ____________________. So ____________________________________. If they’re really insistent, they’ll write again. But I don’t think __________________________________________.3. I’ve just _________________ about that actually. They ______________ __________________. They _____________________ our decision to expand within Australia, so _____ they ______________________________go into New Zealand as well. I don’t want to give too much away until we know what they are doing. I was going to write and ask for further details of their _________________, __________________. I think it will be better done _____________. So I’d ask my secretary to ___________________ for next week. And hopefully it will be fairly friendly.4. About two months ago, we ______________________ that they were selling. But they still ________________. Now they’ve written to say ___________________________. They ____________ to deliver them ______________________. That’s lucky, because I。