BEC考试真题及答案(中级)

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BEC中级考试真题第一部分：听力（共4题，每题10分，共计40分）1.题目描述：在接下来的对话中，你将会听到一个员工向他的老板请假的理由。

请你根据听到的对话内容，选择正确的回答。

A. 他将会有一个重要的会议需要参加。

B. 他的孩子生病了，需要请假照顾。

C. 他计划去度假，需要额外的休假时间。

D. 他要去参加一个亲友的葬礼。

正确答案：B题目解析：根据对话中提到的员工的孩子生病，需要请假照顾，可以确定答案为B。

2.题目描述：在接下来的对话中，你将会听到一个销售经理和一个客户之间的交流。

请你根据听到的对话内容，选择最佳答案。

销售经理：我们公司最近推出了一款新产品，可以帮助您提高生产效率。

您有兴趣了解吗？客户：我对您公司的产品很感兴趣，但是我现在已经购买了其他品牌的设备。

我需要考虑一下再做决定。

销售经理：没问题。

如果您有任何疑问或需要帮助，请随时与我联系。

客户最可能会做出以下哪种回应？A. 我很感兴趣，可以给我更多产品信息吗？B. 我需要考虑一下再做决定。

C. 您公司的产品我很满意，我已经购买了。

D. 我已经购买了其他品牌的设备，不需要其他产品了。

正确答案：B题目解析：根据客户的回答“我需要考虑一下再做决定”可以确定答案为B。

3.题目描述：在接下来的对话中，你将会听到一个员工向他的同事请功。

请你根据听到的对话内容，选择正确的回答。

员工：我刚刚完成了一项重要的项目，我想把这个项目的成功归功于团队的合作。

同事：是的，我们团队的配合确实很好，我们都很努力。

员工最可能会说：A. 非常感谢大家的努力，没有你们的支持我无法完成这个项目。

B. 这个项目花费了很多时间和精力，但结果还是令人满意的。

C. 我还要感谢公司的领导对我的支持和信任。

D. 这个项目并不是很困难，我一个人就可以完成。

正确答案：A题目解析：根据员工的表态“我想把这个项目的成功归功于团队的合作”可以确定答案为A。

4.题目描述：在接下来的对话中，你将会听到两个同事讨论市场的竞争情况。

剑桥BEC商务英语中级阅读真题及参考答案

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剑桥BEC商务英语中级阅读真题及参考答案1Personal Assistant of the Year0 Anne-Marie Garrard was shocked when it was announced that she had won the00 Personal Assistant of the Year award. ‘The other candidates seemed me34 to be very strong, and I have to say I found that the selection procedure really35 hard,' she says. 'I didn't think I had any chance of winning. When I heard my36 name, my legs were so weak I could only hardly stand up,' she laughs. So37 how is 'the best' personal assistant chosen from a group of so extremely good38 and very different individuals? The final decision was reached after a39 day-long session of the tests, interviews and exercises. Garrard believes40 the skills she uses in her job helped her how to perform well. For instance, although41 most of her work is for her company's Managing Director, she works for six bosses42 in all, so she always tries out to be prepared for anything that might happen.43 As for the future, her firm has closed for its summer break now; as soon as44 they will open again, there is a pay rise waiting for her. But Garrard is not45 going to be relax. She says, 'There's always room for personal development.You must keep trying to improve.这篇文章讲的是一个女生获得个人助理奖后的情况。

剑桥商务英语（BEC）中级阅读全真试题及答案

剑桥商务英语（BEC ）中级阅读全真试题及答案）中级阅读全真试题及答案BEC 中级阅读全真试题中级阅读全真试题READING QUESTIONS 1-45 PART ONE Questions 1-7 Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements on the opposite page. Which job does each sentence 1-7 refer to? For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. Y ou will need to use some of these letters more than once. Example:0 This post involves some secretarial duties. 0 A B C D 1 Y ou will be responsible for the operation of a computer system. 2 Y ou must be able to forecast what people will want to wear. 3 Y ou will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds. 4 Y ou will have a qualification which covers two subject areas. 5 It is necessary to have worked in this sector before. 6 Y ou will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization. 7 The advertisement emphasises the need to have a suitable approach to important people. A BUSINESS MANAGERY ou will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and and will will will have have have a a a good good good understanding understanding understanding of of of international international international distribution, distribution, distribution, possibly possibly possibly based based based on on on previous previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture. Y ou will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively, and preferably have a degree. B DEPARTMENT STORE STORE BUYERBased BUYERBased BUYERBased at at at our our our head head head office office office in in in London, London, London, you will you will select select and and and order order stock stock from from from our our our suppliers suppliers suppliers in in in Italy. Italy. Italy. Y Y ou ou will will will need need need to to to predict predict predict fashion fashion fashion trends trends trends and and and build build build a a a strong strong relationship relationship with with with our our our Italian Italian Italian office. office. office. Y Y ou ou will will will have have have gained gained gained your your your buying buying buying experience experience experience in in in women's women's fashion and will hold a degree in design with a business studies component. C LEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRA TORAs TORAs head head head of of of the the the legal legal office, office, your your your work work work will will will include include managing the office IT network, typing reports, diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member. member. Y Y ou will need need good good good organizational organizational organizational skills skills skills in in in order order order to to to keep keep keep ahead ahead ahead of of of a a a varied varied varied workload. workload. Y ou ou will will will be be be dealing dealing dealing with with with senior senior senior executives executives executives and and and government government government officials, so officials, so a mature and and efficient efficient manner is essential. D REGIONAL LEISURE LEISURE SITES SITES SITES MANAGERY MANAGERY MANAGERYou ou ou will will will be be be responsible responsible responsible for for for budgetary budgetary budgetary planning, planning, contract negotiations, local marketing and effective administration. Y ou will communicate frequently frequently with with with our our our main main main office office office using using using the the the latest latest latest technology. technology. technology. Y Y our our experience could experience could be be from from from any any business sector but you should enjoy outdoor life and will ideally possess an estate management qualification. PART TWO Questions 8-12 ·Read the extract below from an article about the coffee industry. ·Choose the best sentence from the list on the opposite page to fill each of the gaps. ·For each gap 8-12, mark one letter (A-I)on your Answer Sheet. ·Do not use any letter more than once. Coffee Coffee is is is worth worth worth approximately approximately $50-60bn $50-60bn per per per annum annum annum in in in terms terms terms of of of world world world sales. sales. sales. It It It is is is a a a truly truly international international commodity, commodity, commodity, and and and today today today more more more than than than 50 50 50 countries countries countries in in in the the the world world world grow grow grow coffee coffee coffee beans. beans. (example) ______I_____. ICO organization helps coffee producers and promotes coffee conumption conumption worldwide.ICO worldwide.ICO worldwide.ICO estimates estimates estimates that that that world world world production production production next next next year year year will will will reach reach reach 97.5 97.5 97.5 million million bags.11.3 bags.11.3 million million million bags bags bags higher higher higher than than than the the the current current current year. (8) year. (8) __________. __________. As As As the the the largest largest largest producing producing country , , Brazil Brazil Brazil is is is particularly particularly particularly important important important in in in the coffee the coffee world. In 1994 1994 Brazil Brazil Brazil was responsible was responsible for 25% 25% of world of world production, production, Colombia Colombia Colombia was was was next with next with 13.4%, 13.4%, Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia had had had 7.5%, 7.5%, 7.5%, Mexico Mexico Mexico 4.7%, 4.7%, Guatemala 3.8% and Ethiopia and V ietnam were equal with 3.4%.Coffee is a tough crop, and can be be grown grown grown in in in areas areas areas where where where it it it is is is difficult difficult difficult or or or impossible impossible impossible to to to grow grow grow other crops. other crops. (9)______ (9)______ However, However, disease is always problem for coffee production, as we can see in some parts of South America at the moment.ICO is active in educating farmers about avoiding disease and dealing with problems when they occur.The distribution chain varies from country to country, explains Pablo Dubois. In most countries the smaller farmers sell their crop to a local trader, who then sells it on to exporters. There are, however, other distribution systems. (10) ____________. Some countries, like Vietnam, have special government marketing organizations for coffee.Coffee prices often vary greatly from one year to the next. In 1997, for example, there was a large rise in the world price, which was immediately felt by the consumer. Rising prices always result in a drop in sales, which will have a bad effect on those developing countries, which are highly dependent on foreign exchange from coffee coffee exports. (11)____________.In the exports. (11)____________.In the o pinion opinion opinion of of of Pablo Pablo Pablo Dubois, Dubois, Dubois, the the the biggest biggest biggest problem problem problem for for for his his organisation is is to to to create create create greater greater greater consumer consumer consumer awareness awareness awareness of of of the the the different different different varieties varieties varieties of of of coffee coffee coffee and and different ways of preparing it. (12)____________. ICO is therefore concentrating its promotional activities on Russia and China. It is also encouraging environmentally friendly coffee production, and and last last last year's year's year's seminar seminar seminar on coffee on coffee and and the the the environment created environment created a a lot lot lot of of of interest.The interest.The interest.The future future future looks looks bright bright for for for the the the coffee coffee coffee industry. industry. industry. It It It is is is estimated estimated estimated that that that consumption consumption consumption over over over the the the next next next few few few years years years will will continue to rise steadily. New markets like Eastern Europe and China are expected to develop fast. A. As a result, the membership now represents 94% of all exporters and 60% of all importers. B. In some of these countries, this can amount to as much as 50% of all export earning.C. C. In In In North North North America, America, America, most most most consumers consumers consumers already already already have have have above above above average average average knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of the the the range range available. D. For example, frost and wind are particularly damaging to coffee crops. E. Larger coffee growers, for example, frequently export directly. F. The main reason for this is higher Brazilian output as production recovers from weather damage to crops. G . It is cultivated in mountain regions which can only be reached by animal transport, and in other difficult areas where modern agricultural equipment cannot be used. H. This is because there is a demand for coffee in Germany, and it is also sold in the UK and in the US. I. I. This This This make make make the the the coffee coffee coffee industry industry industry fairly fairly fairly universal, universal, universal, according according according to to to Pablo Pablo Pablo Dubois, Dubois, Dubois, Head Head Head of of of the the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), based in London. PART THREE Questions 13-20 Read Read the the the artic artic le le below below below about about about stress stress stress management, management, management, and and and answer answer answer questions questions questions 13-20 13-20 13-20 on on on the the the opposite opposite page. A Lesson In Stress Management Demands placed on us at work can often lead to considerable worry and discomfort. There are, however, however, ways ways ways of of of protecting protecting protecting ourselves ourselves ourselves from from from the the the stress stress stress we we we face face face at at at work. work. work. W e W e interviewed interviewed interviewed Jane Jane Collard, a consultant in stress management. 1. In Jane Collard's opinion, stress is becoming an increasingly common feature of the workplace. Stress is a highly individual reaction, which varies considerably from person to person, and it is difficult difficult for for for some some some employees employees employees to to to avoid avoid avoid it. it. it. Indeed, Indeed, Indeed, stress stress stress is is is regarded regarded regarded by by by many many many as as as part part part of of of the the organizational culture of our institutions: it comes with the job. Recent figures indicate that time taken taken off work off work because because of stress of stress has has increased increased increased by by by 500 500 500 per per per cent cent cent since since since the the the 1950s. 1950s. 1950s. Undoubtedly, Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels. With reductions in staffing, workloads for individual employees have increased. In addition, many employees are left worrying about the security of their jobs. 2. On the stress management courses that she runs, Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realise that stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated motivated and and and to to to perform perform perform effectively. effectively. A complete complete absence absence absence of of of stress stress stress can can can be be be as as as damaging damaging damaging as as overstress, since it can make people lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. If this happens, the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs. signs. Stress Stress Stress may may may be be be expressed expressed expressed physically, physically, for for example example through through headaches headaches headaches and and and tiredness, tiredness, tiredness, or or through emotional problems such as depression. A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently, and can be difficult to deal with. 3. While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This This involves, involves, involves, first first first of of of all, all, all, setting setting setting realistic realistic realistic goals goals goals for for for both both both the the the short short short and and and long long long term. term. term. Once Once Once this this framework has been established, tasks are then prioritised on a daily basis. The trainees are also reminded reminded that that that when when when they they they are are are under under under pressure pressure pressure the the the less less less important important important items items items should should should be be be left, left, left, and and and they they should should never never never hesitate hesitate hesitate to to to delegate. delegate. delegate. Everyone Everyone Everyone is is is encouraged encouraged encouraged to to to look look look at at at ways ways ways of of of reducing reducing reducing 'wasted 'wasted time ', for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immedkiately. 4. Jane feels that one of the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable. They are encouraged to avoid being being defensive, defensive, defensive, but but but at at at the same the same time time they they they are are are advised advised advised not not not to to to be be be afraid afraid afraid of saying of saying 'no'. 'no'. They They They are are asked to give reasons only if necessary . The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands, and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally. Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns, where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness. One solution they discuss is to think of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message. They They learn, for learn, for example, example, to remind to remind themselves themselves that that that nothing nothing nothing terrible terrible terrible happens when happens when a a demand demand demand is is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on. Questions 13-16 For questions 13-16, choose the best title for each numbered paragraph from the list below. For each numbered paragraph 1-4, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. 13 Paragraph 1 ______ 14 Paragraph 2 ______ 15 Paragraph 3 ______ 16 Paragraph 4 ______ A Higher stress levels among top managers B Coping with stress through a positive attitude C Time lost at work through sickness D Causes of increased stress in the work environment E Explanations for missed deadlinesF stress reduction through better organisation G Typical problems associated with stress Questions 17-20 • Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17-20 with a phrase A-G from the list below. • For each question 17-20, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. • Do not use any letter more than once. 17 Most people agree that the recent increase in stress is due to changes in ____________. 18 The trainees are taught that the right level of stress at work is important for good. 19 Trainees learn that one way of limiting stress is by deciding upon. 20 One of the most important parts of the course is learning how to react to___ A levels of performance B shorter deadlines C employment practices D higher levels of sickness E unfair demands F successful management structure G practical targets PART FOUR Questions 21-35 ·Read the text below about job prospects at the Provincial Bank. ·Choose the correct word A, B, C, or, D on the opposite page to fill each gap. ·For each question 21-35, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet. Employment Opportunities for Graduates with the Provincial BankThe Provincial Bank is one of the biggest (example) ____________ institutions in the U.K. With its 1,900 branches and 58,000 employees, it has (21) ____________ a household name. Almost 4,000 of these employees (22) ____________ managerial or executive positions. The bank has an outstanding (23) ____________ of profitability, which has been achieved by introducing innovations at the same time time as as as maintaining maintaining maintaining leadership leadership leadership of of of the the the (24) (24) (24) ____________. ____________. ____________. The The The bank's bank's bank's comprehensive comprehensive comprehensive training training programme concentrates on (25) ____________ the most important skills that graduates need in order to (26) ____________ early management responsibility. Trainees take responsibility for their own own continuous continuous continuous self-development self-development through visiting other branches and departments, and by (27)____________ courses in management skills. They also receive training in order to increase their knowledge of the bank's (28) ___________. The bank supports (29)____________ of staff who wish to take professional examinations, and its Graduate Training Scheme is (30)_____________ to the nationally recognized Diploma in Management.Obviously the quality of its mangers is of (31)____________ importance to the bank's performance. It welcomes good graduates graduates in in in any any any subject subject subject area, area, area, (32)____________ (32)____________ (32)____________ they can they can demonstrate demonstrate the the the ability ability ability to to to influence influence events, and have the potential to (33)____________ both as leaders and as part of a team. Most graduate trainees join the Retail Banking division initially. Those starting on this programme will soon have the (34)____________ to work in other parts of the bank and can (35)____________ a varied and flexible working life.Example:A budgetary B fiscal C financial D economic Example 21 A opened B entered C turned D become 22 A hold B do C keep D own 23 A career B catalogue C record D experience 24 A area B trade C record D market 25 A making B reaching C developing D heightening 26 A present B treat C deal D handle 27 A observing B attending C involving D staying 28 A services B goods C creations D abilities 29 A colleague B members C people D persons 30 A qualified B combined C fastened D linked 31 A main B vital C necessary D superior 32 A therefore B thus C provided D only 33 A succeed B realize C gain D overcome 34 A choice B chance C likelihood D probability 35 A forecast B believe C suppose D expect PART FIVE Section A Questions 36-40 Read the text below about a special kind of competition. In most of the lines 36-40 there is one extra word which does not fit. One or two lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet. If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Examples:0 The international Y outh Skills Olympics is a vocational skills competition in 0 C O R R E C T00 which the young people demonstrate their achievements in a range of areas. 00 T H E 36 The competition, which there is held every two years, is organized by the international 37 Training Organisation. All U.K. competitors qualify for the team by getting through38 a tough national competition.Their backgrounds are vary from arts to sciences, 39 and students to the self-employed. Since they do not know which skill area they 40 will be tested in, they must to train for everything before the start of the competition. Section B Questions 41-45 Read the text below about market research. In each line 41-45 there is one wrong word. For each line 41-45,write the correct word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Examples:0 Y our business will only success if customers like your product 0 S U C C E E D00 or service and are prepared to give you money in exchange about it 00 F O R Market Research 41 Before you start a business, it is importance to undertake market research 42 and to assess the results with great care: you need to finding out about your 43 potential customers and the state of the market, included your competitors. 44 The more detailed your market research are, the more profitable your business45 is likely to be. Carry out your study thorough, and repeat it to ensure your results are reliable.参考答案参考答案READING 1. C 2. B 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.D 7C 8.F 9.G 10.E 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B 17.C 18.A 6.D 7C 8.F 9.G 10.E 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.E 21.D 21.D 22.A 22.A 23.C 23.C 24.B 24.B 24.B 25.C 25.C 25.C 26.D 26.D 26.D 27.B 27.B 27.B 28.A 28.A 29.B 29.B 30.D 30.D 30.D 31.B 31.B 31.B 32.A 32.A 33.A 34.B 34.B 35.D 35.D 35.D 36.THERE 36.THERE 37.CORRECT 37.CORRECT 38.ARE 38.ARE 38.ARE 39.CORRECT 39.CORRECT 39.CORRECT 40.TO 40.TO 40.TO 41.IMPORTANT 41.IMPORTANT 42.FIND 42.FIND 43.INCLUDING 43.INCLUDING 43.INCLUDING 44.IS 44.IS 45.THOROUGHLY。

(完整word版)BEC中级真题(第二辑)答案和听力原文

WHILE 38 SEEN 39 FROM40 CORRECT 41 THOSE 42 FOR 43 WITH 44 THAT45 CORRECTWritingPart 1To: P. JonesFrom: Luisa GambonDate: 21 November 2002Subject: LatenessMr Jones，I have noticed that you often arrive late for work， especially on Monday mornings。

As your colleagues are starting to complain about that, you understand that unless this habit changes, I will take disciplinary action against you。

Come and see me tomorrow at 9 a.m。

in my office。

Thank youPart 2Report on customer complaintsINTRODUCTIONThis report has the purpose of presenting the reasons for customer complaints in 2002. FIELDINGSThe customer complaints received in 2002 were 300 in January. Then they increased to 540 in February because of the computer system's breakdown。

商务英语BEC中级试题及参考答案

商务英语BEC中级试题及参考答案商务英语BEC中级试题及参考答案三人行，必有我师焉。

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以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的商务英语BEC中级试题及参考答案，希望对正在关注的您有所帮助!Ⅰ 词汇测试题：(2题，每题10分，共20分)1. 该组有10个商务英语英文词或词组，下面均有英文词或词组来进行解释。

请将正确的选项标出，要求英英转换意义准确，符合商务英语规范。

(10分)(1) currencyA. the money in use in a particular countryB. flow of priceC. at presentD. deposit in the bank(2) varyA. to change or be differentB. to chooseC. to apply forD. to refuse(3) tumbleA. to be trapped in difficultyB. to fall quickly and without controlC. to be tired of doingD. to become less in number or smaller(4) breachA. an act of breaking a law, promiseB. a specialized companyC. a part of an institutionD. an agreement or contract(5) take the law into their own hands.A. to solve the problem by themselvesB. to break or violate the lawC. to explain the clauses in the lawD. to understand the law as they think(6) seminarA. survivalB. study of a universityC. sightseeingD. social setting(7) graceA. a person who controls propertyB. a period of time allowed before sth. happensC. a generally accepted opinionD. a way of dealing with a problem(8) vetoA. a refusal to allow sth. to be doneB. a particular right to do sth.C. an amount of money paid to obtain insuranceD. disagreement or unfriendliness(9) priorityA. to pose a threatB. to produce life cycleC. being priorD. to meet expenses(10) to fluctuateA. to add several things togetherB. to produce or provide something officialC. to change or varyD. to judge or decide something2. 该组有10个商务英语英文词或词组，下面均有汉语词或词组来进行解释，请将正确项选出，要求英汉转换意义准确，符合商务英语规范。

商务英语中级试题及答案

商务英语中级试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The company is expected to ________ a new product next month.A) launchB) landC) crashD) crash答案：A2. The negotiations were ________ due to a lack of common ground.A) brokenB) broken offC) broken downD) broken up答案：B3. The manager is ________ for the success of the project.A) in chargeB) on chargeC) in charge ofD) on charge of答案：C4. The company has decided to ________ its operations in Asia.A) expandB) extendC) enlargeD) stretch答案：A5. The report ________ the financial situation of the company.A) outlinesB) outlinesC) delineatesD) describes答案：A6. The new policy will ________ the market.A) impactB) affectC) influenceD) effect答案：A7. The team ________ a new strategy for the upcoming project.A) devisedB) designedC) plannedD) schemed答案：B8. The project was ________ due to unforeseen circumstances.A) postponedB) delayedC) deferredD) put off答案：A9. The company is ________ to increase its market share.A) aimingB) targetingC) focusingD) concentrating答案：B10. The CEO gave a ________ speech at the annual meeting.A) motivationalB) motivationalC) inspiringD) encouraging答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The company's ________ has been consistently improving over the past few years.答案：profitability2. The ________ of the product was a major concern for the marketing team.答案：positioning3. The ________ of the new initiative was met with skepticism by some stakeholders.答案：feasibility4. The ________ of the company's assets is a complex process.答案：liquidation5. The ________ of the merger was announced at the annual shareholders' meeting.答案：completion6. The ________ of the project was delayed due to technical difficulties.答案：implementation7. The ________ of the company's stock has been steadily increasing.答案：value8. The ________ of the new product line was a strategic decision.答案：introduction9. The ________ of the company's financial records is a legal requirement.答案：disclosure10. The ________ of the contract was a contentious issueduring negotiations.答案：termination三、阅读理解题（每题3分，共30分）阅读以下商务场景对话，并回答相关问题。

BEC中级真题(第二辑)答案和听力原文

BEC中级真题（第二辑）答案及听力原文Test 1ReadingPart 11 C2 A3 B4 D5 A 6.B 7 CPart 28 D 9 C 10 E 11B 12 FPart 313 D 14 A 15 C 16 B 17.B 18.CPart 419B 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 D 26 A 27 B 28 C29 D 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 BPart534 ITSELF 35 IN 36 CORRECT 37.WHILE 38 SEEN 39 FROM40 CORRECT 41 THOSE 42 FOR 43 WITH 44 THAT45 CORRECTWritingPart 1To: P. JonesFrom: Luisa GambonDate: 21 November 2002Subject: LatenessMr Jones,I have noticed that you often arrive late for work, especially on Monday mornings. As your colleagues are starting to complain about that, you understand that unless this habit changes, I will take disciplinary action against you. Come and see me tomorrow at 9 a.m. in my office. Thank youPart 2Report on customer complaintsINTRODUCTIONThis report has the purpose of presenting the reasons for customer complaints in 2002.FIELDINGSThe customer complaints received in 2002 were 300 in January. Then they increased to 540 in February because of the computer system's breakdown.In March they fell to 230 because an improved order system was introduced.The reasons for complaints from January to March were analysed:●firstly the companv received complaints for incorrect orders delivered. Theseerrors were fewer in March.●secondly the time taken to deliver is too high. but the company has planned torecruit new agents.●Finally customers complain for the poor product quality. In order to solve thisproblem more quality controls are making.CONCLUSIONSAt the moment all customers aren't satisfied but many measures have been taken to improve their satisfaction.ListeningPart 11. JAYE2. CUSTOMER SERVICES3. OFFICE ASSISTANT4. 457.605. EUROPE HOLIDAYS6. BUSINESS CARDS7. MARKETING EXECUTIVES8 (THE) (COMPANY) EOGO9 INFORMATION PACK10. PARK HOTEL11. FRONT GATE12. NEW DESIGNSPart 213 E 14 B 15 G 16 F 17 A 18 C 19 G 20 H21 E 22. BPart323 B 24 B 25 C 26 A 27 C28 B 29 A 30 CTapescriptListening Test 1This is the Business English Certificate Vantage 2, Listening Test 1.Part One. Questions 1 to 12.You will hear three telephone conversations or tnessages.Write one or two u'ords or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One.Questions 1 to 4.Look at the form below.You will hear a man asking a colleague for information about a former employee.You have 15 second's to read through the form.[pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Woman: Personnel . . .Man: Hello, it's Tim here, from Finance.Woman: Hi, Tim.Man: I've had a letter from the tax office about a student who worked here last summer – I wonder if you could look him up in your records. Woman: Sure, what's the name?Man: The surname's Jaye. First name Stephen.Woman: How does he spell his surname?Man: J-A-Y-E. Got that?Woman: Oh yes, here we are . . . lives at a hundred and eighty-three School Road,Barnfield . . .Man: Yes, that's the one.Woman: And you say he was working in Finance?Man: Uhm, Customer Services, actually.Woman: Aah - they had lots of students working for them last summer.Man: Well, the tax people want to know his exact job title - I'm not sure why. Woman: Mm, let me see . . . He was an office assistant.Man: Right, got that. They also want to know about his monthly earnings. Woman: Let's have a look . . . five hundred and thirty-eight pounds seventy a month . . . Oh, sorry, he was a scale one, so that's four hundred and fifty-seven pounds sixty. Anything else?Man: That's fine, thanks. I'll send them the information today . . . [pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]Conversation Two.Questions 5 to 8.Look at the note below.You will hear a man describing a problem with an order.You have 15 seconds to read through the note.[pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Woman: Hello, Blackwell Printers. Julie Davidson speaking. How may I help you? Man: Hello. This is Mark Jones from Europe Holidays. I was hoping to speak to Steven Kirby about the stationery you're printing for us.Woman: I'm afraid Steven's away until Friday.Man: Oh - you see I'm not very happy with the business cards and I wanted to see if I could make a couple of changes to the paper too.Woman: Would you like me to pass on a message?Man: Yes, please. The thing is, I've just received your proofs - the cards themselves are fine, but you seem to have misunderstood the quantities. I'm sure I asked for five hundred for each of the marketing executives and seven hundred and fifty for me but you've put everyone down for seven hundred and fifty. Woman: Right, I've made a note of that. Is there anything else?Man: Yes, well this is my mistake really. Could you ask Steven to move the company logo further to the left? It's too close to the address at the moment. I think that's all for now. Thanks.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]Conversation Three. Questions 9 -12Look at the notes below.You will hear a woman making the arrangements for a delegation who are going to visit her company.You have 15 seconds to read through the notes.[pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Woman: Geoff?Man: Yes?Woman: I just want to finalise the preparations for the delegation next week. Man: Certainly. It's Thursday, isn't it?Woman: Yes. Now, can you make sure that each of them gets a name badge and an information pack. The badges are done, but you'll need to prepare the packs with all the relevant information.Man: Ok, that shouldn't take too long. What about catering?Woman: Coffee's organised for eleven and three, but lunch - it's at one - we need to reserve it for twelve people . . . The office restaurant is closed next week . . .can you ring the Park Hotel? The Grand Hotel was a bit disappointing last time. Man: I'll get onto that.Woman: Now, they'll be coming straight from the station, and their taxi will bring them to the front gate, so make sure you're there to greet them. That'll be about ten.Man: Ten. And then . . .Woman: Into Reception, I think. Make sure the new designs are on display, I want them to see those first.Man: OK.Woman: Let me know when it's all finalised. Bye.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]That is the end of Part One. You now have 20 seconds to check your answers. [pause]Part Two. Questions 13 to 22.Section One. Questions 13 to 17.You will hear five short recordings[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]That is the end of Part One. You now seconds to check your answers.[pause]Part Two. Questions 13 to 22. Section One.Questions 13 to 17.You will hear five short recordings.For each recording, decide which type of document the speaker is talking about.Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.After you have listened once, replay the recordings.You have 15 seconds to read the list A-H.[pause]Now listen, and decide which type of document each speaker is talking about. [pause] ThirteenWoman: Well no wonder the bank's returned it unpaid. Look, the figures don't match the amount in words. I expect someone was filling it in in too much of a hurry. Let's see, we'd better issue another one straight away to pay Mrs Burton, because it'll be another three weeks if we wait for the next cycle of payments. Her expenses on that sales trip were pretty high, and it wouldn't be fair to keep her waiting much longer.[pause] fourteenMan: Some of the suppliers are already asking about the increases. I'll check, but I seem to remember from last week's meeting that in the end we agreed on three per cent. So what I'll do is go down each column and calculate the new amounts, and then it can be printed in time to be inserted into the new brochures. Can you check the figures for me, though, before it goes to the printers? [pause] fifteenWoman: We've just received the paperwork from you about cleaning our premises, and I have to say that it doesn't reflect what we agreed in our conversation last week. For one thing, it says that we have to supply our security code, and for another it specifies monthly payment in advance, and I told you both of those were out of the question. I'm afraid I really can't sign this. Could you send me a revised one?[pause] SixteenMan: Of course, this only gives a very general picture. But as you can see, cash is a particularly healthy area. That's even when we take into account regular outgoings on loans and leasing equipment, which are included in the final totals. And even more significantly, unpaid orders are actually excluded from the final calculation. These represent a sum of approximately thirty thousand pounds. With that in mind, we can say that the company's overall position is still strong. [pause] SeventeenWoman: I've just asked the Arden Conference Centre about availability for our next training seminar, and they said they still haven't been paid for the one before last, which should have been dealt with six months ago. I've had to ask them to send a duplicate! We really must be careful. Arden give us very favourable prices,but we haven't got a contract with them - Can you deal with it straight away so we stay in their good books?[pause].Vow listen to the recordings again.[pause]Section Two. Questions 18 to 22.You will hear another five recordings.For each recording, decide what the speaker's purpose is.Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.After you have listened once, replay the recordings.You have 15 seconds to read the list A-H.[pause]Now listen, and decide what each speaker's purpose is.[pause] EighteenMan: Hello. This is Guy Cooper from Centron Electronics here. I believe you rang for some advice about your alarm system, which isn't functioning properly. The message I got said you weren't sure if you needed someone to come and sort it out, or if we could advise you over the phone. Well perhaps you'd like to get back to me as soon as it's convenient and tell me exactly what the problem is, and I'll see what I can do.[pause] NineteenWoman: Well, as you say, Redlon has been supplying us for years but, quite honestly, two-thirds of the complaints we receive about our products are actually due to faults in components we've had from Redlon. So I talked to the Production Manager and he agreed that I should look at some alternatives.Future World's range is fine for us, and one of their customers who I spoke to recommended them highly, so that's why we've changed to using them. [pause] TwentyWoman: The competition's getting tougher, and you know we're facing serious problems.We need to see more benefit from the undeniably hard work we're putting in, and this means saying no to jobs which aren't profitable. It would be much more beneficial to put all our efforts into winning higher-margin contracts. So the way I feel you can help most is by identifying the types of contacts which will bring in the income we need in order to ensure our future.[pause] Twenty-oneMan: John Woods here, phoning about the project we discussed earlier. Could you give me a ring so that we can talk about it a bit more? I've done a few calculations and I'm beginning to wonder whether it's really a practical proposition. 1 still think the project's got potential, but there are significant additional costs which we hadn't taken into account. So could you get back to me as soon as you can, please?[pause] Twenty-twoWoman: Hello, Sally here, from Pagwell Paints, returning your call. I'm very sorry you aren't happy with the latest consignment you've had from us. It's rather strange, because following your complaint about the last delivery,we did in fact take action to change the specifications in the way you suggested. So it isn't quite fair to say that we ignored your advice. I know it's important to achieve the consistency that you require, but perhaps your recommendation wasn't exactly what's needed.[pause]Now listen to the recordings again.[pause]This is the end of Part Two.[pause]Part Three. Questions 23 to 30.You will hear the chairman of a business institute making a speech about new business awards that his institute has sponsored.For each question 23-30. mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording.You have 45 seconds to read through the questions.[pause]Now listen, and mark A, 6 or C.[pause]Man: Who are the managers of the best innovation developments in British industry? That was the question which the first Business Today Innovation Awards set out to answer.This project is all about rewarding good practice and performance. So, rather than simply recognising excellence in the design of specific products, or analysing their financial impact on profits, the awards set out to take an objective look at exactly how companies manage the development process itself.Over three hundred and fifty organisations entered the competition and were initially reduced to about forty. Then, after further careful checking, a short list of just fourteen of them was arrived at. These finalists, all manufacturers, were then visited by the competition judges, a panel of four chief executives from leading companies. The panel toured the finalists' facilities, received presentations on the companies and their projects, and interviewed the key development team members. The products varied enormously in their scale, function and degree of technology - from bread for a supermarket chain to a printer inside an automatic cash dispenserInitially the organisers were concerned that this range could create difficulties in the assessment process. But this fear proved baseless, as most elements in the innovation process are shared by all manufacturers.Interestingly, the finalists broke down into two distinct and equal groups: large firms with one thousand employees or more and small firms with two hundred and fifty employees or fewer. With both groups the judges decided to concentrate on two of the clearest indicators of a successful innovation process, which are: how well the new product is combined with the company's existing business, and secondly, how-well the innovation methods are recorded and understood. Small firms naturally tend todo well in the first category since they have fewer layers of management and thus much shorter communication lines. But they seem to put less emphasis on creating formal development methods which would be repeatable in future innovations. Large firms, on the other hand, have difficulty integrating the new development within their existing business for reasons of scale. But they tend to succeed in achieving well-documented and repeatable development methods. This is because larger companies, with their clear emphasis on training, fixed management structure and administrative systems, require more formal, daily record-keeping from their staff.So what were the key questions the judges had in mind when assessing the finalists? One of the most important areas concerned how thoroughly a company checks what is happening in other fields in order to incorporate new ideas into the development process. Many of the finalists impressed in the area. Xatura, for example, had demonstrated genuine energy in searching for new ways of producing their range of specialitv breads. They had looked at styles of home cooking in different countries, as well as the possibility of exploiting new production technologies in order to achieve equally good results but on a high-volume production line.What then occupied much of the judges' thoughts was the quality of the links which the development team established with senior management, suppliers, the market and manufacturing. The best examples of the first category were found in small firms, where the individual entrepreneur at the top was clearly driving the innovation forwardLinks with suppliers were also seen as an important factor, but not all supplier experiences were positive. Occasionally serious problems had to be solved where suppliers were working hard to meet specifications, but the companies that the suppliers were using to adapt their machinery were not so efficient. This, led to disappointing faults or fluctuations in quality.But in conclusion the awards demonstrate that innovation isn't just for high-tech internet companies. You can also be successful in mature markets with determination and skill.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]That is the end of Part Three. You now have ten minutes to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.Note: Teacher, stop the recording here and time ten minutes. Remind students when there is one minute remaining.[pause]That is the end of the test.Test 2ReadingPart 1I. B 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 D 6 B 7 CPart 28 C 9 B 10 E 11 A 12 DPart 313 D 14 C 15 A 16 A 17 C 18.BPart 419.D 20 D 21 A 22 C 23 A 24 C 25 B 26 A27 A 28 D 29 C 30 A 31 C 32 D 33 BPart 534 THAT 35 CORRECT 36 ONLY 37 SO 38 CORRECT 39 THE 40 HOW 41 CORRECT 42 OUT 43 CORRECT 44 WILL 45 BETest 2 WritingPart 1To: All StaffFrom: Managing DirectorDate: 7 DecemberSubject: Staff rewardI would like to thank you for the contribution in increasing the company's profit. The profit increased due to very hard work and long working hours. Each of the staff will receive an envelope with a reward on Tuesday. The reward is a trip to Hawaii, and I hope that this will be the perfect reward. Enjoy!Thank youPart 2Introduction.The purpose of this report is to assess and recomend a taxi firm that will become our regular transporter. We will need them especially during next year trade fair and conferences. There are two firms to assess.Findings:As regards to Telecars we have a good references on them. It is very experienced traditional firm and is also very reliable. They provide 24-hours service that is useful during night meetings and negotiations. StreetlightCabs is brand new company and there are no references on them. But they provide long distance routes which we usevery often and they are also cheaper. On the other hand they don't have web page and so internet booking isn't available.Conclusion:I recommend to choose Telecars because of their reliability, long tradition and well trained staff.ListeningPart 11TAKING MINUTES213(TH) OCTOBER3CERTIFICATE4CUSTOMER SERVICE5WORLDNET/WORLD NET6OUTSIDE LINES7TRANSFER CALLS8(THE) EQUIPMENT9.TRADE FAIR10AFTER LUNCH11REVISED BUDGETS12HEAD OFFICEPart 213 H 14 E 15 F 16 A 17 D 18 G19 E 20 C 21 B 22 HPart323 C 24 A 25 A 26 C 27 A 28 C 29 B 30 BTapescriptListening Test 2This is the Business English Certificate Vantage 2, Listening Test 2.Part One. Questions 1 to 12.You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One. Questions 1 to 4.Look at the form below.You will hear a woman calling about training courses.You have 15 seconds to read through the form. [pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Man: Good morning, Oakleaf Business Training. How can I help you?Woman: Hello, my name's Enid Stevens, of Appleyard Smith. I've booked two one-day courses, but now I need to change one of them.Man: Let me get your details up on the screen. Right, you've booked Report Writingnext month . . .Woman: Yes, that one's OK. It's Taking Minutes that I can't manage, on the eighth of July. Do you know when it's running again?Man: Let me see. Not until the eighteenth of September, I'm afraid.Woman: That sounds fine. Oh, I think I'll be abroad then.Man: Then there's the first and the thirteenth of October.Woman: I'd like the later date, please.Man: Fine, I'll change your booking.Woman: Another thing; it says in your brochure, everyone attending a course getsa certificate, but I haven't received one from a course I took last January. Man: I'm sorry about that. Which course was it?Woman: Something to do with dealing with the public . . . ?Man: That must have been Customer Service.Woman: Sounds familiar.Man: OK, I'll put it in the post today.Woman: Thank you very much. Goodbye.Man: Goodbye.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]Conversation Two. Questions 5 to 8.Look at the note below.You will hear a woman ringing about problems with a new telephone system.You have 15 seconds to read through the note.[pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Man: Hello, Swinburn Telecoms.Woman: I'd like to speak to Tony Wilson, please.Man: I'm afraid Tony isn't available. Can I take a message?Woman: Yes please. I'm Sheila Dallas, from Worldnet.Man: Right.Woman: I'm ringing about the telephone system your firm installed here yesterday.We're not happy with it.Man: Oh dear. What seems to be the problem?Woman: First of all, your engineer said that with the number of extensions we've got, six outside lines would be enough, but we asked for eight, and anyway you've charged us for the larger system.Man: Right, we'll look into that.Woman: Then, whenever we try to transfer calls from one extension to another we lose them. We're following the instructions, but it just doesn't work.Man: I see.Woman: And finally, could you ask Tony to check the invoice, please? He promised us a discount on installation, which is shown, and one on the equipment, but that isn't there.Man: Right. I'm sorry about all that. I'll get Tony to contact you as soon as he's free.Woman: Thank you. Goodbye. Man: Goodbye.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]Conversation Three. Questions 9 to 12.Look at the note below.You will hear a woman calling about the arrangements for a meeting.You have 15 seconds to read through the note.[pause]Now listen, and fill in the spaces.Man: Good morning. Marketing Department. Peter Menzies speaking.Woman: Hello. Could I speak to John Fitzgerald, please?Man: I'm afraid he's not in the office at the moment.Woman: Well, this is Elizabeth Parnell calling. I wanted to talk to John about the meeting next week. You see, I only get back on Tuesday night from a trade fair in the States.Man: So, would you like me to give him a message?Woman: Yes, could you ask him if we can postpone Wednesday's meeting? Till after lunch. That would be easier. It was originally going to be at ten a.m. Man: OK. I'll ask him to change it. I'll get back to you with a time.Woman: Thanks. And could you also ask him to add another item for discussion at the meeting? I thought we were going to talk about the revised budgets - but I can't see this on the agenda.Man: OK. I'd better ask him to call you . . .Woman: Yes, please. I'm at Head Office at the moment. Can he phone me here today - I won't be back at my own desk until tomorrow afternoon.Man: Right, I'll give him the message.Woman: Thanks.Man: Bye.Woman: Goodbye.[pause]Now listen to the recording again.[pause]That is the end of Part One. You now have 20 seconds to check your answers. [pause]Part Two. Questions 13 to 22.Section One. Questions 13 to 17.You will hear five short recordings. Five people are talking about different business books they have read.for each recording, decide which book the speaker is talking about.Write one letter (A-Hi next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.After you have listened once, replay the recordings.You have 15 seconds to read the list A-H.[pause]Note listen, and decide winch book each speaker is talking about.[pause] ThirteenWoman: Yes, it was interesting . . . some of it was rather obvious, of course, like dressing smartly, making sure you arrive on time, that sort of thing . . . but there was also quite a lot I'd never really considered . . . like ways to interpret what the advertisement is really asking for, reading between the lines . . . and a section which lists some of the harder questions they tend to ask you, with effective answers you can give[pause] FourteenMan: Invaluable, I'd say . . . certainly helps prevent you making some of the more embarrassing mistakes. It gives you a kind of timescale to follow through. For example, they stress that you need to get publicity up and running a good six months before you want to stage the event. And get your main speakers booked earlier than that. They say you must make sure you've got a good assistant to support you, check the details.[pause] FifteenWoman: Actually, although it was a bit long, it was definitely useful. The trouble often is, when the management take on new staff, they don't necessarily really know what skills or qualities are needed. I want someone who's more than justa secretary typing out letters every day . . . I'm looking for a right hand,someone to do everything . . . and this book spells out what that means . . .it's helped me to draw up a job description.[pause] SixteenMan: Well, I wish I'd read it years ago! That would have saved me from some of my worst inefficiencies. I'd recommend it to anyone. It shows you how to producea perfect schedule for getting through your workload . . . Once you've gotyourself organised, made lists of tasks and priorities, you can make best use of each and every day . . . otherwise you're just constantly confusing your PA with endless requests, all terribly urgent . . .[pause] SeventeenWoman: Certainly, a lot of the book was very specialised . . . but it did give me an idea of how7 the agencies do the job. Of course, they're the people with the creative ideas, the expertise, so I'm happy to trust the image development work to them . . . but I read the book so I could talk to them on equal terms about what we're trying to do, and how it fits in with our overall business strategy.[pause]Now listen to the recordings again.[pause]Section Two. Questions 18 to 22.You will hear another five recordings, five people are talking about why they decided to use a particular company to supply their officeequipment.for each recording, decide what reason each person gives.Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.After you have listened once, replay the recordings.You have 15 seconds to read the list A-H.[pause].Vow listen, arid decide what reason each person gives.[pause] EighteenMan: We were having problems with the company we normally use so we looked at a number of other companies and decided to give this one a try. They're just new in the business and we were impressed as they promised they would deliver the goods we wanted within two days and they did. We had to pay more than we would have liked but the results were worth it. Since then, I've told a lot of other people about them.[pause] NineteenWoman: Apparently they're an established company in Scotland with an excellent reputation, but I didn't know that at the time. I found them through the internet.I was just browsing through the list of suppliers one day and I noticed their name. I looked them up and found that they had this fantastic discount available that particular month. We ordered various things and the quality was so good we've continued using them.[pause] TwentyMan: We like to try out different suppliers to make sure we're always getting the best deal. This particular company was running a big publicity campaign. I'd seen the ads on TV and they really put me off. I just couldn't see theappeal. But then someone I met at a training day told me we should use them.His company had used their service for years with no complaints so we followed his advice.[pause] Twenty-oneWoman: We'd looked round the market to find the cheapest deal possible but to be honest there wasn't much to choose, in terms of cost, between any of the local suppliers. However, we had a visit from a sales representative from one company and we asked him to make up some complimentary printed letterheads for us. They were exactly what we wanted so that was the deciding factor. I think that personal touch gives a company far better results than advertising ever can. [pause] Twenty-twoMan: Obviously there are many different factors to consider when you choose a new supplier. We always used a local company because they were relatively near and we could even pick things up ourselves if necessary. But unfortunately they just became too expensive. Now that express delivery services are widely available, distance is no longer a consideration and we've been able to choose someone who can give us the best package for the lowest cost.[pause]Now listen to the recordings again.[pause]That is the end of Part Two.[pause]Part Three. Questions 23 to 30.。

BEC中级英语真题考试真题及解析

BEC中级英语真题考试真题及解析1.SHEER GENIUS - OR A WASTE OF TIME?Encourage your original thinkers and live with their strange habits, says Alan WorthinIf one of your research staff announced that he had worked out a way to propel a vehicle on a cushion of air, would you tell him to concentrate on something practical, or suggest taking it further? If a member of your development team asked if she could come in late because she had her best ideas at 3 am would you insist that she is in the office at 9 am like everyone else?Current business wisdom is that companies need creative, innovative people to beat competitors. The reality is that companies have always needed new ideas to survive and progress, but in the past they weren't particularly good at encouraging the people who produced them.Original thinkers don't always fit easily into the framework of an organisation. However, the advice from managing director, John Serrano is, 'Get rid of the dull people and encourage the unusual ones'. Essentially, he believes that companies need to learn how to manage their original thinkers in order to ensure that the business profits from their contribution. He also says, 'Original thinkers often find it difficult to drive change within the organisation, so they resign, feeling angry and disappointed. It is essential to avoid this.''You can't recognise original thinkers by the way they look,' says Ian Freeman. An apparently ordinary exterior can conceal a very creative thinker.' His consultancy, IBT Personnel, has devised a structured way to identify original thinkers. 'We define employees as champions, free-wheelers, bystanders and weak links, and most original thinkers come into the category of free-wheelers. They may miss deadlines if they become involved in something more interesting. They are passionate and highly motivated but have li ttle or no understanding of business directions and systems.' Headhunter George Solomon also thinks original thinkers have their disadvantages. 'They may have a bad influence within an organisation, especially given the current management trend for working in teams. The original thinkers themselves may be unaware of any problem, but having them around can be disruptive to colleagues. who have to be allowed to point out when they are being driven crazy by the original thinkers' behaviour.' Yet, in his opinion, the 'dream team' in any creative organisation consists of a balanced mixture of original thinkers and more practical, realistic people.So, having identified your original thinkers, how do you handle them? One well-known computer games company has a very inventive approach. 'We encourage our games designers by creating an informal working environment,' says director Lorna Marsh. 'A company cannot punish risk-takers if it wants to encourage creativity. Management has to provide support, coaching and advice - and take the risk that new ideas may not work. Our people have flexible working hours and often make no clear distinction between their jobs and their home lives.'Original thinkers may fit into the culture of 21st century organisations, but more traditional organisations may have to change their approach. Business psychologist Jean Row believes that the first step is to check that original thinkers are worth the effort. 'Are the benefits they bring worth the confusion they cause? If so, give them what they want, allow plenty of space, but set clear limits. Give them extremely demanding targets. If they fail to meet them, then the game is up. 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考试包含听力、阅读、写作和口语四个部分，涵盖了商务领域的各个方面。

为了帮助考生更好地备考，本文将为大家提供一些真题及其答案解析。

一、听力部分听力是BEC考试的首要环节，也是考生们普遍感到困难的部分。

在进行听力练习时，考生应该注重提高自己的听力技能和理解能力。

在一道典型的BEC中级听力题目中，一段商务对话将被播放两次，并且还有四个选项供你选择正确答案。

考生需要仔细聆听对话内容，以便正确回答问题。

例如：Question: What does Sarah suggest?A. Having a team meetingB. Submitting the report laterC. Working on the report togetherD. Sending the report immediately听力内容：John: Hi, Sarah. Have you finished the report for tomorrow's meeting?Sarah: No, not yet. I've been having some technical difficulties. I need more time to finalize it.John: That's unfortunate. The deadline has already been set. How about submitting it later in the day?Sarah: Well, instead of submitting it late, why don't we work on it together? I think we can finish it on time if we collaborate.Question: Sarah suggests working on the report together.答案解析：根据对话内容，我们可以得出Sarah提议说他们一起工作来完成报告，因此选项C是正确答案。

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Hundreds more are still ... ... influence of Fiat ...27...... . . Sales are equal to 4/00 of Italy's home product, the scandal at the company has...... . . 28 ... ...the industrial establishment.Though neither Mr. Agnelli ....,. 29...... . . Mr. Romiti has been ...... . . 30...... . . Of wrongdoing, several other senior Fiat managers have allegedly been involved in paying kickbacks to win state-owned contracts. ...... . . 31 ...... . . arrested include Francesco Mattiol, Fiat's finance director, and Antonio Moscon, the ... ... 32 ... ... head of its Toro insurance branch. ... ... 33... ...men have been ... ...34... ... about their previous roles on the board of Cogefar-Impresit, Fiat's construction subsidiary. Last May, Enzo Papi admitted paying a 1.5 million-dollar bribe for a contract ...35 ... ... to Milan's underground.ExampleA ThoughB ThatC BecauseD What。

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在全球化的背景下，企业需要适应不断变化的市场环境。

这要求企业不仅要关注本地市场，还要考虑国际市场的需求。

企业必须了解不同文化背景下的消费者行为，以便更好地满足他们的需求。

问题1：全球化背景下，企业需要关注哪些市场？答案1：企业需要关注本地市场和国际市场。

问题2：企业如何更好地满足不同文化背景下的消费者需求？答案2：企业必须了解不同文化背景下的消费者行为。

2. 根据以下对话，选择正确的选项。

A: 我们公司最近推出了一款新产品，你有兴趣了解一下吗？B: 当然，我很感兴趣。

你能告诉我更多关于它的信息吗？A. A对B的新产品感兴趣。

B. B对A的新产品感兴趣。

C. A对B的产品不感兴趣。

D. B对A的产品不感兴趣。

答案：B3. 填空题。

在商务环境中，有效的沟通是至关重要的。

它可以帮助团队成员理解彼此的观点，从而做出更好的决策。

以下句子中缺少的单词是“_”。

有效的沟通可以提高团队的工作效率，因为它允许团队成员在决策过程中相互理解。

答案：理解4. 翻译题。

请将以下句子从英语翻译成中文。

"In order to maintain a competitive edge, companies must continuously innovate and adapt to new market trends."答案：为了保持竞争优势，公司必须不断创新并适应新的市场趋势。

5. 简答题。

简述企业如何通过提高员工满意度来提高生产效率。

答案：企业可以通过提供良好的工作环境、合理的薪酬福利、职业发展机会以及有效的沟通渠道来提高员工满意度。

当员工感到满意时，他们更有可能投入更多的精力和热情，从而提高生产效率。

6. 计算题。

如果一家公司的年销售额为1000万，成本为700万，计算其利润率。

答案：利润率 = （销售额 - 成本） / 销售额 * 100% = (1000万- 700万) / 1000万 * 100% = 30%。

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BEC考试真题及答案(中级)
2014上半年BEC考试真题及答案(中级)
口语部分：
Part1:
，where are you from，major，what do you like most about your study......然后问了个是否建议电话销售。

这些问题先问搭档的，然后再问我。

Part2:
1.3选1，选了2，when aiming to reduce the manufacturing costs,提示有location of factory 以及type of supplier，搭档的是有关quality guarantee的。

2. What’s important when choosing a hotel for customers? 提示有location of hotel, facilities,我自己再加了个hotel’s service.
Part3:
1. one-day training for those who want to start business, 提问有应包括那些内容，然后还有如何推销这个课程。

后来问了对于朋友一起do business怎么看。

2. how to improve staff offices以及whether to ask for staff’s ideas and why
写作部分：
小作文：
receive a complaint about website from an important client, 写信给website manager：
1. What the complaint is?
2. Why is the client important?
3. Request a meeting to discuss the matter with the website manager.
大作文：
公司准备在销售部推行bonuses制度，你的line manager让你写个报告：
1. 要不要推行?yes, explain why
2. 什么时候推行?
3. Bonus根据月度还是年度绩效?annual result, explain why?
4. 销售部所有人都要包括?是的
5. 非销售部的人要不要也推行?recommend
听力部分：
part 1：
第一篇：
是在讲MBA club的事(应该是跟朋友说自己想入会)涉及到的词有recruitment (大多数的会员都是公司里中上层领导，与recruitment工作有关)，seminar (会员活动啥的)，contact book (要花钱入会才有)，research reports(不花钱也能拿到) 是讲参加一个培训课程的问题，大概答案应该是SEMINAR，CONTACT BOOK, NEWSLETTER
第二篇：
是讲搬进新办公室的事。

涉及到的词有risks，warning signs, heating啥的，最后还有个词是first-aid。

第三篇：
是开年会确认预定room的信息，涉及到的词有projector，photocopying，information packs，confirmation。

是会议的安排。

我就说下我写的答案好了，VEDIO EQUIPMENT(我没听清是vedio还是media但是貌似没有vedio equipment这一说)，PHOTOCOPY，后面的记不清了。

我记得听力应该是projector，不是equipment。

是要确保每个会议室有一个东西，应该是projector投影机
part 2：
第一篇：
是讲start of businesses时，你遇到的的困难。

说几个有个女的是选公司，有个男的是拉不到fund，还有marketing products，其它不记得了。

关于如何开始商业经营的吧，有注重营销，产品还有寻找supplier ，acquire an business backing 还有fund什么的，有几个比较确定，有几个还是模糊的。

第二篇：
是关于公司培训课程的。

个人感觉这段还蛮有迷惑性的，选了public speaking, interviewer,其它不记得了。

关于培训课程的，听得一塌糊涂。

part 3：
一个澳洲杰出女企业家吧，说了她的公司情况跟未来计划，不是太难。

采访一个成功女士，具体什么忘记了，题材还是比较相似的，感觉算听得比较清晰的part了，但选项个别还是有疑问的。

阅读部分：
part 1：
是个连锁店的半年度报告，分店有亏损有赚的。

整体还是比较乐观的。

半年度经营情况分析，还会联系到年度结果
part 2：
是讲keep the brand alive的重要性，涉及到消费者观念的转变，要看公司整体的integrity的。

关于brand name的
part 3：
关于一个mobile company的发展，总裁5年前推出的新产品费用太低，需求
太大，导致系统承受不住垮了。

然后怎么道歉，外包技术啥的搞好了。

1年前有个founder把股份抵押给银行，没告诉其他人。

要是经济恶化啥的，对公司风险很大的。

然后现在他又把公司拆成了几个小公司，证明他一直都是比较bold的。

讲的是企业在发展过程中的问题已经解决和经验教训。

part 4：
完型填空。

一个年度报告吧，总结发展，感谢员工，不算很难。

part 5：
改错。

讲公司要怎么留住新员工的，也不太难。

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