剑桥商务英语(BEC)中级第二、三、四辑口语真题范例

第二辑Test 1

Topic A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Entertaining clients

●Types of activities

●Cost

[思路点拨]

【词汇＆短语】

促销赠品Complimentary presents 迎宾室Hospitality room

招待费Entertainment allowance 定制Customize

针对个人Personalize 有目的的Purposeful

商业目的Business objectives 客户需求Customer demand

包间Compartment 舒适的Cozy

【句型点击】

●间歇、停顿

How shall I put it? 怎么说呢？

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

I’d like to begin by……

●个人想法

In my opinion, I’d say that…..

The point is that…….

Well, we should….

【参考范例】

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

When entertaining clients, we should decide the types of activities according to their interest and favorites. Moreover, these activities should help us achieve our business objectives, for example, we can

have an intimate discussion about business with our clients during a meal in a cozy compartment where both where both sides tend to be more relaxed. In addition, we have to mix business with pleasure effectively so our clients won’t feel that we are too purposeful.

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

Topic B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN ……?

Choosing retail premises to rent

●Location

●Length of contract

【词汇&短语】

房东landlord 利润空间profit margin

租户tenant 房屋结构building structure

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

繁荣boom prosperity 续签合同renew the contract

租金rent 押金deposit

【句型点击】

●观点阐述

Well, it seems to me that…….

That’s true, but on the other hand…..

●追加观点

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

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

Another thing I want to mention is……

【参考范例】

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

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