1、新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语1BEC 中级口语主讲：谢娇岳欢迎使用新东方在线电子教材第一课时Introduction、Why take BEC exams? strong growthrigorous quality controlwide suitabilitywide business contextvalue for study and business careerinternational recognition for work and study、What is International Business English? 什么是国际商务英语？国际商务英
2、语，指的是人们从事国际商务活动中所使用的具有行业特征的英语，这些行业包括：国际贸易、国际金融、国际会计、国际运输、国际商法、保险、银行、经济、营销、物流、企业管理、商业服务等。由此看来，商务英语不是一种独立的语言，它仍然是英语，是在国际商务背景下使用的英语。、How to learn International Business English? 怎样学习国际商务英语？掌握一定的商务英语词汇、短语和句型。(1) 词汇方面commercial e.g. The TV show was interrupted by too many commercials.prospecte.g. He call
3、ed on some prospects but failed to make a sale.新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语2makee.g. These products are of Chinese make.The factory manufactured five makes of tractors. (2) 短语方面soft selling hard sellingSome sales people adopt a direct hard sell approach, while others use a more indirect soft sell appr
4、oach. have a bad yearThe corporation is having a bad year and it will probably be necessary to dismiss a few office staff. break into/penetrate the marketThere is chance that well manage to break into the UK market (3) 句型方面I am writing to you concerning You cant miss it. I cant agree more. It may ha
5、ve slipped your mind, but You can always reach me at the number We would very much appreciate it if you could I noted with interest your advertisement for Yes, thats true, but on the other hand Thats exactly what I think. Maybe, but dont you think? You are wanted on the phone. As requested, we enclo
6、se for your attention (4) 旧词“新义“honoure.g, All credit cards honoured here. The bank honoured this cheque.covere.g. I have got myself covered against fire. royaltye.g. Besides copyright, the writer got a 10 percent royalty on sales. The technology transfer fee shall be paid in royalties. (5) 同义词、近义词、
7、相似词的辨析。1) chairman, president, CEO, Managing Director, General Manager.2) dealer, merchant, trader, businessman, distributor. 3) deputy, vice-, associate, assistant. 新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语34) discharge, unload, land5) discount, reduction, rebate, allowance. * 熟悉世界贸易组织。* 熟悉国际商务英语有关行业的基本术语及其内涵意义。*
8、 学习国际商务常识，略知相关专业知识。* 密切了解国际商务最新动态。、BEC2 ContentBEC2 考试主要是考学生的语言能力，包括听、说、读、写四个方面。试卷所设计的语言文字基本山都与商务有关。另外，还考学生的英语语法、结构等内容。BEC2 考试分笔试和口试两大部分。笔试包括阅读、写作和听力。、BEC2 Time. Preliminary Vantage AdvancedReading 1 hr 1 hrWriting1 hr 30 mins 45 mins 1 hr 10 minsListening 40 mins 40 mins 40 minsSpeaking( 2 candidat
9、es)12 mins 14 mins 16 mins 、BEC2 Grades* one overall grade * each skill counts for 25% * candidates also receive profile of performance* Preliminary: two pass grades* Vantage and Advance: three pass grades、Introduction to BP Preparation Resource* vocabulary * textbook Pass Cambridge VantageTeamwork,
10、 Entertaining a client, Brand power, New premises, Health and safety, Business travel, Marketing disasters, Going global 是 BV 常考的商务专题。下面以 Brand power 举例说明：1 掌握商务词汇短语E.g. to buy/develop/launch/sell/test/own/stretch/damage a brandE.g. brand image/leader/loyalty/name/power/stretching2 掌握相关商务知识E.g. Expl
11、ain why you brought one of the products. strong sense of brand loyalty reasonable price good after-sales service reliability of the product good and consistent quality 新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语4user-friendly design good value for money in style 3 掌握相关背景知识Tesco, J Sainsbury, AsdaWorking in English*
12、mock exam papers: 9 sets、Register for BV、Business ResearchAnswering business studies question Business Studies is a skills based subject which tests students ability to use their knowledge. There are four basic skills: Level One Description/IdentificationLevel Two ExplanationLevel Three AnalysisLeve
13、l Four EvaluationTo gain the highest grades, candidates must show evidence of the higher skills Key types of questions Responses should:Identify/state/describe. make a pointExplain/outline make a point and develop itDiscuss present two sides of the debateExamine/assess/analyse. make a point and deve
14、lop fully with some question of itCritically assess/to what extent explain both sides and evaluateHow to answer questionsExample question: What determines the price of a product? Example answer: The price of a product is influenced by the costs. 1 This is because firms have to charge a price which i
15、s greater than costs to make a profit. 2 However in the short run a firm may sell a product at a loss. This may be to gain market share or because the product is still at the introduction phase and has high research and launch costs. 3 Overall it depends on whether we are considering a short or long
16、 term pricing policy. Firms may be willing to make a loss in the short run. It will also depend on the objectives of the firm. Some public sector organisations, e.g. may simply try to cover costs.Example 新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语5Question: Should firms train their employees?Answer:By training their
17、 employees firms may be able to increase their profits BECAUSE trained staff are likely to be more productive and make les mistakes. Employees might also be more motivated BECAUSE they might be able to undertake more interesting work and BECAUSE managers are showing that they value their staff (whic
18、h can satisfy their esteem needs). HOWEVER training costs money and is not always successful. It can also lead to a loss of production while staff are being trained. OVERALL, management will have to weigh up the potential benefits against the costs. If, for example, the firm has the necessary resour
19、ces, the training is relatively cheap and is likely to lead to significant increases in productivity and profitability the firm likely to invest in it. If, ON THE OTHER HAND, the firm lacks the necessary finance and staff already have the skills required then training is LESS LIKELY.第二课时第一讲 Introduc
20、tion to BV Speakingformatconversationpresentationdiscussioncriteriapronunciationvocabulary a foreign language especially English is needed if the company wants to expand to the world. Applicants who can speak one or more foreign languages will have a better chance to get the job.Sample 2As we all kn
21、ow, the criteria used by HR professionals in screening and selecting applicants normally include such factors as working experience, personal qualities and communicative skills.Firstly, we pay a lot of attention to working experience of the applicant. A person with a solid record of related experien
22、ce is more likely to fit in with a new company. Therefore he or she can be trusted to fulfill the tasks and solve the problems in a more professional and competent way.In addition to this, we also look at the personal qualities of the applicant. Does he or she has integrity, perseverance or can do s
23、pirit? Surely any organization can benefit from the reliability, devotion and enthusiam of its employees.Finally, good communicative skills such as interpersonal skills and team spirit are also becoming an important precondition in selecting qualified employees.B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN?Preparing fo
24、r a job interview Studying the job advertisement Finding out about the companyBefore you go for an interview, you must make preparations so as to face the interviewer with more confidence. They include studying the job advertisement, finding out about the company, preparing yourself psychologically,
25、 etc.Firstly, you should study the job advertisement carefully so that you can match your knowledge, skills and abilities with the specifications required for the post. You must assure the interviewer that you have all the qualifications required, so you are the right sort of person they are looking
26、 for.Secondly, you should know more about the company, such as its profile, structure, existing problems, requirements, campaigns and future plans. As a Chinese saying goes: “know the opponent and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.”Finally, you should also prepare you
27、rself psychologically and this will help you combat stress. Rehearsing the interview with your friends, for example, is a good relaxation exercise that can install confidence in you. Presentation Discourse Management1. Opening Sentence新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语7Well, Id like to make a short/brief/mi
28、ni/one-minute presentation on the topic2. Body （一般讲 2-3 个要点，根据语速和知识点调整）First,Second.Third,3. Closing SentenceAnyway, thats why I think so.Thank you very much.Thank you for taking your time.Thank you for listening.第三课时第二讲 ConversationPART 1: Exchange personal informationThis part aims to prepare the
29、candidate for phase 1 of the speaking test, which takes the form of an interview, with each candidate talking in turn to the examiner. This involves the candidate answering questions, responding to a comment or participating in an exchange or greeting.Activity 1:Asking each others name (including sp
30、elling), hometown, occupation, hobbiesFurther probing: describe your hometown (location, city, town, village) climate, population, etc.Further probing: describe your occupation/ or major (if student), likes and dislikes about your occupation.Further probing: asking each other about marital status/ w
31、ith or without boy friend/girlfriend.Asking for opinion on married/single life, which is better?Further probing: asking each other about hobbies.Possible Questions Suggested Answers and Note1) Whats your registration number? My registration number is2) Whats your name?How do you spell your name?How
32、do you spell your family name / surname / last name? My last name is My given name is, but my friends always call me, my English name. You can call me, if you like / wish. nickname3) Where are you from?Would you say its a good place to live in?(Why?)Do you like living in? Weather Transportation Envi
33、ronment HousingHouses are pricey in this area.新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语8Where would you like rather liveor?(Why?)Do you think it would be better to live inor? (Why?) Night life (exciting, dynamic) Local people Local government Job opportunities Resorts (skiing) Atmosphere selling pointsPossible Que
34、stions Suggested Answers and Note4) Do you come from a large family or a small family?Can you tell me a bit aboutin your family? Extended family Nuclear family5) Do you work or are you a student in?What do you do?What do you study?Whats your major?What do you like most about your job?(Why?)What do y
35、ou like most about your studies?(Why?) Major v.I majored in , and minored in Ever since I was a child, I was interested in Job Satisfaction Interesting & challengingTraveling opportunityTraining (career development)Financial benefitsFree TimeDo you have much free time?How do you spend your free time
36、?What do you do in your free time?Whats your hobby? Particular reason Cultivate a hobby Its never too late to take a hobby. -Churchill Outdoor activities:Sports: tennis / golf / baseball / attend the gym / fitness center Work out=exercise Recharge the battery: 新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语9Why do you l
37、ike?Is there any particular reason why you enjoy?When did you first take up / start(Why did you start then?)Attend a training courseRead various books, for example Chat online Watch TV(passive viewer) TV=one-eyed monsterads (advertisement advert) Commercial Teleplay Educational programs Amusement pr
38、ograms Music: classical / light/ pop / jazz / bluesfolk Fine arts Abstract painting / oil painting I am fond of traveling. Traveling is a good way of learning and a good way of communicating with other people. No, I dont have much free time, because so many wonderful courses are fixed. I prefer doin
39、g exercises, (most of time) Id like to attend the gym or go to the fitness centers. If time is enough, Ill read various books.第四课时第三讲 Tongue Twister1. Good cookies could be cooked by good cook if a good cook could cook good cookies.2. If you understand, say understand.If you dont understand, say don
40、t understand. If you understand say you dont understand. How can I understand you understand.Understand?3. Peter Pipe picked a peck of pickled peppers prepared by his parents and put them on a large paper plate.新东方在线 网络课堂电子教材系列 BEC 中级口语10 ConversationPossible Topics & Questions Suggested Answers an
41、d NoteTransportHow did you come here today?How did you travel to the test?Did you come here by bus?If you could travel by any form of transport you want, what would you choose? (Why?)Which form of transport would you like to travel by?How do you think you will travel to work in 15 years time?How do
42、you think you will travel to work 15 years from now? Bus / taxi / cab / private car / subway / Tube underground / tramtime / safety / money light way / subway / airport It would be fast developing in 15 years time and will cover everywhere in Beijing. It will be really convenient.HotelsWhat kind of
43、accommodation do you usually stay in when you go on holiday?Do you stay in a hotel or an apartment you are on holiday?What kinds of facilities do you think hotels ought to provide for business people? (Why?)Do you think companies should pay for their staff to stay in expensive hotels on business tri
44、ps? (Why? / Why not?)Should people stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?) hotel/motel/villa/apartment/flat(BrE)/dorm city breaks, beach holidayssun-tanned / fast-tanned center camping camp or tent Hitchhiking, hitchhiker (take a gap year) Domestic travel Sight seeing Hi-tech,
45、Local Area Net, internet, database system, fax Well equipped conference room,sound-proofmulti-function hall video-conferencing, tele-conferencing It depends (on the different circumstances).If you fix a deal which is worth $1000000, in that case, your company will pay for you to liveIf you go there for only $2, its impossible.
