1、1BEC 初级口语电子讲义第一课时BEC Preliminary 介绍 BP Introduction BEC 初级介绍()Why take BEC exams?* strong growth* rigorous quality control* wide suitability* wide business context* value for study and business career* international recognition for work and study() BP Content BP 包含的内容 BP 考试主要是考学生的语言能力，包括听、说、读、写四个方面。
2、试卷所设计的语言文字基本上都与商务有关。另外，还考学生的英语语法、结构等内容。BP 考试分笔试和口试两大部分。笔试包括阅读、写作和听力。听说读写听力：电话、面谈、问路、讨论等阅读：来往函电、表格、会议记录(memorandum)、广告(advertisement)、 通知(announcement)、日程安排(business schedule)、电话留言、简历(resume/CV)、商业文章、信息转换、产品目录(product catalog)写作：写短文、商务信函(查询信、复查询信、抱怨信、图表描述)口语：日常会话(daily conversation)、简单陈述(mainly prese
3、ntation)、讨论问题() Papers 试卷. Preliminary Vantage AdvancedReading 1 hr 1 hrWriting1 hr 30 mins 45 mins 1 hr 10 minsListening 40 mins 40 mins 40 minsSpeaking( 2 candidates) 12 mins 14 mins 16 mins 2() Grades 评分等级* one overall grade* each skill counts for 25%* candidates also receive profile of performan
4、ce* Preliminary: two pass grades, namely, pass with merit and pass* Vantage and Advance: three pass grades() Introduction to BP Preparation Resource* vocabulary * textbook Pass Cambridge BEC PreliminaryFurther Ahead （a communication skills course for Business English）* mock exam papers: 9 sets 学习方法
5、Learning MethodsWhat is International Business English? 什么是国际商务英语？国际商务英语，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。How to learn International Business English? 怎样学习国际商务英语？1. 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
6、commercials. prospecte.g. He called on some prospects but failed to make a sale.makee.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
7、 approach.have a bad yearThe corporation is having a bad year and it will probably be necessary to dismiss a few office staff.3break 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 concerningI cant agree more.You can always reach me a
8、t the numberWe would very much appreciate it if you couldI noted with interest your advertisement forThats exactly what I think.You are wanted on the phone.As requested, we enclose for your attention2. 熟悉世界贸易组织。3. 熟悉国际商务英语有关行业的基本术语及其内涵意义。4. 学习国际商务常识，略知相关专业知识。 （一个中心，四个基本点）一个中心：国际贸易知识。四个基本点：国际经济、国际金融、
9、营销策略、国际商法。 国际经济：4C 规律（Competition, Contradiction, Coordination, Cooperation）等。国际金融：外汇、国际收支、货币的一般知识。营销策略：市场调研、营销组合、目标市场、战略营销等。国际商法：合同、WTO 协定文本（基本常识） 、知识产权等。5. 密切了解国际商务最新动态。第二课时 Introducing yourself & Introducing some elseE.g. 1Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.Im so happy to be here today.Id like to
10、 introduce myself.My name is Jennifer.I come from Kaohsiung.Ive been living in Taipei for three years.I am a student.I like outdoor life.4Im interested in sports, especially mountain-climbing.I like making friends with people from all over the world.I hope well become good friends.Thank you, everybo
11、dy!E.g.2Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.This is Michael Wang.Youve all heard about him.Hes a good friend of mine.Youll have a chance to chat with him.Lets make him feel at home.Here he is.Michael Wang. Big wheelLets give him a big hand. PresentationIntroducing yourselfGreeting Introduction Respon
12、seHelloGood morning/afternoonHow do you do?Let me introduce myself. My names_My names_Im_Pleased to meet you.Im_Nice to meet you.Mines_Nice to meet you.Im_Introducing someone elseRequest for introduction Introduction ResponseCould you introduce me to_?I havent met_I dont know anyone here. Youll have
13、 to introduce me.Of course. Let me introduce you to_Im sorry. This is_Of course. Ill introduce you to_, this is_Let me introduce you two. Nice to meet you.Very nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.5_, this is_ Business DialogueDialogue 1 Introducing an Acquaintance Mr. Lee: Well get Mi
14、ss Lewis opinion on this, I think.Mr. Jones: Miss LewisIve heard that name. Oh yes! I heard she is one of the secrets of this companys success. Everyone was raving about what a great job shes done in motivating the (interrupted by Mr. Lee)Mr. Lee: Uh, Mike speak of the devil the famous Miss Lewis is
15、 standing right behind you. Mary, let me introduce our new Accounting Manager Mike Jones. Mike, this is Mary Lewis. Mr. Jones: So youre the famous Miss Lewis! So nice to meet you at last! Ive heard so much about you.Miss Lewis: All good, I hope. Its nice to meet you, too.Mr. Jones: Yes, I assure you
16、, it was all good. What do you do in Human Resources?Miss Lewis: Im the General Manager of Human Resources. I took over from Jim when he stepped down a few years ago. And how long have you been in the Accounting Department?Mr. Jones: Just started, Im afraid. But I hope to see more of you in the futu
17、re. It was so nice to finally meet you.Miss Lewis: Same here. Im looking forward to working with you.Dialogue 2 The Lunch Meeting Mr. Lee: You must be Miss King. Im Leo Lee. Wow, you look just as you described on the phone.Miss King: Yes, I am Miss King. But please call me Betty. Its great to meet y
18、ou, Mr. Lee. Thanks for suggesting a lunch meeting. Ive got a hectic schedule, so this is a great way to kill two birds with one stone.Mr. Lee: Me, too, and its my pleasure. You must be wondering who my friend here is. Ive taken the liberty of inviting my assistant, Mr. Young. Hell be taking a few n
19、otes.Miss King: Great! Nice to meet you. Its always good to have someone to keep track of things when youre brainstorming.Mr. Young: Nice to meet you, too.Mr. Lee: Well, lets go through the buffet line and then we can get down to business. Introduction to BP Speakingformatconversation6presentationdi
20、scussioncriteriapronunciationvocabulary & grammardiscourse managementinteractive communicationexaminerinterlocutorassessorCambridge examiner第三课时BP 口语第二讲 Greetings1.Whats up?Whats happening?Whats going on?Hows it going?Hows everything?Hows everything going with you?2.How are you doing?How are you get
21、ting along?How are things with you?How are you?How have you been?Hows life been treating you?与考官见面用语1. Glad to meet you here.2. How nice to see you.3. Fancy seeing you.4. How are you?5. Im glad to have had the opportunity to meet you here.6. How do you do?7. Im glad to meet you.8. Im pleased to meet
22、 you.9. Im pleased to make your acquaintance.10. Its a pleasure to meet you.7考试结束语表达1 Thats very kind of you. Thank you.2 Thank you very much for giving me information.3 Well, thanks for talking to you and I wish you all the best in your future.4 Thank you, Sir/Madam.5 Nice to talking to you.6 Befor
23、e you go, is there anything else youd like to tell me?7 I appreciate your talking with me. Goodbye.8 I enjoyed talking to you.9 It has been very helpful talking to you.10 Hope to see you again. ConversationPossible Questions Suggested Answers and Note1) Whats your registration number? My registratio
24、n number is2) Whats your name?How do you spell your name?How do you spell your family name / surname / last name? My first name is. and my last name is. My given name is, but my friends always call me, my English name is. You can call me, if you like / wish. 可说自己的 nickname, 使人有亲切感3) Where are you fr
25、om?Would you say its a good place to live in?(Why?)Do you like living in?Where would you like rather liveor?(Why?)Do you think it would be better to live inor? (Why?) Weather Transportation Environment HousingHouses are pricey in this area. Night life (exciting, dynamic) Local people Local governmen
26、t Job opportunities Resorts (skiing) Atmosphere 描述 hometown 的时候要有 selling points4) Do you come from a large family or a small family?Can you tell me a bit aboutin your family? Extended family Nuclear family 在谈及自己家庭的时候应该说一些额外信息（additional information ） only child single5) Do you work or are you a stu
27、dent in?What do you do? Major 可用做动词I majored in , and minored in8What do you study?Whats your major?What do you like most about your job?(Why?)What do you like most about your studies?(Why?) Ever since I was a child, I was interested in Interesting & challengingTraveling opportunityTraining (career
28、development)Financial benefitsGood prospect, bright future第四课时BP 口语第三讲 Conversation注意：1 考试中不要说 “Pardon?”2 Never say “sorry” in examination!3 没听清可用以下说法I dont quite understand you. Would you explain it a little bit for me?I am not so sure what you are getting at. Would you express it in another way?Fr
29、ee TimeDo you have much free time?How do you spend your free time?What do you do in your free time?Whats your hobby?Why do you like?Is there any particular reason why you enjoy?When did you first take up / start(Why did you start then?) Particular reason Cultivate a hobby Its never too late to take
30、a hobby. -Churchill Outdoor activities:Sports: tennis / golf / baseball / attend the gym / fitness center Work out=exercise Recharge the battery: Attend a training courseRead various books, for example Chat onlineWatch TV(passive viewer) TV=one-eyed monsterads (advertisement advert) Commercial Telep
31、lay 9 Educational programs Amusement programs 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 won
32、derful courses are fixed. I prefer doing exercises, (most of time) Id like to attend the gym or go to the fitness centers. If time is enough, Ill read various kinds of books.Possible Topics & Questions Suggested Answers and NoteTransportHow did you come here today?How did you travel to the test?Did
33、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 you think you will travel to work 15 years from now? Bus / taxi / cab / privat
34、e car / subway / tube underground / tram 注意从以下三点出发：time / 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 accommodation do you usually stay in when you go on holiday?Do you
35、stay in a hotel or an apartment you are on holiday? hotel/motel/villa/apartment/flat (BrE)/dorm city breaks, beach holidayssun-tanned / fast-tanned center camping 可以住 camp or tent Hitchhiking, hitchhiker (take a gap year) Domestic travel Sight seeing 10What kinds of facilities do you think hotels ou
36、ght to provide for business people? (Why?)Do you think companies should pay for their staff to stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?)Should people stay in expensive hotels on business trips? (Why? / Why not?) Hi-tech, Local Area Net, internet, database system, fax Well equippe
37、d conference room,sound-proof multi-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 impossiblePossible Topics & Questions Sug
38、gested Answers and NoteFuture PlanWhat would you like to do after you finish your studies? (Why?)What are you doing now for the preparation of your future plan?What if you failed to find a job as a?What would you do if you couldnt find a job as a? go abroad, look for a job, hunt for a job, study fur
39、ther, post graduate knowledge preparation: attend training course psychological preparation: be matureimprove interpersonal skills It is not quite possible. 面试时问这种问题可以说：If you dont want me, there are several other companies waiting for me, actually Ive got several offers. 如果被问到：这个工作你能做么？AmE: Yes, definitely. It is a piece of cake.BrE: Im sure I can do it.TeamworkWhat kind of people do you most like working /studying with? (Why?)What do you think makes a good team?What is a good team? Honest and have good interpersonal skills Cooperation and friendly atmosphere Mutual trust
