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1、BEC中级阅读第一课时开场白评分标准：A、B、C 考试通过（Passing Grade）D E 考试不及格（Failing Grade）BEC阅读考试时间：1 小时题目数：45道题题型：1、Matching（搭配题或匹配题）第一部分共7 道题，文章250350字，是商业环境中的文章（产品广告，招聘广告）。要么是一篇较长文章中选出4 个相关段落，或者是相关主题的4 篇短文章题目难度中等侧重于辨认具体的信息或具体的细节，极少考主旨2、Matching（搭配题或匹配题）考察把握文章结构和段落大意的能力给 出 1 篇 正 文（商业类报刊文章或报告中选出并稍加改写），留有可填 写 1句话的一些空格。加上

2、7 个选项，第二部分字数为450580。考官共留出6 个空格，实际上考生只需填写5 个空格，因为第个空格都是作为example给出的，其答案为G。故只需6 选 5难度较大3、Multiple Choice（单项选择题）4 选 1 的单项选择题6 个题目文章是一篇450550字的正文（般的或商务的出版物、公司文献或管理方面的书籍。正文可能经过编辑，但来源是真实的）正确答案不会是简单的词汇搭配，而是对文章中句子的意译或解释题目难度较大4、选择题形式的完成句子题15个题目200300字的一篇正文，有 15个空格，每道题都有4 个选项，从中选择1 个意义最合适的文章不是特别难，考查考生词汇能力5、Co

3、rrection（改错题）考 12个题目，全部是找出额外的和不必要的单词考查语法知识命题题材：1、商业信函(Business Letter)常出现在第四、五部分2、广 告(Advertisement)第一部分常考3、关于经济或者商业的一些消息或者公告(Public Information)4、产品介绍(Product Description)5、商务活动方面的计划、安排、决定或建议(Business Plan/Proposals/Recommendations)6、会议记录(Record of Meeting)7、非正式信息(Informal Messages)PART ONE解题步骤：1、阅

4、读题目及七个单句，划出句意关键词。对于谈论相似主体的句子，需区别内容的相同处和不同处，注意体现不同处的关键词2、快速浏览短文(依靠小标题迅速抓住各篇短文的主题)。浏览过程中如果发现答题的具体信息，可在具体信息下面划线并标上题号以备最后检查关键词：(定位词)原词重现：人名、地名、数字、时间、百分比、金钱、黑体字、斜体字原意重现：1、同义相似2、同义差异题目对原文进行归纳与总结：广告：产品、招聘、招生、书评人力资源、财经1 产品广告(Product Advertisement)1)产品名称2)产品特征练习 1.Furniture Ads1.These can be piled up neatly

5、without taking up much space.2.It is usually placed in front of a dressing table.3.When folded it turns into a soft and comfortable bed.4.People can adjust the height of this to get a confonnable sitting position.5.There is a circular metal frame at the bottom where you can rest your feet.6.This set

6、 of furniture is characterized by space-saving and easy storage.7.The top of this can be stretched to certain length.A.Folding Table with ChairsFolding Oak Finish Table with 4 Chairs.Unique space saving design converts from a smallcompact unit to a full size dining table!Chairs fit inside table when

7、 foldcd-Oak finish onselected beech solids and veneers.Table closed:34 wide,11 deep;table opened:34 wide,62”long.B.High Fashion Bar StoolOversized deep slung 3.5 padded seat.Back supports serve as functional armrests.Newhefty 1 diameter steel fbot-ring.Adjustable height.24 to 30 high.Easy to assembl

8、e withsimple hand tools.C.White Wire Stack ChairSturdy wire welded steel construction fbr a sleek,high tech look.Practical seating that keepsyou cool.Outside on the patio or deck;inside in the kitchen or family room.These lightweightchairs stack neatly fbr easy access.Quick and convenient storage.D.

9、Folding Cushioned ChairbedComfortable seating converts to become a single sleeper in seconds!Sleeps on adult.Theperfect solution when unexpected overnight guests arrive!Ideal fbr college dorm,Kids room,den or spare room.Sturdy Herculon tweed fabric cover in grey/blue.31 W x 72 L x 25 H.E.YouH be sit

10、ting pretty9 with this vanity bench.White powder coated finish on welded steel.Itcan be used as a companion to a vanity table or alone as an attractive bath accent.Grid styleseat,complete with removable comfort cushion.19 44 W x 12.75“L x 20 H.easy assemble.第二课时试 题 11Example:You can take it fbr only

11、 a short time if you prefer.Answer:C1.It is located outside the city.2.It will be easy to use for various types of retail business.3.You know how much money it took last year.4.This business already manufactures goods fbr sale.5.Its price includes living accommodation.6.It has been operating fbr man

12、y years.7.You will have to find out the price from the agents.EBTA BUSINESS TRANSFER AGENTSThe following businesses in the region are offered fbr sale:RESTAURANTA large,well-decorated restaurant in an excellent position near the city centre.Open three years with annual turnover of 100,000.Regular tr

13、ade and bookings fbr weddings,special occasions etc.Available on 50-year lease.Price on requestESTABLISHED POTTERYFamily business established fbr over fifty years in citys main commercial area.Small pottery,currently employs twelve people producing china figures,vases andother decorative items.Price

14、 includes premises plus equipment and raw materials.Price 200,000VACANT SHOPLocated in superb historic building on excellent city centre site.Large premisesrecently renovated to a very high standard.Would suit a wide range of different trades.Available on limited(three-year)lease,or longer if requir

15、ed.Short lease 15,000GARAGE&CAR REPAIRSmall business with great potential fbr development.Garage with petrol station on main road between city and coast.Includes large workshop suitable for car repair business.Small,three-bedroomhouse attached to workshop,and room fbr further building.Whole property

16、 190,000招聘广告1)titleJob vacancy/Wanted2)正文(1)公司名称及职位(Corporation&Position)(2)对工作职位的描述(Job description)(3)Requirements&Qualifications(4)待 遇(Treatments/Benefits)(5)公司的联系方式及地址(Contact way/Address)试 题8Example:You must have a first degree in English.Answer:B1.You are free to choose when you will begin and

17、 end your workday.2.You should provide the names of two people who can give letters of recommendation.3.You must have the experience of working abroad.4.You have to work every other Saturday.5.You should have successful working experience as a secretary.6.The job requires some experience as well as

18、excellent qualifications.7.You need to be able to speak several languages.A.Salesperson is required for our new Portman Street Showroom to work a flexitime 30-hour week,including alternate Saturdays.Fileco specialize in office furniture and equipment.The showroomdisplays our very latest in integrate

19、d office design and is intended to serve as our window on thebusiness world.Applicants should have some experience in business and fluency in a secondlanguage would be a distinct advantage.B.Eurofile,one of Europes leading publishers is seeking a seli-motivated Assistant Accountant tohelp rnn its bu

20、sy accounts department.The successful candidate should possess excellentaccounting qualifications and have at least 2 years accounting experience.S/he should also becomputer literate and able to carry out all essential day-to-day accounting tasks.Managementexperience and European languages are a def

21、inite advantage,Salary 15-17,000 p.a.Send CV toJoanna Jarvis,Eurofile,Stack Street,Manchester,MN8 4TX,quoting reference JAC/01/TN.C.The Bell Educational Trust seeks applications from teachers of English as a foreign language towork in China.Candidates should have:-a degree plus a qualification in TE

22、EL(PGCE or RSA)diploma a minimum of 3 years experience with at least one year overseas-experience in preparation of materials and in teaching ESP/EAPApplications with full C.V.and the names of two referees,one of whom must be the most recentemployer,together with recent photograph of yourself,to Lew

23、is Kerr,The Bell Educational Trust,Hillscross,1 Red Cross Lane,Cambridge CB2 2QX.D.We are a major company with an international reputation with customers throughout Europe,theMiddle East and S.E.Asia.Qualifications:-Proven secretarial skills Languages(French,Gennan,Arabic Mandarin)-一 Ability to work

24、 as part of team and on own initiativeNon-native speakers will have a fluent command of spoken and written English.Benefits include generous salary,6 weeks holiday,and promotion prospects.Send C.V.to Video Unlimited,Morecombe Gardens,Mancheste匚练习 4.Job Advertisements1.This work has something to do w

25、ith peoples mental health.2.How much the person earns will depend on his practical experience.3.This advertisement offers employees the prospect of getting promoted.4.If you get the job,youll have to make business trips every now and then.5.This business needs a person with managerial experience and

26、 skills.6.Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job.7.This business provides a wide range of service items.A.ManagementDiversified service business seeking experienced(10 years plus)executive fbr top-level spot.Excellent salary,bonuses,and profit-sharing fbr person with proven problem-s

27、olving,marketing and people skills.B.CommunicationsMajor Southeastern chemical corporation requires a professional to fill a vacancy in theCommunications Department.Applications must have demonstrated experience in all phases ofpromotion,including:media,production,writing,trade shows,public relation

28、s and specialevent handling.Travel required.CBC preferred.Position can lead to Department Management.C.Technical sales representativeOur Pigment Division seeks a NJ based salesperson fbr the NJ,PA,MD,DE territory.Pigmentsales experience necessary.BS Chemistry or Physical Science degree preferred.Gen

29、erous,immediate and free benefits package.Salary commensurate with experience.D.Psychiatric social workerPrivate mental-health clinic seeks 2 experienced certified Social Workers to provide individual,group and family psychotherapy to children,adolescents and adults.Function as a member ofmultidisci

30、plined team.Excellent supervision;starting salary$30,988.Comprehensive medical,dental and pension benefits.E.Marketing executiveThis important position has recently been created by one of the countrys leading clothesmanufacturers.It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years9 experi

31、ence in designor magazine publishing.The successful candidate will be given responsibility fbr a major,recentlylaunched brand.It would be an advantage to have experience of promotional activities.Excellentfringe benefits on offer.第三课时试 题10Example:The job offers perks in addition to the basic salary.

32、Answer:D1.Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job.2.This job would probably suit somebody who has worked in the purchasing department of alarge chain of stores.3.Three years1 experience would not be enough fbr this job.4.For this job it would be useful if you have studied how to carry

33、 out surveys into consumerattitudes.5.In this job you would take charge of a product which has been on the market fbr many years.6.To get this job it is not necessary to have work experience.7.Such a high-ranking position does not come up very often.AProduct ManagerThis company has at present about

34、30%of the market and a turnover of more than500 million.The person appointed will have responsibility fbr a long-establishedproduct which is a household name.Experience in the insurance market is necessaryand a background in accountancy would be helpful.Group Product ManagerThis is a rare opportunit

35、y to work at a senior level fbr a market leader in the foodindustry,located in the north of the country.The person appointed will report directlyto the Marketing Director and take full responsibility fbr a turnover in excess of 80million and a team of three managers.Applicants need to have a minimum

36、 of fiveyears experience in product management.A market research qualification would bean advantage.CManagement TraineesFor this exciting position in the leisure industry we are seeking management traineesto develop excellent buying skills.Possibly a new graduate,the successful applicantmay have exp

37、erience with a big national retailer,but must certainly possess excellentnegotiation and communication skills.DMarketing ExecutiveThis important position has recently been created by one of the countrys leadingclothes manufacturers.It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years*exper

38、ience in design or magazine publishing.The successful candidate will be givenresponsibility fbr a major,recently launched brand.It would be an advantage to haveexperience of promotional activities.Excellent fringe benefits on offe匚3、招生广告试 题 5Example:You would learn about deductions from salaries.Key

39、:C1.You need to have worked in an office before attending this course.2.You would learn something about preventing accidents at work.3.You would be able to sit an examination in typing.4.This course is useful if your job involves greeting people and dealing with enquiries.5.This course would suit so

40、meone with budgetary responsibility.6.You would get practice in helping people in a group to communicate.7.You would learn how to change the appearance of a letter or memo.A.Tuesday 13.00-15.00This course provides training in arranging meetings,conducting them effectively and makingtravel arrangemen

41、ts.The topics will include drawing up agendas,preparing fbr meetings,introducing speakers or participants,managing discussions successfully,keeping to an agreedtimetable,and writing follow-up reports.Previous experience of typing and general office workare essential for this course.B.Mon,Thu,Fri 10.

42、00-12.00This courses is intended both fbr beginners and for those who have reached an elementary level intypewriting.You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on up-to-date electronicequipment,gaining experience of producing all kinds of typed material in a variety of modemlayouts.Student

43、s will be given ample opportunities fbr“hands on“experience of word-processingon the latest personal computers.Typewriting tests can be taken for widely recognisedqualifications.C.Monday 9.00-11.00This course is designed to provide students with experience of operating a set of accounts,comparable w

44、ith those of a small family firm,and of dealing with the more general financialaspects of running a small business.Topics will include profit and loss,maintaining recordsefficiently,cash payments,taxation,insurance and computerised accounting.Externalexaminations can be arranged.D.Friday 11.00-13.00

45、Participants on this course will develop their telephone skills and reception techniques in practicalsituations.Other topics included in the course are dealing with correspondence,the latestdevelopment in fax equipment and photocopiers,and the advantages these new facilities offer.Thecourse also cov

46、ers health and safety,including recent important changes in safety regulationsgoverning the workplace.试 题 9Example:This course will improve your typing skills.Answer:C1.Apply for this course if you are interested in running courses in office skills.2.This course will teach you how to repair computer

47、s.3.Applicants must give reasons for wanting to join this course.4.This course promises very quick results.5.You will be shown a range of teaching methods on this course.6.If you complete this course successfully,you may be given a job.7.The organisers will cover some of your costs while you are on

48、this course.AInteractive TrainingHave you ever considered a career in training?Apply now to join one of our Interactive Training courses.All our trainers have had leadingroles in Staff Development and they will demonstrate a variety of training techniques fromindividual and group involvement to usin

49、g drama.Course participants contribute theirexperience in the discussions which follow each activity.Guidance in designing a range of courses including Word Processing,Typing,TimeManagement and Accounting is provided.Contact Ian Draper:Phone 23345454 Fax 2334 5778Euromoney Trainee SchemeStudents int

50、erested in creating or selling financial products are invited to apply for six-monthtraining schemes.An expenses allowance is paid monthly to each trainee.At the end of the six months,traineeswill be assessed on their aptitude and a selected number will be offered permanent employmentin our central