bec中级口语考题及参考答案(编辑修改稿)

bec中级口语考题及参考答案(编辑修改稿)内容摘要：

est Part One: Interview Interlocutor39。 s Questions (1) Will you choose a small pany to deliver goods? (Why? /Why not?) (2) Is provision of good delivery service an important consideration? (Why?) (3) How important is security in goods delivery? (Why?) (4) Is it a good idea to ask for others39。 remendations before choosing a delivery pany? (Why?) Suggested Answers (1) It depends. So long as the pany provides good service, it doesn39。 t matter whether it39。 s big or small. (Probably not. To be on the safe side, I prefer a big pany. ) (2) Yes, it39。 s important. Poor service can be frustrating, sometimes, even damaging. Good service makes things run more smoothly. (3) It39。 s vital. If security cannot be guaranteed in delivery, the goods may arrive late, damaged or even lost. (4) Yes, it39。 s a good idea. Others39。 remendations are useful references. But seeing with your own eyes is also advisable. Part Two: Minipresentation What is important when looking for a delivery pany?  Delivery cost  Delivery speed  Insurance Suggested Answer Three things are important when we look for a delivery pany. The first thing to consider is cost. If the cost is too high, it will reduce our profit margins. It39。 s important to pare different delivery panies and find one that offers reasonable rates. The second thing to consider is speed. Timely delivery is vital. Any delay can lead to losses. And the third thing that is equally important is insurance. Finding a pany with insurance service is essential especially when there is danger involved on the way of delivery. Part Three: Collaborative Task and Discussion Your pany is looking for a new supplier. Talk together for about 2 minutes about what is important when choosing a supplier and decide which three factors are the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.  Experience  Flexibility  Quality  Reliability  Location  Delivery  Price  Reputation Suggested Answer A: When we choose a supplier, I think the quality of goods is of great importance. The goods supplied must be good. Poor quality goods can be very harmful. B: If we use them, our reputation will be damaged. If we reject them, there will be other problems. We certainly don39。 t want to be in such a dilemma. Secondly, it39。 s important to consider the reliability of the supplier. If the goods are sometimes good and sometimes poor, we can also get stuck A: I think reliability also means the supplier always has the goods in stock. B: And is always able to deliver them in time. A: Exactly. If the supplier is short of goods or is unable to deliver our goods in time when you need them, it can result in serious losses. B: Third, the reputation of the supplier is no small matter. Good reputation means good credibility and low risk. A: So to sum up, quality, reliability and reputation are the most important factors to consider. Followup questions (1) Is it important to have several suppliers instead of only one? (2) Is membership of professional bodies important when you choose one carrier? (3) Are discount important when choosing a delivery pany? (4) Is experience important when deciding a delivery pany? (5) What is the best method of transportation when sending perishable goods? Suggested Answers (1) Yes, it is. Having several suppliers means you have more flexibility in the choice of goods, prices and delivery. (2) Yes, it39。 s quite important as the membership will mean more professional service and higher reliability. (3) It depends. Other things being equal, discounts are, of course, a plus. (4) Yes, it is important especially when the goods need to be handled properly and to be delivered over long distance. (5) Plane. It is the best choice as speed of delivery is the top concern in this case. 5. Sample Test Part One: Interview Interlocutor39。 s Questions (1) Do you think staff parties should be cut to save money? (Why?) (2) Do you think panies should stop providing free parking to staff to reduce cost? (Why?) (3) Is it a good idea to encourage staff to learn to repair some equipment by themselves? (Why?) (4) Is there anything the staff can do to help save money for the pany? Suggested Answers (1) Yes, I think so. Staff parties are a great waste considering the food, drinks and the rent for venue. (2) No, I don39。 t think so. The savings from it don39。 t amount to much and therefore are not of much value. (3) Yes, I think so. It saves money and time. What39。 s more, I think panies should provide training in this. (4) Yes, the staff can start with things like saving energy, staying in a secondrate hotel when on business, etc. Part Two: Minipresentation What is important when reducing overheads?  No pany cars for senior staff  A ceiling on business travel expenses  No free lunch in pany canteen Suggested Answer I think three things are important in contributing to reducing overheads. First, senior staff should not have the privilege of pany cars. Running and maintaining those cars is a significant expense that can he reduced. Second, there should be a ceiling on business travel expenses. Luxury like first class travel should be discouraged. Third, lunch in pany canteen should be charged. Every little bit counts. Part Three: Collaborative Task and Discussion Your pany wants to cut operating expenses. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the things that are important for this and decide which three would be the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.  Reduction of support staff  Utilities  Rent  Insurance  Repairs and maintenance  Fringe。