BEC商务英语中级口语分册.doc

口语部分 Preparation for Part One (Interview) In the first part of the test, the interlocutor addresses each candidate in turn and asks general questions. Candidates will not be addressed in strict sequence. This part of the test lasts about three minutes and during this time, candidates are being tested on their ability to talk about themselves, to provide personal information on their home, interests and jobs, and to perform functions such as agreeing and disagreeing, and expressing preference. Sequence: 1. Introduction of people concerned 2. Marksheets required 3. Topics and Questions Questions about candidates’ names and hometowns What’s your name? How to spell your name? How do you spell your family name/surname/last name? Where are you from? Would you say it’s a good place to live in? (why) Do you like living in … ? (why) Where would you rather live, … or …? (why) Do you think it would be better to live in … or …? (why) Do you come from a large family or a small one? Can you tell me a bit about … in your family? Questions about candidates’ identity work or study Do you work or are you a student? What do you do? What do you study? What’s your major? What do you like most about your job? What do you like most about your studies? Questions about Candidates’ Preference Regarding Their Work or Study Unit One A Working with Other People What kinds of people do you most like working/studying with? Why? What do you think are the advantages of working in a team of colleagues? Why? (Is it a good thing to work or study with other people? Why/why not?) What sort of skills do you think a manager needs? Why? (What kind of person is a good manager? Why?) people Cooperate fully with each other; Trust each other; Listen to different points of view; Talk openly and honestly with each other; Offer help when others are under pressure; advantages Work towards a common objective; Everyone makes an equal contribution to the team; The members share information effectively within the