BEC Vantage Speaking.pptVIP

2009-3-15 BEC Vantage Speaking 剑桥商务英语证书中级口语 * BEC口试大纲 根据剑桥大学考试委员会最新出版的BEC考试手册及考试大纲，就口语而言，BEC考试对初级、中级、高级的能力要求是逐级累加的。也就是说，参加BEC高级口语考试的考生必须同时满足初、中、高三个等级的要求。因此,在准备过程中，考生应对每个级别的要求给予同等程度的重视。 * BEC考纲对口语能力的要求 中级 能够详细提供与自己工作相关的信息，并陈述具体要求。 能够在谈话中列举自己的观点，有一定的说服力。 能够较好地应对语言交流中出现的意外问题。 * BEC口语考场设置 Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Desk Assessor Interlocutor * The Test Format（考试构成） Part Format Time 1 Interview 3 –4 m’ 2 A mini-presentation 6 m’ 3 Collaborative task and discussion 5 m’ Length: About 14 minutes * Assessment Criteria Grammar and vocabulary 语法和词汇 Discourse management 语篇 Pronunciation 发音 Interactive communication 交际能力 * Assessment Criteria(标准) Here are some important tips for each area. Pronunciation Speak clearly and at a natural speed. * Assessment Criteria(标准) Discourse Management Take a moment to organize your ideas before you speak. You can link your ideas in several ways, such as: Sequence (e.g. first of all, then, after that) Importance (e.g. I think the most important thing is) Contrast (e.g. but, although) * Assessment Criteria(标准) Grammar and vocabulary You will be marked on both accuracy and range. It is therefore important to show variety in your language. However, do not be over-ambitious! * Assessment Criteria(标准) Interactive communication Listen carefully to all instructions. Ask the examiner to repeat any instructions you are not sure about. Give full appropriate answers, not just one or two words. Keep to and complete the task. Do not talk about other things. Good communication means working with and helping the other candidate. Remember, you are not in competition with the other candidate. 2009-3-15 How to prepare the speaking test * Five Principles Be well prepared. Have an easy but concentrated state of mind. Focus on your English instead of your ideas. Use your common sense. Be calm in mind and active in attitude. * DOs and DONTs Before the Exam Get plenty of speaking practice in small groups, especially on topics likely to be used in the exam