BEC Higer Questions and Topics 2004.docVIP

Topics for Speaking in BEC Higher Test (2004) Part I Interview Questions: Now I want to know something about each of you. AA, can you tell me something about your work or studies, and: ---what you find most interesting about them. ---about your future career plans. ---why you decided to learn English. ---about your ideal kind of employer. ---why you chose your particular career. ---about the place where you work or study. And could you tell me: ---what influence you think the media has nowadays on business life in China. ---whether you think people in China leave school and college sufficiently prepared for working life. ---which kinds of professions you think are becoming less important nowadays in China. ---what influence you think globalisation is having on business life in China. ---which kinds of jobs you think will be best paid in the future in China. ---what effect you think international communication is having on business life in China. Part II Topics for Presentation A: Customer Relations: the importance to a company of reliable customer opinions of products B: Staff Development: the importance to a company of developing effective career plans for staff C: Business Strategy: how to maintain the confidence of company shareholders A: Training: the importance of providing training for company personnel B: Marketing: the importance to a company of researching consumer tastes and trends C: Financial Management: how to ensure that a company’s financial plan is implemented A: Staff Management: the importance of encouraging staff to make suggestions for improvements B: Purchasing: how to ensure that suppliers consistently meet deadlines C: Research and Development: how select appropriate projects for long-term development A: Customer Relations: how to create good customer relations B: Staff Training: the importance of developing appropriate skills among the workforce C: Marketing: how to evaluate the effectiveness of