[PASS.BEC（中高級）新编剑桥商务英语口试必备手册]第六部分（电子版）.doc

A; When it comes to local transport,, employees should be advised not to choose convenience over cost-effectiveness. For instance, a taxi is much less expensive than a chauffeured car. * B; To make this effective, we can offer some incentive reward to those who save costs in their travel. A: Like what? B: For instance, if the destination is an attractive one, we can allow our employees to stay one more night at leisure when it is weekend. A: Good idea. By doing so, I believe we can have a significant reduction of travel costs. Follow-up Questions 1) Do you think there will be any negative effect on a companys performance if there is a reduction in business travel? ( Why? /Why not?) 2) How to prevent employees spending more than they are supposed to during business travel? 3 ) Do you think companies are willing to pay extra for business class travel? (Why? /Why not?) 4)How important is it to plan the itinerary before starting a business trip? (Why?) 5)Whats the most cost-effective way to reduce costs for business travelers? Suggested Answers 1) Well, I dont think a little reduction in business travel will make much difference since many contacts with the clients can be done through phone calls or E-mail. 2)An effective way would be to have one set procedure for all employees to follow for business travel expenses. Pick a simplest financial software system that serves your business travel needs and then have everyone from the top down follow it exactly. 3)No, I dont think so. Unless when it is necessary, no companies would be willing to pay extra for business class travel since it means increase of costs. 4)Its very important. A well-planned itinerary enables a traveler to make the best possible use of time on travel. 5)I think the most cost-effective way would be to look for better-value hotels as well as cheaper flights. 4. 4. 4 Sample Test Part One: Interview Interlocutor’s Questions 1)Have you ever been abroad? 2)Do you think business trips abroad necessary to