《BEC商务英语中级真题第二辑》.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 1 1 the contact between coach and employee not solving all difficulties at work 2 the discussion of how certain situations could be better handled if they occur again 3 a coach encouraging an employee to apply what has been taught to routine work situations 4 coaching providing new interest to individuals who are unhappy in their current positions 5 coaching providing a supportive environment to discuss performance 6 employees being asked to analyse themselves and practise greater self-awareness 7 coaching enabling a company to respond rapidly to a lack of expertise in a certain area A But there are plenty of similar contracts to be won in the east of Scotland before Robertson turns her attention elsewhere. B Her way round this particular problem was to recruit the catering manager of the rival company, C But this demand was short-lived, and before long, increasing competition made it harder to make a profit. D It was a dramatic learning curve and very small amounts of money were earned at first, says Robertson. E She decided that the solution, since many companies required working lunches for meetings with clients, was to prepare end deliver meals to business premises. F On hearing this, Robertson immediately contacted all of their clients and offered the services of Grapevine Caterers. G Instead, she studied accountancy after leaving university, and a steady if unspectacular professional path seemed set. 13 In the first paragraph, Mary Spillane says people should learn how to market themselves because A it encourages companies to give them a job for life. B in the future it will be a company requirement. C in many careers it is becoming difficult to succeed. D it will help them adapt to developments in the job market. 14 Spillane says that, when creating a personal brand, it is important to A change things depending on the circumstances. B decide what image people would like you to pr