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BEC中級閱讀 第一課時 開場白 評分標準： A、B、C 考試通過（Passing Grade） D、E 考試不及格（Failing Grade） BEC閱讀 考試時間：1小時 題目數(shù)：45道題 題型： 1、Matching（搭配題或匹配題） 第一部分共7道題，文章250－350字，是商業(yè)環(huán)境中的文章（產品廣 告，招聘廣告）。要么是一篇較長文章中選出4個相關段落，或者是 相關主題的4篇短文章 題目難度中等 側重于辨認具體的信息或具體的細節(jié)，極少考主旨 2、Matching（搭配題或匹配題） 考察把握文章結構和段落大意的能力 給出1篇正文（商業(yè)類報刊文章或報告中選出并稍加改寫），留有可 填寫1句話的一些空格。加上7個選項，第二部分字數(shù)為450－580。 考官共留出6個空格，實際上考生只需填寫5個空格，因為第一個空格 都是作為example給出的，其答案為G。故只需6選5 難度較大 3、Multiple Choice（單項選擇題） 4選1的單項選擇題 6個題目 文章是一篇450－550字的正文（一般的或商務的出版物、公司文獻或 管理方面的書籍。正文可能經過編輯，但來源是真實的） 正確答案不會是簡單的詞匯搭配，而是對文章中句子的意譯或解釋 題目難度較大 4、選擇題形式的完成句子題 15個題目 200－300字的一篇正文，有15個空格，每道題都有4個選項，從中選擇 1個意義最合適的 文章不是特別難，考查考生詞匯能力 5、Correction（改錯題） 考12個題目，全部是找出額外的和不必要的單詞 考查語法知識 命題題材： 1、商業(yè)信函（Business Letter） 常出現(xiàn)在第四、五部分 2、廣告（Advertisement） 第一部分?？? 3、關于經濟或者商業(yè)的一些消息或者公告（Public Information） 4、產品介紹（Product Description） 5、商務活動方面的計劃、安排、決定或建議（Business Plan / Proposals / Recommendations） 6、會議記錄（Record of Meeting） 7、非正式信息（Informal Messages） PART ONE 解題步驟： 1、閱讀題目及七個單句，劃出句意關鍵詞。對于談論相似主體的句子， 需區(qū)別內容的相同處和不同處，注意體現(xiàn)不同處的關鍵詞 2、快速瀏覽短文（依靠小標題迅速抓住各篇短文的主題）。瀏覽過程中 如果發(fā)現(xiàn)答題的具體信息，可在具體信息下面劃線并標上題號以備最 后檢查 關鍵詞：（定位詞） 原詞重現(xiàn)：人名、地名、數(shù)字、時間、百分比、金錢、黑體字、斜體字 原意重現(xiàn)： 1、同義相似 2、同義差異 題目對原文進行歸納與總結： 廣告： 產品、招聘、招生、書評 人力資源、財經 1、產品廣告（Product Advertisement） 1）產品名稱 2）產品特征 練習 1. Furniture Ads 1. These can be piled up neatly without taking up much space. 2. It is usually placed in front of a dressing table. 3. When folded it turns into a soft and comfortable bed. 4. People can adjust the height of this to get a conformable sitting position. 5. There is a circular metal frame at the bottom where you can rest your feet. 6. This set of furniture is characterized by space-saving and easy storage. 7. The top of this can be stretched to certain length. A. Folding Table with Chairs Folding Oak Finish Table with 4 Chairs. Unique space saving design converts from a small compact unit to a full size dining table! Chairs fit inside table when folded-Oak finish on selected beech solids and veneers. Table closed: 34 “wide, 11” deep; table opened: 34 “wide, 62” long. B. High Fashion Bar Stool Oversized deep slung 3.5″padded seat. Back supports serve as functional armrests. New hefty 1 diameter steel foot-ring. Adjustable height. 24 “to 30” high. Easy to assemble with simple hand tools. C. White Wire Stack Chair Sturdy wire welded steel construction for a sleek, high tech look. Practical seating that keeps you cool. Outside on the patio or deck; inside in the kitchen or family room. These lightweight chairs stack neatly for easy access. Quick and convenient storage. D. Folding Cushioned Chairbed Comfortable seating converts to become a single sleeper in seconds! Sleeps on adult. The perfect solution when unexpected overnight guests arrive! Ideal for college dorm, Kid’s room, den or spare room. Sturdy Herculon tweed fabric cover in grey/blue. 31 “W x 72” L x 25” H. E. You’ll be ‘sitting pretty’ with this vanity bench. White powder coated finish on welded steel. It can be used as a companion to a vanity table or alone as an attractive bath accent. Grid style seat, complete with removable comfort cushion. 19 “ W x 12.75” L x 20” H. easy assemble. 第二課時 試題 11 Example: You can take it for only a short time if you prefer. Answer: C 1. It is located outside the city. 2. It will be easy to use for various types of retail business. 3. You know how much money it took last year. 4. This business already manufactures goods for sale. 5. Its price includes living accommodation. 6. It has been operating for many years. 7. You will have to find out the price from the agents. EBTA BUSINESS TRANSFER AGENTS The following businesses in the region are offered for sale: A RESTAURANT A large, well-decorated restaurant in an excellent position near the city centre. Open three years with annual turnover of 100,000. Regular trade and bookings for weddings, special occasions etc. Available on 50-year lease. Price on request B ESTABLISHED POTTERY Family business established for over fifty years in city’s main commercial area. Small pottery, currently employs twelve people producing china figures, vases and other decorative items. Price includes premises plus equipment and raw materials. Price 200,000 C VACANT SHOP Located in superb historic building on excellent city centre site. Large premises recently renovated to a very high standard. Would suit a wide range of different trades. Available on limited (three-year) lease, or longer if required. Short lease 15,000 D GARAGE & CAR REPAIR Small business with great potential for development. Garage with petrol station on main road between city and coast. Includes large workshop suitable for car repair business. Small, three-bedroom house attached to workshop, and room for further building. Whole property 190,000 2、招聘廣告 1）title Job vacancy / Wanted 2）正文 （1）公司名稱及職位（Corporation & Position） （2）對工作職位的描述（Job description） （3）Requirements & Qualifications （4）待遇（Treatments / Benefits） （5）公司的聯(lián)系方式及地址（Contact way / Address） 試題 8 Example: You must have a first degree in English. Answer: B 1. You are free to choose when you will begin and end your workday. 2. You should provide the names of two people who can give letters of recommendation. 3. You must have the experience of working abroad. 4. You have to work every other Saturday. 5. You should have successful working experience as a secretary. 6. The job requires some experience as well as excellent qualifications. 7. You need to be able to speak several languages. A. Salesperson is required for our new Portman Street Showroom to work a flexitime 30 – hour week, including alternate Saturdays. Fileco specialize in office furniture and equipment. The showroom displays our very latest in integrated office design and is intended to serve as our window on the business world. Applicants should have some experience in business and fluency in a second language would be a distinct advantage. B. Eurofile, one of Europe’s leading publishers is seeking a self-motivated Assistant Accountant to help run its busy accounts department. The successful candidate should possess excellent accounting qualifications and have at least 2 years’ accounting experience. S/he should also be computer literate and able to carry out all essential day-to-day accounting tasks. Management experience and European languages are a definite advantage, Salary 15 – 17,000 p. a. Send CV to Joanna Jarvis, Eurofile, Stack Street, Manchester, MN8 4TX, quoting reference JAC/01/TN. C. The Bell Educational Trust seeks applications from teachers of English as a foreign language to work in China. Candidates should have: ---- a degree plus a qualification in TEEL (PGCE or RSA) diploma ---- a minimum of 3 years experience with at least one year overseas ---- experience in preparation of materials and in teaching ESP / EAP Applications with full C. V. and the names of two referees, one of whom must be the most recent employer, together with recent photograph of yourself, to Lewis Kerr, The Bell Educational Trust, Hillscross, 1 Red Cross Lane, Cambridge CB2 2QX. D. We are a major company with an international reputation with customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and S. E. Asia. Qualifications: ---- Proven secretarial skills ---- Languages ( French, German, Arabic Mandarin) ---- Ability to work as part of team and on own initiative Non-native speakers will have a fluent command of spoken and written English. Benefits include generous salary, 6 weeks’ holiday, and promotion prospects. Send C. V. to Video Unlimited, Morecombe Gardens, Manchester. 練習4. Job Advertisements 1. This work has something to do with people’s mental health. 2. How much the person earns will depend on his practical experience. 3. This advertisement offers employees the prospect of getting promoted. 4. If you get the job, you’ll have to make business trips every now and then. 5. This business needs a person with managerial experience and skills. 6. Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job. 7. This business provides a wide range of service items. A. Management Diversified service business seeking experienced (10 years plus) executive for top-level spot. Excellent salary, bonuses, and profit-sharing for person with proven problem-solving, marketing and people skills. B. Communications Major Southeastern chemical corporation requires a professional to fill a vacancy in the Communications Department. Applications must have demonstrated experience in all phases of promotion, including: media, production, writing, trade shows, public relations and special event handling. Travel required. CBC preferred. Position can lead to Department Management. C. Technical sales representative Our Pigment Division seeks a NJ based salesperson for the NJ, PA, MD, DE territory. Pigment sales experience necessary. BS Chemistry or Physical Science degree preferred. Generous, immediate and free benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. D. Psychiatric social worker Private mental-health clinic seeks 2 experienced certified Social Workers to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. Function as a member of multidisciplined team. Excellent supervision; starting salary $ 30,988. Comprehensive medical, dental and pension benefits. E. Marketing executive This important position has recently been created by one of the country’s leading clothes manufacturers. It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years’ experience in design or magazine publishing. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for a major, recently launched brand. It would be an advantage to have experience of promotional activities. Excellent fringe benefits on offer. 第三課時 試題 10 Example: The job offers perks in addition to the basic salary. Answer: D 1. Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job. 2. This job would probably suit somebody who has worked in the purchasing department of a large chain of stores. 3. Three years experience would not be enough for this job. 4. For this job it would be useful if you have studied how to carry out surveys into consumer attitudes. 5. In this job you would take charge of a product which has been on the market for many years. 6. To get this job it is not necessary to have work experience. 7. Such a high-ranking position does not come up very often. A Product Manager This company has at present about 30% of the market and a turnover of more than 500 million. The person appointed will have responsibility for a long-established product which is a household name. Experience in the insurance market is necessary and a background in accountancy would be helpful. B Group Product Manager This is a rare opportunity to work at a senior level for a market leader in the food industry, located in the north of the country. The person appointed will report directly to the Marketing Director and take full responsibility for a turnover in excess of 80 million and a team of three managers. Applicants need to have a minimum of five years’ experience in product management. A market research qualification would be an advantage. C Management Trainees For this exciting position in the leisure industry we are seeking management trainees to develop excellent buying skills. Possibly a new graduate, the successful applicant may have experience with a big national retailer, but must certainly possess excellent negotiation and communication skills. D Marketing Executive This important position has recently been created by one of the country’s leading clothes manufacturers. It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years’ experience in design or magazine publishing. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for a major, recently launched brand. It would be an advantage to have experience of promotional activities. Excellent fringe benefits on offer. 3、招生廣告 試題 5 Example: You would learn about deductions from salaries. Key: C 1. You need to have worked in an office before attending this course. 2. You would learn something about preventing accidents at work. 3. You would be able to sit an examination in typing. 4. This course is useful if your job involves greeting people and dealing with enquiries. 5. This course would suit someone with budgetary responsibility. 6. You would get practice in helping people in a group to communicate. 7. You would learn how to change the appearance of a letter or memo. A. Tuesday 13.00-15.00 This course provides training in arranging meetings, conducting them effectively and making travel arrangements. The topics will include drawing up agendas, preparing for meetings, introducing speakers or participants, managing discussions successfully, keeping to an agreed timetable, and writing follow-up reports. Previous experience of typing and general office work are essential for this course. B. Mon, Thu, Fri 10.00-12.00 This courses is intended both for beginners and for those who have reached an elementary level in typewriting. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on up-to-date electronic equipment, gaining experience of producing all kinds of typed material in a variety of modern layouts. Students will be given ample opportunities for “hands on” experience of word-processing on the latest personal computers. Typewriting tests can be taken for widely recognised qualifications. C. Monday 9.00-11.00 This course is designed to provide students with experience of operating a set of accounts, comparable with those of a small family firm, and of dealing with the more general financial aspects of running a small business. Topics will include profit and loss, maintaining records efficiently, cash payments, taxation, insurance and computerised accounting. External examinations can be arranged. D. Friday 11.00-13.00 Participants on this course will develop their telephone skills and reception techniques in practical situations. Other topics included in the course are dealing with correspondence, the latest development in fax equipment and photocopiers, and the advantages these new facilities offer. The course also covers health and safety, including recent important changes in safety regulations governing the workplace. 試題 9 Example: This course will improve your typing skills. Answer: C 1. Apply for this course if you are interested in running courses in office skills. 2. This course will teach you how to repair computers. 3. Applicants must give reasons for wanting to join this course. 4. This course promises very quick results. 5. You will be shown a range of teaching methods on this course. 6. If you complete this course successfully, you may be given a job. 7. The organisers will cover some of your costs while you are on this course. A Interactive Training Have you ever considered a career in training? Apply now to join one of our Interactive Training courses. All our trainers have had leading roles in Staff Development and they will demonstrate a variety of training techniques from individual and group involvement to using drama. Course participants contribute their experience in the discussions which follow each activity. Guidance in designing a range of courses including Word Processing, Typing, Time Management and Accounting is provided. Contact Ian Draper: Phone 23345454 Fax 2334 5778 Euromoney Trainee Scheme Students interested in creating or selling financial products are invited to apply for six-month training schemes. An expenses allowance is paid monthly to each trainee. At the end of the six months, trainees will be assessed on their aptitude and a selected number will be offered permanent employment in our central office. Students wishing to apply should send a CV plus a 200-word summary of why they think they are suitable for this scheme. Applications to: Euromoney, Unit 3, Dearing Commercial Estate, Singapore B Cercos High Technology Courses Regardless of previous experience, if you are aged eighteen or over, Cercos professional seven week full-time training programme provides the gateway to employment in the rapidly expanding computer maintenance industry. Learn how to diagnose faults using the latest technological aids and to deal effectively and efficiently with problem machinery and problem customers! Contact John Segarro on 0772 4313 for application form and course contents. C Wizard Training Courses Many people are confused by the arrangement of letters on a computer keyboard and never progress beyond tapping slowly away with two fingers. Our courses concentrate on training the fingers to find all the letters on the keyboard. Easy, short drills with three-letter words help you master the skills of typing within a matter of days. Phone 34254422 for costs and further details. D 4、書評廣告 試題 6 Example: The book offers some information about communication style. Answer: A 1. It aims to train the students to become sensitive to different styles of writing. 2. Students are expected to learn something about American society. 3. It mainly focuses on the development of your reading techniques. 4. Students are encouraged to participate in group activities. 5. Some useful information is offered on how to further your academic study. 6. One chapter deals with different aspects of culture in America. 7. The material chosen for the book is from the real life. A. This classic cross-culture book provides reading passages, culture notes, and discussion topics which focus on values, behavior, attitudes and communication styles. It features a chapter on cultural diversity in the US; an explanation of mainstream US values with examples which reveal some of the more hidden aspects of culture; examples of cross-cultural differences in a wide variety of cultures; and extensive readings and exercises. B. As a multi-stand course---organized according to functions, discussion techniques and communication concepts--- this text develops the speaking skills of business professionals or business students. It is easily adaptable to differing class sizes, student needs and interests. A special feature of the course is its carefully staged discussion activities which structure and facilitate group participation. C. This series is intended for students now ready to approach English literature. Each book deals with both the literary and the language aspects of their texts. Some exercises focus on a personal response, others on discussing literary qualities such as style, character, imagery and ideas. Other exercises concentrate on the development of language awareness in terms of grammar, vocabulary and different styles of writing. D. Authentic texts covering a wide range of topics provide a stimulating basis for a skills and strategies approach to academic reading. Techniques of skimming and scanning, identifying main ideas, understanding text organization and guessing unknown vocabulary provide the basis for each unit. These are followed by more advanced strategies, such as analyzing a writer’s use of time, evaluating a writer’s attitude and assessing the degree of certainty in arguments. Each unit ends with discussion topics which lead to a writing task based on the reading texts. 試題 12 Example: It is the work of a successful writer. Answer: C 1. It describes activi