商务英语三个等级的考试的内容难吗?

发布时间:2020-01-04


很多人报考BEC考试,那么BEC三个等级的考试的难度又如何呢?很多人说BEC考试很难,到底难在有哪些?其实从各个方面来讲,BEC三个考试的差距是很明显的,到底有何不同,今天就和我一起来了解下吧。
教育部考试中心和英国剑桥大学考试委员会合作,于1993年起举办商务英语证书(BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE)考试。该系列考试是一项水平考试,根据商务工作的实际需要,对考生在商务和一般生活环境下使用英语的能力从听说读写四个方面进行全面考查,对成绩及格者提供由英国剑桥大学考试委员会颁发的标准统一的成绩证书。证书终生有效。
 商务英语证书考试(BEC)由中英双方合办。英国剑桥大学考试委员会负责命题、阅卷、颁发证书。中国教育部考试中心负责报名、印制试卷和组织考试。
 
分级
BEC初级(BEC Preliminary Level,缩略为BEC Pre.),
BEC中级(BEC Vantage Level,缩略为BEC Van.),
BEC高级(BEC Higher Level,缩略为BEC Hi.)。
考生可根据自己的英语水平自由选择相应级别报考。
考试分两个阶段进行。
第一阶段为笔试,包括阅读、写作和听力,
第二阶段为口试
考试时间分别为:
BEC初级阅读、写作90分钟,听力约40分钟(含填写答题卡时间),口试12分钟;
BEC中级阅读60分钟、写作45分钟、听力约40分钟(含填写答题卡时间)、口试14分钟;
BEC高级阅读60分钟、写作70分钟、听力约40分钟(含填写答题卡时间)、口试16分钟。
 bec商务英语高级难度
 一般BEC初级和大学英语四级的难度差不多,而BEC考试大纲也明确要求,BEC初级考生必须满足英语四级的水平。
BEC中级介于大学英语四级和六级之间。
BEC高级的难度介于大学英语六级和专业英语八级之间。
当然,这只是从英语学习上的难度来看的,再加上商务英语的特殊性,必须要掌握商务相关的专业词汇,熟悉各种商业交流,包括商务谈判、市场销售、邮件发送回复等等,总体来说,商务英语的要求还是比较高的。
 学习建议
提出以下六点建议:(P-R-E-F-E-R)
Professional key words
专业领域的关键词是开始,也是构造语言的基本要素。
Reference books
学习权威教材,系统全面了解商务语境的语汇。
Extensive & intensive reading
读写领先,听说跟上。通过大量阅读,了解未知。适当集中,扩大力量。泛读可以摄取丰富信息,精读可以培养语感,增加语言积累。
Foremost original works
浏览专业外文原著,感受原汁原味的商务英语表达。
English corner
善于在学习过程中和他人分享,特别是相关的业内人士。让信息在交换中丰富,让能力在应用中熟练。
Related current news
了解相关行业资讯,把握商务领域动态前沿
考试结构
考试结构:第一阶段(读、写、听笔试),第二阶段(口语)初级-读和写90分钟、听40分钟、口语12分钟 中级-读60分钟、写45分钟、听40分钟、口语14分钟 高级-读60分钟、写75分钟、听40分钟、口语16分钟 
Bec商务英语高级阅读技巧?
概述
 
BEC中高级阅读题型多变,阅读量大,对于四六级低空飘过的考生来讲,的确会感到「很难」。不过,凡是这种书面的,又有固定题型的考试,都是能通过准备和训练来提分的。下面本帕分部分来说。(高级比中级多了一个部分,下文会有标注,大家也最好拿着真题对比着看)
注意,阅读部分每一题最开始都会有一个文章大意的描述,一定记得阅读,有的时候文章能否看懂,就看那关键一句话的点拨了。
第一部分 虽然这是整套试卷的第一部分。但本帕实在不建议在实际考试的时候一开始就做这个题目。为什么?该题容易耗时间,而且耗起来还没个准。为什么耗时间?要选出正确的选项,你需要进行非常仔细的比对,而比对着比对着又自相矛盾了。所以,对于基础不是特别好的考生,一上来就容易搅乱你的情绪,乱了阵脚。建议先做第三部分的阅读,至于原因,下面会讲到。
第一部分需要注意以下几点:
1 先看文章,边看边划出关键词。由于给出的每个段落内容会很相似,所以一定要注意不要遗漏掉任何细节。
2 已经说了这是考细节为主的题目,所以题目和选项也是细节对应细节。意思是,题目中给出的全是细节描述,而不是对段落的概括描述。
第二部分 这个题型看似简单,但却是整个阅读部分最难的一个题型。本帕强烈建议考试的时候放在最后去做。
为什么难?你以为5个句子很容易就填进去了,可事实是,怎么感觉每一句填进去都读得通啊…
所以,没有大量的训练和相关词汇积累,这个部分也会很吃力,5个空一不小心错4个也是有可能的。
那怎么办?
1 老规矩,先看题目中对文章的大意概括,要不然真是云里雾里。
2 再看选项句子,划出关键词,因为真正做题的时候很有可能你会忘了哪句是哪句了。划出关键词可以帮助你在回看的时候快速判断句子大意。
3 文章中第一个空作为例子,已经给你填好了。所以选项中的那句被选可以划掉了,免得做题的时候还去看。
4 实在选不出来,凭直觉填一句上去,最后通读全文的时候再作调整。(调整的过程可短可长,所以这个题型建议放在最后去做)。
第三部分 这个是最最常规的阅读理解了。比起常规的阅读理解,这个题型的一个「好处」是6个问题都是按照文章的顺序来的,所以定位起非常方便,有的时候甚至是一段对应一个问题,而且也几乎不可能出现让你选general idea这样的题目。
所以,这个部分就老老实实多做题吧。并且考试的时候可以最先做,因为难度不算大。
第四部分 完型填空,也是老朋友了,十分考验基本功的题目。在提示里获得大意之后,顺着语感往下走就可以。这个部分的功夫全在平时积累,考试的时候知道就是知道,不知道就是不知道。所以,从应试角度来讲,这个部分更多程度是按照你的语感走。但是,在备考阶段,尽量做到每个空都有理有据,这对于应试还是长远的学习,都有好处。
第五部分(高级)完型填空Ⅱ。高级除了上面那个有选项的完形填空之外,还多了这个特殊的题型。没有选项的完型填空!这个部分乍一看好难好难……其实做起来也没你想象的那么难,做完之后对答案,你会发现你的语感比你想象的要好~当然,这个功夫也都在平时积累了。
第五部分(中级)改错。中级的阅读部分到这里部分就全部结束了。BEC的改错比较有意思,只有两种情况:①多一个词;②正确。
注意点:
1 当一行里找不出「语法硬伤」的时候,这个时候你要考虑是不是意思不对了,比如not有没有多余。
2 敢于写correct;「传统」的改错题通常只有一行是对的,BEC的改错,correct最多可达4个~
第六部分(高级)改错。和中级改错相似。不赘述。
实战技巧
一般来说,考生答题时应注意以下六点:
1.认真细致地阅读答题指令,充分获取有价值的答题信息。题目一开始会表明阅读文章的主题或话题,阅改题目能有助于考生推测文章必要的背景知识和激活相关的百科知识,从而有效地帮助考生理解阅读文章。
2.迅速浏览整篇阅读文章,搞清楚毎一段的意思。如果只看文章第一段的第一、 二句和结论段的最后一句(做多项阅读理解题可行)的话,可能会忽略整篇阅读文章的逻辑关系以及段落之间的内在联系,因此要仔细地通读全文。
3.充分利用空格前后的句子,仔细分析它们与要填的句子之间的逻辑关系。从而选出最佳的句子填人空格里。出题人一般会在有并列关系、转折关系、因果关系、递进关系和解释说明关系等处设置空格。因此要特别注意以上提到的并列、转折、因果、递逬和解释说明关系,以便考生做出明智的选择。
4.在分析阅读文章时,要着重分析它们是按照时间先后顺序、空间顺序、事件 发展的顺序来展开的,还是倒叙的顺序,要理清作者的行文思路,这样有利于选出最佳答案。
5.可以不按顺序答题,先从有把握的、简单的句子入手,这样考生就能更好地 理解全文,选出在逻辑上缺损的句子。也可以采用排除法或淘汰法,把可供选择的句子大致排个顺序,再把它们一一放到文章中去核对确定。
6.在已给出的句子选项中,最后一句是例句,不属于要考虑的选项,可以直接 把它排除在外

对于语言功底不错的同学来说,备考高级会相对轻松,可以选择教材中和中级不同的章节,进行选择性的学习。同时大家要坚持每天做听写训练,注意不要逐字听写,要听完一整个句子,进行回忆默写,训练理解和短时记忆的能力。而写作和口试可以在考前2个月进行集中训练,这部分的备考,没有所谓的捷径,就是要要动手动口,同时积累常用句式、套路,这点非常关键。


下面小编为大家准备了 商务英语考试 的相关考题,供大家学习参考。

Dear Sirs,

The order mentioned above was delivered to our warehouse 2 days after it arrived in Chicago 8th Jan. and we regret that we have to complain about the conditions in which we received it.

In our order we stipulated that we required four dozen of your men's suits pattern CS/7, and in your invoice, No. CP/78, you charged us for this quantity, but it is clear that you have packed only three dozen in Case 3, 【B1】______ . We would therefore appreciate an explanation and your prompt action to send us the missing dozen suits.

Very much more serious is the condition of the ladies' trousers suits that you packed in Case 2. Of the six dozen that this case contains, 【B2】______ . It is quite clear that this is solely due to the totally inadequate way in which they had been packed for you had not lined the case with any waterproof paper. 【B3】______

【B4】______ , whereas in our order we had stated that we required your pattern CS/9 which is stated in your catalogue as being made up from heavy-weight material. There is no market here for tropical suits, and so we must emphasize 【B5】______ .

We must stress that the mistakes that you have made in this first order we have placed with you have caused considerable problems for us. We had hoped to include your products in the Spring Sale that is due to open at the end of February, but as it is, it is now clear that we shall not be able to do so. We wish to stress, therefore, that unless you take immediate action to correct the mistakes that you have made, 【B6】______ .

We now expect your prompt reply.

Yours,

Faithfully

A. please correct all the mistakes as soon as possible

B. that we expect you to replace these suits that have been wrongly delivered with those we ordered without delay

C. we shall certainly not consider further orders with you and shall report your company to the American Trade Promotion Office in New York

D. and we think the price is a little bit too high

E. forty have become very sodden in transit and most of these show signs of rotting

F. we are also surprised that you appear to have sent us three dozen lightweight gentlemen's suits in Case 1

G. we therefore expect your prompt action to remedy this situation

H. and there is no sign of the missing dozen in either Case 1 or 2

【B1】______

正确答案:H
H

Financial Planning: the factors involved in deciding on appropriate pricing strategies

正确答案:Suggested answers: a.In any single market three basic factors determine the boundaries of the pricing decision. The price floor or minimum price is bounded by product cost. The price ceiling or maximum price is bounded by competitive prices for comparable products and ability of customers to pay. Between the floor and ceiling for every product there is an optimum price which is a function of the demand for the product and the cost of supplying the product. The international executive must develop a pricing system and pricing policies that 'address these fundamental factors in each of the national markets in which his company operates. b.In addition to developing a pricing system the system must also be consistent with a number of uniquely international constraints. In addition to the diversity of national markets in all three basic dimensions—cost competition and demand—the international executive is also confronted by conflicting governmental tax policies and claims as well as government controls such as dumping legislation resale price maintenance legislation price ceilings and general review of price levels. Other factors affecting the international pricing decisions are the often surprisingly high international transportation costs middlemen in elongated international channels of distribution and multinational accounts demanding equal price treatment regardless of location. c.Pricing decisions have a major impact on a number of societal groups: consumers customers employees stockholders the public interest and of course the competition. These interest groups are affected by pricing decisions which in turn constrain the international executive. A widespread effect of international business is to lower prices. Within the corporation there are many interest groups and frequently conflicting price objectives. The divisional vice-president is concerned about profitability at the divisional level. Regional executives are concerned about profitability at the country level. d.The direction of international marketing seeks competitive prices in world markets.. The controller and financial vice-president are concerned about profits. The manufacturing vice-president seeks long runs for maximum manufacturing efficiency. The tax manager is concerned about compliance with government transfer pricing legislation and company counsel is concerned about the antitrust implications of international pricing practices. With such a large number of divergent and often conflicting interests combined with the limitations of our existing measures of demand it is premature to expect that we should be able to determine“optimal”prices in international marketing. A more feasible objective for the international executive is to formulate international pricing strategy and policy that will contribute rather than detract from company sales and profit objectives worldwide.
Suggested answers: a.In any single market three basic factors determine the boundaries of the pricing decision. The price floor, or minimum price, is bounded by product cost. The price ceiling, or maximum price, is bounded by competitive prices for comparable products and ability of customers to pay. Between the floor and ceiling for every product there is an optimum price, which is a function of the demand for the product and the cost of supplying the product. The international executive must develop a pricing system and pricing policies that 'address these fundamental factors in each of the national markets in which his company operates. b.In addition to developing a pricing system, the system must also be consistent with a number of uniquely international constraints. In addition to the diversity of national markets in all three basic dimensions—cost, competition, and demand—the international executive is also confronted by conflicting governmental tax policies and claims as well as government controls such as dumping legislation, resale price maintenance legislation, price ceilings and general review of price levels. Other factors affecting the international pricing decisions are the often surprisingly high international transportation costs, middlemen in elongated international channels of distribution, and multinational accounts demanding equal price treatment regardless of location. c.Pricing decisions have a major impact on a number of societal groups: consumers, customers, employees, stockholders, the public interest, and, of course, the competition. These interest groups are affected by pricing decisions, which in turn constrain the international executive. A widespread effect of international business is to lower prices. Within the corporation there are many interest groups and frequently conflicting price objectives. The divisional vice-president is concerned about profitability at the divisional level. Regional executives are concerned about profitability at the country level. d.The direction of international marketing seeks competitive prices in world markets.. The controller and financial vice-president are concerned about profits. The manufacturing vice-president seeks long runs for maximum manufacturing efficiency. The tax manager is concerned about compliance with government transfer pricing legislation, and company counsel is concerned about the antitrust implications of international pricing practices. With such a large number of divergent and often conflicting interests combined with the limitations of our existing measures of demand, it is premature to expect that we should be able to determine“optimal”prices in international marketing. A more feasible objective for the international executive is to formulate international pricing strategy and policy that will contribute rather than detract from company sales and profit objectives worldwide. 解析:constrain强迫,强制,束缚。optimum price最适当价格。 dumping倾销。antitrust反托拉斯。divergent分歧的,分开的。detract from贬低,减损。premature早熟的,仓促的。

? Read this part of a note from Emma Jackson, boss of a French travel agency.

We are thinking of printing a brochure to introduce tourist attractions and accommodation facilities in Europe. Please contact the major hotels and scenic spots and the like and invite them to make advertisements.

? Write a letter to Hotel Mecure:

? giving a brief self-introduction

? saying what kind of brochure you are going to print

? stating the rate of advertising

? asking for a prompt reply.

? Write 60-80 words.

? Write on your Answer Sheet.

正确答案:Dear Manager We write to introduce ourselves as one of the leading travel agencies in France. We are going to print a brochure to introduce some tourist attractions and accommodation facilities in Europe for distribution at Hong Kong International Tourist Fair this year. Would you like to advertise your hotel in our brochure? The rate is 1000 for 1/2 page. We are looking forward to your early reply. Yours faithfully
Dear Manager, We write to introduce ourselves as one of the leading travel agencies in France. We are going to print a brochure to introduce some tourist attractions and accommodation facilities in Europe for distribution at Hong Kong International Tourist Fair this year. Would you like to advertise your hotel in our brochure? The rate is 1,000 for 1/2 page. We are looking forward to your early reply. Yours faithfully,

Staff Management: the importance of encouraging staff to make suggestions for improvements

正确答案:Suggested answers: a.It is important to encourage staff to make suggestions for improvements. First taking on staff suggestions has been an important element in company success. If you listen to their opinions you can gain your facts straight before making false allegations. Staff suggestions will generate a great deal of new ideas. You can absorb a large amount of information so as to broaden your vision and horizon and to establish clear goals. Secondly by listening to their views you can get a far better understanding of your staff. b.The essential part of effective teamwork is to see your company as different team members who are working together rather than as individuals who are working separately. Encouraging staff to make suggestions for improvements is important. It is useful for the managers to understand the personalities of the people they are working with. Then they will be able to anticipate how these people will react in certain stressful situations. You can clarify all job descriptions rationally and carry out regular planning more smoothly. c.If you value staff suggestions it will inspire your staff. You will have greater ability to motivate and communicate well with your staff members. Communication is important. Staff members need to talk to managers about the working practices within a company. Both parties should feel that the expectations are realistic and allow them to have responsibilities and interests outside work. Tile employees will perform even better than before. It will also inspire others. It will end up attracting good personnel. Therefore it is advisable to encourage staff to make suggestions for improvement.
Suggested answers: a.It is important to encourage staff to make suggestions for improvements. First, taking on staff suggestions has been an important element in company success. If you listen to their opinions, you can gain your facts straight before making false allegations. Staff suggestions will generate a great deal of new ideas. You can absorb a large amount of information so as to broaden your vision and horizon and to establish clear goals. Secondly, by listening to their views, you can get a far better understanding of your staff. b.The essential part of effective teamwork is to see your company as different team members who are working together, rather than as individuals who are working separately. Encouraging staff to make suggestions for improvements is important. It is useful for the managers to understand the personalities of the people they are working with. Then they will be able to anticipate how these people will react in certain stressful situations. You can clarify all job descriptions rationally, and carry out regular planning more smoothly. c.If you value staff suggestions, it will inspire your staff. You will have greater ability to motivate and communicate well with your staff members. Communication is important. Staff members need to talk to managers about the working practices within a company. Both parties should feel that the expectations are realistic and allow them to have responsibilities and interests outside work. Tile employees will perform. even better than before. It will also inspire others. It will end up attracting good personnel. Therefore, it is advisable to encourage staff to make suggestions for improvement. 解析:broaden your vision开阔眼界。personality人格,个性。 teamwork团队合作,集体协力,团对配合。False allegation凭空指控,错误指控。stressful紧张的,感到压力的。

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