BEC中级-口语第二部分常考话题.docx

常考话题

真题部分：

（1）What is important when…?

Trying to attract new staff

• Competitive wages

• Company reputation

（2）What is important when…?

Preparing to go away on a business trip

• Informing colleagues and clients

• Delegating essential tasks

（3）What is important when...?

Planning corporate hospitality

• Guest list

• Type of event

（4）What is important when...?

Writing a newspaper advertisement for a job vacancy

• Description of the work

• Experience needed by applicants

（5）What is important when...?

Delegating work to others

• Clear instructions

• Choice of person for the task

（6）What is important when...? 

Designing a company website 

• Type of information to include

• Different language versions

（7）What is important when...?

Meeting foreign clients for the first time  

• Foreign language skills

• Knowledge of cultural differences

（8）What is important when...?

Deciding whether to buy or rent office equipment

• Cost

• Speed of technological change

（9）What is important when...?

Aiming to increase staff productivity  

• Offering bonuses

• Creating a pleasant environment

（10）What is important when...?

Aiming to keep good staff

• Promotion opportunities

• Salaries

（11）What is important when...?

Organizing a conference

• Conference speakers

• Facilities at conference centre

（12）What is important when...?

Producing a marketing plan

• Identifying target customers

• Setting a budget

其他常考话题：

（1）What is important when...?

Aiming to improve production quality

• Up-to-date equipment

• Staff training

（2）What is important when...?

Aiming to improve customer service

• Staff training

• Customer satisfaction surveys

（3）What is important when...?

Preparing for a job interview

• Studying the job advertisement

• Finding out about the company

• preparing for questions

（4）What is important when...?

Interviewing candidates for a job

• Personal qualities

• Qualifications

（5）What is important when...?

Aiming to reach new market

• Market research

• Advertising

（6）What is important when...?

Conducting market research

• Competition

• Characteristics of sample

（7）What is important when...?

Organising a training programme

• Availability

• Cost

（8）What is important when...?

Planning a career

• Qualifications

• Future trends

（9）What is important when...?

Choosing a new supplier

• Product quality

• Costs

（10）What is important when...?

Choosing suitable transport for a business trip

• Convenience

• Cost-effectiveness

（11）What is important when...?

Selecting employees for promotion

• Personal qualities

• Current performance

（12）What is important when...?

Setting up a new business

• Management experience

• Financial backing

（13）What is important when...?

Advertising a product or service

• Appropriate media

• Competition

（14）What is important when...?

Preparing to attend a conference

• Information about the speakers

• Planning the journey

（15）What is important when...?

Attracting investment

• Strategic planning

• Public relations

（16）What is important when...?

Choosing a business club to join?

• Numbers of members

• Membership fee

（17）What is important when...?

Finding a hotel for business travelers?

• Room service

• Business facilities

（18）What is important when...?

Choosing a magazine to advertise a product or service in?

• Cost of advertising

• Target audience

（19）What is important when...?

Fighting stress

• Exercise

• Entertainment

（20）What is important when...?

Opening a branch in a new city?

• The location

• The potential purchasing power

（21）What is important when...?

Planning a presentation?

• Finding out about the audience

• Researching the topic

（22）What is important when...?

Managing a project?

• Encouraging teamwork

• Keeping to schedule