2014商务英语中级阅读指导(2)

2014-05-09 19:02:00来源：网络

　　剑桥大学考试委员会设立BEC考试的目的是在全球范围内建立一个测试商界雇员英语水平的统一标准，使BEC证书被跨国公司和非英语国家的大公司用作商务英语测试标准，以评估在真实商务环境下雇员的英语水平，使人力资源部门能准确评估雇员商务英语的运用技能。因此，与我国的四、六级考试相比较，BEC考试更侧重对英语实际运用能力的考查。换句话说，BEC中的考查内容都是可以马上拿到实际工作中去的，不会出现所谓高分低能现象。下面是关于阅读考试的一些指导，希望对大家有帮助。

　　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.

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