BEC阅读：2012商务英语中级考试阅读指点(3)

　　试题 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.

　　试题 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.

　　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

　　B

　　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

　　C

　　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.

　　D

　　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.