ＢＥＣ高级全真试题参考答案及听力材料
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（ＢＥＣ）中级听力全真试题
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Examinations in English as a Foreign Language
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE
Test of Listening
PART ONE
Questions 1-12
You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.
Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.
You will hear each recording twice.
* Conversation one (Questions 1-4)
Look at note below.
You will hear a man phoning company about an order.
Lewis & Thorn
Telephone Message
Message for: Mark HansonOliver
Martin rang from (1)_____________________________________. He hasn t received the (2)__________________________________ he ordered for a (3) _____________________________ later this month .Wants to change the quantity to (4) _______________________________ --- to be ready tomorrow. Will fax details if needed.
* Conversation Two (Question 5-8)
Look at the notes below.
You will hear a conversation between two friends about a job vacancy.
Job with Alba as (5)________________________________________
Responsible for (6) ________________________________________
Must have knowledge of (7)__________________________________________________
Apply by (8)______________________________________
* Conversation Three (Questions 9-12)
Look at the notes below.
You will hear a telephone conversation about arranging a meeting.
FINANCE MEETING
Need to discuss (9)__________________________________________.Aim to produce new (10) ______________________________________________.Check that the Sales Co-ordinator and the (11)_______________________________ can come.Arrange for a (12) __________________________________________ to be available.
PART TWO
Questions 13-22
Section One
(Questions 13-17)
You will hear five short recordings. Each person is talking on the phone.
For each recording, decide what is the main topic of their call.
Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.
Do not use any letter more than once.
You will hear the five recordings twice.
13 ____ 14 ____ 15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____
A a departmental meeting
B a job interview
C negotiations with buyers
D a visit to a factory
E a shareholdersmeeting
F a training session
G a conference
H a visit to trade exhibition
Section Two
(Question 18-22)
You will hear another five short recordings. Each speaker recently attended an interview.
For each recording, decide what the speaker is saying about the interview they attended.
Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.
Do not use any letter more than once.
You will hear the five recordings twice.
18 __ 19___ 20___ 21___ 22___
A I didn t express myself well.
B I misunderstood the advertisement.
C It was shorter than I expected.
D I wasn t appropriately dressed.
E It was poorly organized.
F There were too many applicants.
G I did too much preparation.
H One of the questions surprised me.
PART THREE
Questions 23-30
You will hear a radio interview with Peter Williams about training within small businesses.
For each question 23-30, make one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
You will hear the recording twice.
23 What was Peter Williams doing immediately before he started his research?
A He was managing the training department of a large company.
B He was running a training programme at a university.
C He was running his own small business.
24 In his research, what did Peter Williams find about training in small firms?
A They spend too little on training.
B They are unaware of their training expenses.
C They receive state subsidies for training.
25 Small firms do not have specific training budgets because
A they do not want to invest in training.
B they do not have time to provide training.
C they do not plan their training.
26 When calculating the cost of in-house training, many small firms do not include
A course fees .
B managerstime.
C accountantscosts.
27 What do the majority of small firms spend on training?
A less than 1% of their payroll.
B 1-5% of their annual payroll.
C more than 10% of their payroll.
28 Peter Williams thinks that the best training involves
A observing an expert do the job
B going on special training courses.
C doing the job under supervision.
29 Above all else, small businesses want training that
A will answer their short-term needs.
B does not require immediate investment.
C will help their planning procedures.
30 The first university courses for small companies will deal with
A business growth.
B computing needs.
C structural change.
You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.
Exercise Six
Part One
Questions 1-12
You will hear the General Manager of Artis Ltd giving her staff instructions about the arrangements for a visit to the company by a group of international agents.
As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.
You will hear the recording twice.
ARTIS LIMITED
Briefing notes for visit of foreign agents.
1. The agents will be brought to Artis ________________________ at 9 a.m.
2. The agents will need to be taken to the ____________________ by 9.30 a.m.
Rest of day
3. The first place for the agents to see is the ______________________.
4. The second place is the _________________________ departemtn.
5. In the cafeteria, a video of the new __________________ will be shown.
6. The last place they will visit will be the ________________________.
Must remember
7. All staff must ________________________________.
8. its necessary to have two ______________ available at all times.
9. Each agent must be given an ______________________ before the presentation.
10. The agent from Bolivia needs an ___________________.
Evening entertainment
11. The latest time to arrive at the restaurant is _________________.
12. The _________ will be at 9 p.m.
Part Two
Questions 13-22
You will hear five different people talking about a special training program for their company.
For each extract, there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the opinion that each person expresses from the list I-P.
You will hear the recording twice.
Task One – PERSON
For questions 13-17, match the extracts with the people, listed A-H.
For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.
Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.
13. ___ Athe sales director
14. ___ Bthe managing director
15. ___
Ca secretary
16. ___ Da new junior manager
17. ___ Ethe advertising manager
Fthe finance director
Gthe catering manager
Hthe information technology manager
Task Two – opinion
For questions 18-22, match the extracts with what the people say, listed A-H.
For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.
Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.
18. ___I there are good ideas, but little of practical value.
19. ___J the sessions go on too long.
20. ___K it may be difficult to remember everything.
21. ___L there are too many specialized sessions.
22. ___M the eating arrangements should be improved.
N technology isn’t being given enough importance
O the training methods are old-fashioned.
P people expect too much from the program.
Part Three
Questions 23-30
You will hear part of a conversation between two company employees, a woman called Rose and a man called Steve.
For each question 23 - 30 mark one letter, A, B or C, for the correct answer.
23 The main benefit of suggestions schemes is that they improve
24When receiving a suggestion, it’s essential to
Apublicize it
Bimplement it
Cresearch it
25In this scheme, it will be necessary, to exclude
Astaff in research and development
junior staff.
Csenior management
26The reward for a successful suggestion will be paid
Aover a five year period.
Bafter three years.
C at a fifth of the total value.
27When starting the scheme, Rose and Steve will emphasize how it could
Aincrease sales.
Bbe enjoyable.
Chelp promotion.
28The scheme will be started at
Aa regional office.
Bhead office.
Can offices.
29Start will make their suggestions by
A using a special box.
B sending a memo.
C telephoning.
30Rose and Steve will report to the board on
Athe quality of suggestions.
Bthe value of suggestions.
Cthe number of suggestions.
