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BEC中级模拟考试试题及答案解析知识讲解

BEC中级模拟考试试题及答案解析知识讲解
BEC中级模拟考试试题及答案解析知识讲解

BEC-2 Test 1

Reading

Part One

Question 1-7

Look at the statements below and the information about training courses on the opposite paper.

Which course (A, B, C, or D) does each statement 1-7 refer to?

For each statement 1-7, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.

You will need to use some of these letters more than once.

A Loans Administration

This course looks at the administrative functions of a bank's loans department, e.g. dealing with credit applications and keeping records of loan transactions. We will use real application forms of the type that administrative staff in loans departments regularly handle. It will be particularly useful for experienced staff with day-to-day administrative responsibility for loan portfolios. Although most clients choose to enjoy our beautiful premises, the course can be run at the client company or elsewhere.

B Cashflow Analysis

On this advanced course you will build up a database of a company's cashflow over time and identify and interpret patterns of change. You will analyze the cashflow of a few sample companies and use your analysis to judge their ability to settle their debts. This course will help you perform an advanced cashflow analysis of your own company.

C Loan Contracts

Open to anyone who completed our introductory course to legal contracts in business, this course looks at the legal

principles involved when a company takes out a loan; and outlines how to take legal action against a company that defaults on its repayments. You will compare the interests and responsibilities of both parties to a loan contract.

D Leasing & Asset Finance

This is a course for those new to leasing. It will provide you with a basic understanding of why companies prefer to lease property or machinery, rather than buy. You will learn about both the expenses and tax benefits of leasing and you will study a variety of lease agreements and the laws relating to them.

Part Two

Questions 8-12

Read the article below about a psychologist's advice to managers.

Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.

For each gap 8-12, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.

Do not use any letter more than once.

There is an example at the beginning. (0)

The Psychology of Management

If overflowing in-trays frighten you or solving problems makes you sweat, there's a new range of business books called The Management Guides that you can turn to with confidence. (0)__G__. In addition, they're written in accessible language by Kathy Harman, a chartered occupational psychologist who heads her own London-based consultancy business. She says that the guides are intended for professionals working in small British companies, where thinking about management can be a low priority because of endless lists of other responsibilities.

After this initial message to the reader, the following pages contain sections on every aspect of business, from managing your own time and selecting employees to planning ahead for the future.

One of the reasons Harman wrote these guides was that she knows not every business is able to invest in training. The difficulty, especially for small businesses, is that, "People are professionals first and foremost and somehow

they are just expected to pick up management skills as they go along." And becoming one, she recognizes, is especially difficult if you're not used to communicating effectively or delegating work.

She adds, "It's all very well managing areas that you have control over and you can do all the planning you feel is necessary, but there are always going to be other people out there who do the most unexpected things,"

having good, friendly relationships with all their staff and business contacts. "The important thing in

management," says Harman, "is the human element."

Her advice to managers everywhere is to maintain professionalism at all times. "If you've ever managed anyone," she says, "you'll know that you're not allowed to be fed up because when the staff come to you, they don't want to know about your problems, they want their problems solved."

Harman feels confident about making such an analysis because of her years of training as an occupational

psychologist. "What you find there is that more senior managers have had some kind of psychological training, while in this country most managers get their management psychology second-hand by listening to other managers."

The overall message from Harman is a simple one, and it's got nothing to do with technology or databases.

the right staff at all levels, you really haven't got a business. People are your principal resource."

A And when they do, managers need a variety of strategies to fall back on.

B This, of course, is unlikely to be easy, because being an expert in your field doesn't necessarily make you a good manager.

C The question that most of them ask is ,"Can we actually afford a management training courses?"

D Although this area of study is becoming more acceptable in the business world, Britain is a long way behind the rest of Europe.

E It's about creating a working environment that promotes the well-being of everyone, from the post room to the board room.

F This is illustrated at the beginning of each guide with the quote, "This book is for those who would like to manage better but are too busy to begin."

G They're short, pocket-sized, and very reasonably priced at '2.99 each.

Part Three

Questions 13-18

Read the article below about effective communication and the question on the opposite page.

For each question 13-18, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.

The importance of good communication

Effective communication is essential for all organizations. It links the activities of the various parts of the organization and ensures that everyone is working toward a common goal. It is also extremely important for motivating employees. Staff need to know how they are getting on, what they are doing right and in which areas they could improve. Working alone can be extremely difficult and it is much easier if someone takes an interest and provides support. Employees need to understand why their job is important and how it contributes to the overall success of the firm. Personal communication should also include target setting. People usually respond well

to goals, provided these are agreed between the manager and subordinate and not imposed.

However, firms often have communications problems that can undermine their performance. In many cases, these problems occur because messages are passed on in an inappropriate way. There are, of course, several ways of conveying information to others in the organization. These include speaking to them directly, e-mailing, telephoning or sending a memo. The most appropriate method depends on example, anything that is particularly sensitive or confidential, such as an employee's appraisal, should be done face-to-face.

One of the main problems for senior executives is that they do not have the time or resources needed to communicate effectively. In large companies, for example, it is impossible for senior managers to meet and discuss progress with each employee individually. Obviously this task can be delegated but at the cost of creating a gap between senior management and staff. As a result, managers are often forced to use other methods of communication, like memos or notes, even if they know these are not necessarily the most suitable means of passing on messages.

The use of technology, such as e-mail, mobile phones and network systems, is speeding up communication immensely. However, this does not mean that more investment in technology automatically proves beneficial: system can become outdated or employees may lack appropriate training. There are many communications tools now available but a firm cannot afford all of them. Even if it could, it does not actually need them all. The potential gains must be weighed up against the costs, and firms should realize that more communication does not necessarily mean better communication.

As the number of people involved in an organization increase, the use of written communication rises even faster. Instead of a quick conversation to sort something out numerous messages can be passed backwards and forward. This can lend to a tremendous amount of paperwork and is often less effective than face to face communication. When you are actually talking to someone you can discuss things until you are happy they have understood and feedback is immediate. With written messages, however, you are never quite sure how it will be received. What you think you have said and what the other person thinks you have said can be very different.

The amount of written information generated in large organization today can lead to communication overload. So much information is gathered that it gets in the way of making decisions. Take a look at the average manager's desk and you will see the problem -- it is often covered in letter, reports and memos. This overload can lead to inefficiencies. For example, managers may not be able to find the information they want when they need it. Communication is also becoming more difficult with the changes occurring in employment patterns. With more people working part-time and working from home, managing communication is becoming increasingly complex.

13. In the first paragraph the writher recommends that communication with staff should include _____.

A. some feedback on their job performance

B. an explanation of how company targets have been set

C. information on promotion prospects within the company

D. an indication of which duties they can expect assistance with

14. According to the writer, the best way of achieving effective communication is to _____.

A. adapt the message to suit a particular audience

B. make the content of messages brief and direct

C. select the most suitable means of conveying a particular message

D. ensure that information is targeted at the appropriate group of people

15. What does the writer say about the communication options available to senior manager?

A. Sending memo to staff is one of the most efficient methods.

B. It is important to find the time to discuss certain matters with staff.

C. They should increase the range of options that they use.

D. Getting junior managers to talk to staff can create different problems.

16. What advice is given about the communication tools made available by technology?

A. Aim to limit staff use of certain communication tools.

B. Evaluate them in terms of the expenditure involved.

C. Select them on the basis of the facilities they offer.

D. Encourage more staff to attend training courses in their use.

17. According to the writer, a problem with written communication is that _____.

A. the message can be interpreted differently to what was intended

B. it can be easy for people to ignore the contents of a written message

C. most people are more comfortable with face-to-face communication

D. it is possible for correspondence to get lost within a large organization

18. According to the article, what is the effect of receiving large amounts of written information?

A. It is counter-productive.

B. It causes conflict in a company.

C. It leads to changes in work patterns.

D. It makes the main points more difficult to identify.

Part Four

Questions 19-33

Read the letter below from an agency providing temporary staff for companies.

Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D on the opposite page.

For each question 19-33, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.

Office Angels Employment Agency

14-16 Lockhart Road

Wan Chai

Hong Kong

Tel: 5324365

Fax: 5324111

Dear Client,

Office Angels is advising businesses to plan as far ahead as possible to ensure guaranteed staff cover during holiday periods. There is now a (19)_____ shortage of skilled secretarial and administrative staff and this is (20)_____ to get worse over the next twelve months.

Businesses which require staff with experience of specialist computer applications are the most at (21)_____. You are advised to (22)_____ our agency well before the staff are actually needed to be certain of filling gaps with adequately (23)_____ personnel. If you don't, it's almost (24)_____ that you will be left without the skills needed to (25)_____ your office running smoothly.

The (26)_____ for the shortage of secretarial staff appears to be a combination of two (27)_____. There has been an (28)_____ in the demand for secretarial services over the last few years, and at the same time there has been a (29)_____ of students deciding to choose secretarial studies.

Office Angels Agency would (30)_____ to emphasize that businesses should not underestimate the difficulty of (31)_____ experienced temporary staff. It is also necessary to make the (32)_____ that businesses should be prepared for the fact that they may have to pay more for this kind of (33)_____ in the future.

19.

A. hard

B. serious

C. sure

D. strong

20.

A. hoped

B. wanted

C. expected

D. prepared

21.

A. risk

B. chance

C. worry

D. difficulty

22.

A. confirm

B. communicate

C. contact

D. command

23.

A. lectured

B. aided

C. formed

D. trained

24.

A. positive

B. correct

C. right

D. certain

25.

A. save

B. keep

C. ensure

D. continue

26.

A. reason

B. purpose

C. result

D. problem

27.

A. articles

B. matters

C. factors

D. subjects

28.

A. enlargement

B. increase

C. addition

D. upgrade

29.

A. lack

B. need

C. requirement

D. few

30.

A. request

B. desire

C. ask

D. like

31.

A. achieving

B. obtaining

C. realizing

D. earning

32.

A. point

B. idea

C. position

D. subject

33.

A. offer

B. delivery

C. product

D. service

Part Five

Questions 34-45

Read the article below about airport hotels.

In most of the lines 34-45 there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.

If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.

If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.

The exercises begins with two examples, (0) and (00).

Examples 0 CORRECT

00 OF

CHECKING IN TO A WORKING BASE

0 Smart business travelers today are staying at the airport to do business. Rather than

00 waste of time in traffic jams as they try to reach city center venues, business people

Writing

Part One

Question 46

You are a manager in a small publishing company. You have recently taken charge of your company's staff training programme. Before the programme starts you would like to identify training areas that staff are interested in.

Write a memo to all staff:

saying when the programme will start

asking for suggestions for the programme

giving a deadline for suggestions.

Write 140-150 words.

Write on the separate answer paper provided.

Memorandum

To

From

Date

Subject

Part Two

Question 47:

You work for a sports center. You have been asked to write a short report that will appear in a newsletter for the sports center's members.

Look at the graphs below, on which you have already made some handwritten notes.

Then, using all these handwritten notes, write your report.

Write 120-140 words.

Write on the separate answer paper provided.

Speaking

Task Sheet 1

A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?

Selecting applicants for a job

Work Experience

Personal Qualities

B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Choosing a new supplier

Price and Discounts

Reputation

C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Aiming to improve production quality Up-to-date equipment

Staff Training

Task Sheet 2

A: W HAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Preparing for a job interview

Studying the job advertisement

Finding out about the company

B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?

Deciding whether to attend a conference

Venue

Speakers

C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?

Developing new products

Market Research

Costs Involved

Task Sheet 1

Foreign Business Trip

Your company is attending a trade fair in a foreign country for the first time.

You have been asked to help with the preparations for the trip.

Discuss the situation together, and decide:

what travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the trip

which kinds of business customs in the foreign country it would be useful to know about, and how to find out about these before the trip

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