BEC初级考试真题

BEC初级考试真题

Instructions to Candidates

(a) The time allowed for this examination is 2 hours.

(b) Answer all 4 questions.

(c) Use the spaces provided in the combined question and answer book let to complete the ans wers.

If more space is needed for answers or rough notes, use the supplementary sheets provided and secure them inside your booklet with your name and candidate number clearly written on each sh eet. Rough notes should be clearly crossed through.

(d) Credit will be given for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

(e) Adequate and appropriate communication is required rather than a particular number of words.

(f) When you finish, check your work carefully.

(g) The use of standard English dictionaries and cordless non-programmable calculators is permitted.

Candidates whose first language is not English may use a bilingual dictionary.

ENTER DETAILS BELOW

CANDIDATE’S NAME IN FULL

As it is to appear on the certificate

IDENTITY CARD NUMBER.....................Subject Code Number (104)

1…………………

Candidate’s Number…………………………………….Centre Cod e……………………………

Full Private Addres s……………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………….

Postcode………………….

Centre Name and Addres s……………………………………………………………………………

STATE HERE THE NUMBER OF ADITIONAL SHEETS HANDED IN μ

QUESTION 1

Situation: Watson’s Plastics, where you work in the Accounts Department, has a fleet of c ompany cars. You have noticed that the bills for minor bodywork repairs and damaged types hav e increased steadily in the last year. Driver reports seem to indicate many examples of careless pa rking and accidents happening when the cars are privately used after working hours.

Task: Write a memo to the Finance Manager, James Shah, informing him of the situation and asking for his advice about your concerns over rising costs, cars not in use etc.

Lay out your answer as a memo, in the space below, making up any necessary details.

MEMORANDUM

TO DATE FROM REF

SUBJECT

QUESTION 1 CONTINUED

You may continue writing your memo here:

QUESTION 2

Situation: Your company, Peak Security, is applying for the security contract at a number of major sporting events. You have been asked to check the information below about the Burlingto n Fields Tennis Festival.

Task: Read the article on Burlington Field opposite, then say whether the following statem

ents are TRUE or FALSE. Then quote ONLY the word or phrase from the text that supports y our answer. The inclusion of irrelevant information will be penalised.

Write your answers on the lines marked A.

1 The Burlington Field festival is usually held in June.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

2 The festival can be reached only by car or railway.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

3 The Champions' Court is open to everyone.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

4 There are fewer than 50 places to buy food or drink.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

5 Any of the 230 drivers will take visitors to their hotel.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

6 Burlington Fields brings together the very best players.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

7 Dishonest people can be found at the festival.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

8 Bars and restaurants at Burlington Fields are open 24 hours a day.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

9 Apart from security guards, the festival does nothing to alert people to the presence of thieves

A ___________________________________________________________________________

10 The Tie Break Bar caters for older visitors.

A ___________________________________________________________________________

(30 marks)

QUESTION 2 CONTINUED

BURLINGTON FIELDS –THE HOME OF FIRST CLASS TENNIS

Since 1979 Burlington Field has been one of the most important sporting events in the west ern world, attracting world class players and receiving media coverage from 120 countries around the globe. The festival runs over a fortnight, always the last 2 weeks in July, and draws huge cro wds of visitors, hoping to enjoy the thrills of the tournament and the lively excitement of the cr owded bars and eating places. There is always the chance, especially if you keep your wits about you, of rubbing shoulders, or even sharing a table, with a star of the tennis world!

The enormous complex covers over a square kilometre. There are 8 entrance points from th e spacious car parks and 2 from the rail station. A further entrance point is available to people a rriving on the riverboats or by helicopter. The helicopter landing point has been very frequently u sed in the last 5 years.

Fifteen courts provide enough top class tennis for the appetites of the most demanding fans. With the exception of Champions' Court, which admits booked-in-advance badgeholders only, visi tors can move freely from one court to another and have access to all but the Members’ Resta urant. Such names as Winners' Gallery, the Ball and Racquet, the Seafood Bar and The Tie Break Bar (this last being really popular with younger enthusiasts) draw in the customers from the time the gates open at 1000 hours until the last match has been played around 2100.

All this movement of so many people inevitably brings its problems. An army of officials, w aiters, security men etc is needed to ensure the smooth running of the festival, and, as always th ere are occasions when matters go wrong. Recent festivals have seen significant increases in the n umber of counterfeit-ticket sellers, and pickpockets have created their share of misery, as bags and wallets have gone missing. There are signs warning people, but it seems everyone can lose conce ntration for a few seconds –and that is all a thief needs!

The facts and figures below bear out what an immense and complex affair the festival has B ECome:

In 1997 there were:

1,400 caterers representing 200 firms providing food and drink in over 80 outlets

330 guards and security men, controlling entrances and exits, patrolling crowds and dealing w ith problems like lost children, people taken ill, and other difficulties

300 court officials, including 45 umpires who cover 2 matches a day, and teams of line judg es

230 drivers, there for the exclusive use of players and officials coming to and from the festi val. Drivers need a clean licence and, above all, a good knowledge of the area's streets and hotel s.

Many other workers, from cleaners to programme sellers, make up this well-drilled army.

QUESTION 3

Situation: You have been asked to check the details of a number of office-cleaning agencies.

Task: Read the information opposite and answer the questions below in the space provided using no more than 3 words.

Complete sentences are NOT required.

ANSWERS

1 Which firm has been established the longest?

2 Which firm has no listed contracts?

3 What is the charge per sq metre with Acme Cleaners?

4 How many firms employ more men than women?

5 How many firms have more than 20% staff turnover?

6 How many banks are mentioned in the ’listed contracts’?

7 Does Spick & Span offer full window cleaning services?

8 Is Davies Hygiene fastest in dealing with complaints?

9 Which company based outside London was most recently started?

10 Which London-based company has the lowest staff turnover?

11 How many companies carry more than ￡1 million insurance cover?

12 Is the shortest contract available 3 months?

13 Has Office Clean more listed contracts than ABC Clean?

14 Can you telephone complaints to Dusters?

15 Will Spot On clean your windows outside?

16 Has Spick & Span more female employees than Dusters?

17 Which firm is slowest to deal with complaints?

18 Which firm has the highest cost per sq metre?

19 How many firms clean exterior windows?

20 Which London-based firm offers the cheapest daily cleaning service?

(20 marks)

QUESTION 3 CONTINUED(图片略)

QUESTION 4

Situation: Read the following conversation beween 2 employees of the neilson Carpet

Factory in Phuket.

Task: Complete the Accident Report form using the information in the conversation

below.

Anna Leow We had a nasty accident this morning. A young woman broke her ankle.

Acham Scott Yes, I heard. Friday the 13th, an unlucky day indeed. Was she an employee here?

Anna Leow No, she was a bisitor. I was just taking her to see the canteen and have a drink. She slipped on the stairs.

Acham Scott That stair carpet has been loose for a while now. It ought to ve replaced. What was the lady’s name?

Anna Leow Jan Li. I’ve got her details. She lives with her husband on Yaowarat Road, number 43, here in Phuket.

Acham Scott When did you say it happened? This morning?

Anna Leow Yes. It was precisely 1020.

Acham Scott And you sent her to hospital in an ambulance?

Anna Leow No, we sent her by car to save time.

Acham Scott It sounds like it’s the company’s fault, then. I’ve told the manager about that carpet before. Have you filled in a report form?

Anna Leow No, I’m going to do it now. More paperwork.

Acham Scott (Laughing) Well, you are the Assistant Manager, aren’t you!

(20 marks)

QUESTION 4 CONTINUED

NEILSON CARPET FACTORY

ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

THIS FORM MUST VE COMPLETED IN CAPITALS BY THE PERSON REPORTING THE ACCIDENT ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT

FULL NAME OF INJURED

PERSON ___________________________________________

TITLE (MR/MRS/MISS/MS) ___________________________________________ HOME ADDRESS ___________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

STATUS OF INJURED PERSON __________________________________________ DATE OF ACCIDENT __________________________________________

TIME OF ACCIDENT __________________________________________

LOCATION OF ACCIENT _________________________________________ DETAILS OF INJURY __________________________________________

CAUSE OF ACCIDENT _________________________________________ (HOW DID IT HAPPEN?) __________________________________________ TAKEN TO HOSPITAL YES [] BY AMBULANCE [] BY CAR []

(Please tick) NO []

DO YOU CONSIDER THE COMPANY IS AT FAULT? YES/NO(delete which does not apply)

IF 'YES’ GIVE REASON_________________________________________ __________________________________________

ACCIDENT REPORTED BY __________________________________________ COMPANY STATUS __________________________________________

DATE SIGNATURE