BEC初级考试真题

1、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 tocomplete theanswers.If more spaceis needed for answers or rough notes,usethesupplementarysheets providedand s

2、ecure them inside your bookletwithyourname and candidate number clearly written on each sheet. Rough notes should be clearly cros sed through.(d)Creditwill be given for correct spelling,punctuationand grammar.(e)Adequateand appropriatecommunicationisrequiredrather than a particularnumberofwords.(f)W

3、henyoufinish, checkyour work carefully.(g)Theuse of standard English dictionariesandcordlessnon-programmable calculators is permitted.Candidates whose first language is not English may use a bilingual dictionar y.ENTER DETAILS BELOWCANDIDAT'ESNAME IN FULLAs it is to appear on the certificateIDEN

4、TITY CARD NUMBER1SubjecC ode Number 104Can didate ' s Number.Cen tre CodeFull Private AddressPostcodeCentre Name and AddressSTATE HERE THE NUMBER OF ADITIONAL SHEETS HANDED IN 卩QUESTION 1Situation:Watson's Plastics, where you work in the Accounts Department,has a fleet of company cars. You h

5、ave noticed that the bills for minor bodyw ork repairsand damaged types have increased steadily in the last year. Driverreports seem to indicate many examples of careless parking and accidents ha ppening when the cars are privately used after working hours.Task:Write a memo to the Finance Manager, J

6、ames Shah, informing him of the situation and asking for his advice about your concerns over rising c osts, cars not in use etc.Lay out your answer as a memo,in the space below, makingup any necessary details.MEMORANDUMTODATE FROMREFSUBJECTQUESTION 1 CONTINUEDYou may continue writing your memo here:

7、QUESTION 2Situation:Your company, Peak Security, is applying for the security contrinformationact at a number of major sporting events. You have been asked to check thebelow about the Burlington Fields Tennis Festival.Task:Read the article on Burlington Field opposite, then say whether tor phrinform

8、he following statementsare TRUE or FALSE. Then quote ONLY the wordase from the text that supports your answer. The inclusion of irrelevant ation 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

9、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 Bars an

10、d 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 thievesA 10 The Tie Break Bar caters for older visitors.A (30 marks)THE HOME OF FIRSTQUESTION 2 CONTINUEDd bars and eating places. There is always o

11、ur wits about you, of rubbing shoulders, of the tennis world!The enormouscomplexcovers over ace points from thespaciouscar parks andtrance point is available to people arrivingthechance, especially ifyoukeep yorevensharinga table,witha starsquarekilometre.Thereare8 entran2fromthe railstation.A furth

12、er enontheriverboatsor byhelicopter.Since1979BurlingtonField hasbeen oneof themostimportant sportingvents inthe westernworld,attractingworld class playersand receivingmediacoveragefrom120countriesaroundthe globe.Thefestivalruns over afortnight, alwaysthelast2 weeksin July,and drawshugecrowds of visi

13、tors,hopingto enjoythethrillsof thetournamentand thelivelyexcitement of thecrowdeBURLINGTONFIELDSCLASS TENNISeThe helicopter landing point has been very frequently used in the last 5 years.Fifteen courts provide enough top class tennis for the appetites of the mos t demanding fans. With the exceptio

14、n of Champions' Court, which admits book ed-in-advance badgeholders only, visitors can move freely from one court to a nother and have access to all but the Members ' Restaurant. Such names as W inners' Gallery, the Ball and Racquet, the Seafood Bar and The Tie Break Bar (this last being

15、 really popular with younger enthusiasts) draw in the customers from the time the gates open at 1000 hours until the last match has been pl ayed around 2100.All this movement of so many people inevitablybrings its problems. An armyof officials, waiters,security men etc is needed toensurethe smooth r

16、unningof the festival, and,as always there are occasionswhenmatters gowrong.Recent festivals have seen significant increases in the number of counterfeit-t icket sellers, and pickpockets have created their share of misery, as bags and wallets have gone missing.There are signs warning people, but it

17、seems everyone can lose concentration 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 BECome:In 1997 there were:1,400 caterers representing200 firms providing food and drink in over 80outlets330 guards and sec

18、urity men, controlling entrances and exits, patrolling cr owds and dealing with problems like lost children, people taken ill, and other difficulties300 court officials,including 45 umpireswho cover 2 matchesa day, andteams of line judges230 drivers, there for the exclusive use of players and offici

19、alscoming toand from the festival. Drivers need a clean licence and, above all, a good kno wledge of the area's streets and hotels.weMany other workers, from cleaners to programme sellers, make up this ll-drilled army.QUESTION 3Situation: You have been asked to check the details of a number of o

20、ffice-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.ANSWERS1 Which firm has been established the longest?2 Which firm has no listed contracts?3 What is the charge per sq metre

21、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 Whi

22、ch company based outside London was most recently started?10 Which London-based company has the lowest staff turnover?11 How many compa nies carry more tha n£ 1 millio n in sura nee cover?12 Is the shortest contract available 3 months?13 Has Office Clean more listed contracts than ABC Clean?14

23、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-base

24、d firm offers the cheapest daily cleaning service?(20 marks)QUESTION 3 CONTINUED( 图片略 )QUESTION 4Situation:Read the following conversation beween 2 employees of theneilson CarpetFactory in Phuket.Task:Complete the Accident Report form using the information in theconversationbelow.Anna LeowWe had a n

25、asty accident this morning. A young womanbroke her ankle.Acham ScottYes, I heard. Friday the 13th, an unlucky day indeed. Wasshe an employee here?Anna LeowNo, she was a bisitor. I was just taking her to see thecanteen and have a drink. She slipped on the stairs.Acham ScottThat stair carpet has been

26、loose for a while now. It ought tove replaced. Whatwas the lady ' s name?Anna LeowJan Li. I ' ve got her details. She lives with her husband onYaowarat Road, number 43, here in Phuket.Acham ScottWhen did you say it happened? This morning?Anna LeowYes. It was precisely 1020.Acham ScottAnd you sent her to hospital in an ambulance?Anna LeowNo, we sent her by c