【英语学习】Preparation for BEC Vantag.ppt

1、Preparation for BEC Vantage The Insight of the Writing Section,Content主要内容,An Introduction to the Business English Certificates (BEC简介) Tips for BEC Vantage (writing) BEC中级写作考试的技巧 Preparation for Writing Test 考试准备 Questions about BEC Vantage 提问时间,Introduction to the Business English Certificates试卷研发

2、程序,题材甄别和修改,构造试测题目,执行试测,试测结果分析,修正,淘汰,题料库,组成试卷,发放任务、题材提交,BEC in China,Introduced into China in 1993 by NEEA 首家由教育部考试中心承办英国权威考试 76 PB BEC test centers and 20 CB test centers national wide纸笔考点76个,机考点20个考点名录见 , 2009年BEC考生年龄分布18-23岁-83%；24-27-13%；28岁以上4% 2009年BEC考试考生性别分布:男性20%， 女性80%,Papers,Preliminary,Va

3、ntage,Higher,Reading,1 hr 30m,1 hr,1 hr,Writing,45 m,1 hr 10 m,Listening,40 m,40 m,40 m,Speaking,12/18 m,14/20 m,16/22 m,one overall grade each skill counts for 25% BEC Preliminary: two pass grades BEC Vantage & Higher: three pass grades performance profile,How is BEC graded?,Sample certificate,Four

4、 language skills,listening, speaking, reading and writing. including a range of tasks which assess candidates ability to use English developing the skills needed to make practical use of the language in a variety of contexts assessing the candidates ability to communicate effectively in English,了解自己

5、现有英语水平和商务背景知识 误区： BEC初级考试没有参加的必要性，该证书没有任何意义和含金量。第一起点就是中级证书，中级考过了，再选择高级。 The overall passing rate for BEC V of May 2008 session is 40%, the passing rate in China 38%, candidates from other country-77%,选择合适的级别 Choose the right level,剑桥通用英语五级水平考试（MSE）与BEC 及IELTS的对应关系,剑桥通用英语商务英语证书 雅 思IELTS 五级水平考试 CPE 9

6、8 CAEBECH 三级 7 6 FCEBECV 二级5 4 PETBECP 一级3 2 KET 1,选择合适的级别 要有足够的学习及备考时间 Enough Learning Hours and preapration (Proposed learning hours),BEC RecognitionBEC认可,Section Two,BEC Vantage - Writing,Writing,Candidates are required to produce two pieces of business writing. The tasks supply candidates with s

7、ufficient information to enable them to identify the target reader use an appropriate style and register address all the content points,Areas to focus on in writing,the purpose of the correspondence references to previous communication factual details the feelings and attitude of the writer the leve

8、l of formality the opening sentence the closing sentence paragraphing the desired outcome,Faults in writing,Layout Avoid deleting phrases / sentences / paragraph Leaving blank spaces in the middle of an answer Failing to use paragraphs, subheadings and indentations(缩进) Writing the script in pencil.

9、Irrelevancy Giving global, generalised answers when specific information is required.,To deal with Writing,Use a neutral or semi-formal register. Think about the register and tone of the answer depending on whom you are writing to and what is being said. Keep to the correct task format and avoid mix

10、ing them, e.g. report with letter features, or, note with letter features. Use a range of business words and expressions. Write CLEARLY so that the examiner can read their answer.,To deal with Writing,Keep to the word limit. Check each answer carefully at the end. Balance between demonstrating range

11、 on the one hand and introducing irrelevance on the other. Develop skills in expressing important information in a few words. Learn to use precise business-related vocabulary, which will also help you to produce a more authentic（真实的，可靠的） response.,No lifting,Do not lift too much language from the qu

12、estion paper. Sometimes you may be tempted to copy the explanatory information provided as part of your answers. Although it is expected that you will use certain key words from the task, you should, wherever possible, consider how you can rephrase to show evidence of your language skills, including

13、 a range of structures and lexis.,Writing Part 1,Producing a concise piece of between 40 and 50 words. Internal company communication, i.e. writing to a colleague or colleagues within a company on a business-related matter.,Assessment focus of Writing Part 1,content effective organisation of input a

14、ppropriacy of the register for the intended audience accuracy and conciseness of language used,To deal with Writing Part 1,Candidates are given the layout of memos and emails (e.g. to/from/date/subject) on the question paper and need not copy this out as part of their answer. Remember to write conci

15、sely. Do not add too much information to the answer. Where the delivery medium is an email, you do not need to include to / from / date / subject details.,To deal with Writing Part 1,Allocate your time appropriately and do not spend too much time on Part 1. The writing task in Part 1 tests whether c

16、andidates can write concisely and convey specific information to a named target reader. Being able to write concisely means first gaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the message and what it seeks to achieve. Students need to practise reading tasks very carefully and identify the key cont

17、ent points.,Content points,Cover all the content points and not omit any, and you are therefore advised to check that you have done this by ticking off the points as you address them and check that you have provided adequately the information required. You are not required to deal with the content p

18、oints in the order in which they are presented. You can decide on the order in which you address the points. You do not have to tackle the points one by one, but should think of the whole message, understand what the points mean, and combine them effectively using appropriate linking devices and reo

19、rdering information if necessary.,Example of Writing Part 1,You work for a large company. You are going to be transferred to another department within your company. Write an email to all staff: Telling them which department you are moving to Saying when you will be moving department Explaining what

20、your new responsibilities will be Write 40 50 words.,Sample script,I am moving to the Marketing Department. I am going to be transferred to the Sales Department. I would like to inform you that I will be transferred to the Marketing Department next week. I have been appointed to the Sales Department

21、 due to my excellent interpersonal skills. Im pleased to tell you that I am going to another department. I will take on the position on 5th June. I am moving on Tuesday morning. I begin my new job on Monday next week.,Combining points,Im going to work in the Marketing department from 1st June. a mea

22、ns of achieving conciseness the need to produce an adequate sample of language for assessment. The challenge to candidates when linking points is to do it effectively making use of appropriate cohesive devices.,Sample script,My responsibilities include assisting the Sales Manager. I will mainly work

23、 on organising advertisements and Trade fairs. Im in charge of communicating with foreign clients. I will be responsible for the upgrading of our existing products and development of new products.,Writing Part 2,Producing an extended piece of business correspondence of between 120 and 140 words. Inv

24、olving the processing of one or two short input texts, which may contain visual or graphic material, and which have handwritten notes on them.,Writing Part 2 a letter,You are the manager of Arvon Industrial Park and you have just received the letter below from FNT Ltd, a potential customer. Look at

25、the information below, on which you have already made some handwritten notes. Then, using all your handwritten notes, write a letter of reply to FNT Ltd. Write 120 140 words.,Writing Part 2 a report,Be clear about who you are writing to and the reports are written in a formal or neutral register, wh

26、ich will be appropriate. Be familiar with the format of reports and organise content using headings, which will help give a clear structure and layout. Avoid opening or closing the reports with letter features.,Example of Writing Part 2,produce a short report for their line manager about the perform

27、ance of three stores in their region and to recommend the closure of one of them.,Sample question,Is there a new service we could offer to attract more customers to the store we keep open?,Suggest something,Sample script,We shall provide free parking for customers, as an increasing number of people

28、there have cars nowadays. As to service improvements, we can diversify the kinds of products such as providing hi-tech and electronic products.,Sample question,explain why profits low,better than expected,Say why popular with customers,Sample script,It has a low profit of 20, 000 due to the undevelo

29、ped transport system. The main reason for the low profit is the purchase power of the village people is too weak. Most of them had moved to the town not far away. To my surprise, town-centre stores also achieved considerable success. . profits reached I30,000 which is a surprise. Other candidates ex

30、panded on the point and created a point of comparison by referring to a predicted profit figure. For example:,Sample script,. the profit level of 130,000 was better than the 90,000 we had predicted The out-of-town store is very popular because the location of the store is very convenient for our cus

31、tomers. Because of the scale and quality of the store, it has earned a lot of customers and a good reputation. Owing to its stylish decoration and comfortable environment, it is very popular with the customers. The out-of-town store is profitable because all the rich people are moving out of town.,To deal with Writing Part 2,Keep to the task set. Read the whole question before writing anything, pay