BEC初級(jí)考試真題

1、BEC初級(jí)考試真題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 answers. If more space is needed for answers or rough notes, use the supplementary sheets provi

2、ded and secure them inside your booklet with your name and candidate number clearly written on each sheet. 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 parti

3、cular 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 CANDIDATES NAME IN FULL As it

4、 is to appear on the certificate IDENTITY CARD NUMBERSubject Code Number1041 Candidates Number.Centre Code Full Private Address . Postcode. Centre Name and Address STATE HERE THE NUMBER OF ADITIONAL SHEETS HANDED IN QUESTION 1 Situation: Watsons Plastics, where you work in the Accounts Department, h

5、as a fleet of company cars. You have noticed that the bills for minor bodywork repairs and damaged types have increased steadily in the last year. Driver reports seem to indicate many examples of careless parking and accidents happening when the cars are privately used after working hours. Task: Wri

6、te 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 CONTIN

7、UED 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 Burlington Fields Tennis Festival. Task: Read the article on Burlin

8、gton Field opposite, then say whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Then quote ONLY the word or phrase from the text that supports your answer. The inclusion of irrelevant information will be penalised. Write your answers on the lines marked A. 1 The Burlington Field festival is usuall

9、y 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 pl

10、ayers. 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 mark

11、s) 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 western world, attracting world class players and receiving media coverage from 120 countries around the globe. The festival runs over a fort

12、night, always the last 2 weeks in July, and draws huge crowds of visitors, hoping to enjoy the thrills of the tournament and the lively excitement of the crowded bars and eating places. There is always the chance, especially if you keep your wits about you, of rubbing shoulders, or even sharing a ta

13、ble, with a star of the tennis world! The enormous complex covers over a square kilometre. There are 8 entrance points from the spacious car parks and 2 from the rail station. A further entrance point is available to people arriving on the riverboats or by helicopter. The helicopter landing point ha

14、s been very frequently used 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, visitors can move freely from one court to another and have access to

15、 all but the Members Restaurant. 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

16、 this movement of so many people inevitably brings its problems. An army of officials, waiters, security men etc is needed to ensure the smooth running of the festival, and, as always there are occasions when matters go wrong. Recent festivals have seen significant increases in the number of counter

17、feit-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 concentration for a few seconds and that is all a thief needs! The facts and figures below bear out what an immense and compl

18、ex affair the festival has BECome: 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 with problems like lost children, people taken ill, and other difficult

19、ies 300 court officials, including 45 umpires who cover 2 matches a day, and teams of line judges 230 drivers, there for the exclusive use of players and officials coming to and from the festival. Drivers need a clean licence and, above all, a good knowledge of the areas streets and hotels. Many oth

20、er 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.

21、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 ar

22、e 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 car

23、ry 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 f

24、irm 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(圖片略) QUESTION 4 Situation: Read the following conversation beween

25、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 em

26、ployee 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 ladys name? Anna Leow Jan Li. Ive 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 ca