BEC口语材料整理.doc

PART 1 (所有问题后面都要加why or why not) Frame 1：Setting Targets Do you usually set yourself targets in your work/studies? Do you think employees should receive a pay rise for reaching their targets(should the staff get a pay rise if they reach their targets)? Do you think companies should always set realistic targets?(should companies set targets that they know they can reach) How serious do you think it is when companies fail to meet their targets? Frame 2:Job References Do you think companies should ask for references when recruiting new staff?(should companies ask for information about job applications from their previous employers? ) What kind of information about a person do you think a reference should include? Do you think it could be difficult to write a reference for someone? (Do you think its better for a company to ask for a written reference or to speak to the referee on the phone?) Frame 3:Management What would you say is the most important quality a manager should have? Do you think that all managers should receive training ? What kind of difficulties can managers have in their jobs? What do you think is the most satisfying thing about being a manager ? Frame 4:Attending Conferences do you think people working in business like attending conferences? What possible problems are there for companies when they send staff away on conferences? What kind of people should be invited to give presentations at conferences？ Do you think staff should be asked to attend conferences out of working hours? Frame 5:Business News what kind of business news do you find interesting ? Do you think it is important for managers to read about business matters regularly? Do you ever discuss the latest business ideas with other people? Do you think the Internet is the most uesful way to get information about business? Frame 6:Being Competitive how competitive do you think you are? Should a company encourage its employees to compete against each other? Do you think companies should tr