1、Mini-presentation,BEC PRELIMINARY,Practice Lesson,Thank you.Thats the end of the first part of the test. In the next part you are each going to talk on your own. Im going to give each of you a card with 2 topics. Id like you to choose one topic and talk about it for about a minute. You have to prepa
2、re for this. You are allowed to make notes. All right? Here are your topics.,Interlocutor,A WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? ARRANGING A BUSINESS TRIP ABROADTYPE OF TRANSPORTACCOMMODATIONCONTACT PERSON,B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? CHOOSING OFFICES TO RENTLOCATIONFACILITIESCOST,A WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? ARRANGIN
3、G A BUSINESS TRIP ABROADTYPE OF TRANSPORTACCOMMODATIONCONTACT PERSON,I think when arranging a business trip abroad there are three things to consider. First, you must choose the type of transport. As overseas travels involve long distances,the plane is the best choice for reaching your destination r
4、apidly. Secondly, you should also consider what accommodation best suits your purposes. Choosing a hotel with all modern conveniences and communication facilities will help you accomplish your tasks much better. Lastly, you should have a contact person who has important local connections and up-to-d
5、ate local business information.,A sample speech on Topic A,Some more questions by interlocutor,1. How important is the cost of the trip? (Why/ Why not?)2. Is it important to have colleagues with you on a business trip? (Why/ Why not?)3. Is it essential to speak the language? (Why/ Why not?),1. How i
6、mportant is the cost of the trip? (Why/ Why not?)The cost of the trip is very important because every company has guidelines on the travel budget and no department should exceed it.,2. Is it important to have colleagues with you on a business trip? (Why/ Why not?)Yes. I think having a colleague with
7、 you on a business trip is very useful. Firstly, because two people can help each other and secondly, having another persons contribution to your business negotiation is important.,3. Is it essential to speak the language? (Why/ Why not?)Yes. The ability to speak the local language helps you to comm
8、unicate with your business partner better. But it is an unrealistic expectation because an average person knows only one foreign language.,B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? CHOOSING OFFICES TO RENTLOCATIONFACILITIESCOST,When choosing offices to rent, it is important to think about the location, facilities a
9、nd cost. Your offices should be located in a downtown business area with good transport, so that your customers can get to your company easily. Secondly, the offices should have all the modern facilities, such as comfortable furniture, telephones, Internet connections and all the office machines. La
10、st but not least, the rent of offices should not be too high; otherwise it would affect your profitability.,A sample speech on Topic B,Some more questions by interlocutor,1.Why is it important to consider the size of the premises?2.How important is the condition of the building? (Why/ Why not?)3.Are
11、 parking spaces for staff essential? (Why/ Why not?),1.Why is it important to consider the size of the premises?,Because it should be neither too large nor too small. If it is too large, then it will be a waste of space and the cost will be very high. But if it is too small, then it cannot accommoda
12、te all your staff.,2.How important is the condition of the building? (Why/ Why not?),It is very important. The building should be in good repair and well decorated. This will give your customers a very good impression.,3.Are parking spaces for staff essential? (Why/ Why not?),Yes, they are essential. Because more and more staff members drive their own cars to work. They should have some place to park their cars.,Thank you!,
