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BEC Preliminary Speaking

BEC preliminary Speaking Test

Task Sheet for Candidate A

A: What is important when ...?
Taking an overseas vsisitor for lunch or dinner
- Getting to know the person
- Talking about work matters
- Cultural eating habits


B: What is important when ...?
Commenting on a colleague’s work
- Being diplomatic
- Strengths
- Weaknesses

Exam Tip

In Part 3 you have to talk together with your partner and with the examiner at the end. Make sure that you both take turns speaking.

Remember:
- Ask your partner for his/her opinion on what you say.
- Take part in the discussion – don’t sit in silence.
- Alow your partner to finish saying something before you give your opinion.

Scenario

You have been asked to organise the annual Sales Conference for your company. Talk together about the meetings and social functions which should be included in the conference programme.

Decide what you will do on the first day of the conference.


Candidate’s Prompt Sheet:

Annual sales Conference
Meetings and social functions ...
- Managing director’s presentation
- Departmental presentations
- Meetings for different offices/branches
- Overview of the past year
- Formal dinner
- Entertainment
- Sales targets for the next year
- Developments in the industry

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