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1、Discussion--about 5 minutes In this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, and example of which is below, and then about 2 minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. ）
For two of three candidates
Scenario
I'm going to describe a situation.
Your firm will be moving to a new building with new furniture and equipment. Talk together about things you could put in your office and decide which 3 things would be most suitable.
Here are some ideas to help you.
Prompt material
2、Read the part of a e-mail from an client below.
I will be arriving on the evening of May, 12. And planning to leave on the morning of May, 25. As it’s a longer than usual visit this time, my wife will be accompanying me. Can I leave it to you to arrange suitable hotel accommodation?
Write a note to Ms Dary, your secretary:
Asking her to deal with it.
Write about 30-40 words.
3、 Dear Sirs,
On 13 May, we ordered six packs of A4 photocopy paper and one bottle of printer’s ink from you. When we received this order, we found that the bottle were broken, and that the ink from the bottle had damaged all six packs of paper.
We should be grateful if you would replace these items, or arrange to credit us with their value.
Yours sincerely,
Miguel Gomez
Office Manager
Write a reply to your customer
Thanking him for his letter
Apologising
Saying what you are going to do about his complaint
Promising better service in future.
Write 60-80 words
4、 Read the following advertisement for sales manager.
VACANCY
A leading international trading company requires enthusiastic and hard working sales manager to exploit its business in China.
For more details, please write to
Mr. Zhang
Personnel Manager
Dafu Company
150, Effeit Street
London
Write a letter to Mr. Zhang asking for an interview
Include some information about yourself.
Your interest in the job
Your education
Your experience
Write 60-80 words
5、 You have lost your pocket calculator, and you want to order a new one. You need to make a written request to your Supervisor, Ann Ray.
Write a memorandum to her
● saying that you need a replacement.
● explaining what happened to the old one.
● asking her to approve the request,
● Write about 30-40 words.
6、 Read this message from your secretary
Telephone Message
Mr Davis called-our quotation received, but the price is too high. He asked us to reduce by 3%. I contacted our Sales Dept. Was informed the cost of raw materials is rising. Ours is the lowest price. Also, our quality is better and more orders are coming. Impossible to reduce.
Write a letter to Mr. Davis:
Telling him you cannot reduce you price
Saying why you cannot reduce your price
Persuading him to reconsider your price
Asking for an early reply
Write 60-80 words
7、Put the sentences in the correct order to make a covering letter to a prospective employer.
A．Dear Ms Brierley,
B．I look forward to hearing from you.
C．I attach my CV and completed application form. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
D．I also worked for HSBC in my previous summer holidays, when I gained experience in all the bank's main departments.
E．I am reliable and responsible and I enjoy working in banking. I am looking for a permanent position from which I can develop my career.
F．I am writing to apply for the position of Credit Card Assistant Controller which is currently advertised in the Evening News (reference number PB98).
G．I recently completed my degree in economics and I am currently working at HSBC in a temporary post, as a cashier.
H．Yours sincerely
Patrick Brown
8、Complete the table with the missing nouns or adjectives
9、Writing - Now do the following writing tasks. Use a neutral style and write 30-40 words.
You are organising the annual staff end-of-year party.
Write a note to your colleagues:
Telling them they are invited
Telling them about the party date and location
Telling them the date by which to confirm their attendance.
10、Write down these times and dates in words and practise saying each one aloud
15:30 fifteen thirty
13:40 ______________
1、Discussion--about 5 minutes In this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, and example of which is below, and then about 2 minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. ）
For two of three candidates
Scenario
I'm going to describe a situation.
Your firm will be moving to a new building with new furniture and equipment. Talk together about things you could put in your office and decide which 3 things would be most suitable.
Here are some ideas to help you.
Prompt material
2、Read the part of a e-mail from an client below.
I will be arriving on the evening of May, 12. And planning to leave on the morning of May, 25. As it’s a longer than usual visit this time, my wife will be accompanying me. Can I leave it to you to arrange suitable hotel accommodation?
Write a note to Ms Dary, your secretary:
Asking her to deal with it.
Write about 30-40 words.
3、 Dear Sirs,
On 13 May, we ordered six packs of A4 photocopy paper and one bottle of printer’s ink from you. When we received this order, we found that the bottle were broken, and that the ink from the bottle had damaged all six packs of paper.
We should be grateful if you would replace these items, or arrange to credit us with their value.
Yours sincerely,
Miguel Gomez
Office Manager
Write a reply to your customer
Thanking him for his letter
Apologising
Saying what you are going to do about his complaint
Promising better service in future.
Write 60-80 words
4、 Read the following advertisement for sales manager.
VACANCY
A leading international trading company requires enthusiastic and hard working sales manager to exploit its business in China.
For more details, please write to
Mr. Zhang
Personnel Manager
Dafu Company
150, Effeit Street
London
Write a letter to Mr. Zhang asking for an interview
Include some information about yourself.
Your interest in the job
Your education
Your experience
Write 60-80 words
5、 You have lost your pocket calculator, and you want to order a new one. You need to make a written request to your Supervisor, Ann Ray.
Write a memorandum to her
● saying that you need a replacement.
● explaining what happened to the old one.
● asking her to approve the request,
● Write about 30-40 words.
6、 Read this message from your secretary
Telephone Message
Mr Davis called-our quotation received, but the price is too high. He asked us to reduce by 3%. I contacted our Sales Dept. Was informed the cost of raw materials is rising. Ours is the lowest price. Also, our quality is better and more orders are coming. Impossible to reduce.
Write a letter to Mr. Davis:
Telling him you cannot reduce you price
Saying why you cannot reduce your price
Persuading him to reconsider your price
Asking for an early reply
Write 60-80 words
7、Put the sentences in the correct order to make a covering letter to a prospective employer.
A．Dear Ms Brierley,
B．I look forward to hearing from you.
C．I attach my CV and completed application form. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
D．I also worked for HSBC in my previous summer holidays, when I gained experience in all the bank's main departments.
E．I am reliable and responsible and I enjoy working in banking. I am looking for a permanent position from which I can develop my career.
F．I am writing to apply for the position of Credit Card Assistant Controller which is currently advertised in the Evening News (reference number PB98).
G．I recently completed my degree in economics and I am currently working at HSBC in a temporary post, as a cashier.
H．Yours sincerely
Patrick Brown
8、Complete the table with the missing nouns or adjectives
9、Writing - Now do the following writing tasks. Use a neutral style and write 30-40 words.
You are organising the annual staff end-of-year party.
Write a note to your colleagues:
Telling them they are invited
Telling them about the party date and location
Telling them the date by which to confirm their attendance.
10、Write down these times and dates in words and practise saying each one aloud
15:30 fifteen thirty
13:40 ______________