BEC商务英语活学活用：Positive Attitude

第一篇：BEC商务英语活学活用：Positive Attitude

BEC商务英语活学活用：Positive Attitude

沪江小编：BEC商务英语，商务英语考试中的No.1，含金量已经无需多言。但是，无论是还在犹豫是否要参加BEC考试的，还是已经通过BEC考试的，都在疑惑到底学了BEC有什么用呢？本节目通过核心学习、词汇、课文、对话等四方面内容让BEC活学活用起来。Ⅰ.核心学习：Positive Attitude 乐观的态度

Billy: My old friend, how's business?

比利：老朋友，生意进展得如何？

Michael: Better than usual.Thanks for asking.迈克尔：比往常好。多谢你关心。

Billy: You seem to be in a good mood.比利：你看起来心情不错。

Michael: I am trying to have a positive attitude toward my job and my life.迈克尔：我正试图对我的工作和人生以一种积极的态度看待。

Billy: Always look on the bright side, right?

比利：时刻看到事物的光明的一面，是吗？

Michael: Right you are, my friend.迈克尔：你说得对，我的朋友。

Billy: That which does not kill you makes you stronger.比利：只要你没有被打倒，你就会变得更强壮。

Michael: So you are saying, “it's all good.”

迈克尔：所以你说“一切都好”。

Billy: Keeping a positive attitude will help you find and keep and enjoy your job.It will also help in other business situations.比利：保持乐观的态度会让你找到工作，并乐于从事你的工作。这样对于其它的生意状况也有帮助。

Michael: Go on, tell me more.I am very interesting in hearing more.迈克尔：接着讲，我很想了解更多。

第二篇：BEC商务英语活学活用：办公设备

BEC商务英语活学活用：办公设备

难度：适中 作者：沪江英语 来源：网络

沪江小编：BEC商务英语，商务英语考试中的No.1，含金量已经无需多言。但是，无论是还在犹豫是否要参加BEC考试的，还是已经通过BEC考试的，都在疑惑到底学了BEC有什么用呢？本节目通过核心学习、词汇、课文、对话等四方面内容让BEC活学活用起来。

Ⅰ.核心学习：办公设备常见问题

Billy: What's going down?

比利：怎么了？

Michael: I have a problem.迈克尔：我碰到了一个问题。

Billy: What's that?

比利：什么问题？

Michael: I just bought a computer.迈克尔：我刚买了一台电脑。

Billy: That's great.比利：好事啊。

Michael: But it keeps crashing.迈克尔：可它老死机。

Billy: Have you had it checked out?

比利：你找人检查过了吗？

Michael: Yes, I think it might have a bug in one of its programs.迈克尔：找了，我想可能其中一个软件有问题。

Billy: You should call the company service number.比利：你应该给那家电脑公司服务部打电话，让他们来看看。

Michael: That's what I will do.Maybe they can send some repairmen over to fix my machine.迈克尔：我正打算这么做。也许他们会派维修人员来把我的机器修好。

Billy: But this cloud does have a silver lining, now you have more time to spend with me.比利：这种情况也有好的一面，现在你可以有更多的时间来陪我了。

Michael: You're right.Let's go out for some coffee.迈克尔：你说得对。我们去喝咖啡吧。

Ⅱ.单词简析

1)Bug : a problem in the program.臭虫，电脑程序中的问题

ex:Windows software often has many bugs and is, therefore, annoying to use.Windows（微软视窗）软件总是有许多问题，所以用起来很头疼。

2)To let someone go : a polite way of saying, “You're fired.”

辞去某人的比较礼貌委婉的说法

ex:After Bob messed up the presentation, the company decided to let him go.鲍勃把报告作得一团糟后，公司决定让他辞职。

3)Every cloud has a silver lining : there is a good side in every situation

每种状况都有其好的一面

ex:Bob's cloud has a silver lining.After being fired, he has more time to spend with his kids.鲍勃的情况也有好的一面。失业后他有了更多的时间与孩子们呆在一起。

4)Down : not working

不工作了，坏了

ex:The copy machine is down and I can't make any copies.复印机坏了，我无法复印了。

5)Back on my feet : recover, get better

恢复

ex:Bob is already back on his feet, even though his wife had just left him just last month.鲍勃已经恢复过来了，尽管妻子上个月刚刚离开了他。

6)Virus : a disease

病毒

ex:A computer virus attacked my hard drive.电脑病毒袭击了我的硬盘。

Ⅲ.课文篇

Common Problems with Office Equipment

办公设备常见问题

Offices have two major pieces of equipment, computers and copy machines.Computers are probably the most useful;they can make work much easier.Without computers things would be much harder to do(and I wouldn't have a job.)

办公室设备常见问题办公室一般都有两种主要的设备：电脑和复印机。电脑可能是最有用的。它们可以使工作变得更简单。没有电脑，事情会变得很困难。（而我也会失业）

1)One of the biggest and most common problems with computers is when they crash.When this happens, you often lose whatever you are working on.This can be a big problem.(Also, if your computer crashes, that mean you can't read our newsletter

1)对于电脑来说，最常见和最大的问题是电脑死机问题。电脑死机时，你经常会丢失正在做的文件。这可真是个大问题。（这也意味着如果你的电脑死机了，你就无法读到我们的英语杂志了。）

2)Another problem is when the program you are using has a bug.This is also a very common problem.Many programs have bugs in them;one example is Windows.When a program has a bug, it stops working for no reason at all.You also usually lose all of your work when this happens.2)电脑的另一个常见问题是你所使用的程序有问题，这也是一个常见问题。当程序有问题时，电脑会在没有任何原因的情况下突然停止工作。发生这种情况时，你通常也会丢掉正在处理的东西。.)

3)Copiers are much simpler machines.They usually don't have any problems besides running out of paper.But sometimes they go down and you have to call a repairman to fix them.3)复印机相对简单一些。除了缺纸外一般不会有什么别的问题。但有时复印机也会出问题。这时你就得请维修人员来修理。

Ⅳ.对话篇

Gordon: How is the job going?

戈登：工作进展如何？

Molly: It's not.莫莉：不好。

Gordon: What do you mean? What happened?

戈登：什么意思？怎么啦？

Molly: Everything went wrong the other day.My computer had a bug and it crashed.I lost everything.莫莉：那天所有的事都不顺。我的电脑程序里出现了问题，电脑死机了，我的东西全丢了。Gordon: That's horrible.戈登：太糟糕了。

Molly: But, that's not the end of it.I went to make some copies and the copy machine was down, too.So, I couldn't make my presentation.莫莉：但是，麻烦事还没完呢，等我想去复印的时候，复印机也坏了。所以我没法做我的报告了。

Gordon: Wow, it looks like your cloud doesn't have a silver lining.戈登：哇，看来，你可没有塞翁的好运气。

Molly: It got even worse.The boss said he had to let me go since I did such a bad job.莫莉：更糟糕的事情还在后面呢，老板说要解雇我，就因为我工作表现这么糟。Gordon: I feel bad for you.戈登：我真为你感到难过。

Molly: That's ok.I will be back on my feet in a few days and have an even better

job.莫莉：没事，过两天我会好起来的，我会找到一份比现在还好的工作。Gordon: That's the way to keep yourself going.戈登：这正是你做事的方式。

Molly: You know me.I'm an eternal optimist.莫莉：你了解我，我是一个永远乐观的人。

第三篇：BEC商务英语活学活用：找工作准备

BEC商务英语活学活用：找工作准备难度：适中 作者：沪江英语 来源：网络

沪江小编：BEC商务英语，商务英语考试中的No.1，含金量已经无需多言。但是，无论是还在犹豫是否要参加BEC考试的，还是已经通过BEC考试的，都在疑惑到底学了BEC有什么用呢？本节目通过核心学习、词汇、课文、对话等四方面内容让BEC活学活用起来。Ⅰ.核心学习：Let's Learn How to Find a Job!找工作

Billy: What's new with you?

比利：有什么新变化吗？

Michael: Nothing much.And you?

迈克尔：没什么，你呢？

Billy: Things could be better.I am very nervous preparing for my interview.比利：情况应该更好一些。我现在很紧张，忙着准备面试。

Michael: What are we going to check out today?

迈克尔：今天我们将学些什么呢？

Ⅱ.单词简析

1)BEST BET:(best choice)

最佳选择

ex:Make them see you are the best bet for the position.让他们觉得你是竞争这个职位的最佳人选。

2)BOAST : to praise yourself and your deeds

自夸

ex:Boasting shows your are confident.表扬自己表现出你对自己有信心。

3)CATCH YOU LATER :(bye-bye),a cool and friendly way of saying good-bye 再见，一种说“再见”的时髦友好的方式

ex:See you tomorrow, catch you later.明天见，再见。

4)DON'T CALL US, WE WILL CALL YOU(We don't think you are right for the job)

APPLICATION: the interviewer will say this if he/she doesn't want you for the job.不必打电话来询问是否录取，我们会打电话通知你。:（这样说的言下之意是我们并不认为你适合这份工作。)

用法：如果面试的主考官不希望录取你的话，就会这样说。

ex:At this time I can only say, don't call us, we'll call you.在这种情况下我只能说，不要打电话给我们，我们会打电话通知你。5)DRILL IT INTO YOUR BRAIN :(remember by repeating over and over)APPLICATION: you should drill your good qualities into your brain.牢牢记住

用法：你应该牢牢记住你所具备的优点。

ex:You have to study hard, you must drill English into your brain.你得努力学习，你必须把你所学到的英语牢牢记在脑子里。

6)KNOW IT LIKE THE BACK OF YOUR HAND : to be familiar with something, knowledge in the world)

APPLICATION: know the company like the back of your hand.了如指掌

用法：对公司了如指掌。

ex:I know computers like the back of my hand.我对电脑了如指掌。7)OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD :(from memory)

APPLICATION: first try to practice the interview off the top of your head, then practice again using your notes and books.挖掘记忆

用法：首先试着凭记忆来练习面试时的基本对话，然后对照笔记和书本来练习。

ex:Off the top of your head, can you remember Bill Gate's phone number? 凭记忆你能想起比尔·盖茨的电话号码吗？

Ⅲ.课文篇

One should prepare for a job interview in a relaxed manner.By that I mean do not pay too much attention to any one single detail at the expense of others.There is no one key to succeeding at an interview;rather a person should rely on the cooperation of a large number of little details.Take things slow and do them correctly.Consistency and sincerity will be greatly appreciated by any potential employer.And always say more than yes or no!

应该以一种轻松的方式准备面试。这样说的意思是不要为了任何单一的细节而牺牲其它的事情。成功的面试不取决于任何一个孤立的因素，而是许多细节因素综合作用的结果。准备时要从容，然后面试时注意不要出错。对于任何一个潜在的雇主来说，连贯性和诚挚都会大受欢迎。而且要永远记着不要仅仅停留在回答是或不是上。

Before the interview, one should prepare some of knowledge about the company one is seeking employment with.What is the main focus of the

business? How many people does it employ? What languages are spoken in the offices? The answers to these questions should be well known before setting foot though the door.An employer will show more respect to an individual who cares enough to learn such details.在面试前，应聘者应做一些准备，对所要应聘的公司有一些了解。如公司的主要业务是什么，有多少员工？在前去公司进行面试的时候，对这些问题的答案应该了然于胸。雇主应对渴望了解公司的应聘者表示尊重。

Carefully consider your physical appearance on the day of the interview.Although many companies have adopted a 'casual dress' atmosphere, you can never lose points by dressing carefully and neatly.The basics of cleanliness are mandatory;showering and brushing your teeth are included in this, and it is recommended that you not smoke before the interview as many people find the lingering odor offensive.On no accounts should one try to smoke during an interview!Taking care with these matters will insure that a potential employer will not have a bad first impression.仔细检察你在应聘当天的仪表仪容。虽然许多公司采用一种“休闲服”似的办公环境，但是注意仪容和穿着整洁总是没有坏处。基本的整洁是必须的，洗澡和刷牙也包括在其中，而且建议您最好在面试开始前不要抽烟，许多人发现抽烟后那久滞不去的味道令人难以忍受。在面试时无论如何不要抽烟！注意这些细节会让一个可能的雇员不会给雇主留下恶劣的印象。Bring with you to the interview a clean copy of your current resume and any supporting information, such as a list of recommendations, a copy of your

university degree or other certificates of education.In addition, if one is seeking employment in a country other than one's own, be sure to bring all immigration papers which relate to employment in your host country.去面试的时候带一份你最新的整洁清晰的简历和任何其它所需的文件，如一些推荐信，一份大学学位证书或任何其它教育证书。另外，如果你是在本国以外的其它国家求职的话，别忘了带上有关你在原住国的职业经历的移民文件。

Be sure to arrive to your interview on time or even fifteen minutes early.Nothing irritates your potential employer more than to be made to wait!Plan to arrive early, so that unusual conditions, such as a traffic jams will not cause you

to miss the appointed time.If extremely unusual conditions present themselves, causing your lateness, try to telephone the employer before you are late, so they will not waste time wondering where you are.Under such circumstances an employer may be willing to reschedule the interview.切记一定要准时到达应聘的公司参加面试，甚至提前15分钟到达。你潜在的雇主最讨厌等待！提早做计划，以便在某些特殊的情况下，比如交通堵塞就会害你错过约定的时间。如果有极其特殊的情况发生使得你无法准时到达，在你感到要迟到的之前给公司打电话，以便他们不会浪费时间猜测你怎么了。在这种情况下，雇主也许愿意重新安排面试的时间。While waiting for your turn, it is best to make friends with the secretaries or other staff around the office.This is also a good opportunity to practice saying more than yes and no.When your name is called, look up proudly, knowing that you are the one for the job.GOOD LUCK!

在等待轮到你面试的时候，最好与秘书或办公室的其他职员交朋友。这也是一个练习说更多不限于是或不是回答的机会。当叫到你的名字的时候，自豪地站起来，心中明白你是这个职位的最佳人选。

Ⅳ.对话篇

---Mr.Deckard is the interviewer for the TERELL Corporation.Leon Wang is the eager applicant.---

迪克阿德先生是TERELL公司的面试者。里昂·王是热切的申请者。

Mr.Deckard: Come in, young man.迪克阿德先生：进来，年轻人。

Leon:(while shaking hands)I am Leon Wang, nice to finally meet you in person, sir.里昂：（同时握手）我是里昂·王，很高兴最后面对面见到了你，先生。

Mr.Deckard: The pleasure is all mine.I am the personnel director, Mr.Deckard.Please have a seat, son.[NOTE: calling someone “son” is usually a gesture of friendliness.]

迪克阿德先生：我的荣幸。我是人事总监，迪克阿德先生。请坐，孩子。（注：称某人为“孩子”通常是表示友善的一种姿态。）

Leon: Thank you.Have you received my resume?

里昂：谢谢。你收到了我的简历了吗？

Mr.Deckard: Actually, I haven't had time to look it over.Did you bring another copy with you?

迪克阿德先生：实际上，我还没有时间去看它。你带上另一份拷贝了吗？

Leon: Of course, there you are, sir.(Hands over the RESUME)

里昂：当然，给您，先生。（递过简历）

Mr.Deckard: Call me Mr.Deckard.迪克阿德先生：叫我迪克阿德先生。

Leon: Certainly, it would be my pleasure, Mr.Deckard.里昂：好，那是我的荣幸，迪克阿德先生。

Mr.Deckard: Why did you quit you last job at North Star? Aren't they a large company?

迪克阿德先生：你为什么辞去在北星的上一份工作？他们不是一家很大的公司吗？

Leon: You are right, they are a large corporation, but I felt my skills were not being used as well as they could.里昂：没错，他们是一家大型公司，不过我觉得我的技能没有得到充分地利用。Deckard: How can the TERELL Corporation use you better?

迪克阿德先生：TERELL公司怎么能更好地用你呢？

Leon: For example, I know you have several factories in Shanghai.I speak fluent Shanghai dialect.I would be glad to be travel between the cities and handle phone calls from Shanghai.里昂：例如，我知道你们在上海有几家工厂。我说一口流利的上海方言。我喜欢往来于城市之间，并接听来自上海的电话。

Deckard: I see.Now, please tell me about your major while you were in college.迪克阿德先生：我明白了。现在请你告诉我关于你上大学时主修的专业。

Leon: I hold a Bachelor's Degree in International Enterprise.My major was a combination of International Politics and Economics.里昂：我有一个国际企业学士学位。我的专业是国际政治与经济的结合。

第四篇：BEC商务英语活学活用：办公室午餐

BEC商务英语活学活用：办公室午餐

BEC商务英语，商务英语考试中的No.1，含金量已经无需多言。但是，无论是还在犹豫是否要参加BEC考试的，还是已经通过BEC考试的，都在疑惑到底学了BEC有什么用呢？本节目通过核心学习、词汇、课文、对话等四方面内容让BEC活学活用起来。Ⅰ.核心学习：办公室午餐

Michael: How did your first day of work go?

迈克尔：第一天上班怎么样？

Billy: Everything was fine, except at lunchtime.比利：一切都很好，除了午饭时间。

Michael: What happened?

迈克尔：怎么了？

Billy: I only had a half an hour for lunch.Many people didn't even leave their stations to eat.比利：我只有半个小时的时间吃午饭。很多人在吃午饭的时候都没离开自己的座位。Michael: Americans don't go out to long lunches with other employees? 迈克尔：美国人不和其他同事一起出去吃长时间的午饭吗？

Billy: No, most go for fast food or bring a metal lunchbox.比利：是的。大部分美国人吃快餐或者带一个装有午餐的饭盒。

Michael: Only half an hour? Wow.That is a real difference.迈克尔：只有半个小时，哇，这可真是很大不同。

Billy: Let me tell you more about lunchtime at the office.比利：让我告诉你更多关于在办公室吃午饭的事情。

第五篇：BEC商务英语活学活用：找工作面试着装问题

BEC商务英语活学活用：找工作(4)面试着装问题难度：适中 作者：沪江英语 来源：网络

沪江小编：BEC商务英语，商务英语考试中的No.1，含金量已经无需多言。但是，无论是还在犹豫是否要参加BEC考试的，还是已经通过BEC考试的，都在疑惑到底学了BEC有什么用呢？本节目通过核心学习、词汇、课文、对话等四方面内容让BEC活学活用起来。Ⅰ.核心学习：Let's Learn How to Find a Job!找工作

Billy: How's business?

比利：今天怎么样？

Michael: Better than usual.I have a few interviews this week.迈克尔：比平常要好。我本周有几个面试。

Michael: What are we going to learn today?

迈克尔：我们今天要学什么？

Billy: This time we will learn the basics of a job interview with a foreign company.比利：这次我们要学外企工作面试的基本知识。

Michael: I would love to get a good job at a foreign company.Tell me more.Go on!

迈克尔：我想在外企找到一份好工作。多告诉我。继续吧！

Ⅱ.单词简析

1)Casual : easy going, not serious

轻松、休闲

ex:On the weekends I wear casual clothes.周末的时候我都穿休闲服。

2)Concern : dealing with

关系到

ex:Pollution concerns us all.污染是关系到我们大家的问题。

3)Fit in : belong to or work well with

适应

ex:It is important to fit in at work.胜任工作是非常重要的事情。

4)Recommendation : a supporting of/a praising letter

推荐

ex:The playboy named Bill is my recommendation for president.我所推荐当总统的是那个叫比尔的花花公子。

Ⅲ.课文篇

What you WEAR to an interview is the second most important factor in making a good first impression.First you should KNOW the company.While you are researching the company, visit the office and take a look at how the staff is dressed.SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES what the employees are wearing.Then for the interview, try to dress in a

similar way.If they are all dressed in a suit and tie, then you should dress in a suit and tie.Take care to note if the ties are solid colors or a mix of colors.If the women employees wear long skirts, then

women should wear a long skirt.If employees wore a casual shirt with no tie, you should wear a casual shirt with no tie.If the women all wear pants, you should wear pants.If you see some people dressing casually and others dressing formally, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DRESS A LITTLE BIT MORE FORMALLY.面试的时候所穿服装是给对方下良好印象的第二个重要因素。首先你应该了解你所应聘的公司。在对所应聘的公司进行研究时，先拜访公司并观察那里的工作人员的着装，亲眼观察你所应聘的公司职员的着装，然后准备去面试，尽量穿同类的服装。如果你所应聘的公司职员穿西服系领带，那么你也应该穿西服打领带去面试。留心领带的颜色是单色还是混合色。如果公司的女性职员身穿长裙，女性应聘者也应穿长裙去面试。如果公司的女性职员穿短裙不系领带，那么女性应聘者也应穿短裙不系领带，而应穿休闲衬衫并不系领带。如果公司的女性职员 都穿长裤，那么你也应穿长裤。如果看到公司职员有些穿着休闲，有些则穿着正式，那么，穿正式一些的服装总是比穿休闲服装要好一些。

Being able to FIT IN(to belong and get along with the other employees)is very important.The interviewer will use this first

impression to decide if you can work well with the other employees.能够与周围环境和睦相处也很重要。面试官会利用面试的第一印象来决定是否你能与其他同事和睦相处。

Another important impression, is one that the employer gets from reading letters of recommendation from your references.Your reference include

helpful teachers or old bosses who liked the way you worked.Your teacher or boss will write a letter describing your good qualities.另一个重要印象是面试者从阅读你的推荐信来获得的。你的推荐人包括那些对你有帮助的老师和欣赏你的工作方式的前任老板。你的老师或前任老板会写一封推荐信，描述你的优点。

Ⅳ.对话篇

Molly: Gordon, long time no see?

莫莉：戈登，好久不见了？

Gordon: That's right.Long time no connect.What have you been up to?

戈登：没错。好久没联系了。你在忙什么？

Molly: I still hunger to find a job at a foreign company.莫莉：我仍然渴望在一家外企公司找到一份工作。

Gordon: Have you prepared for an interview?

戈登：你做了面试的准备了吗？

Molly: Sure, you bet.I guess.Well, I did a little.What should I do? 莫莉：当然了，你说对了，我觉得。唔，我做了一点准备。我应该做什么？ Gordon: You had better write one resume, then write a cover letter to each individual company.Next, visit the companies to see if they wear formal or casual clothes.Then you should get a few letters of recommendation from your past teachers and bosses.戈登：你最好写一份简历，然后给每家公司写一份信函。接着去拜访公司，看看他们的着装正式与否，然后让你以前的老师或者老板给你写一些推荐信。Molly: Thanks a bunch, I owe you one.莫莉：多谢了，我感激你。

Gordon: Don't mention it, anything for you.戈登：没事，愿为你两肋插刀。

Molly: Great, then will you write a letter of recommendation for me? 莫莉：太好了，那你会给我写一封推荐信？

Gordon: Well, you were my personal secretary for a year.It would be my pleasure to be one of your references and write a letter of recommendation.戈登：唔，你做了一年我的个人秘书。做你的一个介绍人，给你写一封推荐信是我的荣幸。

Molly: I really appreciate it.Thanks a million.莫莉：我真的很感激，多谢了。