问答题
In this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form ofpictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below，and thenabout two minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you morequestions related to the topiC．
For two or three candidates
Scenario
I'm going to describe a situation.
Your company is going to hold a business reception and you are in charge of organizing it. Talk together about thetopics you could include when you hold a business reception, and decide which three things are the mostimportant.
Here are some ideas to help you.
Prompt materials
For two or three candidates
Scenario
I'm going to describe a situation.
Your company is going to hold a business reception and you are in charge of organizing it. Talk together about thetopics you could include when you hold a business reception, and decide which three things are the mostimportant.
Here are some ideas to help you.
Prompt materials
【正确答案】A: I think the hosts are very important when holding a business reception. Although beautiful girls andhandsome boys are pleasant, maybe they're lack of experience. What we need for host and hostess areseasoned grown-ups who can handle complicated situations.
B: I agree with you. But don't forget food. We Chinese people are famous for our hospitalities. We usuallygive grand banquet to entertain distinguished guests. Chinese cuisine is delicious and healthy, so it's no problem to give visitors a happy surprise.
A: Well, there should also be entertainment. Our guests need something to please their eyes and ears, too. To liven things up, we should call up a drove of singers, dancers, and even acrobats, if possible, to offer them a real treat.
B: You are right. How about souvenirs? People would be happy when they receive gifts. We can takeadvantage of this psychology to win their good feeling. By handing out unique souvenirs, our companycould be better remembered.
A: Last but not the least, introductions to the guests. People in a reception shoald not only say hello to their acquaintances, but also make new friends. The way of self-introduction has rather limited effect, however, at this moment, the host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts between strangers naturally.
Follow-on questions
· Hosts and hostess should be seasoned grown-ups who can handle complicated situation.
· Yes, I think so. Chinese food is delicious and healthy, and we Chinese pay a lot of attention to food, even foreign guests like Chinese food very much. A great meal can give guests a happy surprise.
· Entertainment can please our guests'eyes and ears, and make the reception much more interesting.
· I think souvenirs are necessary. People would be happy when they receive gifts. By handing out uniquesouvenirs, our company could be better remembered.
· Of course. I would introduce the guests. Making new friends is one of the most important purposes forpeople to attend a reception. The host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts betweenstrangers naturally.
B: I agree with you. But don't forget food. We Chinese people are famous for our hospitalities. We usuallygive grand banquet to entertain distinguished guests. Chinese cuisine is delicious and healthy, so it's no problem to give visitors a happy surprise.
A: Well, there should also be entertainment. Our guests need something to please their eyes and ears, too. To liven things up, we should call up a drove of singers, dancers, and even acrobats, if possible, to offer them a real treat.
B: You are right. How about souvenirs? People would be happy when they receive gifts. We can takeadvantage of this psychology to win their good feeling. By handing out unique souvenirs, our companycould be better remembered.
A: Last but not the least, introductions to the guests. People in a reception shoald not only say hello to their acquaintances, but also make new friends. The way of self-introduction has rather limited effect, however, at this moment, the host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts between strangers naturally.
Follow-on questions
· Hosts and hostess should be seasoned grown-ups who can handle complicated situation.
· Yes, I think so. Chinese food is delicious and healthy, and we Chinese pay a lot of attention to food, even foreign guests like Chinese food very much. A great meal can give guests a happy surprise.
· Entertainment can please our guests'eyes and ears, and make the reception much more interesting.
· I think souvenirs are necessary. People would be happy when they receive gifts. By handing out uniquesouvenirs, our company could be better remembered.
· Of course. I would introduce the guests. Making new friends is one of the most important purposes forpeople to attend a reception. The host and hostess should be honored if they arrange contacts betweenstrangers naturally.
【答案解析】