A brief introduction to the certificate of Zibo Hengxing Foreign Languages Institute

65438-0993 The Examination Center of the State Education Commission cooperated with the local examination committee of Cambridge University to hold the business English certificate examination. This series of exams is a proficiency test. According to the actual needs of business work, the ability of candidates to use English in business and general living environment is comprehensively investigated from four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Those who pass the examination will receive a standardized certificate issued by the examination Committee of Cambridge University. Because of the authority of the issuing authority, the certificate has been recognized by the commercial and enterprise departments of Britain, Commonwealth countries and most European countries, and it is the first choice to confirm that the certificate holder has English ability.

BEC has been designated as an English course for business administration and financial management, and started the examination in 2000, which was jointly promoted and awarded certificates by the Examination Committee of Cambridge University and the Steering Committee of China Higher Education Self-taught Examination. Those who have achieved BEC 1, 2, 3 C or above are exempted from this course. BEC3 has been designated as one of the required courses of MBA by many universities in Britain and some universities in China. It has been recognized as an English language proficiency certificate for admission by more than 50 universities in the UK. In China, business English certificate is used by various foreign-related enterprises, departments, organizations or institutions as proof of English ability when recruiting employees; At the same time, it is also a way for business workers or English learners to test and improve their English. For college students or young people who are about to enter the workplace, it is an important weight for employment and job hunting. Therefore, the business English certificate is called a passport for business job hunting.

First, the examination time

BEC junior BEC intermediate BEC advanced

Read for 90 minutes, 60 minutes, 60 minutes.

Write for 45 minutes and 70 minutes

Listening (including filling in the answer sheet) 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes

Oral test12min14min16min.

Two, the registration conditions are not limited by age, gender, occupation, region, education and so on. Anyone (including students and unemployed people) can register at the local test center with their identity documents. Foreigners and servicemen working in China can also register for the examination with their valid identity documents. As the RMB exchange rate may change, the charging standard for each exam is subject to the announcement of the test center.

After registration, candidates can get a Handbook for Candidates, which includes the scope and types of exams for reference and review.

Third, the registration time and registration fee

BEC-Junior 3 10 yuan (the examination time is May 22nd)

BEC-Intermediate 400 yuan (Examination time: May 29th)

BEC-Advanced 520 yuan (Examination time: May 15)

Deadline: before March 15 (note: students who apply for the exam need to bring their ID cards, and the time to receive the admission ticket will be notified separately. )

Four. Address and telephone number of the application.

Address: 6th Floor, Fulai School Teaching Building, No.35 Chengfu Road, Haidian District.

Bus routes: 33 1, 375, 307, 722, 726, 73 1, 743, 809, 825, 826, 95 1, subway, and get off at Wudaokou intersection 20 meters north and west.

Fifth, it is suitable for people.

BEC basic edition is designed for people with elementary and intermediate English level and employees who need to use business English in office work. Enterprises regard BEC primary certificate as the basic business English language requirement when recruiting personnel, which can accurately evaluate the true business English application level of candidates. BEC intermediate aims at people with intermediate and advanced English level, and is suitable for middle-level management employees as a tool to identify whether they have intermediate business English level; BEC advanced certificate is aimed at people with high English level, which proves that the certificate holder has the ability to use business English in a wide range of professional fields.

VI. Performance Evaluation and Certificate Issuance

The examination answer sheet is collected by the Overseas Examination Office of the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education and sent to the Examination Committee of Cambridge University for marking. After grading the results, print the results notice (including failing N, F and F) and the results certificate, send them to the examination center of the Ministry of Education, and then send them to the test sites for candidates. The grade certificate is valid for life.

In order to meet the needs of social development, provide aid services for foreign language learners, and promote the transformation of foreign language teaching in China from exam-oriented education to quality education, and improve the national foreign language quality, the National English Examination System (PETS) was launched nationwide for the first time, sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Public English Test System (PETS) is a national English proficiency test system designed and managed by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education. As an educational exchange and cooperation project between the Chinese and British governments, the exam has received technical support from the British Overseas Development Agency (ODA) and its English testing experts, and is more authoritative.

PETS is an all-round examination system open to the society, and it is a grade-level examination that provides target reference for applicants. It follows the principles of science, justice, accuracy and standardization, and pays special attention to examining candidates' communicative competence. The exam includes a written test and an oral test. Candidates who pass the comprehensive examination of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be awarded the National English Level Certificate by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education. The certificate of conformity can be used as an authoritative proof of the English level of the holder; It can also provide a fair and unified evaluation scale for all localities and units to evaluate the English level of the talents they use.

PEST test has five levels and an affiliated level. The five levels are: level 1 (including level 1 (B), namely affiliated level), level 2, level 3, level 4 and level 5. The standards at all levels are as follows:

Description of pets at each level:

(1) Level 1: This level is the junior level of PETS Level 5 in China, and its standard is slightly higher than our English level on the graduation day of junior high school, a nine-year compulsory education. Candidates preparing to take this level of examination are generally over 18 years old (including 18 years old). I have studied English courses in ordinary junior high schools for three years, and I have learned the same content for related English training or self-study. Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the basic needs of taxi drivers, hotel bellboy, doorman, traffic oath and other jobs, as well as the basic needs of other colleagues at the same level in foreign exchanges.

Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to correctly use basic grammar knowledge and master about 1000 words and related phrases.

Language use: (1) Candidates with interactive ability can talk with foreigners in English, express greetings, thanks and exchange specific information, such as price, date and direction. (2) Acceptability-being able to understand familiar short words with clear pronunciation and slow speech speed in daily life. Read simple notices, notes, information schedules and short stories. (3) Output ability-able to write short notes to convey specific information.

Spoken English: Candidates at this level should be able to exchange simple information in familiar situations, such as asking or transmitting basic factual information.

Candidates should be able to: (1) use simple words, phrases and sentence patterns to generate idioms; (2) Correct use of known or fixed phrases; (3) communicate actively and solve communication difficulties with simple remedial measures.

(2) Level 2: This level is the middle and lower level of Grade 5 of the National English Proficiency Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to the English level of outstanding graduates of ordinary high schools in China. Candidates who are going to take this level of examination are generally over 18 years old (including 18 years old) and take English courses in senior high schools on the basis of three years of ordinary junior high schools. Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the requirements of entering colleges and universities for further study, and at the same time basically meet the basic needs of foreign exchange work such as hotel front desk waiters and general bank employees.

Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to correctly use basic grammar knowledge and master about 2,000 words and related phrases.

Language use: (1) Interactive ability-Candidates at this level can talk with foreigners in English with clear background, including exchanging specific information, such as events, time, place and price. (2) Acceptability-being able to understand familiar short words or monologues with clear pronunciation and slow speech speed in daily life. Read notices, simple introductions and advertisements, as well as easy-to-understand English books or newspapers. (3) Productivity-the ability to write diaries, letters, notices and notes.

Oral English: Candidates at this level should be able to have simple conversations in familiar situations, such as asking or transmitting basic factual information, and should be able to provide or ask for clearer explanations, while eloquence can also express simple opinions and attitudes.

Candidates should be able to (1) use simple words, phrases and sentence patterns to make sentences; (2) Appropriate use of known phrases or dependent phrases; (3) communicate actively and solve communication difficulties with simple remedial measures.

CEAC-ATC (CEAC Authorized Training Center) is an independent educational institution authorized by CEAC National Informatization Training Certification Management Office to train IT application course modules (information office application, website construction, graphics and images, multimedia technology, computer-aided design, etc.). ) in its information training solution for enterprise information implementation and application layer personnel.

CEAC National Informatization Training Certification Center is authorized by CEAC National Informatization Training Certification Management Office to expand channels, provide services, support and supervision for CEAC air traffic control. The training certification center will be managed, supervised and evaluated by CEAC National Informatization Training Certification Management Office, which will provide CEAC air traffic control with all kinds of necessary teaching support, such as teaching materials, teaching plans, examination outlines and teacher training, so as to improve the service quality of the whole CEAC air traffic control.

The main purpose of CEAC National Informatization Training Certification Management Office to authorize CEAC-ATC qualification is to select a group of excellent training centers to join the National Informatization Training Team (CEAC-ATC), cooperate with local government agencies to carry out extensive and high-quality training, solve various technical problems encountered by users in the process of enterprise informatization application, and help them effectively improve their work efficiency. Through short-term training, students can quickly master and apply various information office products and improve the level of information application.

(III) Level III: This level is the intermediate level among the five levels of the National English Proficiency Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to the level of students who have studied English in colleges and universities for two years after graduating from ordinary high schools in China or have taught themselves English courses of the same level. Candidates who are ready to take this level of examination are generally over 20 years old and work in enterprises and institutions as administrative secretaries, assistant managers, general managers or scientific and technological workers, and employees of foreign companies. Candidates who pass this level of examination can reach the graduation level of non-English majors in higher education self-study examination or meet the graduation requirements of non-English majors in colleges and universities, and basically meet the basic needs of scientific and junior technicians in enterprises and institutions and employees of foreign companies, as well as other jobs at the same level in foreign exchanges.

Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to use basic grammar knowledge properly and master about 4,000 words and related phrases.

Language use: (1) Interactive ability-Candidates at this level can talk with foreigners in English in most daily work and social life situations, and not only exchange specific information, but also exchange ideas and opinions. (2) Acceptability-being able to understand general conversation or discussion. Read announcements, posters, official letters and ordinary newspaper articles and books. (3) Output ability-able to write notes, letters, work memos, notices, applications, statements and summaries, as well as general descriptive, narrative and explanatory articles. Be able to write relevant essays according to simple charts or pictures.

Oral English: Candidates at this level should be able to talk in most situations of life and work, demanding not only facts, but also abstract information, providing or demanding clearer explanations, and eloquently expressing simple opinions and attitudes.

Candidates should be able to: (1) make a long discussion basically coherently; (2) keep the language fluent; (3) Communicate positively and use appropriate remedial measures to solve communication difficulties.

(IV) Band 4: This level belongs to the upper-middle level among the five levels in the National English Proficiency Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to that of China students who have studied public English for at least 3-4 years after graduating from ordinary high schools or have taught themselves English courses of the same level. Candidates who are ready to take this level of examination are generally over 22 years old, or plan to obtain a master's degree in non-English major in this ordinary university or have equivalent education to engage in various professional and technical work or senior management work. Candidates who pass this level of examination basically meet the needs of non-English majors in colleges and universities, and basically meet the basic requirements of English for ordinary professional and technical personnel or scientific research personnel, modern enterprise managers and other positions. Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to use basic grammar knowledge properly and master about 5,500 words and related phrases.

Language use: (1) Interactive ability-Candidates at this level can talk with foreigners in English in most daily work and social life situations, and can actually and effectively participate in meetings or academic seminars. (2) Acceptability-being able to understand most of the contents of English lectures, academic speeches or arguments. Understand business letters, technical specifications, generality and be familiar with professional newspaper articles and related books. (3) Output ability-able to write business letters, briefings, abstracts, summaries and reading notes, as well as general descriptive, narrative and explanatory articles. Be able to clearly introduce matters or problems that others are interested in at work or academically.

Oral English: Candidates at this level can not participate in the discussion of general or professional academic topics, and can ask both facts and information about oil images. Be able to demonstrate the correctness of a viewpoint and explain a problem, a process or an event in detail. In addition, it can also explain a general problem or a familiar field.

Candidates should be able to: (1) express their thoughts in appropriate and accurate language and produce long, coherent and expressive words. (2) There may be normal hesitation or pause due to the consideration of measures and language appropriateness; (3) communicate actively and use effective communication remedies.

(V) Level 5: This level (that is, the original WS kept) is the highest among the five levels of the National English Proficiency Test (PETS), and its standard is equivalent to the level of college English majors in China at the end of the second year. Candidates who are going to take this level of examination are generally over 25 years old. They have completed their studies or graduate studies, generally teaching in colleges and universities, or engaged in scientific research, or preparing to apply for national scholarships to study abroad. Candidates who pass this level of examination can basically meet the needs of studying non-English majors or engaging in academic research abroad, and this level of English can also meet their basic needs of engaging in professional and management work at home and abroad.

Language knowledge: Candidates at this level should be able to use basic grammar knowledge properly and master about 7,000 words and related phrases.

Language use: (1) Interactive ability-Candidates at this level can have a dialogue with foreigners on a wide range of social issues as well as academic and professional issues in English, and the language conforms to British cultural habits. Can actively participate in academic seminars or classroom discussions hosted by tutors. (2) Acceptability-being able to understand English lectures, academic speeches, discussions or arguments, and at the same time being able to understand English radio programs. Be able to read analytically and critically, and determine the value of relevant materials from the specific purpose. (3) Output ability-able to write professional articles, such as scientific research papers and test reports, and prepare practical documents. In academic discussions, you can clearly express or demonstrate the contents related to your own discipline.

Oral English: Candidates at this level should be able to talk and discuss freely on various topics. Be able to have in-depth and extensive communication with others on many aspects of my work, and be able to have an effective debate and clearly state my needs.

Candidates should be able to: (1) use appropriate and accurate language to express complex ideas or concepts and produce long, coherent and expressive words; (2) Due to the appropriateness of wording and language, there may be normal hesitation or pause; (3) communicate actively and use effective communication remedies.

In order to meet the actual needs of candidates, since 2003, PETS 1, 2, 3 and 5 have been tested twice a year, once in the first half of the year and once in the second half of the year (PETS 1, 2 and 3 are tested on the second Saturday and Sunday in March and September every year; PETS' 5 is held on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday in June and 65438+February every year). 1B and 4 grades are only taken in the first half of the year (the second Saturday and Sunday in March and September every year).

According to the work requirements of the National Examination Committee, our province began to set up 1-4 grade examinations throughout the province in the second half of 2000. All social candidates who need to take the exam can register for the exam at the local self-study exam office within the specified time. The registration time is synchronized with the social examination, that is, June and 65438+February every year, and the examination time is in March and September every year. Candidates who pass the examination (those who pass all the written test scores and oral test scores) can obtain the certificate of conformity issued by the examination center of the Ministry of Education.

From the examination in March, 2003, PETS' personal qualified scores will be reserved for the next time. Specifically, if two items (written test and oral test) pass an exam, a PETS exam certificate will be issued. If only one of them is qualified in one exam, and if the other one is qualified in the next exam, a PETS exam certificate will be issued. If other items fail in the next exam, the PETS exam certificate will not be issued. If other items fail in the next exam, the PETS exam certificate will not be issued.