C1 Higher Business Certificates

1 Independent userBasic user908010011012013014015016017018019020 0210220230C2A2A1 BelowA1 Proficient userCEFRC1 HigherB2 VantageB1 PreliminaryHandbook for teachersfor exams from 2016 CONTENTSP refaceThis handbook is for teachers who are preparing candidates for Cambridge english : Business Certificates , also known as Business english Certificates (BEC). The introduction gives an overview of the exams and their place within Cambridge english Language Assessment. This is followed by a focus on each examination and includes content, advice on preparation and example you need further copies of this handbook, please email Cambridge english Language Assessment 2 Cambridge english : Business Certificates an overview 3 About the exam 4 Marks and results 4 Exam support 6 Business Preliminary Reading and Writing paper 7 General description 7 Reading preparation 9 Writing preparation

2 11 Answer key 20 Assessment of Writing 21 Candidate answer sheet 25 Business Preliminary Listening paper 27 General description 27 Preparation 28 Tapescript 33 Answer key 35 Candidate answer sheet 36 Business Preliminary Speaking paper 37 General description 37 Preparation 38 Assessment of Speaking 44 Business Vantage Reading paper 45 General description 45

3 Preparation 47 Answer key 53 Candidate answer sheet 54 Business Vantage Writing paper 55 General description 55 Preparation 56 Assessment of Writing 58 Business Vantage Listening paper 65 General description 65 Preparation 66 Tapescript 70 Answer key 72 Candidate answer sheet 73 Business Vantage Speaking paper 74 General description

4 74 Preparation 75 Assessment of Speaking 81 Business Higher Reading paper 82 General description 82 Preparation 83 Answer key 90 Candidate answer sheet 91 Business Higher Writing paper 92 General description 92 Preparation 93 Assessment of Writing 95 Business Higher Listening paper 105 General description 105 Preparation 106 Tapescript

5 109 Answer key 111 Candidate answer sheet 112 Business Higher Speaking paper 113 General description 113 Preparation 114 Assessment of Speaking 118 Overall Speaking scales 119 Overall Writing scales 120 Speaking assessment glossary of terms 121 Writing assessment glossary of terms 123 Business Certificates glossary 1251 CAMBRIDGE english : Business Certificates HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSABOUT CAMBRIDGE english LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTCAMBRIDGE english : Business Certificates HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS2 About Cambridge english Language AssessmentCambridge english .

6 Business Certificates are developed by Cambridge english Language Assessment, part of the University of are one of three major exam boards which form the Cambridge Assessment Group (Cambridge Assessment). More than 8 million Cambridge Assessment exams are taken in over 160 countries around the world every world s most valuable range of english qualificationsCambridge english Language Assessment offers the world s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of english . Over 5 million Cambridge english exams are taken each year in more than 130 countries. We offer assessments across the full spectrum of language ability for general communication, and for professional and academic purposes. All of our exams are aligned to the principles and approach of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

7 To find out more about Cambridge english exams and the CEFR, go EnglishA range of exams to meet di erent needsC1C2B2B1A2A1C1C2B2B1A2A1 Proficient userIndependent userCommon European Framework of Reference (CEFR)Basic (KET) for Schools Starters(YLE Starters)Movers (YLE Movers)Flyers(YLE Flyers)Preliminary(PET) for SchoolsFirst (FCE) for SchoolsKey(KET)Preliminary(PET)First(FCE )Advanced(CAE)BusinessVantage(BEC)Busine ssPreliminary(BEC)BusinessHigher(BEC)BUL ATSIELTSP roficiency(CPE)9 Key features of Cambridge english examsCambridge english exams: are based on realistic tasks and situations so that preparing for their exam gives learners real-life language skills accurately and consistently test all four language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking encourage positive learning experiences, and seek to achieve a positive impact on teaching wherever possible are as fair as possible to all candidates, whatever their national, ethnic and linguistic background, gender or International ExaminationsPrepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning Cambridge Assessment.

8 The trading name for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)Cambridge english Language Assessment Provider of the world s most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of english OCR: Oxford Cambridge and RSA ExaminationsOne of the UK s leading providers of qualificationsDepartments of the UniversityDepartments (exam boards)One of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United KingdomOxford Cambridge and RSA3 CAMBRIDGE english : Business Certificates HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERSCAMBRIDGE english : Business Certificates AN OVERVIEWP roven qualityOur commitment to providing exams of the highest possible quality is underpinned by an extensive programme of research and evaluation.

9 Question papers are produced and pretested using rigorous procedures to ensure accuracy and fairness, and the marking and grading of our exams is continuously monitored for consistency. More details can be found in our publication Principles of Good Practice, which can be downloaded free english : Business Certificates an overviewCambridge english : Business Certificates were originally introduced in 1993 and feature three qualifications that provide a progressive way to develop english ability for international Business and the workplace: Cambridge english : Business Preliminary Cambridge english : Business Vantage Cambridge english : Business HigherCambridge english : Business Certificates make it easy to prove to employers the exact level of a candidate s english skills and are officially recognised by employers, universities and governments around the world.

10 Exam formatsCambridge english : Business Certificates can be taken as either paper-based or computer-based are the exams for?Cambridge english : Business Certificates are typically taken by candidates preparing for a career in a