2020年商务英语BEC中级阅读理解材料：省钱秘笈
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● Do random expense claim audits.

Abuse of expenses is endemic, but if staff know that even their mobile phone bills are checked occasionally, then they are less likely to take advantage. You should have very clear expense policies, so fiddlers are not able to use confusion to get away with cheating.

● Buy second-hand.

We frequently buy reconditioned kitchen equipment for our restaurants. Do not hesitate to choose used over showroom-new if it makes economic sense.

● Lead from the front about costs.

As a boss, you should constantly question costs and try to be seen to be abstemious rather than extravagant – at least with corporate assets. If you are a spendthrift, you set a poor example that others will copy – with the company's money.

● Ask for early payment discounts.

If you have the cash, it might be a great way to improve your margins. If your suppliers are under financial pressure, they may well agree a 5 per cent discount for swift settlement. It would take almost two years with current low interest rates to earn that much if you kept the money in the bank.

● Understand what everyone does.

At least once a year, undertake a thorough analysis of all staff roles and try to work out their true productivity – and rationalise posts if necessary. Remember: no one ever tells you they are underworked or that their contribution is inessential.

Exam Focus:

(1) What is NOT the purpose of random expense claim audits?

A Preventing employees from taking advantage.

B Fiddlers may not easily succeed in this way.

C To examine their mobile bills occasionally.

D To cut costs in this aspect.

(2) Which is NOT a creative and worthwhile way to help bosses save money?

A Choose used equipments as substitutes for brand-new ones.

B Set examples as an abstemious boss.

C Early payment to obtain discount

D Rationalize posts frequently.

Oral Topic:

Keys(反白可见):

(1) C

(2) D

以下为商务英语中级秋季班外教Alison Oral topic 题目的录音文稿：

This is a modal test of BEC Speaking Test Part Two.

In this part，you are required to give a ‘mini-presentation’on the following topic.

What are the effecitve ways for companies to save money in tough times?

What are the effecitve ways for companies to save money in tough times?

Now, you will have one minute to prepare your speech.

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