BULATS Speaking Part Two tasks on the topic of trade
Market Leader Intermediate New Edition Unit 9
In this stage you will give a one minute presentation about one three topics below. Choose one of the three topics and prepare what you what you want to say. You have one minute for preparation, and then one minute to speak. You can make notes on the scrap paper if you like.
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A: Talk about a consequence of globalisation that you have a strong opinion about, including:
And talk about whether you think most people have the same opinion as you or not, and why |
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B: Talk on your own for a minute about one way in which globalisation has had an effect on you. Things you should include in your presentation:
And tell the examiner whether you think that thing has affected your overall opinion of globalisation or not, and why.
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C: Give a one minute presentation about the international trade in a product that you are interested in. Please include:
And say whether you think it is an example of the benefits of globalisation or not, and why |
BULATS Speaking Part Three on the topic of trade
Market Leader Intermediate New Edition Unit 9
Candidate
The examiner works for a trading company and you are thinking of using them to help you sell your products in a new market. He/ She has come to your office so that you can ask questions about their services and costs. Please enquire about:
– Their help in finding customers and transporting your products
– Reasons for using their services rather than doing it all yourself
– Costs involved
And any other information you think is relevant.
Then discuss this question with the examiner:
What would be the most difficult thing for a foreign company trying to sell products in your country for the first time, do you think?
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Examiner
You work for a trading company and the candidate is thinking about using your services to help them launch their products in a new country. Use the following answers to their questions, making up any other answers you need.
– Help you offer – You deal with all the import paperwork and duties, find local wholesalers and retailers, and provide help during visits by managers from abroad. You don’t help with international shipping.
– Benefits of using your company – You understand the local market and culture
– Costs – A mix of fixed costs and commission based on sales, renegotiable two years after the initial agreement
Then discuss this question with the candidate:
What would be the most difficult thing for a foreign company trying to sell products in your country for the first time, do you think?
Let them to most of talking, but also give your own opinion, ask extra questions etc to prompt further discussion.
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