1、which of the following is not true concerning “workshop”? a、a workshop is a period of discussion and demonstration of the practical work on a particular subject. b、a workshop emphasizes practical performance. c、many relevant activities like demonstrations and displays may be arranged in a workshop. d、a workshop implies a higher degree of formality.
2、which of the following is not true concerning “parallel session”? a、parallel session is smaller-scale meetings which take place at the same time in different rooms. b、young scholars usually present their papers at the parallel session. c、parallel session may involve more detailed discussion between authors and participants. d、parallel session doesn’t allow walk-ins and walk-outs.
3、conference venue refers to _____________. a、the time when the conference is taking place b、the place where the conference is taking place c、sponsors of the conference d、organizers of the conference
4、which of the following is not the duty of academic committee? a、collecting and evaluating papers. b、designing a conference agenda. c、taking care of conference rooms, food and accommodation. d、arranging academic communication in and out of the conference.
5、which of the following is not true concerning “convention”? a、a convention is a large formal meeting. b、a convention is a class of intense study relating to one’s major. c、a convention is usually held for people belonging to the same profession, organization or political group. d、a convention is usually organized regularly at a specific time each year.
6、academic committee is also called __________. a、program committee b、scientific committee c、organizing committee d、paper committee
7、a seminar is _______________________. a、a class-like meeting b、a small-scale meeting c、a form of academic instruction in universities d、usually attended by government leaders from important and powerful countries to discuss international politics
8、a keynote speech ______________. a、is usually given in parallel session b、should capture the central theme of the conference c、is usually given by well-known experts in a particular field d、is usually one of the highlights of a conference
9、we can acquire conference information from_________. a、internet b、academic journals c、academic associations d、friends and teachers
10、which of the following are formal meeting? a、conference b、convention c、congress d、assembly
11、though the format of conference notices may vary, but __________ are usually included. a、name, date and venue of the conference b、sponsors and/or organizers of the conference c、purpose of the conference d、contact information
12、poster session is not important in academic conference because there aren’t many interactions between the author of a paper and the viewers.
13、for any conference, the organizing committee should only issue one conference notice.
14、sponsor of a conference is the institution that initiates the conference while organizer of the conference is entrusted by the sponsor to organize the conference.
15、information about paper submission and presentation should only be included in a call for papers.
16、a call for papers and a conference notice are two totally different documents and they have nothing in common.
17、plenary session is attended by all the participants of a conference.
18、some conference notices may contain facts about transportation or hotel accommodation for the convenience of the conference participants.
19、only full papers are required for attendance at an academic conference.
20、at a round table meeting, the emphasis is on individual presentation instead of group discussion.
unit 2 international letter exchange
unit 2 test
1、in an application letter, “i am writing to you about the possibility of pursuing a doctor’s degree in finance in your prestigious university.” is an example of ___________. a、introducing oneself b、introducing the purpose of writing c、anticipating a reply d、sending invitation
2、“my own work combines research, primarily in contemporary british drama, with the dramaturgical development of new plays.” is an example of introducing ___________. a、source of information b、purpose of writing c、related qualifications/skills d、academic areas
3、which is not correct about business letter? a、inquiry, recommendation or application letter all belong to the category of business letter. b、a business letter is an official correspondence between two or more parties. c、we write a business letter when we need to buy or sell something. d、there are certain rules you have to follow when drafting a business letter.
4、in ___________, every line of the letter begins at the left margin, with a space of one line between paragraphs. a、full block format b、modified block format c、indented format d、all the above formats
5、the recipient’s name and address in business letters are called the _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、inside address d、salutation
6、the purpose of a letter is included in the _______________. a、letterhead b、body c、enclosure d、salutation
7、in a business letter, _________ refers to the full address and zip code of the sender. a、letterhead b、inside address c、complimentary close d、salutation
8、in a business letter, “yours sincerely,” is an example of a _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、salutation d、complimentary close
9、in a business letter, “dear mr. johnson” is an example of a _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、salutation d、complimentary close
10、in a business letter, “ca” is an example of a _______________. a、zip code b、postal abbreviation c、salutation d、complimentary close
11、“ms” is used for ________________. a、married women b、single women c、both married and single women d、neither married nor single women
12、when you have to decline an invitation, you ____________. a、can also suggest alternative actions or resources if appropriate b、should decline it politely and sincerely c、should provide convincing reasons for your refusal d、don’t need to reply
13、when writing business letters, being concise means ___________. a、presenting your objective in a clear and concise manner b、getting to the point without going into unnecessary details c、using several numbers of short sentences d、writing as little as possible
14、to show you are a qualified candidate for an academic program, you can ___________ in your application letter. a、give details about gpa b、introduce the research work you have been involved c、tell specifically how you heard about the program d、list the awards you have won
15、which of the following information should be included in a cover letter? a、the reason why you are writing. b、the title of your paper, names of all authors, and the title of the journal. c、a brief summary of your research. d、the novelty of your paper and the specific advances over previous work.
16、when writing business letters, we should _________. a、write clearly and concisely b、show courtesy c、remain professional d、double-check the letter
17、in a business letter, which dates are correct? a、1st march 2010 b、1 march 2010 c、march 1st, 2010 d、march 1, 2010
18、complimentary close _________________. a、is also known as “complimentary closing” b、is the term prior to your signature in a formal letter or email message c、shows your respect and appreciation for the receiver d、should be followed with a comma
19、two major purposes of an invitation letter are________. a、to invite the receiver of the letter to the event b、to inform the receiver of the conference activities c、to show your respect and appreciation for the receiver d、to ensure that the person receiving the letter is going to attend
20、it’s important to repeat information in your cv in your application letter.
21、when writing an application letter, you should make sure it is targeted for the specific program or position.
22、casual words and slang as well as the light, conversational tone should be avoided in a business letter.
23、in a business letter, inside address usually begins one line below the date and is always on the left margin no matter which format you are using.
24、while writing an invitation letter, to ensure the receiver is going to attend, you can introduce the background of yourself or the organization you represent in great detail.
25、while writing an invitation letter, to help the invitee have a better understanding of the event, you can provide a brief account of the relevant details, such as the conference theme and arrangement.
unit 3 abstract writing
unit 3 test
1、which of the following statement about abstract is not correct? a、an abstract contains key words found in a research paper, thesis, or review. b、components of an abstract vary according to different disciplines. c、an abstract is an excerpted passage from a research paper, thesis, or review. d、the length of abstracts varies according to discipline and the length of the work.
2、the following abstract is a/an ______abstract because _______________. this thesis explores human social interactions within the context of virtual collaborative work environments. specifically, this thesis will examine the role of gestures in personal expression in human social interaction as it pertains to collaborative engineering environment where users or the involved parties are interested in collaborating in a geographically distributed setting to achieve a certain goal in their work process. the significance of social interaction, composed of personal expression and social feedback elements, in a collaborative interaction setting is discussed. gestures, a specific element of nonverbal behavior that plays an integral role in communication that takes place in human interactions, is explored in particular. with the aim of enabling a more complete social interaction capability for a user of a collaborative system, a gesture expression prototype is designed. a、informational, it presents specific result or conclusion of the study b、descriptive, it presents only purpose of the study c、informational, it presents purpose of the study d、descriptive, it presents specific result or conclusion of the study
3、in an abstract, ___________ provides readers with enough background information about your research. a、method b、introduction c、purpose d、product
4、in an abstract, the main procedures or the materials and equipment used to create the final result of the research belong to _________. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、product
5、______ is sometimes called “objectives”, “research questions”, or “problem statement”. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、conclusion
6、when writing the rough draft of your abstract, you should ___________. a、cut and paste the actual sentences from your paper b、summarize background, purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of your research c、add information that has not been mentioned in the paper d、modify the meaning of your paper as you want
7、in the introduction part of an abstract, you can ___________. a、emphasize the significance of the research b、identify a research gap c、define terms, objects, or processes d、state the contributions to the academic field
8、the two most important functions of an abstract are ___________. a、summarizing b、selection c、indexing d、publishing
9、according to linguist ken hyland, an abstract of a research paper usually include ___________. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、product e、conclusion
10、when revising your abstract, you should ___________. a、correct weaknesses in organization and coherence b、ensure your abstract has a clear and logical structure c、drop unnecessary information d、add important information originally left out
11、which of the following statements about “conclusion” in an abstract are correct? a、it interprets the theoretical/practical implications of the findings. b、it evaluates the contributions of the research. c、it should be reasonable and supported by the findings of the study. d、it should be expressed in a few precisely worded sentences.
12、which of the following statements about “product” in an abstract are correct? a、it’s also called “results” or “findings”. b、it explains the significance and contributions of the research. c、it provides readers with background information. d、it basically answers the question of “what did you find”.
13、when writing an abstract, the weight accorded to different components should be the same.
14、reading the instructions for authors and tailoring your abstracts to the specific requirements can increase the likelihood of having your paper accepted for presentation or publication.
15、when writing an abstract, you need to cut out all unnecessary information and get straight to the point.
16、due to the word limit, it’s not necessary to use transitions to connect the information included in an abstract.
17、good abstracts strictly follow the style and formatting guidelines for authors.
unit 4 conference presentation
unit 4 test
1、if you share something that the audience will find beneficial to know, your purpose of giving the presentation is to _________. a、inform b、persuade c、inspire d、entertain
2、a(n) _______ presentation creates a happy atmosphere and makes the audience smile, relax, and enjoy. a、informative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
3、in a _______ speech you argue a point and convince the audience to accept your proposal. a、informative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
4、in a presentation, “good morning, mr. chairman, fellow colleagues” is an example of ___________. a、greeting you audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、outlining the main points
5、in a presentation, “today i am going to talk about….” is an example of ___________. a、greeting you audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、outlining the main points
6、in a presentation, “the themes i have dealt with today can be boiled down as follows: first…” is an example of ___________. a、leading up to a question and answer session b、showing gratitude to the audience c、presenting a short conclusion d、summarizing main points
7、the following passage is organized by the structure of ________. during the months from may to september, the loggerhead turtle comes ashore to nest at night. first the turtle crawls out of the sea to the beach in search of the right place to build a nest for its eggs. once the location is identified, the turtle digs a hole with its flippers that measures 8" wide and 18"deep. next, he turtle lays around 120 eggs the size of ping-pong balls. the turtle then covers the nest by throwing sand over the nest with its flippers. the turtle does this to protect the eggs from predators. finally, the turtle makes its way back to the sea, and does not return to attend to the nest. a、chronological sequence b、compare and contrast c、classification d、deduction
8、transitions like “similarly”, “likewise”, and “on the contrary”, are expressions indicating ____________. a、time sequence b、comparison and contrast c、division and classification d、cause and effect
9、“my name is…. i teach social work at the university of …” is an example of ___________. a、greeting you audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、outlining the main points
10、transitions like “therefore”, “due to”, and “as a result”, are expressions indicating ____________. a、time sequence b、comparison and contrast c、classification d、cause and effect
11、which of the following is not right when using powerpoint to support a presentation? a、keep words on each slide to a minimum. b、bullet form is a great way to keep information on each slide short and simple. c、using colour contrast can help the message on ppt pop out. d、the more animations and transition effects, the better.
12、“thank you for your attention” is an example of ___________. a、leading up to a question and answer session b、showing gratitude to the audience c、presenting a short conclusion d、summarizing main points
13、a good conclusion of a presentation usually consists of_________. a、a brief summary of main points b、a short conclusion if necessary c、showing gratitude to the audience for their presence d、leading up to a question and answer session
14、familiarity with the place where you are going to give a presentation will ___________. a、help to select appropriate topic for your speech b、give you the opportunity to try out your visual aids c、give you the opportunity to try out your voice d、help to ease your mind
15、in the introduction part of a presentation, you need to ___________. a、greet you audience b、introduce yourself c、state your topic d、outline the main points
16、well-designed visual aids _____________________. a、improve audience understanding and memory b、carry your next major idea c、show that you have a plan and have properly prepared d、help to create your image as a competent speaker
17、in a presentation, we should only use visual aids if they are necessary to maintain interest and assist comprehension.
18、generally speaking, a presentation can be divided into three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
19、in a conclusion part of a presentation, it’s advisable to introduce new ideas or messages.
20、in a presentation you need to hide your notes from your audience because it may give them the impression that you are not well-prepared.
21、when using complicated charts and diagrams in your ppt, it’s important to give your audience time to read and then explain them briefly.
22、we should use as many animations and slide transition effects as possible in presentations since they are two of the most powerful features that powerpoint offers.
23、using notes on index cards in a presentation helps to increase eye contact with your audience.
unit 5 q&a session
unit 5 test
1、which of the following statement about q & a session is not true? a、q & a session is usually held immediately after the oral presentation. b、q & a session only benefits questioners. c、q & a session is an integral part of academic presentations. d、q & a session is arranged for most of the international academic conference.
2、in a question and answer session, “if i understand you correctly, what you are asking is…”is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、asking your own question c、complimenting on the questioner d、clarifying question
3、in a question and answer session, “you mentioned very briefly that you used two experiments that were the same. would you please elaborate on that point?” is an example of raising questions for ____________. a、clarifying points they didn’t understand b、getting additional information c、raising different opinion d、getting suggestions on relevant issues
4、in a question and answer session, “your presentation is really wonderful!” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signaling your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
5、in a question and answer session, “perhaps i didn’t really make my question clearly. in fact what i asked was …” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signaling your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
6、when asking questions in a q & a session, you should ____________. a、keep your question as short and clear as possible b、use the best grammar and pronunciation that you can c、speak loudly and clearly d、ask as many questions as you can
7、when answering questions in a q and a session, you should ____________. a、speak clearly and confidently b、stay calm and always think about your answer before you speak c、refer back to your notes or previous slides when necessary d、give more people opportunities to communicate with you
8、in a question and answer session, the audience may ask questions to ____________. a、clarify points they didn’t understand b、learn more details c、raise different opinion and discuss it with the speaker d、get comments and suggestions on relevant issues
9、in a q & a session, as a speaker, if you don’t know the answer to a particular question, just ignore the question and move on to the next one.
10、if you have different opinions with the speaker, you shouldn’t mention it in a q & a session because it’s rude to do so.
unit 6 cv and ps
unit 6 test
1、which of the following statement about a personal statement is not right? a、a personal statement is your introduction to a selection committee. b、a personal statement is used to supplement the information presented in the application with specific examples and convincing facts. c、a personal statement carries the same information as listed in a cv. d、a personal statement helps the committee to learn about you.
2、when writing a curriculum vitae, you should _____________. a、conform to standard conventions of your field b、list every exam you have ever taken c、highlight what is most relevant d、use unusual fonts like freestyle script or old english text to help you stand out
3、a cv is usually no more than one page whereas the length of a resume is often variable.
4、in both cv and resumes, information within sections is usually organized chronologically.
5、you shouldn’t include any extra-curricular activities in your ps because they are irrelevant with research and work.
6、in the personal information section of your cv, you should list your name, address, phone number, email as well as age and marital status.
7、academic accomplishments are fleshed out in a cv whereas work experience and skills as they relate to a particular position are greatly emphasized in a resume.
8、since you enjoy much freedom in constructing the image of who you are in your personal statement, it’s alright to exaggerate a little bit in order to leave a better impression on your reader.
9、when writing a ps, you can grab the reader’s attention by telling a long story about how you became passionate about a particular subject in the opening paragraph.
10、if you are applying to several programs that are similar in nature, you can use the same personal statement for each school to which you apply.
final exam
《国际学术交流英语》期末考试
1、which of the following statement about abstract is not correct? a、an abstract contains key words found in a research paper, thesis, or review. b、components of an abstract vary according to different disciplines. c、an abstract is an excerpted passage from a research paper, thesis, or review. d、the length of abstracts varies according to discipline and the length of the work.
2、in an abstract, ___________ provides readers with enough background information about your research. a、method b、introduction c、purpose d、product
3、which of the following is not true concerning “parallel session”? a、parallel session is smaller-scale meetings which take place at the same time in different rooms. b、young scholars usually present their papers at the parallel session. c、parallel session may involve more detailed discussion between authors and participants. d、parallel session doesn’t allow walk-ins and walk-outs.
4、in an abstract, the main procedures or the materials and equipment used to create the final result of the research belong to _________. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、product
5、______ is sometimes called “objectives”, “research questions”, or “problem statement”. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、conclusion
6、conference venue refers to _____________. a、the time when the conference is taking place b、the place where the conference is taking place c、sponsors of the conference d、organizers of the conference
7、in an application letter, “i am writing to you about the possibility of pursuing a doctor’s degree in finance in your prestigious university.” is an example of ___________. a、introducing oneself b、introducing the purpose of writing c、anticipating a reply d、sending invitation
8、in an application letter, “my own work combines research, primarily in contemporary british drama, with the dramaturgical development of new plays.” is an example of introducing ___________. a、source of information b、purpose of writing c、academic areas d、related qualifications/skills
9、which is not correct about business letter? a、a business letter is an official correspondence between two or more parties. b、inquiry, recommendation or application letter all belong to the category of business letter. c、we write a business letter when we need to buy or sell something. d、there are certain rules you have to follow when drafting a business letter.
10、the recipient’s name and address in business letters are called the _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、inside address d、salutation
11、which of the following statement about q & a session is not true? a、q & a session is usually held immediately after the oral presentation. b、q & a session only benefits questioners. c、q & a session is an integral part of academic presentations. d、q & a session is arranged for most of the international academic conference.
12、in a question and answer session, “if i understand you correctly, what you are asking is…”is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、asking your own question c、complimenting on the questioner d、clarifying question
13、in a question and answer session, “you mentioned very briefly that you used two experiments that were the same. would you please elaborate on that point?” is an example of raising questions for ____________. a、clarifying points they didn’t understand b、getting additional information c、raising different opinion d、getting suggestions on relevant issues
14、in a question and answer session, “your presentation is really wonderful!” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signaling your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
15、in a question and answer session, “perhaps i didn’t really make my question clearly. in fact what i asked was …” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signaling your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
16、if you share something that the audience will find beneficial to know, your purpose of giving the presentation is to _________. a、inform b、persuade c、inspire d、entertain
17、a(n) _______ presentation creates a happy atmosphere and makes the audience smile, relax, and enjoy. a、informative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
18、in a _______ speech you argue a point and convince the audience to accept your proposal. a、nformative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
19、in a presentation, “good morning, mr. chairman, fellow colleagues” is an example of ___________. a、greeting you audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、outlining the main points
20、in a presentation, “today i am going to talk about….” is an example of ___________. a、greeting you audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、outlining the main points
21、which of the following is not right when using powerpoint to support a presentation? a、keep words on each slide to a minimum. b、the more animations and transition effects, the better. c、using colour contrast can help the message on ppt pop out. d、bullet form is a great way to keep information on each slide short and simple.
22、in a presentation, “the themes i have dealt with today can be boiled down as follows: first…” is an example of ___________. a、leading up to a question and answer session b、showing gratitude to the audience c、presenting a short conclusion d、summarizing main points
23、academic committee is also called __________. a、program committee b、scientific committee c、organizing committee d、paper committee
24、in the introduction part of a presentation, you need to ___________. a、greet you audience b、introduce yourself c、state your topic d、outline the main points
25、to show you are a qualified candidate for an academic program, you can ___________ in your application letter. a、give details about gpa b、introduce the research work you have been involved c、tell specifically how you heard about the program d、list the awards you have won
26、when writing business letters, we should _________. a、write clearly and concisely b、show courtesy c、remain professional d、double-check the letter
27、in a business letter, which dates are correct? a、1st march 2010 b、1 march 2010 c、march 1st, 2010 d、march 1, 2010
28、complimentary close _________________. a、is also known as “complimentary closing” b、is the term prior to your signature in a formal letter or email message c、shows your respect and appreciation for the receiver d、should be followed with a comma
29、in a question and answer session, the audience may ask questions to ____________. a、clarify points they didn’t understand b、learn more details c、raise different opinion and discuss it with the speaker d、get comments and suggestions on relevant issues
30、the two most important functions of an abstract are ___________. a、summarizing b、selection c、indexing d、publishing
31、when writing a curriculum vitae, you should _____________. a、conform to standard conventions of your field b、list every exam you have ever taken c、highlight what is most relevant d、use unusual fonts like freestyle script or old english text to help you stand out
32、according to linguist ken hyland, besides introduction, an abstract of a research paper usually includes ___________. a、purpose b、method c、product d、conclusion
33、poster session is not important in scientific conference because there aren’t many interactions between the author of a paper and the viewers.
34、for any conference, the organizing committee should only issue one conference notice.
35、sponsor of a conference is the institution that initiates the conference while organizer of the conference is entrusted by the sponsor to organize the conference.
36、a call for papers and a conference notice are two totally different documents and they have nothing in common.
37、due to the word limit, it’s not necessary to use transitions to connect the information included in an abstract.
38、in a presentation, we should only use visual aids if they are necessary to maintain interest and assist comprehension.
39、generally speaking, a presentation can be divided into three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
40、in both cv and resumes, information within sections is usually organized chronologically.
41、you shouldn’t include any extra-curricular activities in your ps because they are irrelevant with research and work.
42、since you enjoy much freedom in constructing the image of who you are in your personal statement, it’s alright to exaggerate a little bit in order to leave a better impression on your reader.
43、good abstracts strictly follow the style and formatting guidelines for authors.
44、in a q & a session, as a speaker, if you don’t know the answer to a particular question, just ignore the question and move on to the next one.
45、if you have different opinions with the speaker, you shouldn’t mention it in a q & a session because it’s rude to do so.