English for International Academic Exchanges lesson 4
Class 3 Review (續(xù)上節(jié)）
International Higher Education Conference
國際高等教育會議Further details of the speakers and papers will be circulated in February.
關于發(fā)言人及論文的具體細節(jié)問題將在二月公布Higher Education provides a valuable opportunity of self-improvement and innovation development. The conference will push forward the reform and opening-up of China’s education.
高等教育是學生自我提升和創(chuàng)造力提升的良好平臺。會議將會推動中國教育的改革與開放。It will consist of keynote speeches, technical seminars and thesis forums. In addition to the fact that a government representative will deliver an opening address at the Opening Ceremony, officials and scholars from China Higher Education Association, China’s key universities and ETS will give their keynote speeches.
國際高等教育會議包括主題發(fā)言、技術研討會和論文交流。除了開幕式上政府官員作開幕詞外，來自中國高等教育協會、中國重點高校以及美國教育考試服務中心的官員和學者將作主題發(fā)言。The International Higher Education Conference hosted by China Higher Education Association will be held at Peking University, Beijing, Thursday March 24—Saturday March 26，2016.
國際高等教育會議是由中國高等教育協會主辦，將于2016年3月24日（星期四）至3月26日（星期六）在北京大學舉行。Key to Homework
demographic: 人口統計學的
implementation： carrying out
inter generational violence：隔代暴力
solidarity：unityand agreement resulting from shared interests, feelings, actions, sympathies 團結一致
cohesion：tendency to stick together凝聚，團結
reimburse：to repay (a person who has spent or lost money) 報銷，償還
reimbursement： compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Sample 4
Notice on Executive Courses for Decision-Makers:
Foreign Affairs Office: 外事處
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 外交部
practitioner：someone who practices a learnedprofession從業(yè)者
Who can afford not to invest?
誰能不投資？（誰能承擔得起不投資？）
filed trip：a group excursion for the purpose of firsthand observation 實地考察
alumni：alumnus的復數
group subscription：團體訂購
決策者行政管理課程的通知
Sample 3
convene：v. to meet formally 召開
overarching：a. all-important 首要的
cordially: ina sincere and friendly way
vibrant:vigorous and animated
momentum:impetus動力
be ona first-come, first-served basis:
將實行先到先得的原則
Thosewho come first will be served first.
Sample 2
scientific program: 學術活動日程安排
becomprised of : be composed of，consistof
preceding:before
inconjunction with: together with連同
preliminary program:初步的會議日程安排
Sample 1
Conference Agenda and Programs
Provisional
?[其他] ? ? ?復數：provisionals ??
如果你從未有過駕照，那就應該申請一個臨時的。
[例句]If you havenever held a driving licence before, you should apply for a provisional licence
?n. ? ? ?臨時性; 臨時人員; ??
?adj. ? ? ?臨時的; 暫時的; 暫定的; ??
?provisional ? ? ?英 [pr??v???nl] ?? ? ?美 [pr??v???nl] ??
課文生詞
Aconference program acts as a guide as well as a plan for the participants.
It lists a series of activities to be done at a definite time and place.
It helps participants fulfill their activities in accordance with its plan.
2 Programs
The agenda lists the order of business for a meeting.
If it is short with few decisions to be made, it can be incorporated into the minutes* (an official written record of what is discussed or decided at a formal meeting).
If it is long with many points to be discussed and acted on, the agenda may be omitted and a program may take the place.
1 Agenda
Compare Chinese and English names
Chinese surnames are mainly based on those of the Han nationality
In English, surnames have evolved into a pure surname symbol
Through the comparison of Chinese and English names, we know that there are similarities between them, but the differences are very significant.
Such as: Kang Youwei(康有為) –a reformist in late Qing Dynasty
make an effort and press on
Chinese names have the characteristics of The Times, shining with the light of history.
The origin of Chinese and English surnames
? ?In Chinese, a surname is the mark of a clan.It is a title that marks the family system.
? ?In English, the surname is the name above the name, it doesn’t emphasize the relationship of family .
? ?The differences between Chinese and Western cultures lead to differences in names
English name, first name + last name.
Chinesename, surname first, given name after;
Name is a special phenomenon of human culture. The origin of name and its custom also are affected by some factors,such as different national history, religion, tradition and custom.
Name is the code in the process of people’ communication, it is also a symbol denotation that signs the kin in society living and difference between people.
Conversation Etiquette
No.1 –Interrupting
No.2 –Monopolizing the conversation
壟斷對話No.3 –Not introducing the participants
No.4 –Looking over their shoulder
No.5 –Cursing
? ? ?詛咒; ? ? ? ? ? ? 咒罵; ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 在心里詛咒; ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?念咒語詛咒No.6 –Talking from your seat
No.7 –One-up man ship
n. 高人一等的作風No.8 –Not knowing your audience
No.9 –Checking your phone
No.10 –Changing the topic to suit your own interests
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