学术交流英语口语

Part One Academic Conferences

Unit 1 Preparing for a Conference

Learning Objectives

Passage A Getting the Big Picture

Passage B Obtaining Conference Information

Passage C Correspondence before the Conference

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： Preparations before the Conference

Unit 2 Attending a Conference

Learning Objectives

Passage A Communication at the Reception Desk

Passage B Conference Etiquette

Passage C Asking and Answering Questions

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： Tipping

Unit 3 Peripheral Exchanges

Learning Objectives

Passage A Dining

Passage B Talking with Professionals

Passage C Guiding Tours

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： Dining in a Western Restaurant

Part Two Academic Presentations

Unit 4 Planning a Presentation

Learning Objectives

Passage A Planning an Effective Presentation

Passage B The Academic Speaking Style

Passage C Structuring a Presentation

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： Political Correctness

Unit 5 Creating a Presentation

Learning Objectives

Passage A What to Include in a Presentation

Passage B Creating Presentation Slides

Passage C Practicing a Presentation

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips. Hedging in Academic Speaking

Unit 6 Delivering a Presentation

Learning Objectives

Passage A Using Signposts

Passage B Interacting with Visual Aids

Passage C Delivering a Presentation Effectively

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： How to Overcome Stage Fright

Part Three Lectures and Seminars

Unit 7 Lectures and Note-Taking

Learning Objectives

Passage A Understanding a Lecture

Passage B Adopting a Proper Note-Taking Style

Passage C Strategies in Note-Taking

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips. Types of Lectures

Unit 8 Seminars

Learning Objectives

Passage A Getting to Know about Seminars

Passage B How to Make a Seminar Successful

Passage C Effective Group Discussion Skills

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： The Importance of Courtesy in a Discussion

Part Four Professional Communication

Unit 9 Teleconferencing

Learning Objectives

Passage A Getting to Know about Teleconferencing

Passage B Preparing for a Teleconference

Passage C Hosting and Attending a Teleconference

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips： Making Yourself a Cooperative Participant

Unit 10 Job Interviews

Learning Objectives

Passage A Different Types of Job Interviews

Passage B Job Interview Mechanics

Passage C 15 Most Common Job Interview Questions

Exercises

Useful Expressions

Cultural Tips. Uncovering a Company's Corporate Culture

Video Transcripts

Key to Exercises

References

《学术交流英语口语/研究生公共英语系列教材》以学术交流为主线，通过营造互动的语言环境，将读、视、听、说、写等环节有机结合。　　全书分四个部分，对应的主题分别为学术会议、学术演讲、讲座与研讨会、职业沟通。共十章，每章均由五个板块组成：学习目的、阅读、练习、经典句式与表达及文化小贴士。内容的设计可以激发读者的学习兴趣和潜能，培养学术交流能力。　　《学术交流英语口语/研究生公共英语系列教材》是上海交通大学“985工程”三期资助项目“研究生公共英语课程建设”部分成果。可作为高等学校非英语专业的硕士生和博士生英语教材，也可供其他需要提高英语学术交流能力的人员使用。