1、【单选题】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、a workshop is a formal planned gathering of many people. d、many relevant activities like demonstrations and displays may be arranged in a workshop.
2、【单选题】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.
3、【多选题】a seminar _______________________. a、is a class-like meeting. b、is a small-scale meeting. c、is a form of academic instruction in universities. d、is usually attended by government leaders from important and powerful countries to discuss international politics.
4、【判断题】“meeting” is a general term and can mean any kinds of gatherings, large or small, long or short, pre-arranged or non-arranged, formal or informal, many or a few participants.
5、【判断题】“congress” is only used in political settings and refers to the group of people elected to make laws in the us.
6、【判断题】compared with “conference”, symposium is usually smaller in scale and narrower in the range of topics.
7、【判断题】at a round table meeting, the emphasis is on individual presentation instead of group discussion.
8、【连线题】match the following terms with the english version.
1.2conference organization and principal activities
1、【单选题】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.
2、【单选题】which of the following is not the duty of organizer? a、selecting a venue. b、designing a conference notice. c、compiling conference proceedings. d、providing financial support.
3、【多选题】a keynote speech ______________. a、should capture the central theme of the conference b、is usually given by well-known experts in a particular field c、is usually given in parallel session d、is usually one of the highlights of a conference
4、【多选题】a keynote speech ______________. a、should capture the central theme of the conference b、is usually given by well-known experts in a particular field c、is usually given in parallel session d、is usually one of the highlights of a conference
5、【判断题】plenary session is attended by all the participants of a conference.
6、【判断题】parallel session is also called “concurrent session”, “panel session” or “division session”.
7、【判断题】question and answer session is arranged for most of the international academic conference, usually held immediately after the oral presentation.
8、【连线题】match the following terms with the english version.
1.4conference notice
1、【单选题】conference venue refers to _____________. a、the time when the conference is taking place b、the place where the conference is taking place
2、【多选题】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
3、【判断题】a conference notice is a formal way to inform the prospective participants of the detailed information about the conference.
4、【判断题】for any conference, the organizing committee should only issue one conference notice.
5、【判断题】some conference notices may contain facts about transportation or hotel accommodation for the convenience of the conference participants.
1.5call for papers
1、【单选题】_________ is characterized by more detailed information about the conference theme, topics of interest, and specific instructions for paper submission, review and publication. a、a call for papers b、a conference notice c、registration form d、conference proceeding
2、【判断题】information about paper submission and presentation should only be included in a call for papers.
3、【判断题】only full papers are required for attendance at an academic conference.
4、【判断题】if you want to be invited to a conference you are interested in, you should make sure your submissions follow the style and layout required.
5、【判断题】a call for papers and a conference notice are two totally different documents and they have nothing in common.
1.6单元测验
1、【多选题】academic committee is also called __________. a、program committee b、scientific committee c、paper committee d、organizing committee
2、【多选题】we can acquire conference information from_________. a、internet b、academic journals c、academic associations d、private channels
3、【判断题】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.
4、【连线题】连线题
2.2.1elements and formats of business letter (i)
1、【单选题】in a business letter, the _____________ is when the letter is written. a、date b、inside address c、complimentary close d、salutation
2、【单选题】in a business letter, “dear mr. johnson” is an example of a _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、salutation d、complimentary close
3、【单选题】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
4、【单选题】the recipient’s name and address are called the _______________. a、letterhead b、postal abbreviation c、inside address d、salutation
5、【单选题】“ms” is used for ________________. a、married women b、single women c、both married and single women d、neither married nor single women
2.2.2elements and formats of business letter (ii)
1、【连线题】elements and formats of business letter 选择填空 choose from a to h and label each part of the following business letter. preston high school schurz avenue bronx, ny 10465 _______1________ 29 july 2017 ________2___________ mayor joseph k. steven city hall, ny 10007 ________3________ dear mr. mayor, ________4________ preston high school is awarding the graduated students with high school diplomas this week and it will be an honor if you mr. mayor can attend the closing ceremony and speak a couple of words to the graduates. please consider this letter as the formal invitation for this ceremony and kindly accept it. it’s been a tradition for this school that every year in the graduation ceremony, there is always an extraordinary personality invited to the event so that he can inspire our young and fresh graduates who are at the cusp of entering into professional lives. this year we considered many names including the state senator mr. johnson and you but it was very hard to choose from and then i decided that it should definitely be you because you are also one of the students who went to this school. as a former student, i am sure coming to this school will also bring back some good and pleasant memories for you. you can be the one that the graduates can see as a mentor or inspiration for their next phase of the life. the ceremony will start at 9am on the last thursday of this month, 30, july 2015 and it will be completed around 12pm which is the time around which we want you to speak to the students. i hope you will find some time to spend with these young graduates and speak some inspiring words to them. ________5_________ yours sincerely _________6________ will farrell ________7______ will farrell __________8_______ principal, preston high school
2.4reply to a letter of invitation
1、【单选题】the content of an invitation letter usually include ___________. a、introducing oneself and sending invitation b、introducing the conference and relevant details c、expressing a strong wish that the invitee can accept the invitation d、all of the above
2、【多选题】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
3、【多选题】if you accept the invitation, the content of your letter of acceptance should include _______________. a、showing appreciation of being invited b、restating the main contents of the invitation c、expressing acceptance of the invitation d、expressing good wishes
4、【多选题】when you have to decline an invitation, you ____________. a、should decline it politely and sincerely b、should provide convincing reasons for your refusal c、don’t need to reply d、can also suggest alternative actions or resources if appropriate
5、【判断题】it’s rude to mention the date on which the receiver of the letter should provide his or her reply.
6、【判断题】like all the business letters, the professional invitation should be written in a formal tone.
7、【判断题】if you invite somebody to speak at a conference, you should mention in the invitation letter the type of speech, the topic or the scope and how long the speech will be.
8、【判断题】besides name titles like mr., miss., dr., you can use other abbreviations in formal invitations.
9、【判断题】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.
10、【判断题】upon receiving an invitation, no matter whether you accept it or not, it is polite of you to reply promptly.
2.6application letter for joining an academic program
1、【多选题】you should ___________ when writing an application letter. a、catch the reader’s attention favorably b、use highly technical jargons c、convince the reader that you are a qualified candidate d、convey confidence, optimism, and enthusiasm
2、【多选题】when applying for an academic program, the body part of your letter should include ___________. a、self-introduction b、purpose of writing c、your academic areas/interests/experience d、other related qualifications/skills
3、【判断题】just like any other types of business letter, an application letter should include the basic elements of a formal letter.
4、【判断题】in an application letter you shouldn’t tell how you heard about the program you are applying for.
5、【判断题】when writing an application letter, you should make sure it is targeted for the specific program or position.
2.7单元测验
1、【单选题】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.
2、【判断题】if you have enclosed any documents along with the letter, you indicate this by typing “enclosure” below the signature.
3、【排序题】below is an application letter for a graduate program. fill in the blanks with the expressions given in the right place. a. am very interested in pursuing b.plan c. as you can see from my cv d. am currently enrolled at e.along with f. include g.am dedicated to h. am enclosing dear dr. jenkins, i (1) a master’s degree in early childhood development at the university of dallas. i have reviewed many graduate programs in the field of education and believe the one offered at your university is the best fit for me. i (2) the university of texas at austin and (3) to graduate this spring with a bachelor of science in education. my educational studies (4) coursework in childhood psychology, theories for teaching special needs students, school and family crisis intervention, and teacher leadership and effective classroom management. my goal is to increase my knowledge and skills with an intense focus on childhood development in the classroom setting while gaining hands-on teaching experience as outlined in your curriculum. (5), i have gained valuable knowledge in the field by way of internships. during my sophomore year, i worked as a teacher’s aide at an elementary school located in austin. for the last two years, i served as a teaching assistant in elementary programs aimed at helping children identified as special needs. i (6) the profession of teaching and will graduate with highest honors. i am motivated to help children develop a love of learning at the early stages of their educational careers. i (7) my completed application packet (8) letters of recommendation for your consideration. i will be happy to send any other documentation needed or to answer any questions you may have. i look forward to hearing from you soon. sincerely, james blackman james blackman
3.1abstract: definition and function
1、【多选题】the two most important functions of an abstract are ___________. a、summarizing b、selection c、indexing d、publishing
2、【判断题】an abstract should contain key words found in a research paper or thesis.
3、【判断题】the length of abstracts varies according to discipline and the length of the work.
4、【判断题】an abstract is an excerpted passage from a research paper, thesis, or review.
5、【判断题】you cannot understand an abstract without reading the original paper.
3.3components of an abstract
1、【单选题】in an abstract, ___________ provides readers with enough background information about your research. a、method b、introduction c、purpose d、product
2、【单选题】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
3、【单选题】______ is sometimes called “objectives”, “research questions”, or “problem statement”. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、conclusion
4、【多选题】according to linguist ken hyland, an abstract of a research paper usually include ___________. a、introduction b、purpose c、method d、product and conclusion
5、【多选题】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
6、【多选题】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.
7、【判断题】when writing an abstract, the weight accorded to different components should be the same.
8、【判断题】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.
3.6单元测验
1、【单选题】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、【单选题】this is a/an ____________ abstract because _________________________________. this thesis examines quality assurance standards and practices for the development of software systems in a geographically distributed environment. this thesis will also identify the problems that distributed software engineering teams face when collaborating on a project. it will be shown that as a software project becomes distributed, the need to verify the quality of the software process increases. a special focus will also be given to the problems that affected the performance of the quality assurance engineer (qae) in such environment. this study found that the team must be kept informed of all the events surrounding quality assurance and one way to do this is by creating a repository, such as a web site, to store all quality assurance work. thus, every member will have access to the qae’s work throughout the software development process, potentially increasing the performance of the whole team. a、informative, it presents purpose, result and conclusion of the study b、descriptive, it presents only purpose, significance and method c、informative, it presents only purpose, significance and method d、descriptive, it presents purpose, result and conclusion of the study
3、【多选题】we write an abstract when ___________. a、submitting articles to academic journals b、completing and submitting a ph.d. dissertation or m.a. thesis c、submitting conference papers d、selecting which paper to read
4、【多选题】a good abstract should ___________. a、be unified, coherent, and intelligible to a wide audience b、strictly follow the style and formatting guidelines for authors c、be error free d、excludes any information that is not based on the content of the paper
5、【连线题】recognize each component in the following abstract. match each sentence with a, b, c, d, or e.
4.1four knows before your presentation
1、【单选题】a(n) _______ presentation creates a happy atmosphere and makes the audience smile, relax, and enjoy. a、informative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
2、【单选题】in a _______ speech you argue a point and convince the audience to accept your proposal. a、informative b、persuasive c、inspiring d、entertaining
3、【多选题】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
4、【判断题】a presentation can have only one purpose.
4.2structure of a presentation-- introduction
1、【单选题】“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
2、【单选题】“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
3、【单选题】“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
4、【单选题】“respected chairperson, friends, first of all let me express my sincere gratitude to the association of commonwealth universities for inviting me to this conference.” is an example of ___________. a、showing gratitude to the audience b、introducing yourself c、stating your topic d、summarizing the main points
5、【判断题】a clear outline of your presentation will help the audience to know what to expect and follow your talk easily.
4.3.2structure of a presentation-- body (ii)
1、【单选题】the following passage is organized by the structure of ________. the green sea turtle and the loggerhead sea turtle nest along the atlantic and the pacific shores in the united states. the green sea turtle is on the endangered list while the loggerhead is listed as threatened. the green sea turtle eats grass, algae and other vegetation and is classified as herbivorous. unlike the green sea turtle, the loggerhead turtle is classified as carnivorous, and eats horseshoe crabs, clams, and mussels. both sea turtles live in temperate and subtropical waters and tend to stay near the coastline. a、chronological sequence b、compare and contrast c、cause and effect d、deduction
2、【单选题】the following passage is organized by the structure of ________. after mary jane’s birthday party, this place was a mess. unclaimed jackets and sticky hair ribbons were among the rubble everywhere. broken balloons and cracked balsa planes were jammed in with ripped envelopes among the birthday cards on the shelves. all over the sofa were lardy smudges of whipped frosting. the clutter of peanut shells and shreds of holly bobbie wrappings crackled as i stepped toward the door. a、classification b、compare and contrast c、induction d、deduction
3、【单选题】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
4.4structure of a presentation--conclusion
1、【单选题】“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
2、【单选题】“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
3、【多选题】which of the following statements about conclusion of a presentation are correct? a、conclusion is an essential element of your presentation. b、you summarize the content of your talk in conclusion. c、you reinforce the main message and make a lasting impact in conclusion. d、you add new ideas in conclusion.
4、【多选题】a good conclusion 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
5、【判断题】in a conclusion part, it’s advisable to introduce new ideas or messages.
4.7guidelines for effective use of powerpoint
1、【多选题】people use visual aids because they ____________. a、improve audience understanding and memory. b、increase eye contact with your audience c、can serve as notes d、help to create your image as a competent speaker
2、【判断题】photos, drawings, charts and maps are all examples of graphics.
3、【判断题】in a presentation, we should only use visual aids if they are necessary to maintain interest and assist comprehension.
4、【判断题】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.
4.9单元测验
1、【单选题】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、【单选题】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.
3、【多选题】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
4、【判断题】generally speaking, a presentation can be divided into three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
5、【排序题】the following sentences are taken from an introduction of speech. reorder the sentences by numbering them from 1 to 6.
6、【排序题】the following sentences are taken from an introduction of speech. reorder the sentences by numbering them from 1 to 6.
5.1types of questions
1、【单选题】“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
2、【多选题】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
3、【判断题】in a question and answer session, both the presenter and questioner can receive valuable feedback about the audience reaction to the subject of the speech.
4、【判断题】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.
5.3steps of answering questions
1、【单选题】“your presentation is really wonderful!” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signal your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
2、【单选题】“perhaps i didn’t really make my question clearly. in fact what i asked was …” is an example of ________. a、introducing oneself b、signal your intention of asking a question c、complimenting on the speaker’s presentation d、clarifying question
3、【多选题】in a q & a session, as a speaker, maintaining eye contact and listening attentively to the questioner ____________. a、gives you more time to think about your answer b、increases the chances of comprehension c、shows your respect d、is not necessary
4、【判断题】in a q & a session, speakers shouldn’t take too long with one member of the audience.
5.4general techniques for an effective q&a session
1、【单选题】“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
2、【判断题】when a questioner raises an improper question, you should keep silent rather than say something rude to the questioner.
3、【判断题】when preparing for q & a session, you can try to anticipate the questions your audience will ask.
4、【判断题】to cope with tough questions to which you don’t know the answer, you can seek help from another expert who is present and may be familiar with the specific topic.
5.5单元测验
1、【单选题】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、【多选题】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
3、【多选题】when answering questions in a q & 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
4、【判断题】before putting forward your question, you need to show your appreciation to the speaker and make a positive comment on his speech.
5、【判断题】repeating or rephrasing the question can benefit both the audience and the speaker.
6、【判断题】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.
6.1what to include in a cv
1、【多选题】a cv is useful when you _________. a、pursue a job in research institute b、pursue a job in international enterprises c、apply for an academic program d、apply for grants
2、【判断题】cv is a fairly detailed overview of your life’s accomplishments and experience, especially those most relevant to the realm of academia.
3、【判断题】in the personal information section of your cv, you should list your name, address, phone number, email as well as age and marital status.
4、【判断题】scholarly development is a very important part of a cv since it reflects the academic achievements you have made in your discipline.
6.4differences between cv and resume
1、【单选题】the major differences between cv and resume can be explained from ______. a、length b、purpose c、focus of contents d、all of the above
2、【判断题】the information in your cv should be presented in a manner that highlights what is most relevant and pulls the reader’s eye directly to it.
3、【判断题】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.
4、【判断题】there is no standard format for a cv. a good cv is one which conforms to standard conventions and be adapted specifically to your situation.
6.6what to include in a ps
1、【多选题】a personal statement is _____________. a、a picture which shows who you are as a person b、an invitation which invites your reader to get to know your abilities c、an academic paper with yourself as the subject d、your own story
2、【判断题】in a personal statement, you need close the distance between you and the reader by engaging on a more personal level.
3、【判断题】it is advisable to mention faculty members who you want to work with, especially when you have already done some work related to the research they are now doing.
4、【判断题】you shouldn’t include any extra-curricular activities in your ps because they are irrelevant with research and work.
6.8单元测验
1、【单选题】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、【多选题】when writing a curriculum vitae, you should _____________. a、conforms 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、【判断题】in both cv and resumes, information within sections is usually organized chronologically.
4、【判断题】a cv is usually no more than one page whereas the length of a resume is often variable.
5、【判断题】cv can be regarded as a living document that will need to be updated frequently.
6、【判断题】if one part of your academic record is not ideal, due to some challenges you faced in that particular area, you can explain it in your personal statement and direct readers’ attention to the evidence of your promise for the program.