5. Match the terms with their definitions.

   Conference Convention Colloquium Symposium Seminar Workshop Panel discussion Roundtables Videoconference Teleconference Training

   an event used by an organization to meet and exchange views, or give publicity to an area of opinion on a specific subject an academic meeting where one or more content specialists speak about a topic and answer questions a general and formal meeting of a legislative body or social or economic group to provide information on a particular situation and to establish consent on policies among the participants three or more subject area specialists each give a brief presentation after which the audience has the opportunity to ask questions a form of academic discussion in which each person is given equal right to participate, as illustrated by the idea of a circular layout a lecture, presentation, and discussion under the guidance of an expert discussion leader allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field a conference which involves using telephone conference-call links to enable communication between people who are geographically separated experts discuss a particular subject and express opinions a conference that involves using video technology to enable communication between people who are geographically separated a training session in which participants develop skills and knowledge in a given field the organized procedure by which people learn knowledge and/or skill for a definite purpose

6. Complete the text with suitable words from the box. What is a conference?

panel discussions	exhibits	event
online	presentations	brings together
workshops	teleconferences	attendees
venues	issues	conference

A ¹⁾ _______ is a gathering of people with a common interest or background, with the purposes of allowing them to meet one another and to learn about and discuss ²⁾ ______, ideas and work that focus on a topic of mutual concern. The Latin roots of the word “conference” mean, literally, “Bring together.” A conference ³⁾ ______ people and ideas. Conferences may be held in ⁴⁾ _______ other than the workplaces and neighborhoods of their ⁵⁾ ________. Some conferences are even held in another area of the country or the world.

A conference may also be held ⁶⁾ _______, or something similar. ⁷⁾ ________ bring people together through live video feeds, allowing people to discuss issues, hear presentations, network, and otherwise do many of the things they might do at a conference, without leaving their homes or offices. Similar situations can be set up using the Internet, projectors, and web cams and microphones.

The structure and contents of conferences can vary greatly, but a typical framework would include one or more ⁸⁾ _________ of work and/or ideas about a given topic. These presentations may take the form of lectures, slide shows or films, ⁹⁾ _______, ¹⁰⁾ _________, and/or interactive experiences. In addition, many conferences include posters or graphic or multimedia ¹¹⁾ ______ that participants can view independently.

A conference may last a few hours or several days. It may be a one-time ¹²) ______, or a regular (usually annual) fixture on participants’ schedules. It may be held at the venue down the street, or in a hotel in Paris or Barcelona or San Francisco.

7. Look at the table and find the four words, beginning with m, I, c, and e which mean the following.

1. occasions when people come together to discuss or decide something – usually involving a small number of people

2. journeys or holidays given to a worker or group of workers as rewards for good work

3. large official meetings, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views

4. events at which products and services produced by different companies are shown to the public

Individual business travel	Business tourism
presentations consultations investigations one-to-one meetings	meetings and seminars conferences product launches incentive trips (team, family) exhibitions (trade fairs, trade shows, consumer shows) corporate hospitality

8. Define the types of mice events using the items from the table. Then complete the sentences (1-5) with the words or phrases below.

delegates b. a PowerPoint presentation c. box d. stands e. gala banquet

1. __________

The World Federation of Tour Guides is meeting in Hong Kong to discuss a number of issues affecting their business and to hear talks from key representatives of the industry. There will be ¹⁾ ________ from all over the world.

2. ___________

Hammond Brothers Ltd are pleased to announce their new ‘Green machine’ power-cycle, ideal for the business person and the weary sightseeing tourist alike. Come to the Meeting Room of the Imperial Hotel for _________²⁾ by the Chief Designer and the Sales Manager. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

3. ___________

Join us for the final of the Rugby League World Cup for champagne and a superb buffet lunch. Watch the game from the comfort and luxury of our private _________³⁾.

4. ___________

As a reward for achieving record sales figures in the last financial year, the Directors of General Instruments Inc. are delighted to invite you on a tour of the capitals of Western Europe. On the final evening the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will attend the __________⁴⁾ to personally thank you.

5. _____________

FITUR is the world’s largest travel show after ITB Berlin. There are three trade days (with 75,000 professional visitors expected) and two consumer days (with 150,000 visitors expected). FITUR is also the major event for Latin American tour operators contracting their European tours. Industry partners can hire ________⁵⁾ for five days for approx. €4,000.