UNIT I

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES, MEETINGS

LESSON 1

Exercise L Get to knoh some definitions of the word “conference”.

1. Conference - is a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

2. Conference - is a meeting/gathering of particular individuals invited to consult with, discuss and/or present information on a particular topic or set of topics in a related field or subject for the purpose of bettering relations and information exchange between the organizations/markets the individuals represent A formalized event where scientists present tbcir research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means. Scientific, technical or educational conferences, symposia, workshops or seminars are organized for the purpose of communicating or exchanging opinions and views.

3. Conference - is a general session or face-to-face group that relies on participation; often used to publicize developments in a particular field of endeavor or discipline.

4. Conference - is a multilateral diplomatic negotiation; a formalized event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means; an event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue - like a new product, market trend or government regulation - with a range of speakers.

Exercise 2. Read and translate the text.

Academic Conference An academic conference is a conference for researchers (not always academic«) to present and discuss their work. Together with academic or scientific journals, conferences provide an important channel for exchange of information between researchers.

Generally, work is presented in the form of short, concise presentations lasting about 10 to 30 minutes, usually including discussion- The work may be bundled in written form as academic papers and published as the conference proceedings. Often there are one or more keynote speakers (usually scholars of some standing), presenting a lecture that lasts an hour or so, and which is likely to be advertised before the

conference. Panel discussions, roundtables on various issues, work shops may be part of the conference, the latter ones particularly if the conference is related to the performing arts.

Prospective presenters are usually asked to submit a short abstract of their presentation, which will be reviewed before the presentation is accepted for the meeting. Some disciplines require presenters to submit a paper of about 12-15 pages, which is peer reviewed by members of the program committee or referees chosen by them.

In some disciplines, such as English and other languages, it is common for presenters to read from a prepared script. In other disciplines such as the sciences, presenters usually base their talk around a visual presentation that displays key figures and research results.

A large meeting will usually be called a conference, while a smaller is termed a workshop. They might be single track or multiple track, where the former has only one session at a time, while a multiple track meeting has several parallel sessions with speakers in separate rooms speaking at the same time.

Depending on the theme of the conference, social or entertainment activities may also be offered; if it’s a large enough conference, academic publishing houses may set up displays offering books at a discount. At larger conferences, business meetings for learned societies or interest groups might also take place.

Academic conferences fall into three categories:

• the themed conference, small conferences organized around a particular topic;

• the general conference, a conference with a wider focus, with sessions on a wide variety of topics. These conferences are often organized by regional, national, or international learned societies, and held annually or on some other regular basis;

• the professional conference, large conferences not limited to academics, but with academically-related issues.

Conferences are usually organized either by a scientific society or by a group of researchers with a common interest. Larger meetings may be handled on behalf of the scientific society by a Professional Conference Organizer or PCO.

The meeting is announced by way of a "Call For Papers" or a Call For Abstracts, which lists the meeting's topics and tells prospective presenters how to submit their abstracts or papers. Increasingly,

submissions take place online using a managed service such as Communiti- of Science or Oxford Abstracts.

A professional conference is a meeting of professionals in a given subject or profession, dealing with organizational matters, matters concerning the status of the profession, and scientific or technical developments. It differs from an academic conference in having broader goals, and usually a much broader attendance. They are normally sponsored by the professional society in the field, and usually are organized on a national basis.

Some are international, usually organized by federations or groups of the national societies in a subject, such as the conferences held by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Some are local, normally by state, province, or other local sections of a national body. They are often held annually, or on some other recurring basis. Some of the largest societies hold more than one a year. Others are held as a one time event, and are usually devoted to a specific topic.

Exercise 3. Answer the questions.

1. What is an academic conference? 2. What are the parts of the conference? 3. How can the participants of the conference present their works? 4. What is the difference between a conference and a workshop?

5. What categories do academic conferences fall into? 6. What is called a general conference? 7. Who can organize a conference?

Exercise 4. Explain the difference between themed, general and professional conferences using the points: organizers, conferees, topics.

Exercise 5. Translate underlined words from the text and use them in the sentences of your own.

Exercise 6. Complete the sentences.

1. An academic conference is ... . 2. Often there are one or more keynote speakers ... . 3. Some disciplines require presenters to submit... 4. They might be single track or .... 5. Depending on the theme of the conference .... 6. Conferences are usually organized either by ... . 7. A professional conference is....

Exercise 7. Get to know the meaning of convention.

A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arid place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature keynote speakers, vendor displays, and other information and activities of interest to the event organizers and attendees. Professional conventions focus on issues of concern to the profession and advancements in the profession. Such conventions are generally organized by societies dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture, often with people dressed up as their favorite characters, and guest celebrities. Conventions also exist for various hobbies, such as gaming or model railroads.

Conventions are often planned and coordinated, often in exacting detail, by professional meeting and convention planners, either by staff of the convention's hosting company or by outside specialists. Most large cities will have a convention center dedicated to hosting such events. The term MICE - meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions - is widely used in Asia as a description of the industry. The Convention ("C") is one of the most dynamic elements in the M.I.C.E. segment. The industry is generally regulated under the tourism sector.

In the technical sense, a convention is a meeting of delegates or representatives. Often organizations which are made up of smaller units, chapters, or lodges, such as labor unions, honorary societies, and fraternities and sororities, meet as a whole in convention by sending delegates of the units to deliberate on the organization's common issues. This also applies to a political convention, though in modem times the common issues are limited to selecting a party candidate or party chairman. In this technical sense, a congress, when it consists of representatives, is a convention. The British House of Commons is a convention, as are most other houses of a modem representative legislature.

When two or more conventions are held at the same place and time they are co-located. Co-located conventions are usually in related industries.

Companies who exhibit at any of the co-located events benefit by gaining additional exposure with a larger attendee audience. Attendees who register for one event may benefit by having access to the other co­located events) free of charge, allowing them to maximize the value of their attendance.

Exercise S. State seven main ideas from the text to describe the meaning of convention.

Exercise 9. Work in pairs: imagine that you have no idea about a convention, ask your partner the questions to get as much information as possible.

Exercise 10. Get to know the meaning of seminar.

Seminar is, generally, a form of academic instruction, either at a university or offered by a commercial or professional organization. It has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is requested to actively participate. This is often accomplished through an ongoing Socratic dialogue with a seminar leader or instructor, or through a more formal presentation of research. Normally, participants must not be beginners in the field under discussion (at US universities, seminar classes are generally reserved for upper-class students, although at UK and Australian universities seminars are often used for all years). The idea behind the seminar system is to familiarize students more extensively with the methodology of their chosen subject and also to allow them to interact with examples of the practical problems that always crop up during research work. It is essentially a place where assigned readings are discussed, questions can be raised and debates conducted. It is relatively informal, at least compared to the lecture system of academic instruction.

In some European universities, a seminar may be a large lecture course, especially when conducted by a renowned thinker (regardless of the size of the audience or the scope of student participation in discussion).

Exercise 11. State seven main ideas from the text to describe the meaning of seminar.

Exercise 12. Compare a convention and a seminar. Define similar and different features. State advantages and disadvantages of each.

LESSON 2

Exercise 1. Translate the terms and give their definitions.

Aura, interaction, criticism, enlighten, participant, enthusiasm, colleague, informal communication, efficient means, personal network, mutual interest, comparative analysis, creativity, discussion.

Exercise 2. Learn the definition of the terms.

Conference - a meeting of any organization, association, etc. for consultation, discussion or exchange of opinions; annual assembly. Forum - an assembly for discussion, usually public; the public place, square in a Roman town, used for business and meetings.

Exercise 5. Read and translate the text.

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES:

THE WAY TO GET PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Love them or hate them, conferences are an inescapable part of the rich tapestry of scientific life. They can be career- and motivation- enhancing experiences, leaving you buzzing with new ideas, contacts, and collaborations. Alternatively they can be dull as ditchwater, leaving you with the sinking feeling that you've just paid over a lot of money for the privilege of napping the week away in a velvet-upholstered hellhole. Needless to say that conferences are professionally important They allow researchers to meet in friendly and relaxed atmosphere, to discuss latest developments in areas of their particular interest, to exchange the views and ideas and find potential partners for future collaboration and common projects.

Potential participants receive announcements or circulars with the information on registration, program, short courses, expositions, housing (hotel or dorm selection, check-in and check-out date, room type, type of payment), transportation, tours, cultural and sports facilities, etc. They are asked to send back a conference registration form with the indication of a participant's last and first name, organization name, name of academic institution or affiliation, address, telephone number, email, registration fee, selected area of scientific interest, type and name of the presentation (lecture, communication, or poster).

The aim of the conference is to help find new ways of treating various issues using recent scientific advances and also to pave the way for future cooperation in research on these issues at local, regional or

international levels.

The conference is based around several research themes. The best way to do at the conference is to participate in all discussions. Your goal at the conference is to contribute to the development of scientific advances for research, make proposals on improving the organisation of research, etc. All conferees should strictly follow instructions and deadline to submit either hardcopy or electron versions of their abstracts. Time needed for the presentation should also be indicated.

Conferences also provide an efficient means for establishing a personal network of individuals who can be helpful professionally: people who know how to do things to mutual interest, who have experiences which may be related to current areas of concern, or who have useful information. At conferences you can observes intellectual creativity in action, the formation of the nascent ideas that may not appear in written form for several years. Conferences may be intellectually much more stimulating than the formal papers.

Even listening to a discussion of a familiar subject can be educational. When the subject is familiar, the listener can concentrate on the development of the material and observe the interaction of ideas without the usual concern about understanding the content. At this level of thought it is often possible to separate local problems, from those, which are more general in nature.

Participants of well-run conferences frequently come away with the feeling of enthusiasm and intellectual stimulation that inspires their work of researchers for several years.

Exercise 4. Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the text.

1. Why is a conference inescapable part of the rich tapestry of scientific life? 2. In what way can they help people who share common interests? 3. What information should be indicated in the registration form? 4. What is the best way to do at the conference? 5. Why do many scientists feel that conferences are more intellectually stimulating than formal papers? 6. What conferences often give their participants the feeling of enthusiasm and intellectual satisfaction? 7. How can conferees feel themselves after the conference?

Exercise 5. Find the words that are not connected with the conference in any way.

Communication, level, season, meeting, education, dialogue, network, replacement, creativity, medium, illegal, scanning, discussion.

Exercise 6. Match the terms with their definitions:

conference, registration, conferee, communication, discussion, experience, aura

• an invisible atmosphere surrounding a person or thing;

• a meeting of any organization, association, etc. for consultation, discussion or exchange of opinions; annual assembly;

• knowledge or skills that you gain from doing a job or activity;

• participant of the conference;

• the act of recording names and details on an official list;

• talk about something in detail considering different ideas or opinions;

• the process of exchanging information.

Exercise 7. Arrange the following words into two groups according to the type of communication.

Poster, lecture, short communication, abstract, thesis, plenary lecture, article, review, monograph, review article, paper, poster presentation, publication.

Oral Written

Exercise 8. Give English equivalents of the following phrases.

Невід’ємна частина, нема потреби говорити, співробітництво, привілей подрімати, професійно важливий, реєстраційний внесок, робити внесок у розвиток науки, спостерігати за інтелектуальною креативністю в дії, інтелектуально стимулюючий, добре організована конференція.

Exercise 9. Say it in other words.

Inescapable part of the rich tapestry of scientific life, career- and motivation-enhancing experiences, privilege of napping, potential partners, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, housing, indication of a participant's last and first name, recent scientific advances, deadline to submit, formation of the nascent ideas, well-run conferences.

Exercise 10. Say whether the sentences are true or false according to the

content of the text

1. Conferences are professionally important. 2. They bring persons with diverse interests together. 3. Participants of conferences receive intellectual stimulation for several years. 4. Participants of a conference often observe intellectual creativity in action. 5. The printed word cannot reveal the formation of nascent ideas. 6. Conferences help to establish valuable contacts and enlighten new advances.

Exercise 11. Choose the best answer prior to writing a summary of the text

1. The text is devoted to:

• different types of social events;

• usefulness of a written word;

• utility of scientific conferences;

• intellectual creativity.

2. The arm of the text is to convince a reader of:

• usefulness of scientific conferences;

• need of informal communication;

• importance of a printed word;

• fascination of intellectual creativity.

3. The supporting facts to be omitted in your summary include:

• personalities of scientists;

• characteristic of individuals participating in a personal network of communication;

• purposes of scientific conferences.

4. The main conclusion, which can be drawn from the text, is:

• conference is worth time, effort and money it took to attend;

• conferences bring together people of diverse interests;

• conferences are intellectually stimulating, and inspire the work of researchers for several years.

Exercise 12. Compose the list of advantages of participation at the conference not mentioned in the text.

Exercise 13. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Наукові конференції є невід’ємною частиною багатого дослідницького життя. 2. Конференції дають вченим можливість спілкуватися та обговорювати новітні досягнення в тій чи іншій

науковій галузі в дружній та невимушеній атмосфері. 3. Інколи Ви можете почуватись на конференції так, ніби заплатили багато грошей за привілей подрімати. 4. На конференції кожен може обговорювати речі, обмінюватися інформацією, що сприяє професійному росту вченого. 5. Зазвичай Вас просять надіслати до кінцевого терміну заявку на участь у конференції з зазначенням прізвища і ім’я, адреси, контактного телефону, установи, де Ви працюєте, тощо. 6. Молоді вчені, які приїздять на конференцію, іноді мають можливість спостерігати творчий процес народження оригінальних ідей та думок. 7. Наукова конференція може надихнути науковців на проведення досліджень протягом багатьох років.

Exercise 14. Use the structures of «well + Participle II» type to translate the following phrases.

Model: Well-run conference - добре організована конференція.

Добре проведена зустріч, добре інформований спеціаліст, знаменитий (відомий) вчений, начитана людина, добре підготовлений студент, своєчасне повідомлення, добре відрегульований (впорядкований) механізм, добре обгрунтоване зауваження.

Exercise 15. Read and translate the text.

International Cartographic Conference

The 23rd International Cartographic Conference (ICC) took place in Moscow in August and provided an opportunity for cartographers from around the world to meet, present, debate and network at a high intellectual level. The quality of papers and posters presented was excellent, and the program covered the full range of cartographic activity

• research, production, use, history, and applications areas.

26 themes were established by the Russian organizing committee, most reflecting the areas of interest of the ICA Commissions and Working Groups. The most popular sessions reflected current topics of significant interest, such as generalization, electronic atlases, history and research and development. More than 500 papers and nearly 150 posters were presented, and more than 1000 delegates from 62 different countries attended.

The conference was opened by the Russian Minister for Transport,

Igor Levitin, who expressed pleasure in welcoming cartographers from around the world The conference director was Alexander Borodko, the Head of the Federal Agency for Geodesy and Cartography, whose opening address invited delegates to discover the strengths of the heritage and current state of Russian cartography. Such strengths were particularly evident in the International Cartographic Exhibition, the usual display of stunning and innovative mapping visible every two years at ICCs. Here over 900 maps, atlases, globes and electronic atlases were on show, along with 200 hydrographic chart products, representing the best cartography from around the world The children’s map competition was held alongside, and a full technical exhibition from commercial companies also occupied the trade hall of the All-Russia Exhibition Centre. In addition the exhibition ‘Masterpieces of the Russian Cartography’ in the Russian State Library showed a glimpse of the massive stock of historical maps stored there.

The General Assembly which took place during the ICC is reported elsewhere in this issue of ICA News. Many further meetings took place around the conference. Each Commission set up a business meeting, open to all, to report on activity over the past 4 years and to develop plans for the 2007-201 lperiod. There were meetings of other special interest groups such as students and members of the Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies. An important gathering of National Mapping Organizations directors and staff, organized by ICA Past-President Konecny, Ramon Lorenzo (Spain) and Alexander Borodko also took place during the conference. This meeting was particularly important in maintaining and developing the vital links between ICA and national mapping agencies worldwide. ICCs are busy occasions, with many activities, intellectual and social, taking place. ICA was pleased to have the opportunity to visit Moscow to experience these.

Exercise 16. Read and translate the text.

Objectives of Participating in a Conference

Attending an international conference should be instructive and fun. But it can also be alarming and lonely. Although participating in scientific conferences is now almost essential to career development, no technical high school describes how to make the most of the opportunity as part of its curriculum. Here are some hints on how to get yourself organized so that the experience can be both scientifically productive and

enjoyable. In essence, you should travel, see places, meet people, make friends, and identify one or two ideas that you can apply in your own work or research.

Education is the most obvious objective, the one that you declare on the application form even if the location is the Bahamas and the company you have in mind is not purely professional. Scientific material presented at a conference may be a couple of years ahead of the journals and five years ahead of textbooks. A conference can be the chance of a lifetime to meet some of the big names, even world leaders, in technical or material sciences. With a few carefully placed questions, you may be seen as someone with a shared interest, and this can grow into a friendship or even collaboration.

Perspective and vour job. Distance lends enchantment or a perspective to your work. Useful changes may appear obvious from long range; innovations, perhaps as simple as a cork, may be apparent only when you are not frantically bailing a leaky boat. Technical, chemical, pharmaceutical and instrumental developments may be displayed and demonstrated at the commercial stands in a way you would not have time to consider at home. As always, use common sense to judge promotional claims.

Leisure and cultural possibilities. Careful planning may enable you to add a holiday to the conference. The cultural programs, to which partners are usually welcome, are often excellent, and events are often free or at a fraction of the commercial prices.

Exercise 17. Make the list of the objectives of your own for the participation in the conference.

Exercise 18. Using the words below write a short article to the scientific magazine about the importance of participating in the international conference:

in accordance with - згідно з

to give account of - пояснити, описати, дати характеристику to leave out of account (to take into account (consideration)) - не брати до уваги, не враховувати to take account of - враховувати

to bring (call) into action - приводити в дію, використовувати in addition - крім цього to be of advantage - бути корисним to take advantage of - скористатися

to be in agreement with - співпадати, погоджуватись

to make appearance - проявлятися

at hand - близько, під рукою

at issue - 1)той, що розглядається; 2)спірний

at request - за проханням

at rest - в стані спокою

at will - за бажанням

to claim attention - привертати увагу

background of experience - набутий досвід.

Exercise 19.a)Read the information given below and make a short plan of the text; b)Deftne the main idea of the text; c)Make up the annotation of the text.

Planning to Go to a Conference

Finding out about the most useful meetings is not always easy. Keep your eye on the relevant pages in journals and check with friends who already are on the "conference circuit" (a few are never off it). Some conferences come up at regular intervals. As soon as you know about the meeting, write to the organizers for details and an application form. It is useful but not essential to have a piece of research to display. It need not be a large or expensive project, but ifit is targeted to interest the scientific organizers and is accepted for presentation it gives you a legitimate reason to participate. Many departments will only support you or grant you leave if you are presenting a paper or a poster.

1. preparing vour abstract.

Acceptance to make a presentation will depend on your abstract, and clear writing is a skill that should be cultivated. It must impress the selection committee as being scientifically sound and of interest. Check the main thrust of the meeting and its subsections. The conference application form will usually have a special page with a template and an example of how the abstract should be set out.

2. registration and booking travel and accommodation.

Early registration is usually more economic, but it is often not possible to get permission and support quickly. Book in at the nearest and best hotel you can afford. If the meeting is to be held in a hotel try to book in there; you do not want to spend precious time travelling in an unfamiliar city in commuter traffic or expensive taxis. Find out about the city and country before you travel. For most places there are good illustrated books with

maps and practical tips.

3. at the conference.

Always arrive early, preferably a day ahead. You need to be reasonably rested from your journey before facing the rigours of the conference. The scientific sessions may last from 8 am to 6 pm, sometimes with "working breakfasts" and always with social programs in the evenings. Get the fma conference program and abstract book as soon as possible. It will takt time to understand the plan of the program, especially if it has variou; parallel sessions and is on several sites.

4. plan your strategy

Only careful review of the program and abstracts will enable you to mak< the best use of the time. Define your main objectives for the meeting Which sessions are you going to attend and which will you deliberately miss out? Most big conferences have parallel sessions for part of eacl day. This is to permit different subspecialties to have their own section: and to give more people the opportunity of presenting material. Decision about what to attend may be difficult, so be sensible; do not try to go U every session that interests you, that is impossible. There are ceremonia sessions at most conferences. They may be considered a boring waste о time, but they do permit you to identify some of the key people on thi platform.

Exercise 20. Read and translate the following word-combinations. Us< them in the sentences of your own.

Keep one's eye on, to be accepted for, to be cultivated, to b< scientifically sound and of interest, to be held in, a day ahead, to face th< rigours of the conference, "working breakfasts", social programs, abstrac book, various parallel sessions* to make the best use of the time, subspecialties, ceremonial sessions, the key people.

Exercise 21. You want to participate in the work of international conference or congress or to organize its work, but you don't know how to do it. What's the procedure? How to obtain information about it? Look through the set of documents necessary for it. Make up your own conclusions.

2009 European Biotechnology Society Annual Congress, Stockholm, Sweden September, 7-11

Preliminary Program Welcome address

On behalf of the European Biotechnology Society it is an honor for us to welcome you and to be your host in Stockholm during the annual EBS congress for 2009.

The EBS annual congress will for the first time be held in Scandinavia and it is a pleasure for us not only to invite you to a conference of the highest scientific standard but also to present Stockholm, and, if you wish, other exciting places in Sweden.

The scientific planning of the congress had resulted in a most exciting program with more than 40 major and assembly symposia not counting the numerous free communication sessions. The official program will cover all aspects of modem biotechnology from basic science including advanced treatment such as genetic engineering.

You are further invited to attend an opening ceremony where the City of Stockholm is our generous host treating all delegates to food and drinks. We are also happy to have arranged a concert to which the delegates are invited to enjoy a party with perfect music.

Welcome

Kjell Larsson Vice-chairman

Jacob Boe Chairman

Exercise 22. You have got a confirmation about your abstract acceptance. Now you should fill in the Reservation form for your hotel accommodation. Do it in the form provided below.

Reservation Form (Hotel Accommodation, Sightseeing Tours,

Social Events, and Post Congress Tour)

Please write your name in block letters

Family name — , First name

Company/Affiliation:

Mailing address:....

Country tel: fax

Name of accompanying person

Accommodation: arrival departure

Hotel price category Number of rooms

Single room Double room

IncL breakfast incl. Breakfast

250-300

A 200-250

150-200

200-250

B 1

A

100

150

30

100

200

B

75

Hotel deposit Price category per room

Administration fee

Taxi Voucher Social events

Sightseeing tour

Payment should be made in USD, payable to Stockholm Convention

Eurocard / Mastercard

American Express

with expiry date

Signature

Bureau

Banker's Draft

Diners Club

Visa

Bank account

Charge my card No.

Total USD:

Date

Exercise 23. This is a sample of the announcement of the conference. Ukrainian National University of State Tax Service is pleased to announce a

CALL FOR PROPOSALS for its

9Th Student Interuniversity Conference "unesco activity in Ukraine” Irpin, Ukraine May 22,2010

This year, the Ukrainian National State Tax Service University Student Conference will explore major political, economic and social issues of Ukraine and UNESCO cooperation affecting our country as it continues to search for its own identity and place in the ever-changing world. The Interuniversity student Conference, which will provide an excellent opportunity for the future decision-makers in the country to refine their analytical and communication skills, expand their knowledge of international issues, exchange ideas and establish on-going contacts with their peers from the different groups.

We want to encourage your own, original research, so please consider the descriptions accompanying the title of the Interuniversity student Conference as no more than suggestions and ideas.

Exercise 24. Read some information on UNESCO activity in Ukraine.

UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or to publish scientific breakthroughs. Education, Social and Natural Science, Culture and Communication is the means to a far more ambitious goal: to build peace in the minds of men. UNESCO deploys its action in the fields of Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, etc. A selection of themes related to these fields of action is proposed to discuss:

Education - Right to Education; Education Plans and Policies; Early Childhood & Family; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Technical & Vocational Education; Science & Technology Education; Non-formal Education; Inclusive Education; School Health & HIV/AIDS; Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Education; Teacher Education; Education in Emergency, Crisis and Reconstruction; Physical Education and Sport; Peace & Human Rights Education; Non-violence Education.

Natural Sciences - Fresh Water, People, Biodiversity and Ecology; Oceans; Earth Sciences; Basic & Engineering Sciences; Coastal Regions & Small Islands; Science Policy; Natural Disaster Reduction; Women and Science.

Social and Human Sciences - Ethics; Human Rights; Philosophy ;

Poverty Eradication; Social Transformations.

Culture - World Heritage; Tangible Heritage; Intangible Heritage; Cultural Diversity; Normative Action; Intercultural Dialogue; Culture and Development; Cultural Industries; Arts and Creativity; Copyright; Museums; Cultural Tourism; Special Focus.

Exercise 25. Read the example of standard information on the conference.

Application Process An application to participate in this Interuniversity student Conference should consist of a completed application form (attached),

and a proposal to write a paper and make a presentation on the subject of the Interuniversity student Conference. The working language of the Interuniversity student Conference will be English, and the proposal must be in English. The proposal should not exceed 1,000 words, and may be less. Please be sure to include the title of your proposal

Completed applications must be submitted in electronic format on the address forlang@asta.edu.ua (or on the postal address: Department for Modem European Languages, Ukrainian National University of State Tax Service, 31 Karl Marx Str., Iipin, Kyiv region) no later than 12:00 p.m, on Thursday, May 15^th. 2010. Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Selection Process The selection of participants will be based exclusively on the quality of the proposals presented. Paper proposals will be selected by a group of NSTSU teachers, which will abide by the following rules:

• Paper proposal reading and grading is made independently by each teacher.

• The filial score for each proposal wall be given by an average of the grades each teacher gave to that particular paper proposal.

• Paper proposals will be ranked according to their final scores exclusively.

The criteria that teachers will follow in grading paper proposals are:

• Relevance to the overall title of the Interuniversity student Conference.

• Thesis.

• Argumentation.

• Overall structure of the proposed paper.

• Sources.

• English language and grammar usage.

Taking into account these six criteria, the Interuniversity student Conference Organization Committee is looking forward to identifying proposals that can be easily discussed are academically strong and accessible to a broad audience, and that show an ability to write a solid paper and participate in the Interuniversity student Conference in English.

For additional information on drafting your proposal, please refer to the Guidelines for Writing Interuniversity student Conference Proposals.

Applicants will be notified of the selection results by the 23

Interuniversity student Conference Organization Committee before Monday. May 19. 2010. Following the notification of acceptance, selected students will have to write papers of up to 6,000 words and prepare oral Interuniversity student Conference presentations that would be no longer than 10 minutes.

Best Paper and Best Presentation Awards:

There will be an award for the Best Presentation based on: (i) the Substance of the presentation, (ii) the Presentation and Style (includes visual aids, clarity of speech, eye contact, preparation, (iii) Discussion (this is your ability to respond to questions from the audience), and (iv) Adherence to Time Limit. There is also a Best Paper award, selected by two evaluators with criteria similar to those used to evaluate your proposals.

Guidelines for Writing Interuniversity student Conference Proposals The paper proposal should explain the topic of a proposed paper, how it will be researched, and why this topic is important The proposal is an organized explanation of a paper, not a short version of a paper. Because a proposal needs to communicate a lot of information in a small space, it needs to be carefully structured and use direct language. A proposal should identify the research question, the structure of the essay, different arguments, expected findings and conclusions, as well as the sources that will be used. In short, the proposal should give a clear idea of what the finished essay will include. Please bear in mind that the student Interuniversity student Conference papers should be argumentative, not descriptive, essays.

The following is a suggestion for how a proposal can be structured. Title: At the top you should include a title that will identify the content of your paper.

THESIS: The first section should state the thesis (your research question) for the proposed paper. This section should include one or two sentences which very succinctly set out the focus of the paper.

Importance: The second section should explain why the topic of the paper is important and should be researched.

Argumentation: The third section should provide more information about the topic and explain how the paper will examine it This is the most important part of the proposal. This paragraph should outline the main arguments to be analyzed in the paper, and should also, if possible, include some preliminary research findings and conclusions.

• Sources, methodology, and relevance: The last section should explain the methods, sources and materials that will be used to research the paper. Research papers can use a variety of sources depending on the type of paper being developed; these can include books, journals, interviews, planned surveys, Internet resources, and others. The more specific you can be about the sources being used, the easier it is for the evaluator to evaluate. This does not need to be an exact list of all the sources, but should demonstrate that you have begun researching, understand what sources you will be using, and that these resources are available.

Finally, the most important part of writing any proposal is the time put into rewriting it. Because it is difficult to compress a lot of information into a limited format, careful editing and rewriting is crucial. It is very essential that you adhere to the 1,000-word length limit on all proposals - any proposals exceeding this limit will NOT be considered. Please note that we invite you to write critical papers including your own ideas, rather than descriptive ones. Make sure your paper proposal reflects the fact that you would prepare a critical paper and presentation if accepted to participate in the Interuniversity student Conference. This form should be fully completed by each student applicant and submitted in electronic format to the address forlang@asta.edu.ua, together with the proposal, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, 2010.

The information below will be used only to process the application if the paper proposal is accepted. It will not be used in determining whether or not the application will be accepted. Good luck, we hope to see you at the Interuniversity student Conference!

Our address: Department for Foreign Languages

Ukrainian National University of State Tax Service 31 Karl Marx Str.

Irpin, Kyiv region Tel.: (04497)61-074

Exercise 26. Fill in your own application form according to the model.

Application form Family Name (Surname): First Name:

City:

University: Faculty:

Year of Study:

Research Advisor:

Paper Proposal Title:

Current Address:

Current Telephone/Fax: E-mail Address:

Exercise 27. a) Imagine that your participation in the International Students * Conference will be quite realistic if..

• you apply for participation in the conference in time;

• you find enough money to pay your transportation, housing, meals and fees;

• you are lucky enough to receive a travel grant from the Organizing Committee;

• you are clever enough to be an invited lecturer to the conference.

To sum it up, we can say that the situation described above will come true if some conditions are satisfied. In other words, to describe realistic reasons and consequences in «if-clauses» you should use the Present Indefinite Tense after «if» and the Future Indefinite Tense in the description of the consequence in case all the situation is related to the future.

b) Describe an imaginary situation about your friend's participation in International Students' Conference giving conditions and consequences different from those mentioned above. Use if, unless, provided (that), wovidmz (that), suppose, on condition (that).

With this exercise you have stepped in the area of hypothesis- making. Now you should make the second step and learn to express less real or hypothetical condition with the following set of tenses.

• They would eo to the conference if they received travel grants. (In fact you don't believe that they will).

... Should/would + the Infinitive... if... the Past Indefinite Tense Notice that when hypothesis is related to the past, it is usually expressed by the Past Perfect Tense after “if’ and should/would+have+Participle D in the consequence clause:

• They would have gone to the conference if they had received travel grants. (You know that they haven't received any).

Exercise 28. a) Use the following document provided by the Organizing Committee of the Forum as a sample to get familiarized with the genera information which is provided to every participant of a conference.

General Information Dates - The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (7/18) with the registration at the «Homes De L'Universite» (Sart Tilman) and will close at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday (7/22). A banquet will be organized at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday (7/22).

Meeting site - All conferences and activities will be held on the campus of the University of Liege (see on the map herewith).

Registration - Registration packet may be picked up at the “Homes De L'Universite” (Sart Tilman) on Sunday (7/18) from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and daily thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the “Grand Amphitheatre - A 500” (see the map herewith). The packet will include a complete schedule of lectures and events and a compilation of abstracts or papers. Registration Fees - The registration fees are shown below. Student eligibility must be substantiated by including a photocopy of the student ID card along with the registration form. Students registering at the meeting must bring a current student ID card to benefit the reduced rate. Paid before 1st of June 2010 Researcher from:

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The registration fees include a welcome reception with Belgian cheeses and beers on Monday (7/19) and a banquet on Thursday (7/22). The fees also include refreshments and snacks during the morning and afternoon breaks on each day of the Forum (except on Wednesday afternoon). Note: registration by mail must be postmarked no later than 1st of July 2009. Registration after this deadline will be conducted on-site at the Forum.

b) In pairs, simulate a talk between a member of the Organizing Committee and a young researcher inquiring about the dates, meeting sites, registration fees, meals and housing.

Exercise 29. a) In order to have a clear visual idea of your efforts spent on studies and research activities (per day) draw a pie chart indicating (in %) the hours you usually spend on:

• night and day sleep; - meals; - household; - transportation; - University courses; - work in the library; - research work; - sports; -

entertainment; - other.

2. Prepare a short talk (about 1-2 minutes) about your daily schedule and activities. If the time you spend on carrying on scientific researches and library wont exceeds 6 hours per day, you have good chances to be invited to participate in national and international students' conferences!

Exercise 30. Develop the idea "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail". Give the example from your own life to illustrate the idea.

LESSON 3

Exercise 1. Translate and give the definitions to the words and word combinations of the text.

Full program of social events, international meetings, entertainment, experimental ideas, lobby, customs, passport formalities, dining arrangements, reservation card, travel awards, private excursions, awkward situation.

Exercise 2. Read and translate the text.

WELCOME TO SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE Conferences are one of the few perks of the scientific life, so make sure you take advantage of their career-enhancing properties. Well-run professional meetings and conferences give their participants the opportunity to meet, present their works and discuss problems in a relaxed atmosphere.

Some conferences will offer exciting activities in the afternoons. These activities are excellent opportunities for networking, so don't just spend all your free time hanging around, playing table football or on tennis courts, taking golf courses or walking along the paths in parks and forests (information of these facilities is usually provided, on request, beforehand or at registration). Instead try to speak to group leaders about your work, their work, or the possibility of working for them.

A full program of social events allows participants to take advantage of these international meetings. The participants are invited to social activities and in addition a program of tours is usually arranged to enable them to become familiar with the site and the vicinity. Descriptions of places of historical or cultural interest in the region also are available. U no organized group trips are planned to such places, the Travel Agen will assist individuals who are interested in private excursions.

At many conferences, the last night provides an opportunity for a dinner and entertainment. In many cases it is also usually the last chance to make new contacts and exchange ideas. It's a good idea to take a notebook to a conference, especially if your boss is expecting you to give a meeting report upon your return. Conferences can lead to some very productive experimental ideas.

Organizing Committees of scientific forums try to envisage all awkward situations, which a participant can encounter. For this reason conference receptionists are usually located in the main lobbies of Airport buildings and railway stations. Representatives holding signs with the conference symbol Can be found at most of the exit for passengers completing customs and passport formalities. They are ready to assist participants with travel related problems.

The members of local Organizing Committees also are ready to help with accommodation and dining arrangements. They organize meals at quite reasonable rates (approximately $10-20 per day) and inform the participants about dining and lunch services at registration.

People coming to scientific conferences are normally offered a choice of two types of accommodation: student residence halls (dormitories) available at low charges, and comfortable hotel rooms at much higher rates. A special reservation card is required for the hotel accommodations. The card Should be returned directly to the hotel. Any inquires about the services of the hotel should be directed to the Organizing Committee.

Some participants of conferences are lucky enough to receive so- called travel awards or travel grants, a special fund established to aid foreign travellers. The intent of these awards is to aid those who could not otherwise attend the conference.

Exercise 3. Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the text.

¹ 1.What opportunities do conferences provide? 2. What sports facilities can the participants take part into at scientific conferences? 3. How can you receive this sort of information? 4. What events does the full program of conference offer to the participants? 5. What is “weather and clothing” information? 6. What does a conference receptionist do at the conference? 7. Who is in charge of dining and accommodation a service? 8. What kind of accommodation does the Committee provide for the people coming to the conference? 9. What is a travel award?

Exercise 4. Find the terms to the given definitions.

• the area around particular place;

• a formal dinner for many people on an important occasion;

• an office employee who receives people;

• a group of people chosen to do a particular job;

• the grounds of a school or college;

• something granted, as property, stipend.

Exercise 5. Paraphrase the following sentences using the words and phrases from the text.

1. If you make an inquiry, the information on the sports facilities will be provided to you. 2. In the beginning of June day-time temperature here is quite changeable 3. Evening temperatures are generally quite pleasant 4. Participants are expected to dress formally to ceremonial occasions. 5. A conference employee is in the main lobby of the airport building to meet people coming to the forum. 6. Upon finishing all the passport formalities passengers left an airport building. 7. Participants are suggested a choice of two types of housing. 8. The students' dormitories are available at a low price. 9. Scientific conferences generally have a special fund to help foreign participants. 10. The aim of this fund is to support those who haven't enough money to come to the conference.

Exercise 6. Complete the sentences as they are in the text.

1. Conferences are one of the few perks of... .2. These activities are excellent opportunities for .... 3. A full program of social events allows participants to.... 4. At many conferences, the last night provides an opportunity for ... . 5. It's a good idea to take a notebook to a conference, especially if ... . 6. Organizing Committees of scientific forums try to ... . 7. People coming to scientific conferences are normally offered a choice of.... 8. Some participants of conferences are lucky enough to receive....

Exercise 7. Translate into English using words and phrases from the text.

1. Реєстрація учасників міжнародної конференції з екології (біотехнології, картографії, хімії фосфору) відбудеться в неділю

31 травня о 10 годині ранку. 2. Учасники конференції, які приїздять після 10-ї години, можуть пройти реєстрацію у понеділок о 8 годині в холі університету. 3. Вартість проживання у студентських гуртожитках для учасників значно нижча, ніж у готелях. 4. Для того щоб зарезервувати номер у готелі, необхідно відправити спеціальну реєстраційну форму заздалегідь. 5. Організаційний комітет надає спеціальні гранти молодим вченим та студентам, що дозволяє їм взяти участь у роботі конференції.

Exercise 8. Make a list of words describing: a) sports facilities at our university; b) recreation facilities in the vicinity; c) transport facilities in our city F

Exercise 9; Join together the following sentences. Use various phrases to express regret or disappointment. A list of words that may appear helpful: regret, regretfully, to somebody's regret, to be upset, it's a pity, to be sorry, unfortunately.

1 '. Not all of the invited participants could come to the conference because of the cuts in financial aid. The members of the Organizing Committee cut travel awards,

2. A receptionist learned about the delay of a flight from Paris. He had to stay in the airport building for 2 hours more.

3. Scientists from Poland were not met in the airport upon completing their passport formalities. They had to take a taxi to get to the Conference Hall in time.

Exercise 10. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the part of speech of the italicized words.

■"^V;/-1‘. The fundamentals of the chemistry of phosphorus are presented in this chapter. 2. The fundamental law of chemistry is the periodicity of elements discovered by D. Mendeleev. 3. Several variables should be taken into account during quantum-chemical calculations of these molecules. 4. The behavior of this substance is variable in varying conditions of pressure and temperature. 5. The essential characteristic of carbon is its presence in all living matter. 6. This plant has three basic essentials: the source of heat, working mechanism, receiving tank.

Exercise 11. Prepare a short talk about events and programs offered by scientific conferences.

Exercise 12. Read and translate the letters, make the list of specific phrases used here.