1、Part III.Other Forms of Conference Communication Chapter 14 Chairing an International Conference You will learn:what should be included in the opening remarks as conference organizers and what key points should be noticed as conference participants.how to announce the schedule and time limit.how to
2、introduce a speaker.how to organize a discussion.what should be paid attention to in closing speeches.TASK OBJECTIVESTask I.Opening Remarks Listen to the following passages about opening remarks and then try to fill in the following table to facilitate your understanding.What(theme)Who(organizer)Wha
3、t(purpose)How long(time)Topics Task PreparationWhat(theme)Monetary Policy:Its Effects and ImplementationWho(organizer)Bank of JapanWhat(purpose)to keep monetary policy at the center of the discussion;to put greater emphasis on implications for policy conduct in practiceHow long(time)one-and-a-half d
4、ayTopicsGlobal Economic Conditions and Current Issues concerning the Conduct of Monetary Policy;Policy Issues concerning Slow Post-Financial Crisis RecoveriesKEYLanguage Focus Read the following expressions used in opening remarks and outline.1.It is my great honor to say a few words at the beginnin
5、g of the 22nd BOJ-IMES Conference.On behalf of my colleagues at the Bank of Japan and myself,I would like to express my sincere welcome to all of you.2.Thank you very much to the LDPI for inviting me to give this address.I am with Focus on the Global South,and also representing the Land Research Act
6、ion Network(LRAN).3.I am delighted/honored/privileged/happy to be in Berlin for the Green Week for the first time.I.Sending a greeting4.Its my pleasure to welcome you all to the Opening of the International Conference on Technology in Education.5.On behalf of my colleagues at HSON,I welcome all of y
7、ou to this special event to celebrate the chartering of the first Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Chapter in the Middle East,the Chi Iota Chapter.1.Against the backdrop of these factors,we have selected“Monetary Policy:Its Effects and Implementation”as the theme of this years conference.
8、The aim is not only to keep monetary policy at the center of the discussion,but also to put greater emphasis on implications for policy conduct in practice.2.The aim of these guidelines is to help farmers and national competition authorities actually make use of these rules,and to do so faster and w
9、ith more confidence.3.The Conference adopts a timely theme,Transforming Educational Practices with Technology.II.Introducing the theme and purpose of a conference 4.This is the first one of a new series of annual academic conferences exploring how technology could be effectively utilized in teaching
10、,learning,and educational administration.5.This conference will explore economic mobility as it is influenced by or affects families,communities,and the economy.6.Todays conference on Advancing the Nursing Research Agenda in Lebanon paves the way to important future developments in the nursing profe
11、ssion.1.To kick things off,I would like to raise some issues relevant to these challenges.The first issue concerns/is the effects of unconventional monetary policy and its transmission channels.I believe that it will be meaningful if we can further promote a common understanding on unconventional po
12、licy by sharing the various insights obtained from both implementation and academic research of monetary policy.2.I would like to share with you some thoughts about what I consider to be important issues for this conference.3.The second/third issue concerns/pertains to/is with regard to inflation ex
13、pectations and the decline in crude oil prices.III.Introducing the topics/issues of a conference 4.Thus far,I have explained the three issues central banks now face in the conduct of monetary policy.Next,I would like to raise some policy issues from a longer-term perspective.5.This brings me to the
14、third important issue,that of transparency in land deals,which seems to have become a popular demand among many organizations involved in land related advocacy.6.Im sure you will have a range of topics you want to cover,but let me just address a few very topical issues first in the hopes that I can
15、pre-empt some of your questions.7.In my brief remarks,I would like to mention a few aspects of economic mobility that I think are particularly important and worthy of further research,with the hope of stimulating the conversation that will take place here over the next couple of days.8.These are amo
16、ng the questions that will be discussed and debated at this conference.1.The issues I have raised so far are all complex,and there are no quick,definitive solutions for them.Nevertheless,I strongly believe that,at this one-and-a-half day conference,we will address the issues we currently face and fi
17、nd our way forward through lively discussions.2.I am sure/convinced that we all can share a conviction backed by our collective experience and wisdom.I would like to close my remarks now as we ready ourselves for discussion.Thank you for your attention.3.In closing,I would like to make an appeal to
18、all the academics and researchers here to please join and support the struggles of peoples and communities to defend their lands and lives.Thank you.IV.Concluding remarks and expressing goodwill 4.Anyway,Im sure you have a range of other issues you would like to address,so lets move on to your quest
19、ions.5.In closing,I hope that all of you will enjoy the Conference,and I wish our visitors from abroad will have a very pleasant stay in our city.6.I look forward to a productive and thought-provoking meeting.7.Thank you again to the many people at the Federal Reserve Bank of St.Louis,the Federal Re
20、serve Board,and from across the System who have put this conference together.And thanks to all of you for coming here to be a part of it.8.I wish all of us enlightening and successful professional panels and welcome all of you on behalf of the law firm of Yigal Arnon&Co.Thank you very much.In the?op
21、ening remarks you are supposed:1.to generally welcome all the guests,stating the name of the event and host and thank them for coming.2.to give a brief introduction of the conference including theme,purpose and topics/issues.3.但是，在很多情况下，发言人为了吸引听众的注意力，会采用不同的方式开始自己的发言。例如：讲一个和发言主题相关的轶闻趣事，鼓励听众提问，让听众身体参与
22、做出某些动作（具身），让听众想象某个场景（心象）；列出和听众直接相关的一些数据和事实；引用某著名专家的话语等。Tips and NotesI.Complete the following opening remarks by translating Chinese into English.Task Realization1.（很高兴能在这里）in French for the conference for the first time.2.（我坚信在这场持续一天半的会议中）,we will address the issues we currently face and find our w
23、ay forward through lively discussions.3.（会议采用了符合时代发展的主题）Transforming Educational Practices with Technology.4.（会议开始前，我会先提出一些相关的问题）。（第一个问题是）the effects of unconventional monetary policy and its transmission channels.5.,（最后）I hope all of you will enjoy the Conference,and （祝愿来自海外的学者在这里愉快）.6.(我代表该项目的同事们,
24、欢迎各位)this special event.I.Complete the following conference notice by translating Chinese into English.Task Realization1.I am delighted/honored/privileged/happy or It is my great honor to be here2.I am sure/convinced that at this one-and-a-half day conference3.The Conference adopts a timely theme4.T
25、o kick things off,I would like to raise some issues relevant to the conference;The first issue concerns/pertains to/is with regard to5.In closing;I wish our visitors from abroad will have a very pleasant stay in our city.6.On behalf of my colleagues in this program,I welcome all of you to Suppose th
26、at you are about to give an opening remark on psychology of middle school students at an international conference,what can be included in your speech?Write out an outline.Task TransferTask II.Announcing the schedule and time limitI.Listen to the following text about announcing the schedule and time
27、limit and answer the questions below.Task Preparation1.What is the topic of presentation?2.What is the focus of todays speakers?3.What is next after speakers presentation?1.The topic of prepared presentations is the Application of Quantitative Methods in Finance.2.Todays speakers will share their th
28、oughts on how to effectively run models in different issues and give a reasonable answer.3.There is a Q&A session,which allows everyone to ask some questions you may be interested in.KEYLanguage Focus Read the following expressions used in announcing the schedule and time limit and outline.1.The top
29、ic of prepared presentations is the Application of Quantitative Methods in Finance.2.Todays speakers will share their thoughts on how to effectively run models in different issues and give a reasonable answer.3.Then,well have a Q&A session,which allows everyone to ask some questions you may be inter
30、ested in.4.I am sure that you will find some topics to be presented both interesting and informative.I.Announcing the schedule 1.Id like to remind participants that they have a maximum of 10 minutes for their presentation with 10 minutes allocated for questions at the end.2.Im sorry to interrupt you
31、,but due to our tight schedule today speakers must stick to only ten minutes.3.Im sorry to interrupt you,but youve just 3 minutes left to finish your presentation./Sorry,but youve got only 3 minutes left.4.Can you please come to your conclusion?5.We have time for two more questions.II.Announcing the
32、 time limit 1.宣告会议流程时，一般言语较简洁，能让听众一听即懂，知晓各个阶段会议安排。2.会议发言和问题谈论通常都有时间限制，有的要求10分钟，有的15 分钟，还有的20分钟 不等。最后几分钟时，一般主持者要举牌或做手势提醒发言者。如果发言者仍未注意到，主持者可在结束前2-3分钟打断发言者，予以提醒，也便于发言者重新利用最后时间。3.时间限制要求也会在一开始的流程通告中明确提出。Tips and Notes Complete the following sentences of announcing the schedule and time limit by translati
33、ng Chinese into English.Task Realization1.(今天的发言者将会和我们分享一些想法)how to effectively run models in different issues and give a reasonable answer.2.(接下来，我们将进入提问环节),which allows everyone to ask some questions you may be interested in.3.Im sorry to interrupt you,but (您的发言仅剩3分钟了).4.(您能直接说结论吗)？Prof.Williams h
34、as been speaking for 7 minutes and it seems that he will not be able to finish his presentation in the 3 minutes left.Remind him of the time and the need to finish according to schedule.Task TransferTask III.Introducing a SpeakerListen to the following text of introducing a speaker and complete the
35、chart below to have a better understanding of it.Task Preparation1.How many speakers are mentioned?2.What is the topic of the first speaker?3.Which group is Markus in now?4.How many times is it for Hu Jianjie to be the final presenter?KEY1.How many speakers are mentioned?2.What is the topic of the f
36、irst speaker?3.Which group is Markus in now?4.How many times is it for Hu Jianjie to be the final presenter?4Threshold Effect between the Scale of Shadow Banking and the Stability of the Banking SystemAlbert Wangs group at Stanford University5Language Focus Read the following expressions used in int
37、roducing a speaker and outline.1.Now,Let me introduce the first speaker,who is very very rich,not in dollars,but in knowledge and experiences.He got his PhD in financial economics at the UCB,followed by a series of teaching and research positions at MIT and Harvard.2.Please allow me to introduce the
38、 next speaker,Wu Siqin,who is the corporate department manager of China Construction Bank in Harbin.She holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Engineering of HIT,she also holds a Master of Business Administration of Renmin University of China.3.The next speaker,Mr.JXS,has hosted a daily TV program wi
39、th respect to economic issues on the and has appeared on CCTV,who is also the author of an upcoming book named More Money than Nation.I.Introducing the background of a speaker4.Now,I ll be very pleased and excited to introduce the next speaker,Ms Hu Jianjie,who is the vice president of CFA Institute
40、.Her breadth and depth of knowledge,profound discoveries and distinctive ideas always cause shock at the conference.5.Mr/Mrs Smith/Professor Smith is a well-known authority on cross-cultural communication.1.Our first speaker,Prof.SYC,whose topic is entitled Threshold Effect between the Scale of Shad
41、ow Banking and the Stability of the Banking System.2.Her topic today is Coordinated Development Trend of Chinas Science-Technology Finance and Economic Growth Level.3.So to speak to you on Innovation Capability of High Tech Enterprises by Gray Theory.4.Today,Ms Hu will address you on Relationship be
42、tween Stock Liquidity and Asset Liquidity of Listed Companies.II.Introducing the topic of a speaker1.Please dont hesitate to join me in welcoming our first speaker,Prof.SYC,whose topic is entitled.Welcome.2.Lets welcome Miss Wu.3.Please welcome Mr.JXS with the warmest applause.4.I cant wait to her i
43、nspiring ideas.Welcome!III.Welcoming a speaker to make a presentation1.介绍发言者时要将其放入语境中，介绍有用信息，如发言者来自哪个机构、团体或 学校及他的研究方向，而不只是名字和职称。也可以选取发言者的某件轶事来营造幽默、轻松氛围，拉近与观众的距离，但言语要礼貌、得体。2.通常情况下，会议发言者不止一个人，介绍发言者时要注意语言衔接，并尽量避免重复使用同一种方式。Tips and Notes Complete the following sentences of introducing a speaker by trans
44、lating Chinese into English.Task Realization1.Now,Let me introduce the first speaker,(他演讲的题目是)Technology and Education.2.(下面请允许我介绍下一个发言者),Mr Wang,who is the vice president of DNC.3.He graduates from Dalian University and (获得了武汉理工大学的工商管理硕士),who is also the author of an upcoming book named Coming from
45、 the Economic Castle.4.(让我们以热烈的掌声欢迎李教授)!KEY1.Now,Let me introduce the first speaker,(他演讲的题目是)Technology and Education.2.(下面请允许我介绍下一个发言者),Mr Wang,who is the vice president of DNC.3.He graduates from Dalian University and (获得了武汉理工大学的工商管理硕士),who is also the author of an upcoming book named Coming from
46、the Economic Castle.4.(让我们以热烈的掌声欢迎李教授)!1.whose topic is entitled2.Please allow me to introduce the next speakerholds a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration of Wuhan University of Technology4.Please welcome Professor Li with the warmest applause Suppose you are chairing in a conference and are
47、about to introduce a speaker,what would you say to welcome him or her?Task TransferTask IV.Organizing a discussionI.Listen to the following text about organizing a discussion and answer the questions below.Task Preparation1.Who will answer questions?2.Who will ask questions?KEY1.All the speakers and
48、 the chairperson.2.The audience.Language Focus Read the following expressions used in organizing a discussion and outline.1.Ladies and gentleman,our distinguished speakers have finished their presentations,we now enter into the question and answer session.2.I am sure that after that stimulating pres
49、entation you would like to ask some questions or comment on some of the points the speaker made.I.Opening the discussion1.As nobody seems to be ready to ask a question at the moment,Ill use this opportunity to ask the speaker if/why/how 2.I think we need to break the ice.I have a question Id like to
50、 ask.II.Encouraging participants to ask questions1.I wonder if you could 2.Could you give us some more details about?3.Whats your view on/reaction to that?4.Would you mind explaining?5.Let me see if I understand.Are you saying?6.What do you think the implications might be(for)?7.Dr White,Im sure eve
