Advanced Conference English

Preface 自序 9
Prologue 前言 11

Chapter 1 Preparing to Be a Moderator
會議主持人的準備
1.0 Introduction
引言 18
1.1 Housekeeping
不宜輕忽的細節 20
1.2 Formal Introduction of the Panel and of a Keynote Speaker
介紹場次及主講或與談人 30
1.3 Key Points about Being a Good Moderator
成功主持人的要素 42
1.4 Steering the Conversation in the Right Direction
正確引導會談方向 59
1.5 Communication with the Audience
與聽眾溝通 71
1.6 Bringing to Conclusion
做好結語 77

Chapter 2 Refine Your English for Being a Panelist
主講或與談人如何精進英文
2.0 Introduction
引言 84
2.1 Expressing Appreciation to the Moderator
向主持人致謝 87
2.2 Expressing Your Opinion
暢述意見 96
2.3 Addressing the Audience
向聽眾講話 107
2.4 Anticipating the Comments from Fellow-Panelists
回應同場與談人的評論 114
2.5 Holding Ground in the Face of Disagreement
異議時掌握論據 121
2.6 Answering Questions
回答問題 127

Chapter 3 Being a General Participant at a Conference
會議參與者的角色
3.0 Introduction
引言 138
3.1 Understanding Role as an Important Contributor
認知您的貢獻角色 140
3.2 Making Point Clear and Concise
清晰扼要敘述論點 147

Chapter 4 Establishing the Correct Tone for Conferences
確立會議的合宜語調
4.0 Introduction
引言 154
4.1 Formulating Main Ideas
形成主要理念 158
4.2 Setting the Level of Urgency
設定輕重緩急語調 165
4.3 Refining Phrases: For and Against Something
贊成或反對的修辭 176
4.4 Work with Modal Verbs: Escalation of Tones
強化語調的動詞例示 182
4.5 The Difference between Serious, Playful and Humorous Language
莊重、輕鬆與幽默文句的差異 190

Chapter 5 Negotiating at the WTO and for the Other Trade Pacts
世界貿易組織與其他貿易協定的談判
5.0 Introduction
引言 202
5.1 Delivering a Powerful Introduction
如何生動發言 207
5.2 Multilateral versus Bilateral Negotiations
多邊暨雙邊談判 216

Chapter 6 Preparing for Social Functions
準備社交活動
6.0 Introduction
引言 228
6.1 Presiding over a Dinner Party
主持晚宴 231
6.2 Socializing a Casual Reception
參與酒會 240
6.3 Being a Welcomed Guest
做好受歡迎的客人 247