本教材既可作为高校本科和专科会展专业、会展职业培训的教学用书,也可作为会展从业人员和有志从事会展工作的学习者的自学参考用书。
本教材根据会展行业特点以及工作要点,将内容分为两大部分:会议英语和展会英语。每一部分包括七个单元,每个单元均有五大模块:
模块一:会展商务背景。介绍会议和展览活动的相关背景和工作指南。
模块二:会展交际会话。内容涉及会展活动的主要环节和工作重点,包、括会展介绍、会展策划、会展预订、会展销售、会展接待、物流服务、会后旅游和展会调查。
模块三:会展短文阅读。帮助学习者熟悉会展业务和工作要点,提高阅读理解能力。
模块四:会展应用文写作。精选会展实务写作案例,重点培养会展商务沟通的写作基础技能,帮助学习者掌握规范、简洁、流畅、有利的会展商务应用文。
模块五:练习。主要形式有术语翻译、完形填空、英汉互译和写作训练。旨在通过大量的练习帮助学习者强化和巩固所学内容,并提高他们的会展商务沟通技能。每个单元的练习均配有答案供学习者参考使用。
Part One English for Conventions
Unit 1 Talking about Convention Industry
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: What Makes a Great Convention City?
Dialogue 2: Booking a Meeting
Reading: The Historical Development of Convention Industry
Practical Writing: Convention or Meeting Proposal
Exercises
Unit 2 Planning of Meetings and Conventions
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Planning for the Convention
Dialogue 2: Arranging for the Convention
Reading: The Routine Work of Meeting Planner
Practical Writing: Convention Lead Form
Exercises
Unit 3 Conference Venue Selection
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Negotiating about Conference Venue
Dialogue 2: Site Selection
Reading: Event Venue Selection
Practical Writing: Meeting Room Reservation Form
Exercises
Unit 4 Selling and Promoting Conventions
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Bargaining for a Discount
Dialogue 2: Negotiating Conference Facilities
Reading: Event Planning Service
Practical Writing: Convention Registration Form
Exercises
Unit 5 Conference Registration
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Convention Registration
Dialogue 2: Registering at Conference
Reading: Convention Registration Service
Practical Writing: Call for Conference
Exercises
Unit 6 Catering Service for Convention
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1 : Catering Arrangement for a Seminar
Dialogue 2: Confirming Catering Service
Reading: Event Catering
Practical Writing: Catering Arrangement
Exercises
Unit 7 Post-conference Tour
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Discussing the Itinerary of Post-conference Tour
Dialogue 2: Talking about the Itinerary
Reading: Incentive Program
Practical Writing: Post-conference Tour Itinerary
Exercises
Part Two English for Exhibitions
Unit 8 Talking about Exhibition Industry
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Talking about Famous Exhibition Cities
Dialogue 2: Talking about Future Plan in MICE Sector
Reading: The Historical Development of Trade Fair
Practical Writing: A Business Letter to Exhibitors
Exercises
Unit 9 Exhibition Planning and Marketing
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Confirming an Exhibition Reservation
Dialogue 2: Exhibition Marketing: Exterior Liaison
Reading: Trade Show Preparation Timeline
Practical Writing: Exhibition Soliciting Letter
Exercises
Unit 10 Booking a Stand
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Booking a Stand
Dialogue 2: Cancellation of Participation
Reading: Participating Fairs and Exhibitions
Practical Writing: Exhibitor Pre-registration Form
Exercises
Unit 11 Booth Installation and Dismantlement
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Setting up the Booth
Dialogue 2: Dismantling a Stand
Reading: Standout Booth Design
Practical Writing: Exhibition Agenda
Exercises
Unit 12 Exhibition Logistics
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Negotiating the Packing of Exhibits
Dialogue 2: Negotiating Storage and Transportation
Reading: Exhibits Transportation & Customs Declaration
Practical Writing: Notice of Forwarding Instruction
Exercises
Unit 13 Exhibition Reception
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Price Negotiation at the Booth
Dialogue 2: Communication at the Booth
Reading: Capturing the Right Trade Show Visitor
Practical Writing: Trade Fair Price List
Exercises
Unit 14 Post-exhibition Research and Analysis
Background and Direction
Dialogue 1: Analyzing the Results of the Exhibition
Dialogue 2: Discussing about Exhibition Results
Reading: When and How to Evaluate Events
Practical Writing: Exhibition Working Hours
Exercises
Keys to Exercises
Appendix 1 Terminology for Exhibitions
Appendix 2 Sample Writing
Appendix 3 FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) about Trade Show
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