本书力求以新的教材编写理念向学生提供规范、实用的英语语言和文化知识，培养学生跨文化交际的意识和从事国际学术交流活动的能力。本书以研究生为主要读者，本科生在高年级可作为选修课教材使用。

本书以学术交流为主线，对国际会议准备阶段和进行过程中的各个方面进行了较完整的讲述。全书共分六个章节，每个章节设立一个主题，每个主题三项任务，涉及国际会议的准备、学术信件的交流、论文写作、会议主持和发言等内容。

Unit 1 Preparations for International Conference

Task 1 Call for Conference Papers

Task 2 Conference Notice

Task 3 Conference Agenda and Programs

Unit 2 International Letter Exchanges

Task 1 Letters of Invitation

Task 2 Acceptance and Refusal

Task 3 Writing an Effective Email

Unit 3 Academic Writing

Task 1 Abstract

Task 2 Notes and Acknowledgements

Task 3 Selected Bibliography

Unit 4 International Conference

Task 1 Chairing a Meeting

Task 2 Conference Presentation

Task 3 Question and Answer

Unit 5 Presentation of Speeches

Task 1 Giving a Welcome Speech

Task 2 Giving a Closing Speech

Task 3 Giving a Dinner Speech

Unit 6 Application, Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement

Task 1 Application for Academic Exchange

Task 2 Curriculum Vitae

Task 3 Personal Statement

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