CONFERENCE PRESENTATION. UNIT 1. Giving a Scientific Presentation at a Conference. Exercise 1.1. Match the following conference terms in A with their definitions in B.. Exercise 1.2. Answer the questions in the quiz about body language. Sometimes more tha
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
UNIT 1. Giving a Scientific Presentation at a Conference
Exercise 1.1. Match the following conference terms in A with their definitions in B.
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| 1Keynote speaker
| (a) a conversation about a specific topic conducted by a group of experts, usually either in the presence of an audience or in a broadcast (or both)
| 2Panel discussion
| (b) a talk during a conference or similar meeting that is scheduled at a time when everyone can attend.
| 3Plenary talk
| (c) a meeting of a selection of experts in a particular field during which papers are presented on specific subjects. It can take place during bigger conferences.
| 4Symposium
| (d) one or more specialized speakers who present a talk at a general session. Often these are notable individuals who draw attention and participants to the meeting.
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Exercise 1.2. Answer the questions in the quiz about body language. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
During Your Presentation
1 How should you stand?
a. Relaxed and confident
b. Knees should be straight
c. Hidden behind a tribune
d. Move around the stage
2 What should you do with your arms?
a. Keep your arms in a rigid position by your side
b. Keep your open arms while speaking
c. Cross your arms during a presentation
d. Wave your arms during a presentation
3 How should you keep eye contact with the audience?
a. Stare at the floor or at your feet
b. Stare at your notes
c. Stare at someone of the audience member
d. Maintain eye contact with someone of the audience member
4 How should you speak?
a. Clear and at a slightly slower pace
b. In a monotonous tone of your voice
c. Vary the speed and volume of your voice, and vary your intonation
d. Pretend as though you are having a conversation with a friend or a colleague
5 What should you do when you feel nervous?
a. Speak quickly and speed through a presentation
b. Try to maintain a slow and moderate pace during the majority of your presentation
c. Allow for one second to pause before moving on to the next point
d. Try to pace yourself
Remember: a presentation is a performance. What you say is vital, but how you say it is even more important. So watch your body language!
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