Use some of the phrases above to describe the participation and organization of an imaginary international conference in your field.
10. Listen to the final paragraph of the Opening address. Which of the phrases below is used by the speaker to express his expectations from the congress?
a) It is our hope that this conference will provide a stimulating
environment for the exchange of information about the latest
scientific results and the generation of new ideas for future
research.
b) We hope that this conference will promote new contacts and
strengthen cooperation among scientists from different parts of the
world.
c) We also hope that the congress will provide opportunities for personal exchanges of scientific results and the strengthening of personal friendships among scientists from different parts of the world. I wish you success.
d) I am confident that this conference will augment international cooperation.
e) We are confident that you will have a scientifically rewarding experience.
11. Put together all you have studied about giving an opening address to a conference. Imagine that you are to chair a future conference in your area of science and give an opening address. Write down the complete text of your speech according to the following outline:
1. Welcome the participants;
2. give a special welcome to high ranking personalities and distinguished guests;
3. make reference to the previous conference and to the progress
made in your field of science since then;
4. point out the gaps in the present knowledge of the subject;
5. introduce the main theme and goal of the conference;
6. give information about its participation, structure and organization;
7. express your expectations from the conference and extend best