Английский язык для аспирантов и соискателей. Минакова Т.В. - 42 стр.

     1 The symposium has given us sufficient food for thoughts. 2 Science knows no
national boundaries and its development has become faster due to international
cooperation. 3 Scientific exchanges and discussions are useful because they
contribute to general scientific advance. 4 English has become the language of global
communication.

      3.2 Dialogues

     3.2.1 Read the following dialogues in parts

                                         Dialogue I
     A: When do I have to give my paper, Mr. Chairman? My name is George
Brown.
     B: Just a minute, Mr. Brown. Let me consult my notes. You know, there were
some changes on the program. Yes. You come third on the morning session.
     A: I'm sorry to trouble you but is there any chance to put off my talk for the
evening session? I need to be somewhere else in the morning and it's very important.
     B: All right. It can be done. You'll be the first in the evening, at five o'clock to
be exact. Does it suit you?
     A: Oh, it suits me fine. Thank you so much.
     B: Not at all.

                                        Dialogue II
    A: May I have you for a few minutes?
    B: Why, sure. What can I do for you?
    A: I've just heard your paper. I'm very interested in your research as we seem to
work on the same problem.
    B: Well, that sounds very interesting, isn't it? Shall we sit somewhere?
    A: What about going to a cafeteria?
    B: That would be fine.

                                         Dialogue III
     A: My congratulations! Your paper was a real success.
     B: Thank you. I'm very glad it was received so well.
     A: Could we discuss some points which are not very clear to me?
     B: Oh, yes. Unfortunately, I had to omit many details.
     A: I understand you had too little time at your disposal.

   3.2.2 a) Imagine you want to declare your desire to take part in the conference.
Make up a situation of your own using the following patterns:

     1 I should like very much to attend your conference … 2 Unfortunately, I could
not manage to submit my application earlier … 3 I would like to know if it is possible
for someone from here to attend the conference.

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