Read the second text again and answer the questions

1. What methods of communication for scientists do you know?

2. Why are scientific journals the very essence of science?

3. What is the great disadvantage of books?

4. What standard of scientific publications has been established?

5. Why is the paper first sent to a referee?

6. Do you also think that an impersonal style of papers is very desirable?

7. Why does the author think that talking is an essential means of communication?

8. What kind of talking is desirable and why?

Below are eight extracts from an article which gives advice on publishing your research. Match the headings (1-8) to the extracts (A-H).

1.Write your cover letter 5.What to do if your paper is accepted

2.Choose your journal carefully 6.Reacting to a journal response

3.Submitting your paper 7.What happens next

4.Follow the guidelines 8.What to do if your paper is rejected

A____

Talk to other researches in your field. They will be able to suggest journals for your work and will know whether the journal has any rules that make it particularly easy.

B_____

Read the journal’s instructions for authors before you submit. These are usually available on the journal’s website. Look at the format of the journal’s papers.

C_____

Different journals have different rules about the number of copies to submit and whether to submit electronically or in hard copy. Make sure your manuscript is submitted correctly.

D_____

Keep your cover letter short as the editor who will read it probably receives many papers.

E_____
The journal will probably contact you to say they have received your article. If you don’t hear anything, send the editor a short e-mail asking for acknowledgement of receipt and a reference number. When your paper has been read, the editor will write to you with a decision.

F_____

The editor’s letter will clearly explain how you should revise your paper before resubmitting it, if any points are not clear, write back to the editor asking for explanations.

G____

If the journal rejects your paper, discuss this with a colleague. It might be better if you submit your paper to another journal. Do not send angry or abusive letters (!).

H____

Ask the editor about the journal’s rules about copyright and any other conditions. Finally, thank all those who have helped you, letting them know when and where the research will be published.

III. GRAMMAR REVISION

IV. WRITING

5.Do you agree with the statement from the text “Why do scientists talk?”: The publication of scientific research papers is the method of the greatest long-term importance. Support your opinion by using specific reasons and examples. Write your essay (300 words).

V. LEARN TO LISTEN and SPEAK

Listen to the text “Deciding what is more important” and answer the question:

What is more important: oral presentations or written reports?

What is your opinion on this problem?

VI. DO IT YOURSELF

Translate from Russian into English.

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Оргкомитет и Программный комитет IX Международной заочной научно-практической конференции "ТЕОРИЯ И ПРАКТИКА СОВРЕМЕННОЙ НАУКИ" приглашают вас принять участие в конференции.

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MODULE THREE

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

(written and oral)

UNIT ONE

BUSINESS EVENTS

I. WARM-UP

1. Look at the photos and say what these events could be. (a trade fair, presentation, exhibition, training course, conference, etc.)

2. In pairs, discuss the purpose of trade fairs and other business events (to promote business, to inform people, to train people, to make contacts, to socialize, etc.)

Interview your partner and complete the questionnaire.

1. Have you ever been to … ?

A a trade fair/exhibition B a seminar C a conference D a training course

4. Were you there as …

A an exhibitor B a presenter C a participant D a visitor E a trainee

5. When did you last go to a business event? ______________________________

6. Where was it?

A a conference center B a hotel C university D a company’s office

7. What did you think of it? Was it…?

A interesting C exciting E educational G useful

B boring D tiring F fun H hard work

8. Think about a business event you attended. Check the statements that are true for you.

A I learnt a lot. E I’m pleased I went.

B I made some good contacts. F It was a waste of time.

C The social side was good. G It was expensive for my company.

D I met some interesting people. H I had to write a report afterwards.

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