Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:
facilitating
traditional Chinese medicine
fluent
accommodation
your earliest convenience
1. When was the last time that Dr. Chang visited Marty’s laboratories? A. April of 2004 B. May of 2004 C. June of 2004
2. What research area does the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two organizations cover? A. GC mass machine-related applications B. traditional Chinese medicine-related topics C. traditional Chinese pharmacology
3. How many hours will the lecture on recent advances in research on Chinese herbal medicine at Yuanpei University of Science and Technology last? A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 1 hour
4. What will Dr. Chang be provided with for the seminars?
A. round-trip airfare from China to Taipei B. accommodation in Taiwan C. an honorarium
5. What must the short-term consultant be proficient in?
A. traditional Chinese pharmacology
B. the latest technologies related to traditional Chinese medicine
C. GC mass machine-related applications
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Post-Listening Exercise
Write a letter to invite speakers and consultants (演講者邀請信函) by including the following:
1. Inviting a speaker 邀請演講者
2. Describing the purpose of the lecture
描述演講目地
3. Explaining details of the lecture
詳述演講的細節
4. Describing transportation and accommodation details 詳述交通及住宿的細節
5. Instructing the speaker what to prepare before the visit 演講者行前必知指導
6. Emphasizing the importance of the upcoming visit 對演講者強調訪問的重要性
Refer to additional examples of correspondence at http://www.chineseowl.idv.tw/html/correspondence/
