Inviting Speakers and Consultants/演講者邀請信函
Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:
Quite some time has passed
average price
reimbursement
technical service fee
developmental trends
consultancy period
1. What general topic will Dr. Lin be consulted on during his stay in Taiwan? A. enzyme-linked immunosobent assay B. cortisol antibody C. biotechnology
2. What have Dr. Lin’s previous research collaborations involved? A. the medical sector B. the chemical sector C. the biotech sector
3. What is the average price range for a single room in Hsinchu? A. from US$ 200 to US$ 250
B. from US$ 100 to US$ 150
C. from US$ 300 to US$ 350
4. When did Dr. Lin last visit Christine’s laboratories?
A. in December 2004 B. in November 2004 C. in January 2004
5. What should Dr. Lin purchase in advance before arriving to Taiwan?
A. insurance
B. a hotel room
C. a roundtrip ticket (business class)
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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/
