A conference presentation is a specialized form of communication, an opportunity to showcase your study and research findings, propagate an idea, outline a plan or project, or explain a problem and the recommended solution.
Sample Demonstration
Sample 1 Chairing the Plenary Session of the 35th Congress on Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy
Task 2. Presentation to the Conference
Task 1. Chairing a Meeting
Procedures of chairing a meeting Opening speech:

Call the meeting to order Introduce the theme Introduce oneself and co-chair, etc. Introduce the keynote speaker Compliments Introduce the next speaker … Close the meeting/session
Tips for a paper presentation




rehearse your speech stay in time constraints quality speaking (i.e. speaking slowly, clearly, and with enough volume) talk to the audience instead of reading use visual aids: overheads, slides, or handouts make major points (don’t overwhelm your audience with too much information)
Task 3. Question and Answer
A Q & A sessions follows presentation(s). Promotes interactions, exchange of ideas, etc.

For clarification For additional information For retention of information Asking for confirmation Asking for more details Asking for comments Asking for suggestions on particular issues or ideas. ….
Closing speech:

Vocabulary
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus 艾滋病病毒 outpatient: n. person who goes to a hospital for treatment, but does not stay there stature: n. importance and reputation gained by ability or achievement exponentially: adv. growing or increasing very rapidly tribute: n. action or statement or gift that is to show admiration or respect

Outline
Statement of the central theme followed by a preview of the main points in the body

Body Part
Part 1: The first point / problem statement Part 2: The second point / problem statement Part 3: The third point / problem statement
Questions

Q&A
People Involved


A moderator Speakers to take questions ners
Vocabulary
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency 环保局 toxic adj. poisonous endocrine adj. 内分泌（腺）的 mercury n.（化）汞，水银 neurotoxin n. 神经毒素 thermal shock 热冲击 ultraviolet adj.紫外线的 capacitor n.电容器 trait n. element in sb’s personality, distinguishing characteristic helicopter view 全局观念 goal-orientation n. state of being orientated with the goal in mind empathy n. ability to identify oneself mentally with sth., so to understand its meaning the floor (sing.) part of an assembly hall where members sit 观众席， 议员席 tribulation n. great trouble or suffering
Sample Demonstration
Sample 1 Presentation by Dr. Walter Reid at the 5th International Conference on Wetlands Protection
Presentation to the Conference

Summary
Brief statement of the main points or problems and solutions taken or related work done

Conclusion or Recommendation
Concluding the speech by highlighting the topic, recommending an action or countermeasure and extending thanks
Sample Demonstration
Sample 1 Questions and Answers about Environmental Protection
Presentation to the Conference
Format of presentation Introductory Part
The speech opens with appreciation. Problems to be solved and the necessity of performing his or her research
Vocabulary
mitigate: v. make sth. less severe, violent or painful; moderate Himalayan: 喜马拉雅山脉的 livelihood: n. means of living, income Convention on Migratory Species 《迁徙物种公约》 empower: v. give lawful power or authority to sb. to act heed: v. pay attention to, take care of rhetoric: n. elaborate language without meaning 华丽的词藻 ILO: International Labour Organization 国际劳动组织 destitute: adj. without money, food, etc. and other things necessary for life; impoverished exogenous: adj. of, relating to, or developing from external factors NGOs: Non-Governmental Organizations 非政府组织
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Unit 4 International Conference
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Unit 4 International Conference
1. Chairing a Meeting 2. Presentation to the Conference 3. Question and Answer