Rephrase the sentences with reference to the text.
1. Scientific gatherings are very important for facilitating research.
2. Scientific gatherings give scientists an opportunity to make sure that their ideas are accurate and to present arguments in support of their views.
3. They listen to papers on the most recent achievements and the present level of knowledge in a certain field.
4. Personal contacts in more relaxed social situations are extremely important.
5. A colloquium gives researchers an opportunity to see how important their work is for the development of the field.
1.7. Which sentence best illustrates the use of the word in italics taken from the text.
1) Scientific gatherings give scientists an opportunity to advocate their views.
a) One gets a good view of the city from the top of the hill.
b) What are your views on the situation?
c) I'd like to take a closer view of the exhibits.
d) What did you have in view when you said that?
2) Members of the staff report the progress of their research.
a) He reported his findings to the committee.
b) The incident was reported in the newspaper.
c) Your supervisor reported well of you.
d) The director was asked to send in personal reports on the staff.
3) They can take part in the discussions that follow.
a) He follows international affairs by TV and the press.
b) I can't follow his line of thought.
c) The lecture will be followed by a film.
d) I always follow my father's advice.
1.8. Transform the following phrases. a) V + N — N + prep + N
PATTERN: to discuss success — discussion of success
to coordinate research
to exchange opinions
to verify an idea
to discuss a problem
to report progress
to review a book
to evaluate the effort
to criticize the work
to admit error
b) N + N — N + prep + N
PATTERN: staff member— a member of the staff
a section meeting
a research centre
a view-point
research coordination
a book review.
c) Adj + N — N + which/that is + Adj
PATTERN: personal contacts — contacts that are personal
an important part
an international conference
a plenary session
informal contacts
a regular meeting
a thorough discussion
an unhurried discussion
an excellent opportunity
d) Ving + N - Vinf + N
PATTERN: coordinating research — to coordinate research
holding a conference
giving an opportunity
sharing information
advocating views
presenting a paper
listening to lectures
finding out the details
expecting criticism
improving the capacity
1.9. Give a sentence that corresponds to each of the following phrases:
PATTERN: their coordination of research –
they
ñoordinatecoordinated will coordinatehave coordinated
research
1) their holding a conference
2) their sharing opinions
3) your exchange of information 4) his verification of an idea 5) their discussion of a problem 6) his argument with an opponent 7) his review of a periodical
8) her report on the progress of her work
9) our admission of error
1.10. Give the corresponding Adj + N phrases.
- a conference that is held on a national scale
- a session that is attended by all the participants of a gathering