Delivering an effective presentation

Read the text carefully and then choose the right options A, B, or C. Sometimes two options are
possible.


1   An effective speaker needs to:

                A know the words and phrases in their presentation by heart.

                B understand the words and phrases in their presentation

                C examine the coherence of individual sections of their speech


2   In case the presenter reads their speech

                A their voice might become tedious

                B they engage their audience well

                C They might not have a sufficient contact with the listeners


3   Using index cards helps the speaker

                A to include as many details as possible

                B not to lose a track throughout their speech

                C to continue their speech if the technology does not work


4   The speaker’s posture can

                A impose various moods

                B be either formal or informal

                C be relaxed all the time


5   Genuine interest in talking to the audience can be imposed by

                A touching the listeners

                B patting the listeners on their shoulders

                C eye or spoken contact


6   Relationship with the audience is developer and sustained by

                A pointing at individual listeners

                B involving the audience by using pronouns we or us

                C using slides and visual aids


7   The speaker usually speaks quietly when they

                A apologize

                B want to catch the listeners´ attention

                C want the audience to sit up and listen


8   Two points highlighted in the text are:

                A the speaker should always behave like a professional

                B the speaker should always behave naturally

                C the speaker´s behaviour towards the audience should not be oppressive