STUDY AND WRITING SKILLS
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11.5
STUDY SKILLS
DELIVERING A PRESENTATION
1
a
11.1
You are going to see extracts from two
presentations about a music and dance festival. Work
with a partner. Watch the first presentation, then discuss
these questions.
1
What is the main topic of the speaker in each extract?
2
What is your general impression of the speaker’s
delivery of the talk?
1
b
Watch the presentation again. Match each
statement to the correct extract, 1, 2 or 3.
a
He speaks too quietly so the audience can’t hear
what he says.
b
He reads directly from his notes without looking at
the audience.
c
He does not begin by giving a plan of his talk.
d
He forgets what the next topic is.
e
He puts too much on his slide.
f
He turns his back on his audience.
g
He cannot find the right place in his notes.
h
He touches his hair and tie, showing that he is
very nervous.
1
c
What other mistakes do you think he made?
2
a
11.2
You are now going to see a different
way to present. Watch the introduction. Number the
following in the order you hear them.
a
I’ve divided my talk into three parts.
b
Next, I’ll talk about our sponsors.
c
Finally, I’ll discuss our plans for advertising the event.
d
I’m going to tell you about our plans for the festival.
e
I’ll start by telling you about the kind of performers
we want to attract.
f
Thank you for coming to my talk.
2
b
11.3
Look at the statements below. Then watch
the whole talk. Which six statements does the speaker
demonstrate?
The speaker:
1
has good eye contact with the audience.
2
explains clearly the organisation of the talk.
3
starts his talk with a joke.
4
asks a question to the audience.
5
speaks very loudly at all times during the talk.
6
changes the pace of his speech and varies his intonation.
7
uses slides clearly and effectively.
8
regularly looks at a transcript of his talk.
9
signals that he will introduce a new point.
10
is happy to answer questions at any time during the talk.
3
Expressions for a presentation
Match the
expressions to their functions. Work in pairs and
practise saying each expression.
Expressions
1
I’m going to tell you about our plans for the festival.
2
Right, moving on now.
3
OK, let me sum up.
4
Are there any questions you’d like to ask me?
5
I’ve divided my talk into three parts.
6
Good morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to my talk.
7
Can you give me a show of hands, please?
8
I’m confident the festival will be a fantastic success.
Functions
a
showing enthusiasm
b
signalling that the speaker will introduce a new point
c
interacting with the audience
d
starting the talk
e
ending the talk
f
stating the purpose of the talk
g
explaining how the talk is organised
h
restating the key points of the talk
4
a
Work with a partner. You are both going to give
the same presentation. Look at the situation and notes
below and prepare what you are going to say.
You are an organiser of a children’s festival (a festival
with performances and activities for children) in the area
where you live.
Location:
L
in the city centre – main square
History of the festival:
H
Has been held for the last
ten years. Always very successful. People of all ages
attend. Children love the festival.
Dates:
15–20 April
Times:
T
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Performers:
P
jugglers, puppeteers, comedians, etc.,
local acts and from abroad. Interest from all over
the world.
Special event:
S
performance by a famous US comedian
Advertising:
newspaper ads, radio spots, leaflets,
posters
Advantages to sponsors:
A
low charges for all types
of advertising, e.g. posters, banners, etc. Thousands
of people will see the adverts.
Other information? Other special events? Food?
O
Security?
