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Read the passage.[1] Summer school may seem like a drag, but it's actually a golden opportunity to get ahead academically. [2] Picture yourself confidently breezing through your classes next year while your peers struggle to catch up. [3] By dedicating just a few weeks over the summer, you can master challenging subjects, boost your GPA, and even graduate early. [4] As a former summer school student myself, I can attest that it's a game-changer. [5] The small class sizes allow for more one-on-one time with expert teachers who are passionate about helping you succeed. [6] Invest in your future by signing up for summer school - it's a small sacrifice that pays huge dividends.

A
Sentences 1 and 2
B
Sentences 2 and 4
C
Sentences 4 and 5
D
Sentences 2 and 6
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Gabriela is planning to give a presentation about dinosaur extinction to her classmates.

A
She may need to define technical words related to extinction.
B
The topic that she has chosen may be too confusing for the class.
C
A presentation on dinosaur extinction may bore her classmates.
D
She may need to use technical language to grab their attention.
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Mr. Raphael is giving a club fair presentation to all students at the high school where he teaches. He will discuss the benefits of joining a club, such as gaining new social groups and learning new and interesting skills.

A
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he is encouraging students to join something fun.
B
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he wants to ensure that his audience understands.
C
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is an expert on the topic.
D
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is speaking in a school.
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Zikh wants to persuade his audience to use public transportation. His audience believes that public transportation is expensive and will not make an environmental difference.

A
by challenging the audience to walk to work
B
by showing the annual savings for users
C
by including photos of transportation options
D
by detailing why the audience is incorrect
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What is the most effective way to use eye contact while giving a presentation?

A
The presenter should avoid making eye contact, as the audience may feel uncomfortable.
B
The presenter should choose one person to maintain eye contact with while speaking.
C
The presenter should make eye contact with only the audience members who are closest to the front.
D
The presenter should scan the room and make eye contact with different audience members.
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Abdul is speaking to high school seniors about what to expect in their first year at a particular college.

A
a map of the campus dorms and classrooms
B
a clip of a parent telling an anecdote from college
C
a few pictures of typical freshman activities
D
a video montage of recent graduations
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Read the excerpt from Zikh’s presentation about proposed changes to public transportation.While we think about considering the proposed changes to the bus system, we will invite three guest speakers to share their public transportation experiences. Each presenter will have five minutes to share, and then audience members will have time to ask questions.

A
While thinking and considering the proposed changes to the bus system
B
We are thinking and considering changing the bus system
C
To help us consider the proposed changes to the bus system
D
To help us consider shared experiences with the bus system
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Leonardo is giving a presentation to new employees about procedures, policies, and benefits.

A
He should use a stern tone.
B
He should present quickly to save time.
C
He should speak softly to create suspense.
D
He should enunciate clearly.
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What is the most effective way to use hand gestures during a presentation?

A
Presenters should move their hands frequently to keep the audience’s attention.
B
Presenters should point to the presentation and use their hands to explain ideas.
C
Presenters should clap their hands to inform the audience to pay close attention.
D
Presenters should wave to audience members and point around the room.
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Kenno is a driving instructor who is planning a presentation about driving laws. He is speaking to an audience of new drivers at a local high school.

A
questions about what type of vehicle to purchase
B
questions about what different road signs mean
C
questions about the parking procedures at school
D
questions about car insurance companies
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Read the excerpt from Zikh’s presentation.It is to be hoped that we can educate you on the benefits of public transportation. Our goal is for you to walk away with a better understanding of the transportation system and its potential annual savings. Please raise your hand if you have any questions during the presentation.

A
We are hopeful to educate you on public transportation.
B
Today we are hopeful about public transportation.
C
Today, we will talk about the benefits of public transportation.
D
Today, we will talk about our hope for public transportation.
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Maya, a student, is presenting the benefits of year-round schools to the local school board.

A
She should use formal language to make the speech more technical.
B
She should use informal language to make the audience feel more comfortable.
C
She should use formal language to show respect for her audience.
D
She should use informal language to show she is at ease with the audience.
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Read the passage.[1] Summer school may seem like a bad idea, but it's actually a golden opportunity to get ahead academically. [2] Picture yourself confidently breezing through your classes next year while your peers struggle to catch up. [3] By dedicating just a few weeks over the summer, you can master challenging subjects, boost your GPA, and even graduate early. [4] As a former summer school student myself, I can attest that it's the best and only logical choice. [5] The small class sizes allow for more one-on-one time with expert teachers who reach for the stars to help you succeed. [6] Invest in your future by signing up for summer school - it's a small sacrifice that pays huge dividends.

A
Sentences 4 and 5
B
Sentences 5 and 6
C
Sentences 3 and 4
D
Sentences 1 and 2
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Read the excerpt from Zikh’s presentation at a town hall meeting. He is proposing plans for a new public transportation system.While we quarrel about investment in new eco-friendly buses, I encourage you to listen to both sides of the argument before making your decision. We will have a discussion at the end to decide which model we will invest in.

A
dispute
B
clash
C
fight
D
debate
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Raj is planning to present a surgical technique to medical students.

A
The topic may be sensitive to his audience.
B
The technical language may need to be clearly defined.
C
The information should be presented formally.
D
The presentation will need to be informal for comprehension.

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