Formal Presentation Answers

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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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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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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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Maya is planning a presentation to persuade the audience to vote for year-round schools. Some members of the audience think a traditional school schedule is better.

A
She should include information that addresses the objections.
B
She should allow time for audience members to present information.
C
She should boldly tell the audience that their point of view is wrong.
D
She should ignore the concerns and hope no one mentions them.
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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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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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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 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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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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