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Speaking and Listening: Planning a Multimedia Presentation — Unit test Answers

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Identifying the main idea and supporting details in a reading is an important step in _______________.

A
writing a test question
B
making your teacher happy
C
making an inference
D
none of the above
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"It conjures up this idea of a dangerous black man," said Tamara Walker, 29, of Philadelphia.What word(s) should be emphasized in the quote above?

A
“It” should be emphasized
B
“Philadelphia” should be emphasized
C
“Dangerous” should be emphasized
D
“Idea” should be emphasized
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When you are HEARING speech, it means that _____.

A
You are paying close attention
B
The sound has reached your ears
C
Effective communication is occurring
D
The speaker is addressing you
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Whether speech is going to be delivered before one or one hundred people, the speaker should:

A
Concentrate on getting everything out quickly
B
Imitate the mannerisms of great speakers
C
Prepare their thoughts in advance
D
Use their biggest vocabulary to sound educated
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Which nonverbal cue would best engage an audience during an oral presentation?

A
gesturing wildly at visual aids
B
maintaining eye contact with the audience
C
using exaggerated facial expressions
D
staring at a focal point
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Victor is giving a presentation about how to set up a saltwater fish tank. He notices that several people in the audience are yawning and appear bored.

A
by laughing loudly to get the audience’s attention
B
by varying the tone and volume of his voice
C
by shouting important words and ideas
D
by frowning to let the audience know he is annoyed
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"If more people of color worked for Vogue in positions of editorial authority, perhaps someone in the room might have been able to read the image the way so many of us are reading it now, and had the power to do something about it," she said.Where should a reader pause when reading the passage above?

A
after “people of color”
B
after “Vogue”
C
after “editorial authority”
D
all of the above
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Read the scenarios below, which describe the presentations that four students are preparing to give their classes.Molly is giving a presentation about her state capital.Isaac is giving a presentation about how to grow vegetables at home.Cooper is giving a presentation about the history of his school. Bruno is giving a presentation about the scientific names of common plants.

A
Molly
B
Isaac
C
Cooper
D
Bruno
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Victoria is giving an oral presentation on how to create a watercolor painting.

A
"You can find watercolors at any art supply store near you.”
B
“Does anybody have any questions about how I used my watercolors today?”
C
“Watercolors are my favorite type of paint because they wash out of clothing.”
D
“I will be teaching you how to use watercolors in painting.”
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Making predictions is an example of _____________.

A
making an inference
B
an unnecessary waste of time
C
misunderstanding a reading
D
how to identify the main idea in a passage
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Inga is giving a presentation on horseback riding, a topic she is enthusiastic about.

A
keeping her focus by staring at the teacher
B
smiling at the audience to show her interest in the topic
C
laughing at the parts of her presentation she finds most interesting
D
traveling around the room and demonstrating how to ride a horse
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Aditi is giving an oral presentation about how to build a birdhouse.

A
“And that is how you build a beautiful birdhouse!”
B
“I like blue, but you can paint the house any color.”
C
“Does everybody understand what I am saying?”
D
“You will need to get wood, a hammer, and nails.”
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Benjamin is giving a presentation about how to start a new club at his school. He sees students at the back of his classroom holding their hands to their ears to indicate that they cannot hear him, and he begins to feel nervous.

A
by speaking louder and using a confident tone
B
by keeping his voice at the same volume but moving closer to those who cannot hear him
C
by continuing to look forward as he speaks to see whether those in the back can hear him
D
by starting to yell so that everyone can hear him
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Walt is asked to give a speech to his coworkers, and he decides to try to use a speech written by the great speaker President John F Kennedy. Walt is unlikely to succeed in his speech because _____.

A
The audience will sense that he is being insincere
B
The audience will not understand why he is speaking oddly
C
The audience will lack engagement with his speech.
D
All of the above
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What would a speaker be most likely to say during the conclusion of an oral presentation?

A
“I will show you how to make your own kite.”
B
“These are the steps I will take.”
C
“You will need to buy some items at the store.”
D
“Let me review how we did that.”
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Read the presentation assignment a teacher requires before summer vacation begins.Research the risks of summer vacation. Determine the leading causes of accidents and injuries for local youth. Your sources must include at least one interview, such as a doctor, camp counselor, or lifeguard. Create a presentation that explains your findings and will prepare your classmates for the months ahead.

A
to demonstrate a skill
B
to provide information
C
to persuade about a cause
D
to entertain with a story
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Taking notes is likely to increase your _____.

A
Enunciation
B
Focus
C
Speaking ability
D
Logic
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The use of encouraging body language might include ______.

A
Leaning towards the speaker
B
Crossing your arms across your chest
C
Turning your body away from the speaker
D
Shaking your head when you disagree with something
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Choose the best defense of the following statement: “A great communicator will practice speaking often.”

A
Lots of practice will make the speaker less confident.
B
Lots of practice will make the speaker’s argument more logical
C
Lots of practice will make the speaker sound robotic.
D
Lots of practice will make the speaker sound more natural.

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