Exercise 1. Complete the following sentences with the best preposition from the box.

into  for  as  with  for in of up through/over  by   in

Model: I would like to conclude by thanking you all.

1. So, to sum __________, I have presented three solutions.

2. Let's put the plan ________practice.

3. ______ conclusion I would like to say that.......

4. Please feel free to get ______ touch______me.

5. At this stage I would like to run ________the main points...

6. I would like to finish _____ reminding everyone that......

7. Thank you _____ listening.

 

Exercise 2. Match the parts of a phrase or sentence:

1. I think this proves the point that

2. First, I outlined the old system;

3. Finally, I'd like to

4. I recommend the third option.

5. If you need to get in touch with me,

6. That sums up my description

7. There's just time

 

a. of the new design.

b. for a few quick questions.

c. then, I explained the advantages of the new system.

d. the experiment was conducted correctly.

e. There are two main reasons for this.

f. my email address is on the screen.

g. thank you all for listening this afternoon.

 

Exercise 3. Complete the following concluding paragraph with appropriate words from the box.

recommend     then sum up with just decide attention next solutions third thank time

So, to 1_________, I explained the problem 2__________the existing system and 3___________ presented three possible 4_____________. The first solution requires new equipment, the 5___________solution needs more research and the 6___________solution needs a complete change of strategy. We now need to 7____________which solution we will select. I 8 ____________ the third solution because it will be more efficient in the long run. Finally, I'd like to 9__________you for 10___________this afternoon. 11___________is nearly up, so we 12__________have a few minutes for questions.

 

Exercise 4. Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

Mode l: I have covered the points I needed to.

a) covered b) spoken с) wanted d) advantage

 

1. As well as pros, there are also....................

a) cons b) compromise с) advantages d) negative

2. We have some time for a....................questions.

a) little b) few с) many d) much

3. The....................disadvantage is the time it would take.

a) small b) large с) main d) certain

4. Are there any....................questions or comments?

a) fast b) few с) more d) less

5. That's the plan in ……………...

a) real b) idea с) general d) theory.

Exercise 5. Choose the phrases which could be used in the final part of your talk:

I'm here today to inform you...

My purpose today is to introduce you to...

I'd like to finish saying that...

I will talk for fifteen minutes.

I'd like to conclude by reminding you that...

My presentation is split into three key areas.

To sum up then,...

There will be time for questions at the end...

In conclusion, may I remind you..

Please feel free to interrupt me as I go along.

To summarize my main points...

I'd like to review...

I'm going to analyse...

Let me end by...

Let's now move on to...

This brings me to...

Finally, I'd like you to look at this graph.

To illustrate my point let’s look at some diagrams.

 

UNIT 5

Dealing with Questions

1. Read and discuss:

    Questions are a good opportunity for you to interact with your audience. It may be helpful for you to try to predict what questions will be asked so that you can prepare your response in advance. You may wish to accept questions at any time during your presentation, or to keep a time for questions after your presentation. Normally, it's your decision, and you should make it clear during the introduction. At the beginning of your talk you let the audience know when they can ask questions. You either suggest that the listeners should save their questions for the end or they may interrupt you at any moment to ask a question or make a comment. Be polite with all questioners, even if they ask difficult questions. They are showing interest in what you have to say and they deserve attention. Imagine yourself asking a question at a presentation and the speaker dismisses you instead of answering. How
would you feel? Annoyed, ashamed, or probably disappointed? Moreover, it is rude not to answer a
question. It is better to answer evasively rather than answer negatively. Sometimes you can reformulate a question. Or answer the question with another question. Or even ask for comment from the rest of the audience.

   If your listener not only asks you something, but also expresses his/her point of view which you do not share, learn to say: “I agree with you/I see your point, but… ”. This phrase will not let your listener feel incompetent. You will be equals discussing an important matter, and the atmosphere will become friendly.        Always make sure you have understood the question. Do not hesitate to ask the questioner to repeat it. Rephrase the question in your own words, if necessary, to check that you have understood it right.

 

Check your knowledge

Exercise 1. Work with a partner. Ask each other questions below.

1. Will you prefer questions during or after the presentation? Why?

2. How will you prepare for the question period?

3. How will you deal with questions you don’t want to answer?

4. What will you do if you can’t answer the question?

Exercise 2. Match two phrases with similar meaning.

1. We’ll look at this point in more detail later on

2. Does that answer your question?.

3. The time is up.

4. Can you give me an example to illustrate this?

5. Could you rephrase that?

6. That’s not really part of today’s discussion.

7. Let me summarize the points again.

 

a) Time has run out

b) We’ll discuss this problem later.

c) That’s not really what I’ve been asked to talk about.

d) Are you satisfied with the answer?

e) Could you reword that?

f) Let me recap the main points.

g) Could you prove it with an example?

 

Exercise 3. Complete each sentence with a word given in bold: Model: Let me round up. say / round / do

1. I'd be..................to email you the details later.

  sorry / agree / happy

2. I'm.................I can't find the slide at the moment.

Afraid / happy / regret

3. ОК. Let me...............that.

  reply / return / rephrase

4. If I …………..you correctly.

          understood / listened/ looked

5. That's a good question. I'd actually...............to answer it at the end.

   probably/willing/prefer
6................ I repeat my question?

    can / will / shall

7. That's not..................what I meant.

  really / probably / definitely