Test on Mastering Public Speaking and Presentations

Question 1: Presenters should avoid making pauses to keep the audience consistently engaged and maintain a fast pace.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials advise presenters not to rush their talk, to take time, and to make pauses. It also reminds them not to forget to breathe.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following practices is considered appropriate when managing your body position in relation to the audience during a presentation?

A. Always face your audience directly.

B. If you need to interact with the screen, it is acceptable to stand sideways.

C. It is acceptable to continue talking while your back is turned to the audience if you are busy on stage.

D. Showing your backside to the audience is a minor etiquette concern.

Explanation: The study materials state, 'Face your audience, don’t show them your backside. It’s impolite.' and 'What’s even worse is when you continue talking while your back is turned to your audience.' This indicates that directly facing the audience is important and talking with your back turned is inappropriate. It also mentions, 'If you need to do something on the stage, try walking or standing sideways to allow people to still get a glimpse of your face.' and 'Stand sideways when you need to locate information on the screen.' Therefore, options 0 and 1 are correct, while options 2 and 3 are incorrect based on the provided text.

Question 3: Presentations are expected to include cohesive devices to support the logical structure and guide the audience through the content.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: 'You will also be expected to include cohesive devices to support the logical structure of your talk, to guide your audience through the content, to show the cause and effect, relationships, to contrast and compare, etc.'

Question 4: According to the study materials, which function is correctly matched with its link phrase?

A. The patient’s condition finally improved so that we provide the best care we possibly can. (effect – cause)

B. We need to constantly reassess our ways of treatment, and what’s more, she was able to resume her full-time job. (point – addition)

C. She fully recovered from her serious condition, thanks mostly to the unwavering support he received from his family members. (action – purpose)

D. Lung cancer death rates dropped by 51% in men, whereas in women it was only 26%. (point – specification)

Explanation: The study material lists 'point – addition' as a function, and in example 'c', 'and what’s more' is a link phrase that serves this function. Option 0 incorrectly identifies 'so that' as effect-cause, it is action-purpose. Option 2 incorrectly identifies 'thanks mostly to' as action-purpose, it is effect-cause. Option 3 incorrectly identifies 'whereas' as point-specification, it is point-contrast.

Question 5: The phrase "Now I'd like to begin by..." is listed as a suggested signposting phrase to prepare the audience for a change of speakers when presenting in pairs.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list "Now I'd like to begin by..." as a phrase for 'INTRODUCING A MESSAGE' in the section 'Signposting phrases for moving between messages'. It is not included in the list of phrases for preparing the audience for a change of speakers in pair presentations.