Speaking and Listening: Enhance Your Communication Skills

Question 1

How can the tone of your voice affect your oral presentation?

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It can make you sound more confident and persuasive.

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It doesn't matter what tone of voice you use.

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A monotone voice is always the best choice.

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Using a sarcastic tone will make your presentation more humorous.

Question 2

During a class presentation, you feel nervous and start speaking too fast. What's the best thing to do?

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Pause, take a deep breath, and calm down

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Continue speaking quickly to finish sooner

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Ignore the nervousness and keep talking

Question 3

You're going to give a talk to a group of children. What's the best way to make sure they can easily understand what you're saying?

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Speak clearly, not too quickly, and use words they will understand.

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Use long sentences with lots of big words.

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You don't need to change how you speak for children.

Question 4

Before you start preparing your talk, what's the most important thing to do first?

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Decide what you want to talk about and why.

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Write down everything you want to say.

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Find information about your topic.

Question 5

Which type of oral presentation is most suitable for sharing your own personal experiences?

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Storytelling

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Persuasive speech

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Informative presentation

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Debate

Question 6

How does seeking feedback and engaging in self-reflection help improve communication skills after giving a presentation?

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Feedback helps find areas to improve, while self-reflection helps you see your strengths and weaknesses.

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Feedback can make you feel better, but self-reflection is not needed to improve.

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Self-reflection is enough to improve, as you can find your own mistakes without feedback.

Question 7

Which of these is a great way to keep your audience entertained and interested when giving a speech?

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Using props or costumes to make your topic more lively

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Reading every word from a script

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Talking very quickly to fit in more information

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Not making eye contact with your audience

Question 8

How can you make your oral presentations more exciting?

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Use vivid details to help listeners visualize the story.

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Speak in a monotonous tone.

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Don't organize your thoughts.

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Include irrelevant information.

Question 9

When talking to people from a different culture, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Their beliefs and ways of talking

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How many people are listening

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How you usually talk

Question 10

When preparing for a presentation, what's essential to remember when using others' work?

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Always acknowledge the creators of the work you use.

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Copy ideas and words without credit.

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Use only your own ideas, even if it weakens your presentation.

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Alter others' work slightly before using it.

Question 11

How can we use body language and nonverbal cues to make our oral presentations more engaging and impactful?

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Use hand gestures and facial expressions to highlight important points.

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Avoid making eye contact with the audience.

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Speak in a monotonous tone of voice.

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Stand with your arms crossed.

Question 12

When is an impromptu speech most suitable?

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When you need to respond immediately to a question or share your thoughts.

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When you have ample time to prepare your speech.

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When you desire a well-structured and polished speech.

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When you aim to persuade or inform your audience.

Question 13

You're at a presentation, and the speaker is using unclear language and visuals. What's the best way to stay engaged and understand better?

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Lean forward, make eye contact, and ask questions when you're confused.

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Keep interrupting the speaker to ask questions.

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Ignore the presentation and daydream.

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Chat with a friend to make the presentation more fun.

Question 14

How can using pictures or videos help you give better oral presentations?

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Help you stay organized and remember what to say

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Make your presentation more interesting and engaging

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Make your voice louder and clearer

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Are not allowed in oral presentations

Question 15

You're giving a presentation to your class about 'The Importance of Reading'. Which way of speaking would be the best way to convince your classmates to read more?

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Speak with lots of energy and excitement

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Speak slowly and quietly

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Shout and wave your arms around

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Mumble and look at your feet

Question 16

In an oral presentation, which aspect of verbal communication is most crucial for captivating the audience?

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Tone of voice

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Pronunciation

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Speed of speech

Question 17

When preparing a speech, what's the first thing we should do to make it great?

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Think about who will be listening

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Write down everything we want to say

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Practice our speech in front of a mirror

Question 18

How can cultural differences impact how an audience receives presentations? Provide an example to illustrate your answer.

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Cultural differences can affect how presentations are received by shaping audience expectations, values, and communication styles.

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Cultural differences have no impact on how presentations are received.

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Cultural differences only influence the structure of presentations.

Question 19

When using humor in an oral presentation, what's essential to keep in mind?

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Be careful not to say anything disrespectful or hurtful.

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Avoid being funny and stick to the facts.

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Make sure your jokes are mean and sarcastic.

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Use as much humor as possible, even if it's not relevant.

Question 20

When preparing a talk for people from another country, what should you think about changing in the way you speak?

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Speak more slowly and clearly, using simpler words.

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Speak more loudly and use more gestures.

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Don't worry about changing anything, everyone speaks English the same way.

Question 21

When telling a story in a presentation, what technique can help you keep the audience interested?

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Using different voices

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Speaking very quickly

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Standing still and looking down

Question 22

When you're feeling nervous about giving a speech, what's the best way to handle those feelings?

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Look at your audience and try to connect with them.

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Speak really fast to get it over with.

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Keep looking at your notes so you don't forget anything.

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Ignore that you're feeling nervous and pretend you're not.

Question 23

How can you use humor appropriately to make your oral presentation more engaging?

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By using humor to connect with the audience and make the presentation more interesting

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By telling jokes and making the audience laugh throughout the presentation

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By making fun of the audience or other people in the presentation

Question 24

When listening actively, which of these does NOT occur?

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Increased self-talking

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Improved comprehension of the speaker's message

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Ability to respond appropriately to the speaker

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Reduced distractions

Question 25

To make your oral presentation clear and easy to follow, which key points should you include?

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A strong start, important details, a summary, and a positive ending.

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Lots of pictures and videos, even if they don't relate to the topic.

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Handing out a plan of your talk before you start.

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Repeating your main points over and over, even if it gets boring.

Question 26

When giving an oral presentation, what helps you to keep your audience engaged and interested?

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Using different tones of voice and varying your pace

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Speaking quickly to fit in as much information as possible

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Speaking in a flat voice without any changes

Question 27

When giving an oral presentation, which strategy would help keep your audience engaged?

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Use body language and gestures to emphasize your points.

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Keep your eyes focused on one person in the audience.

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Speak in a quiet and monotone voice.

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Don't ask questions or invite audience participation.

Question 28

When actively listening, you should:

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Nod your head and make eye contact

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Interrupt the speaker to ask questions

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Focus on your own thoughts

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Talk over the speaker

Question 29

When taking part in a discussion, it's important to:

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Respect other opinions

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Try to talk the most

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Ignore people you disagree with

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Only talk about what you know

Question 30

What is the purpose of using body language in a presentation?

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To emphasize key points

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To distract the audience

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To make the presenter look more lively

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To hide nervousness

Question 31

When giving feedback on a presentation, it's important to:

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Be specific and suggest improvements

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Focus only on the negative points

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Avoid any criticism

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Only give positive feedback

Question 32

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of drama activities in the classroom?

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Memorizing facts

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Developing imagination

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Improving communication skills

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Encouraging creativity

Question 33

When giving a good oral presentation, which is the most important thing to do?

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Use clear and easy-to-understand language

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Read directly from a script

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Shout loudly and move around a lot

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Ignore any feedback from the audience

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having good conversations?

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Wasting time

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Sharing ideas and thoughts

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Making new friends

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Avoiding misunderstandings

Question 35

When having a discussion, it is important to:

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Listen respectfully to other opinions

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Only talk about your own ideas

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Interrupt others to make your point

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Avoid asking for explanations

Question 36

When taking part in a drama activity, which is the most important thing?

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Becoming the character you are playing

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Learning your lines exactly

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Ignoring the audience

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Staying in character even when not on stage

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a reason to take part in drama activities?

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To learn facts

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To be creative

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To get better at talking to people

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To build confidence

Question 38

What is the most important purpose of making an oral presentation?

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To inform and convince others about a topic

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To share personal experiences and ideas

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To make people laugh or have fun

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To argue and debate with the audience

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a smart listening strategy to use?

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Interrupting the speaker to ask questions

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Looking at the speaker

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Nodding and smiling to show interest

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Asking questions to clarify what was said

Question 40

When getting ready to give a presentation, it's a good idea to:

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Do all of these things

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Learn a lot about the topic

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Plan what you're going to say in order

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Practice speaking out loud

Question 41

What is the goal of active listening?

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To fully grasp what the person speaking is saying

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To just sit and let information come in

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To agree with everything the speaker says

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To find fault in what the speaker is saying

Question 42

When communicating effectively, which of these is NOT important?

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Responding quickly

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Speaking clearly

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Listening actively

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Using respectful body language

Question 43

During a presentation, it's important to:

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Keep good eye contact

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Speak very fast

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Ignore your audience

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Use lots of complicated words

Question 44

What makes a good discussion?

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Everyone respecting different ideas

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Everyone talking at once

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No one challenging anyone else's thoughts

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The goal being to win the argument

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a good way to listen attentively?

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Interrupt the speaker.

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Make eye contact.

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Nod your head.

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Ask questions when you don't understand.

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a discussion?

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To share ideas and opinions.

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To argue with others.

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To prove that you are right.

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To avoid talking to others.

Question 47

What is the most important thing in effective communication?

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Listening carefully.

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Using big words.

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Speaking quickly.

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Avoiding eye contact.

Question 48

When having a conversation, it's important to:

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Listen to what they are saying.

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Talk over the other person.

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Agree with everything they say.

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Avoid making eye contact.

Question 49

When you are speaking and listening, which of these should you NOT do?

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Talk over others

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Speak clearly

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Listen carefully

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Have meaningful conversations

Question 50

When you're listening to someone, what should you NOT do?

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Interrupt them while they're talking

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Pay attention to their body language

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Ask questions to understand better

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Sum up what they've said in your own words

Question 51

When giving an oral presentation, it's important to:

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Make eye contact with the audience

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Speak quickly and loudly

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Use slang and informal language

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Read directly from your notes

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a good listening habit?

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Interrupting the speaker

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Making eye contact with the speaker

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Asking questions to clarify understanding

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Nodding and smiling to show understanding

Question 53

When participating in a discussion, it's important to:

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Be respectful of others' opinions

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Try to dominate the conversation

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Avoid using evidence to support your points

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Speak only when you're sure you're right

Question 54

When you are listening to someone, it is important to:

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Look at them and nod sometimes

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Interrupt them to ask questions

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Not show any feelings

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Only listen to the parts you find interesting

Question 55

When you are talking to a group of people, it is important to:

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Be polite and respectful of others

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Talk over anyone who disagrees with you

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Only talk about your own ideas

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Ignore everyone else and just focus on what you want to say

Question 56

When preparing a talk for a group, what factors should you consider to make it most suitable for them?

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Their age

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Their prior knowledge

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The size of the group

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Your own message

Question 57

When giving a talk, what's the most important thing to do?

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Use clear and simple words.

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Speak as fast as you can to get it over with.

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Say the same words again and again.

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Look at the floor instead of the audience.

Question 58

Why do we rephrase what others have said?

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To say it in a different way.

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To show we're not paying attention.

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To only say what we agree with.

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To stop the other person from talking.

Question 59

When we have a discussion, what's a good rule to remember?

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Listen to different ideas, even if you don't agree.

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Talk over everyone else.

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Don't ask questions.

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Only talk about things you're interested in.

Question 60

What's the best way to start a talk?

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With something that grabs attention.

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By reading from your notes.

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With lots of jokes.

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By saying 'Hello' to the audience.

Question 61

When preparing an oral presentation, it's best to:

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Organize your talk into clear parts

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Write down every word you're going to say

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Not practice in advance

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Speak very quickly to save time

Question 62

To show that you're really listening to someone, it's a good idea to:

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Nod your head

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Look at your phone

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Close your eyes

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Interrupt them often

Question 63

In a discussion, it's important to:

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Respect other people's ideas

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Talk over everyone else

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Focus only on your own thoughts

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Not listen to others' opinions

Question 64

The introduction of an oral presentation is mainly used to:

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Tell everyone what your talk is about and grab their attention

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Tell a funny story

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Thank the audience for being there

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Ask the audience a question