Speaking Skills for Year 5: Enhance Your Communication Abilities

Question 1

When adapting your language for a different audience, which factor should NOT be taken into account?

Accepted Answer

Your personal preferences

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The age of the audience

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The purpose of the conversation

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The cultural background of the audience

Question 2

Which technique is most effective for keeping your audience engaged during a speech?

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Making eye contact and varying your voice tone

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Speaking quickly without pausing

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Using complex words and technical terms

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Reading directly from a script

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a speech's conclusion?

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To summarize the key points

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To introduce the topic

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To provide proof supporting the ideas

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To ask the audience questions

Question 4

What is the most effective way to deal with nervousness when speaking in front of an audience?

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Taking deep breaths and practicing relaxation

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

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Memorizing your speech exactly

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Imagining that the audience is not there

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a speech that aims to influence people's beliefs or actions?

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A speech about the importance of healthy eating

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A speech about the history of the United Kingdom

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A speech about your favorite pastime

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A speech about the latest scientific discoveries

Question 6

When speaking to a large group, what is important to do?

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Use gestures and body language to connect with your audience

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Use a loud and forceful voice

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Speak very quickly to fit everything in

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Turn your back to the audience

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a good habit for effective speaking?

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Talking without stopping

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Using clear and easy-to-understand language

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Making good eye contact with your audience

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Respecting your audience

Question 8

When giving a presentation, what is a good idea?

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Using pictures or objects to help explain your points

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Reading directly from a script

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Planning your speech but speaking spontaneously

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Ignoring what the audience thinks

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being a good speaker?

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Feeling more anxious

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Feeling more confident

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Communicating better with others

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Being more persuasive

Question 10

In this speaking unit, which skill will you improve?

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Adapting your language to different audiences

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Using body language effectively

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Controlling your volume

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Memorizing scripts

Question 11

How can you control your volume when speaking?

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Project your voice from your diaphragm

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Speak quietly

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Use a microphone

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Only speak when called on

Question 12

Why is it important to think about the purpose of your speech when preparing?

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To make your message clear

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To avoid talking too much

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To make your speech interesting

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To avoid saying anything offensive

Question 13

When presenting to your class, what should you focus on the most?

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Keeping your audience interested

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Speaking loudly and clearly

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Using visual aids

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Perfectly memorizing your speech

Question 14

What is the main purpose of using transitions in a speech?

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To help your audience follow your ideas

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To make your speech interesting

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To avoid using too much repetition

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To emphasize important points

Question 15

Which tip is NOT helpful for delivering an effective speech?

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Rushing through your speech

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Making eye contact

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Speaking confidently

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Using appropriate gestures

Question 16

Why is it important to evaluate your speaking skills?

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To find ways to improve

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To boost your confidence

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To impress your teachers

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To avoid making mistakes

Question 17

When choosing words for your speech, what is the most crucial thing to keep in mind?

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Your audience's needs

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The subject you're talking about

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The reason you're giving the speech

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How much time you have

Question 18

Which element is NOT essential for successful communication?

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Speaking loudly

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Using clear and simple language

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Having good body language

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Listening attentively

Question 19

Which technique helps improve clarity and confidence in speaking?

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Practicing your speech

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Using unnecessary words

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Speaking very quickly

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Avoiding eye contact

Question 20

Why should you use pauses in your speech?

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To give the audience time to take in information

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To emphasize important points

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To make your speech sound more exciting

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To fill in awkward gaps

Question 21

Which type of speech is used to convince the audience of a particular point of view?

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Persuasive

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Informative

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Narrative

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Demonstrative

Question 22

What is the most important thing to remember when giving a speech?

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Connecting with your audience

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Memorizing your speech perfectly

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Speaking as quickly as possible

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Using lots of difficult words

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a key aspect of effective speaking?

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Reading a script or notes without variation

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Adapting your language and tone to different audiences

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Using clear and concise language

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Speaking confidently and expressively

Question 24

When speaking to a large group, it's important to:

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Speak clearly and project your voice so everyone can hear you

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Speak softly so everyone can hear you

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Focus your attention on one person

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Avoid eye contact with the audience

Question 25

Which of these options is a good way to engage your audience?

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Using humour and personal stories

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Reading directly from notes or a script

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

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Speaking in a flat, monotone voice

Question 26

Which of these is an example of formal spoken language?

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A lecture given at a university

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Slang

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Casual conversation

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Texting language

Question 27

Which of these is a helpful tip for maintaining eye contact with your audience?

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Focus on making eye contact with one person at a time

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Look at the floor or ceiling to avoid making eye contact

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Avoid making eye contact altogether

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Close your eyes to concentrate on your speech

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a purpose of persuasive speaking?

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To inform the audience about a topic

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To change the audience's opinion

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To entertain the audience

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To inspire the audience to take action

Question 29

When listening to a speaker, it's important to:

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Pay attention to both what they're saying and how they're saying it

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Interrupt the speaker frequently with questions

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Avoid making eye contact with the speaker

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Judge the speaker based on their appearance

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a way that body language can communicate?

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Making someone laugh

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Expressing emotions

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Showing interest or disinterest

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Conveying hidden messages

Question 31

When is it most appropriate to use formal language?

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When giving a presentation to your teacher

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When writing a letter to a friend

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When sending a text message to your parents

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When talking to your classmates during break time

Question 32

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

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To convince the audience to agree with your point of view

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To inform the audience about a topic

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To entertain the audience with a story

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To explain a scientific concept

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a sign of effective listening?

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Interrupting the speaker to share your own thoughts

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Nodding and smiling to show that you're paying attention

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Asking clarifying questions to make sure you understand

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Maintaining eye contact with the speaker

Question 34

What's the key difference between an informative speech and a persuasive speech?

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An informative speech informs about a topic, while a persuasive speech aims to persuade.

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Informative speeches are not necessarily shorter than persuasive speeches.

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Persuasive speeches do not necessarily use more complex language.

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The enjoyment of listening to a speech is subjective and not a defining characteristic.

Question 35

When you pause during a speech, it can help you:

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Make important ideas stand out.

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Make people laugh.

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Take up extra time.

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Make people stop listening.

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a type of audience for a speech?

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Animals

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Everyone

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Just one person

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People who are watching live

Question 37

To make your speech work for different audiences, you should:

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Think about their age, what they like, and what they know.

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Talk the same way to everyone.

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Yell as loudly as you can.

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Use lots of complicated words.

Question 38

What's a good way to use your body when speaking?

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Stand up straight.

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Play with your hands.

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Avoid looking at people.

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Cross your arms.

Question 39

Effective speakers use different techniques to connect with their audience. Which of these techniques can help you engage your audience when speaking?

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Using eye contact and gestures

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Keeping your head down and avoiding eye contact

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Speaking in a very quiet voice

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Reading directly from a script without looking up

Question 40

When choosing a topic for a speech, what should you remember to consider?

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The interests of your audience

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Choosing a topic that is too short or simple for your audience

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Choosing a topic that is too long or complex for your audience

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Only talking about what you are interested in

Question 41

What is the purpose of using a persuasive tone in a speech?

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To try to convince the audience to agree with your point of view

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To make the audience laugh

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To show off your knowledge

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To provide factual information

Question 42

Why is it important to practice a speech before delivering it?

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To gain confidence and improve fluency

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So that you can memorize every word

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To make sure you don't forget what to say

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To impress the audience with your knowledge

Question 43

You are giving a speech and someone in the audience asks you a question. What is the best way to respond?

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Listen attentively, repeat the question clearly, and provide a thoughtful answer

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Ignore the question and continue with your speech

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Answer the question without listening to it

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Tell the person to be quiet

Question 44

What is a characteristic of effective storytelling?

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Using vivid imagery and sensory details

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Avoiding any personal experiences

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Using only facts and figures

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Using very long and complicated sentences

Question 45

Why is it important to vary your tone and pitch when speaking?

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To keep the audience engaged and convey emotions

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To sound interesting

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To show that you are knowledgeable

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To make sure that everyone can hear you

Question 46

When adapting your language to different contexts, which factor should you consider?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the speech

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The weather conditions

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Your personal preferences

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The time of day

Question 47

What is a benefit of using pauses in your speech?

Accepted Answer

To emphasize key points and give the audience time to process information

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To fill up time

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To make the speech more interesting

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To make the audience laugh

Question 48

You are giving a presentation about your favourite animal to your class. What kind of voice should you use?

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Enthusiastic and friendly

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Lazy and bored

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Angry and upset

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Stressed and nervous

Question 49

You are asked to give instructions on how to make a paper aeroplane. What should you avoid using?

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Words that are too difficult for your audience to understand

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Clear steps that are easy to follow

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Simple words that everyone knows

Question 50

What is the best way to make sure your friends understand what you're saying?

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Speak clearly and at a speed that is easy to follow

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Speak very quietly so you don't interrupt anyone

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Speak very fast so you can finish quickly

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Speak in a boring, flat voice

Question 51

You are presenting your ideas for a school trip. How can you make your presentation more interesting?

Accepted Answer

Show pictures or drawings to help explain your ideas

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Read from a script without looking at your classmates

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Speak in a boring, flat voice

Question 52

You are in a group discussion about a book you have read. What is the most important thing to do?

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Listen carefully to what everyone else has to say

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Interrupt other people to get your point across

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Only talk about your own opinions and ignore others

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Talk over other people so they can't speak

Question 53

You are giving a presentation about a historical event. How can you make sure your presentation is full of information?

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Include lots of interesting facts and details

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Focus on things that are not important

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Use words that are not specific or clear

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Only share your own opinions

Question 54

You are asking a friend for directions. How can you make sure you understand them properly?

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Ask questions if you don't understand anything

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Pretend you understand even if you don't

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Interrupt your friend a lot

Question 55

You are giving a speech about your favourite hobby. What can you do to make your speech more exciting?

Accepted Answer

Use colourful words and tell personal stories

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Use words that are too difficult for your audience

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Read from a script without looking at your audience

Question 56

You are leading a group activity. What is the most important thing for a good leader to do?

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Talk clearly and confidently to everyone

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Talk over everyone else

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Ignore what other people think

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Be bossy and tell everyone what to do

Question 57

You are in a debate. What should you do when it is your turn to speak?

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Share your ideas in a clear and logical way

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Be rude to the other team

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Talk about things that are not related to the topic

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Interrupt the other team a lot