29. Presentations

Question 1

Nick is quite a shy person, so _ eye _ will be difficult for him.

Answer 1

to maintain eye contact

Question 2

Rosie knows how to _ the audience’s attention.

Answer 2

to hold someone’s attention

Question 3

A lot of people are worried about _ with questions at the end of the presentation.

Answer 3

to deal with questions

Question 4

Scott is very well-respected in his field, but he doesn’t really _ with the audience.

Answer 4

to connect with someone

Question 5

Do you want to _ great presentations which _ an impact _ the audience?

Answer 5

to give a presentation
to have/make an impact on someone

Question 6

Firstly, make sure your slides are easy to _.

Answer 6

easy to read

Question 7

Keep your slides simple so people can _ your _.

Understand your reasons or explanation.

Answer 7

to follow an argument

Question 8

Use pictures and examples to _ your ideas to life.

Answer 8

to bring an idea to life

Question 9

Always repeat your _ _ several times to make sure the audience understood your message.

Answer 9

key points

Question 10

If you prepare _ , it’s better to give them out at the end so the audience focuses on you, rather than _.

Answer 10

handouts

Question 11

Clear _ _ are a great way to make an impact on your audience.

Pictures, charts, films, etc.

Answer 11

visual aids

Question 12

Try to vary your ____. Don’t speak on the same level all the time as it can be boring.

Answer 12

tone of voice

Question 13

I don’t have time to go out tonight. I’ve got to _ a presentation for a big meeting tomorrow.

Answer 13

to prepare a presentation

Question 14

The secret is to speak _ and keep it simple.

Answer 14

to speak clearly

Question 15

You should _ eye contact with about five or six different people.

Answer 15

to make eye contact

Question 16

Prepare your presentation carefully. Is the structure easy to follow? Will it communicate your _ _ ?

Answer 16

core message