Royal University of Phnom Penh Communication Skills 401

Institute of Foreign Languages Lecturer: Thou Narong (TNG)

Department of English Academic Year: 2020-2021
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Part 3: Deliver Presentations and Speeches

(Worksheet 3)
Different types of presentation, Plan the presentation or speech, &
Prepare the presentation or speech (pp. 138 – 149)

I. Find appropriate key terms for the following definitions.

1. _____________________________ an unexpected speech that is delivered without preparation

2. _____________________________ a digital media file, or a related collection of such files, that
is distributed over the internet for playback on portable
media players and personal computers
3. _____________________________ a short, accurate summary of the details of a plan or
operation, given orally
4. _____________________________ a written speech suited to technical and/or complicated
information. It is often read rather than memorized
5. _____________________________ the first part of a presentation that prepares your audience
for what you are going to say and identifies the aim or main
theme
6. _____________________________ a summary of the findings and an evaluation of the main
facts discussed in a report; a closing overview of the main
points of a presentation; must be related to and result from
the material in the report
7. _____________________________ the main part of a spoken or written presentation
8. _____________________________ a speech that is planned and organized before the time of
presentation

II. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false ones.

1. An effective presentation or speech makes a connection with your audience, maintains

their attention and enables you to project a confident image.
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2. The appropriate approach to presenting or speaking in public depends on the purpose,
the audience and the context.
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 3. Presentation strategies may involve case studies, demonstration, discussion, group
work, oral presentations, questioning and briefings delivered by the whole team.
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4. Impromptu speeches can be used to replace or supplement conference calls, training
courses, briefings and other group communication activities.
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5. Co-presentations are often used for staff meetings, customer contacts, and reports to
supervisors and managers on progress, results or problems.
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6. The aim of the PREP formula is to deliver a unified and coherent message rather than a
series of individual presentations.
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7. The virtual presentation allows the speaker and audience to interact, ask questions,
clarify and make social connections without the associated time and travel costs of face-
to-face presentations.
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8. The three objectives of presentations and speeches are to inform, to persuade, and to
explain.
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9. As you choose your presentation technique(s) consider carefully the budget available,
the cost of travel, the time you have to prepare and present, your preference for and
ability to use different types of equipment and the location or venue.
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10. Since people receive messages in different ways, a delivery with a variety of
presentation techniques makes a stronger impact than a delivery depending only on
voice and gestures.
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11. Two of the most useful aids for people making a prepared speech for the first time in
public are notes and video clips.
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12. The purpose of visual aids is to simplify complexity, build your credibility, reinforce and
help the audience remember your message.
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III. Answer the following questions.

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1. What are the objectives of public speaking?
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2. Identify the six essential steps in the public speaking planning stage. Explain each one
briefly.
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3. Consider different types of presentations.
A) Identify the different types of public speaking
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B) What is the formula for delivering an impromptu speech?
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C) What kinds of presentations are best suited to a manuscript speech?
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D) Describe the features of a co-presentation.
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E) What does a virtual presentation have in common with its face-to-face counterpart?

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4. What are the four steps you should follow when preparing your presentation?
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5. What are the strategies that can be used in your introduction?
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6. How can you expand on your main points in the body of your presentation?
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7. Identify five techniques that can be used to enliven a speech.
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8. What are the advantages of using visual aids?
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