II. Which of the expressions above are used to

· return to an important point? q · repeat the main points? q · talk about something unconnected? q

· begin the presentation? q · expand a point? q · change the subject? q

III. You can draw attention to your visuals by using the phrases below. Complete them using the words from the box.

give see point have show

1. _______ a look at this.
2. As you can _______, …
3. I’d like to _______ out …
4. Let me _______ you something …
5. To _______ you the background to this …

Listening

I. Listen to a stock trading company manager describe how his team solved a problem with the company's website

Part A

1. Underline the two things the manager does to open his presentation.

ask a question / tell a joke / tell a story / quote some figures

2. What's the significance of the following facts and figures?

__________________________________________

 

250, 000

__________________________________________

 

3

__________________________________________

 

60, 000

__________________________________________

Part B

3. What three problems was the company having with its website?

a.________________________________________

b.________________________________________

c.________________________________________

4. Having improved the website, what are E-Stock's two current objectives?

A._______________________________________

B._______________________________________

Part C

5. Which graph (a, b, c or d) does the speaker refer to? q

6. What three things does the manager do to close his presentation?

a. he sums up his talk

b. he quotes a well-known person

c. he refers people to his report

d. he invites questions