Y8 Lesson 1 - Speaking Task Intro

There are 10 questions in this quiz

Answer the questions carefully but quickly. The fastest correct answer scores the highest marks.

Multiple Choice

Listening when someone else is speaking is just as important as giving your own speech.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What should you do before a speaking presentation?

• sleep for 3 days

• get prepared

• watch lots of Youtube videos

• ask for feedback.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to conquer your fear of public speaking?

• it helps you understand how your nerves affect your ability to speak.

• it helps you ask your parents for things without being afraid.

• it teaches you how to write

• it helps break the ice in small conversations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the audience that a speaker has confidence?

• using lots of fillers like Yani, Erm, Err

• speaking clearly and fluently

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to project your voice?

• yell at everyone in the space.

• speak loudly so that others can hear you.

• mumble under your breath.

• use a presentation and poster board for your speech.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make your audience listen?

• use your body language.

• use your hands when speaking.

• shout loudly to get everyone's attention.

• make eye-contact with your audience.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare BEFORE giving a speech?

• ignore the task and go to bed

• watching your favourite movie. again

• use your hands when speaking

• practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most effective way to learn from your mistakes AFTER giving a public speech?

• ask for feedback after giving your speech

• rewrite your speech and memorize it. Then, recite it in front of the mirror alone.

• watch someone on video give a public speech

• pretend that you're somewhere else

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT suggested to help conquer your fear of public speaking?

• eat or drink before speaking to calm your nerves.

• tell the audience you're nervous

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to add your own style when speaking publicly?

• stand as straight as a board and speak in a boring voice.

• act like a clown to get everyone's attention.

• speak how everyone expects you to speak.

• let your personality shine when speaking.