TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2: Speaking Skills and Writing Skills

"Textbooks should be free."

The type of genre used in the speech above is

• informative

• persuasive

• argumentative

• commemorative

"A speech informing audience about the history of transplants."

The type of genre used in speech above is

• informative

• persuasive

• argumentative

• commemorative

Which of the following expression is suitable to start a conversation?

• How about you?

• He starts tomorrow

• Is this your first day?

• I’ll contact you next week

Which of the following expression is suitable to end conversation?

• How are you?

• That’s interesting

• Nice meeting you

• Now I’ll take you over to meet other staffs

Which of the following expression is suitable to introduce a new member?

• Nice meeting you

• Is this your first day?

• This is Steve Smith. He starts tomorrow

• Now I’ll take you over to meet other staffs

The following are the tips for commemorative speech EXCEPT

• ignore the emotional needs of your audience

• create a ceremonial speech that is short and eloquent

• adapt your speech to the occasion or event you are celebrating

• make specific references to the particular characteristics and contributions of the honoree

The followings are TRUE about assertive communication EXCEPT

• being assertive means you own your opinion and you can't consider new information

• in assertive communication, your manner is non-threatening and non- judgmental

• being assertive means being willing to state your opinion even if others haven’t done so or if your opinion is different

• assertive communication is the honest expression one’s own needs, wants, and feelings while respecting those of the other person

The following are the purpose of a memo EXCEPT

• to promote products

• to react to a situation

• to persuade others to take action

• to inform readers of specific information

What is the purpose of writing a report?

• To share stories

• To reject suggestion

• To make recommendation

• To draft a speech topic

"A report describing how close you are to completing something you planned."

The description above refers to

• Site Report

• Sales Report

• Progress Report

• Recommendation Report