Oral Lesson 1: Pre-lesson quiz

Choose the best opening line for an oral/speech about the advantages of having pets.

• Today I will speak about the advantages of having pets.

• The advantages of having pets are...

• Did you know that around 57% of people in the world own at least one pet?

Answer explanation

Always start with a strong, interesting and arresting opening line to attract the listeners' immediate attention. 

Choose the best ending sentence(s) for an oral/speech about the advantages of having pets.

• Yes, pets can take a lot of hard work, but that’s part of what makes our relationships with our pets so rewarding. The hard work we put in creates a loving emotional bond with our pets.

• And that's my oral on the advantages of having pets.

• Thank you for listening to my oral.

Answer explanation

Have a strong ending sentence. Leave your listeners with something to think about.

Select the best option(s) about the way you should use your voice when you deliver an oral/speech.

• It's okay to speak softly if you feel shy.

• Speak with a monotone voice.

• Speak with confidence.

• Speak clearly and loudly.

• Use intonation to make your oral interesting to listen to.

Select the best option(s) about the language you should use in your oral.

• You should always try to use sophisticated words and jargon.

• The type of language you use in your oral should suit the topic.

• You should use lots of slang so that you sound cool.

• The language you use in your oral should help link your ideas together.

Select the best option(s) about the way you should present/deliver your oral.

• Your presentation should be engaging and you should make eye contact with your listeners.

• You presentation should be natural and sincere.

• It's okay to just read your oral from the cue cards.

• You should always try to be funny and make your audience laugh.

Answer explanation

You can add some humour to your oral/speech if it suits the topic, but you shouldn't "try" to be funny or have too many jokes.

Select the best option(s) about a prepared oral/speech.

• You don't need to prepare anything. You can just improvise your oral.

• Before writing out your oral, you should brainstorm some ideas first.

• Your oral should be written out, checked carefully, and edited.

• If your speech requires research, you should research the topic carefully but always use your own words when writing out your oral.

• It's okay to copy the information from a website and read it aloud.

Answer explanation

You should always prepare well for a prepared speech/oral. If your topic requires you to do research, always use your own words when writing out your oral.