Unit 1 Speaking

a formal political conference in which a high-level topic is presented

• audio conference

• summit

• get-together

• interview

can be political, but the participants are typically citizens who are protesting about a government or corporate proposal

• rally

• webinar

• lecture

• get-together

A(n)................. is either Internet- or telephone­ based. It is a formal meeting, often in a business setting, to present a proposal or plan.

• audio conference

• interview

• get-together

• webinar

A(n) .......... also has people connected remotely on the Internet.

There is usually one key speaker presenting on a topic, although there are opportunities for the listeners to interact.

• get-together

• webinar

• lecture

• seminar

a kind of informal gathering, often among friends who might want to catch up after not seeing each other for a while.

• lecture

• seminar

• get-together

• webinar

What is a definition of a lecture?

• a type of formal presentation that might have one key speaker and is not interactive.

• It is a formal meeting, often in a business setting, to present a proposal or plan. Most of the participants are connected remotely.

• It is often held outdoors, so it does not usually utilize technology, although it could be recorded and broadcast on the Internet.

• It is a more interactive, less formal discussion in which speakers share ideas on a topic.

Which Binomial is NOT suitable?

• all or nothing

• first and foremost

• show and tell

• downs and ups

Which Binomial is NOT suitable?

• loud and clear

• pure and simple

• cut and dried

• effort and time

Make a sentence with this binomial.

"loud and clear"

Make a sentence with this binomial.

cut and dried