The First Quiz (English Conv Course)

What is the main idea of Julian Treasure’s talk?

• How to sing better

• The importance of speaking loudly

• How to speak so people want to listen

• How to argue with power

Which of the following is NOT one of the "seven deadly sins of speaking"?

• Complaining

• Honesty

• Judging

• Gossip

Why do people often trust speakers with deeper voices?

• They speak faster

• They sound more powerful and confident

• They are louder

• They use bigger words

What is the meaning of the word “HAIL” in the talk?

• A greeting

• A form of weather

• A tool for singing

• A model for powerful speech

Which of these tools affects how smooth and warm your voice sounds?

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Pace

• Register

Prosody is the rhythm and melody of speech.

• False

• True

Dogmatism means accepting other people’s opinions easily.

• False

• True

The word “watched” ends with what sound?

• /d/

• /t/

• /ɪd/

How is “played” pronounced?

• /d/

• /t/

• /ɪd/

How do you pronounce “started”?

• /d/

• /t/

• /ɪd/