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WorksheetsPresentation (End-of-course review) ESPD - HANU
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main purpose of a presentation?
To read information aloud
To entertain the speaker
To communicate ideas effectively to an audience
To use PowerPoint slides
An effective presentation should be:
Long and detailed
Audience-centered and well-organized
Full of technical terms
Read directly from notes
Which of the following helps reduce presentation anxiety?
Avoiding preparation
Speaking very fast
Practicing before the presentation
Ignoring the audience
When choosing a topic, the speaker should mainly consider:
Personal preference
Audience interest and purpose
Slide design
Time pressure
Audience analysis helps the speaker to:
Decide slide colors
Adjust content and language
Speak without notes
Finish earlier
The general purpose of a presentation is to:
Entertain, inform, or persuade
Introduce the speaker
End the presentation
Ask questions
A typical presentation structure includes:
Title – Examples – Questions
Introduction – Body – Conclusion
Opening – Slides – Ending
Topic – Evidence – References
Main points in the body of a presentation should be:
Unrelated
Clearly organized and supported
Written in full paragraphs
Memorized word for word
Which organizational pattern presents ideas in time order?
Cause–effect
Problem–solution
Chronological order
Compare–contrast
According to Powell (1996), an effective presentation opening should include:
Detailed evidence, visuals, and examples
A clear introduction, a stated purpose, and a hook
Slides and handouts
Answer questions
Why is it important to clearly state the purpose at the beginning of a presentation?
To make the presentation longer
To help the audience understand what they will gain
To impress the audience with language skills
To avoid using a hook
What is the main function of a hook in the opening of a presentation?
To summarize key points
To explain the conclusion
To capture attention and engage the audience
To introduce supporting details
An effective conclusion should:
Introduce new ideas
End suddenly
Summarize key points and leave a strong impression
Apologize for mistakes
What is the main purpose of summarizing key points in the closing of a presentation?
To introduce new information
To repeat the entire presentation in detail
To help the audience remember the main ideas
To fill remaining time
Which of the following best describes an effective way to end a presentation with impact?
Apologizing for mistakes
Ending immediately after the summary
Using a call to action, strong statement (e.g. a quotation or a saying), question, or vivid image
Repeating the introduction
Good PowerPoint slides should:
Contain long sentences
Include as much text as possible
Support the speaker’s message
Be read word for word
When talking through slides, the speaker should:
Face the screen all the time
Read directly from slides
Explain and expand on key points
Skip the slides
Chunking and pausing help a speaker to:
Speak faster
Reduce anxiety only
Improve clarity and understanding
Avoid eye contact
Effective pacing means:
Speaking very slowly
Speaking very quickly
Adjusting speed to suit the message
Reading from notes
Using emphasis helps the speaker to:
Fill time
Highlight important ideas
Reduce slide content
Avoid questions
When handling questions, a speaker should:
Interrupt the audience
Ignore difficult questions
Listen carefully and respond politely
Argue with the audience
What is the MOST appropriate way to handle a question from the audience during a Q&A session?
Interrupt the speaker to answer quickly and move on
Answer immediately, even if the question is unclear
Listen carefully, clarify if necessary, acknowledge the question, respond calmly, and, if appropriate, check if the answer is clear.
Avoid difficult or hostile questions whenever possible
The main goal of an informative presentation is to:
Persuade the audience
Provide clear and accurate information
Entertain the audience
Sell an idea
A persuasive presentation aims to:
Describe a process
Explain facts only
Change audience attitudes or actions
Summarize research
Self-assessment after a presentation helps students to:
Forget mistakes
Avoid future presentations
Improve future performance
Reduce preparation time
