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Expressions to introduce and explain your visuals

Take a look at this …

Let’s have a look at this …

I’d like you to look at this …..

Here we can see ….

The….. represents ….. . And the …. represents …. .

Let’s look at …. in more detail. As you can see,….

I’d also like to draw your attention to ….... .

13.10. Match the phrases in the left column with the phrases from the right column to make complete presentation extracts. Underline the most useful expressions to introduce visuals.

Extract 1

1. Have a look at this graph. As you can see, … A) … shows turnover in millions of dollars
2. The vertical axis … B) … it’s a fairly typical growth curve for a young company in the early stages of its development.
3. … and the horizontal axis represents … C) … the years 2000 to 2010.

 

Extract 2

1. I’d like you to look at … A) … at product movement in the high growth sector.
2. … which shows … B) … the current position of six of our leading products.
3. Let’s take a closer look for a moment … C) … this chart, …

 

Extract 3

1. The graph we're looking at … A) … the production level in the Netherlands, …
2. The full line shows … B) … very clearly demonstrates the comparative productivity of our European plants.
3. … and the dotted line … C) … represents the average productivity in Europe.

 

13.11. Look at the diagram representing the number of cars and drivers in the USA. Comment on the diagram using phrases from activity 13.10.

13.12. Using verbs in Active Voice instead of Passive makes the presentation more informal. Use the words given and make these presentation extracts more informal according to the model:

Model: It’s a well-known fact that the Internet is the information channel of the future. (Everybody)

Everybody knows that the Internet is the information channel of the future.

 

1. It’s been proved that direct mailing gets a less than 1% response rate. (They)

2. It’s being suggested that so-called smart drugs can actually increase intelligence. (They)

3. It’s generally agreed that the number of new cases of AIDS is falling. (Almost everyone)

4. It’s widely believed that Thailand and Malaysia will continue to outgrow Taiwan. (A lot / us)

5. It’s not known whether a mile-high building is technically possible. (We / not know)

6. It’s a little-known fact that more people die of tuberculosis every year than were killed in both world wars. (A lot / people / not realize)

7. It’s a popular misconception that Total Quality originated in Japan. (People often / mistake / thinking)

8. It’s debatable whether such an ambitious objective can be achieved in two years. (We can’t /be / sure / we)

9. It’s doubtful whether a cure for the common cold will ever be found. (We / not expect / anyone)

 

13.13. Read the text Four Basic Types of Questions. Then fill in the table with the responses below.

Four Basic Types of Questions:

● Good questions: Thank the people for asking them. They help you to get your message cross to the audience better.



● Difficult questions: These are the ones you can’t or prefer not to answer. Say you don’t know, offer to find out or ask the questioners what they think.

● Unnecessary questions: You have already given this information. Point this out, answer briefly again and move on.

● Irrelevant questions: Try not to sound rude, but move on.

Good questions Difficult questions Unnecessary questions Irrelevant questions
       

 

1. Good point.

2. Well, as I mentioned earlier, …

3. Interesting. What do you think?

4. I’m afraid I don’t have that information with me.

5. To be honest, I think that raises a different issue.

6. I’m afraid I don't see the connection.

7. I think I answered that earlier.

8. Well, as I said . . .

9. I’m afraid I’m not in a position to comment on that.

10. I wish I knew.

11. I’m glad you asked that.

12. That’s a very good question.

 

13.14. What do you think the 60-20 rule means? Read Part 1 of The Do’s and Dont’s When Presenting Yourself in Public and check.

A) There are 60 minutes for the presentation and 20 minutes for its discussion.

B) There are 20 minutes for the presentation and 60 minutes for its discussion.

C) You are to arrive 60 minutes before the presentation starts. You are to be ready to greet the public 20 minutes before the presentation starts.

D) 60 is the maximum number of listeners, 20 is the minimum number.

 


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