Lesson SL-P1

SL-P1 Presentation skills in a formal setting Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 4

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Lesson SL-P1, Presentation skills in a formal setting: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE English Language (8700), Unit 4: Spoken language, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the most important quality of a formal presentation?

    • Speaking as quickly as possible so that the presentation can finish early and leave time for questions
    • Using informal slang and jokes throughout, so that the audience feels relaxed and comfortable throughout
    • Being audible and intelligible to the audience, while using language suited to the formal setting
    • Reading every word from a script without looking up, so that no words are missed by the listener

  2. Which of these is a general criterion for a Pass in the spoken language assessment?

    • Responding perceptively and elaborating on the answers with further ideas and information offered
    • Using a sophisticated repertoire of vocabulary throughout the entire presentation without any errors
    • Engaging the audience with an effective range of strategies that include interactive activities
    • Being audible and using Standard English that is intelligible and suited to the formal setting

  3. What does 'formal' mean for a spoken presentation?

    • Language, tone and conduct appropriate to a serious setting, with respect shown to the listeners
    • Speaking in a loud voice for the whole presentation, so that every listener can hear each word
    • Wearing a suit and reading from a card, regardless of the content and the audience's expectations
    • Using only technical terms from the subject, so that the presentation sounds expert to listeners

  4. A student's presentation is hard to hear at the back of the room. Which criterion is at risk?

    • Asking questions to elicit clarification, which is only needed when the speaker is responding to feedback
    • Responding to questions, which is a requirement only for students seeking a Distinction in speaking
    • Being audible, which is a general requirement for all grades in the spoken language assessment
    • Using a sophisticated vocabulary, which is only assessed at the Merit grade and not before that

  5. Which features show a Pass standard in organising a presentation?

    • A list of random points delivered in any order, since the audience can work out the links alone
    • A perfect, seamless structure with a sophisticated range of strategies to engage the whole audience
    • A presentation that has no introduction or ending at all, so that the audience can decide when it ends
    • An attempt to structure the presentation so that a listener can follow the main ideas in order

  6. What does 'expresses straightforward ideas' describe at Pass level?

    • Communicating ideas in a clear and simple way, rather than with the complexity required for higher grades
    • Giving ideas without any clarity, so that the audience has to work out the meaning for themselves
    • Expressing ideas in a complex and sophisticated way, using a wide repertoire of specialist vocabulary
    • Presenting only the feelings of the speaker, without any information for the audience to consider

  7. Which is the best description of a Distinction-level listening and responding?

    • Waiting silently until the questions have finished and then giving a one-word answer to each question
    • Repeating the question word for word before answering it, so the audience knows it has been heard
    • Avoiding all questions by saying that the answer is already in the presentation and cannot be changed
    • Responding perceptively to feedback and, where appropriate, elaborating with further ideas and information

  8. A presentation aims to inform a school council about a plan. Which feature best meets the needs of the audience?

    • Technical jargon and abbreviations that the council members are unlikely to recognise or know
    • Clear signposting of the main points and language that the council members can follow easily
    • A long digression about the speaker's hobbies, which has no link to the plan being presented
    • A rapid delivery with no pauses, so that the council has to keep up with the information given

  9. Which action best shows a speaker is achieving the purpose of their presentation?

    • Finishing the presentation abruptly without any conclusion, so that the audience is left to guess the aim
    • Reading out a list of unrelated statistics without any explanation of how they relate to the aim
    • Changing the subject halfway through so that the audience is surprised by a different topic entirely
    • Ending by restating the central message so that the audience leaves knowing what the talk was for

  10. Which of these is a distinct feature of Merit-level presentation?

    • Using only the vocabulary of everyday speech, with no attempt to extend it at any point
    • Presenting material without any structure, relying on the audience to find its own way through
    • Expressing ideas only through a single sentence, so that the message is as brief as possible
    • Expressing challenging ideas using a range of vocabulary, with a clearly organised structure

  11. A student speaks with clear diction and a steady pace, but uses slang throughout. What is the likely effect on the criteria?

    • It may fail the requirement to use language appropriate to the formal setting of the presentation
    • It will automatically raise the grade, since slang is always a sign of confidence in a speaker
    • It will improve audibility, because the audience will hear the slang more clearly than standard words
    • It will have no effect at all, since Standard English applies only to written work in the course

  12. Which of the following is an example of a Pass-level response to feedback?

    • Arguing with every point of feedback in a way that prevents any discussion from taking place
    • Thanking the listener and then changing the subject so that the feedback is not discussed further
    • Listening to the feedback and giving an appropriate response in a straightforward manner
    • Ignoring the feedback entirely, since the speaker already believes that the presentation was perfect

  13. What does 'speaking with purpose' mean for a formal presentation?

    • Repeating the same point many times, so that the audience remembers it even if they miss other things
    • Using a dramatic voice for every sentence, so that the audience remains awake throughout the talk
    • Speaking for as long as possible, so that the audience is impressed by the total amount said
    • Shaping the content and delivery around a clear aim that the audience can recognise and follow

  14. Which statement describes the role of audience in planning a presentation?

    • Considering who will listen, and what they already know, so that the content and language suit them
    • Assuming the audience knows everything about the topic and so omitting all explanation of key terms
    • Ignoring the audience entirely, since only the speaker's views can be presented in a formal setting
    • Planning for an imagined audience of experts only, regardless of who will actually be in the room

  15. Which is a feature of a well-planned presentation?

    • A sequence that changes at random each time the speaker presents, so that every version is new
    • No notes at all and no sequence, so that the speaker can respond only to whatever comes to mind
    • Notes or slides that support the speaker and a sequence that moves logically from one point to the next
    • A script that is read word for word, with no eye contact, in order to avoid any mistakes at all

  16. Which example shows that a presenter has organised ideas clearly?

    • Mixing the three main points together in a single sentence so that the audience can sort them out
    • Introducing three main points at the start, then developing each one in turn with its supporting detail
    • Presenting the conclusion first and then giving the points in a random order with no signposting at all
    • Delivering a long list of unconnected facts with no introduction and no indication of how they connect

  17. Which of these is a benefit of using pre-prepared notes in a presentation?

    • They remove the need to listen to questions, since the answers can all be found on the notes
    • They can help the speaker stay on track and recall key points, so the speaker can focus on delivery
    • They allow the speaker to read every word aloud without any eye contact with the audience at all
    • They guarantee a high grade, since the examiner will automatically award marks for any written notes

  18. What is the best way to prepare for a presentation that must respond to questions?

    • Prepare only the opening and closing lines, since the middle of the presentation will look after itself
    • Refuse to answer any questions, so that the presentation runs to time and the audience is kept waiting
    • Assume no questions will be asked, so there is no need to think about responses or clarification
    • Anticipate likely questions, plan clear answers and practise listening carefully before responding

  19. Which statement about spoken language in a formal setting is accurate?

    • Formal speech uses Standard English where appropriate, with clear pronunciation and a suitable register
    • Formal speech avoids all vocabulary except that used in everyday conversation between friends
    • Formal speech uses regional dialect throughout, since it reflects the speaker's identity most fully
    • Formal speech uses texting abbreviations to keep the audience interested in the presentation topic

  20. Which feature best shows a speaker is planning for purpose and audience?

    • Deciding the length of the talk only at the moment of speaking, without any prior planning at all
    • Including content that the speaker finds interesting, regardless of whether the audience will care
    • Selecting the same examples for every audience, so that the talk is quick to prepare each time
    • Choosing the language, examples and length of the talk to suit the listeners and what they need

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