T2.1.4 Notes and polished scripts for talks Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 2

The 20 questions

1. What is the main purpose of notes for a talk?

   • To replace the speaker's voice with a recording that plays during the talk
   • To give the audience a full written copy of every word that the speaker will say
   • To prompt the speaker with key points, rather than being read word for word
   • To provide a list of the audience members who will ask questions at the end

2. Why should notes for a talk use bullet points or keywords?

   • They allow the speaker to glance at them and keep eye contact with the audience
   • They make the notes longer so that the speaker has more to read aloud
   • They are required by the examination board in every speaking assessment
   • They allow the speaker to hide the talk's structure from the audience

3. What is a 'signpost' in a talk?

   • A printed sign in the hall that shows the audience where the exits are located
   • A card held up by the chairperson to show the time remaining for the talk
   • A direction on the stage for the speaker to walk to the left or the right
   • A phrase that tells the audience where the talk is going, such as 'My second point is'

4. What is rehearsal for a talk?

   • Reading the notes silently in a library without speaking any words at all
   • Practising the talk aloud, timing it and refining the delivery before the real event
   • Asking friends to deliver the talk for you so that you can watch and relax
   • Writing the talk in pencil so it can be erased and rewritten at the last minute

5. What does 'pace' mean in a spoken presentation?

   • The speed at which the speaker talks, which affects how easily the audience follows
   • The number of steps the speaker takes across the stage during the presentation
   • The number of slides shown on screen during the presentation, measured per minute
   • The date on which the presentation was first delivered to an audience in school

6. What is a polished script for a talk?

   • A carefully revised, complete version of the speech, with its wording refined
   • A list of bullet points written on the back of an envelope for quick reference
   • A first draft written in a hurry, full of crossed-out words and rough ideas
   • A printed copy of a famous speech that the speaker has memorised word for word

7. A speaker wants to persuade a school council. Which opening is most effective?

   • A long apology for being nervous about standing in front of the council members
   • A short, vivid example of a problem the school council can solve, followed by a clear proposal
   • A list of the speaker's favourite television programmes that the council has not heard of
   • A statement that the speaker has been told to speak and is not interested in the topic

8. A speaker's notes read 'Pollution: cars, factories, bins, rivers.' What should the speaker do?

   • Expand each keyword into a short spoken point with an example, then move to the next
   • Replace the keywords with a table of numbers that the audience has to calculate
   • Skip the keywords altogether and start a completely different talk on a new subject
   • Read the keywords out in exactly the same order, with no comment or example at all

9. Which technique helps a speaker keep an audience engaged?

   • Keeping every slide on screen for the full length of the talk without any change
   • Speaking in a monotone voice with no changes in pitch, volume or pace at all
   • Turning the back to the audience while reading the notes out loud and fast
   • Asking a rhetorical question or inviting the audience to picture a scene

10. A speaker has five minutes. How should they plan the talk?

    • Speak for twenty minutes and hope the chairperson does not notice the extra time
    • Choose two or three key points and allow time for an introduction and a conclusion
    • Read a long essay of ten pages at full speed, without pausing for breath once
    • Cover as many points as possible in a rushed list so no topic is left out at all

11. Which feature of delivery helps emphasise an important point?

    • Repeating the point in a whisper so that the audience strains to hear it clearly
    • A rapid mumble that makes the point sound like a minor detail to the audience
    • Looking down at the floor while speaking so that the point seems private to the speaker
    • A pause before the point, then a slightly slower and louder delivery

12. What is a sensible way to handle a nervous moment during a talk?

    • Start shouting the notes at the audience so that they forget about the nerves
    • Apologise repeatedly for the nerves, which takes up most of the remaining time
    • Pause, take a breath, and return to a keyword in the notes to pick up the thread
    • Stop speaking and leave the room without saying anything to the audience at all

13. Why do speakers use eye contact during a talk?

    • It is required only when a speaker is reading from a printed script word for word
    • It replaces the need for any notes, because the audience can read the speaker's mind
    • It allows the speaker to check whether the audience has left the room yet
    • It builds rapport with the audience and shows confidence in what is being said

14. Which is the best way to structure a talk?

    • A single long point repeated for the full length of the allotted time for the talk
    • An introduction, main points developed with evidence, and a conclusion that summarises
    • A random sequence of unrelated facts with no introduction or conclusion at all
    • Only a conclusion, because the audience will not listen to anything before the end

15. What is tone in a spoken talk?

    • The musical note on which the speaker begins the talk, usually middle C
    • The number of times the speaker says the word 'um' during a presentation
    • The attitude conveyed by the voice, such as friendly, serious or enthusiastic
    • The colour of the speaker's clothes, which is chosen to match the room decor

16. What is intonation in speaking?

    • The rise and fall of the voice, which shapes meaning and emotion
    • The printed introduction at the start of a booklet of speeches
    • A list of pitches that are fixed in advance for each speech in the programme
    • The time at which the talk is scheduled to begin in the school calendar

17. Which is an example of a hook at the start of a spoken presentation?

    • A long silence followed by the word 'Anyway', to show the speaker has started
    • A list of the speaker's names, ages and addresses for the official record book
    • A surprising statistic, followed by a question that the talk will answer
    • A statement that the talk will be boring, so the audience should leave early

18. What is the best use of slides in a talk?

    • Filling every slide with full paragraphs that the speaker reads out word for word
    • Turning the slides off completely, so the audience must memorise the speech
    • Displaying random pictures unrelated to the talk to keep the audience entertained
    • Showing key images or short keywords that support what the speaker says aloud

19. What makes a polished script different from a set of notes?

    • It is written in a different language from the talk so that the audience cannot read it
    • It contains only single words and no sentences, so it is faster to read in front of people
    • It contains only the audience's questions, not any of the speaker's own ideas at all
    • It contains complete, refined sentences and transitions that the speaker can deliver fluently

20. Why is it useful to get feedback on a rehearsed talk?

    • It replaces the need for a clear structure, because listeners fill the gaps themselves
    • It shows the speaker where the argument is unclear or the timing needs adjusting
    • It helps the speaker avoid all eye contact, since feedback is usually negative
    • It means the speaker never needs to rehearse again, because the feedback fixes everything

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