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LANGUAGE TEST- Practise more (7 points)
Ben practises with a coach. In the feedback
below, the words in bold are not where they
should be. Put them where they belong.A. Keep eye contact with the prompts
.
B. Don’t look at the aids.
C. Learn your introduction by audience
.
D. Write some bullet on small
cards.
E. Make the visual screen
simpler.
F. Grab the audience’s heart
with a personal story.
G. Reduce the number of attention
points on each slide — or
choose just one dramatic image, one impres-
sive number or one inspiring quote on each
slide instead. Less is more!- Pack your tools (9 points)
Complete these technology tips from Ben’s col-
leagues with the missing nouns. We’ve given
you the first three letters.An international travel
(A) plu adapter is essential.
I have one with three (B) soc.
It also has an extra long extension
(C) cor so I can place my
laptop where I want!Don’t forget your laptop (D) cha.
As I use a Mac, I always take my own VGA
adapter for the (E) pro , too.The sound systems in conference rooms
aren’t always great. So, if you plan to show
a video or play audio, take your own
external (F) spe.And take your own presentation remote
(G) con , too. I have one with a
laser pointer. Be sure to pack extra batteries.I would save your slide
(H) dec as a PDF on a thumb
(I) dri and on the cloud — just in
case you have to use somebody else’s computer.6/2019 Business SpotlightEye contact is
important: look
up, not down!DO YOU LOOK AND SOUND PROFESSIONAL?
Ask for feedback from colleagues, attend a seminar or hire a
personal coach to give you professional support. If you don’t have
time to work with others, you should try to work more effectively
on your own. Record yourself — on video or audio — and be
honest when you watch or listen to your presentation. Practise to
be professional.➻