What time will it be in Russia? Will Sergei be able to see it?
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It'll be one o'clock in the afternoon there, won't it?
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Yes, I think so.
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Brad won't be able to see it, will he? It'll be the middle of the
night in Vancouver.
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We should text him, shouldn't we, and wake him up.
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He'll be awake, I'm sure. He wouldn't miss this for anything.
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What's the time? Is it ten?
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Yes, it is. I'm going to go online.
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Come on! Hurry up! You haven't forgotten the web address, have
you?
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Of course not. Ok. Wait a second and ...
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There it is! There's out website!
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I can't believe it! It looks amazing!
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The web designers have done a brilliant job, haven't they?
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They certainly have. This is fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!
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Lesson 2: Conversation
You've got your own computer, haven't you, Holly?
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Yes I've got a laptop. Have you got one?
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No. Laura's got one. She doesn't like me borrowing it though. I
have to use the family computer in the living room.
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That's okay, isn't it?
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I'd rather have my own laptop, so I can use it in my bedroom
whenever I want.
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Yes. I know what you mean.
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I hope I'll be getting one for my birthday.
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Nice present. I couldn't do without mine.
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What do you use it for most?
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Chatting to my friends, I think, and sending them messages. How
about you? What do you do on the computer?
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I play games mostly, and there are some websites I like to go on.
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What's your favourite? Some football website, I expect.
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Yes, I really like the Manchester United website. It's brilliant.
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My favourite's called Trendy Girl. It's all about clothes and
fashion and hairstyles and makeup.
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I've told Mum and Dad that I've got to have my own laptop because
I need it for my homework.
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Well, that's true. We often need to do research, especially for
projects and presentations.
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And I could send emails. Do you send many emails?
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Not really. I use my computer for having fun. I like listening to
music on it and watching films.
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Exactly. If I had my own laptop, I could listen to the music I
like without disturbing the rest of the family. And I could watch
the films I like in my room. We wouldn't argue all the time about
who's going to watch what on the TV.
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It sounds like you definitely need your own computer.
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I think so.
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Giving a class presentation
Giving a class presentation
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You've probably had to stand up and talk to your class, haven't
you?
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Giving a presentation can be a nerve-wracking experience.
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You can, however, make life easier for yourself by preparing
thoroughly and being familiar with the material by practising in
the privacy of your own room.
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Here's how to go about it.
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At the beginning
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Are you choosing your own topic or is one being given to you?
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Choosing your own topic:
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Although you have been given the freedom to choose your own topic,
think very carefully.
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Do not select something you know nothing about.
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Choose something you have some knowledge of, are interested in and
that your audience will be interested in.
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Given a topic:
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Ensure you know exactly what is required.
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Are there certain aspects that you should concentrate on?
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Find out the duration of the presentation.
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Is this a group presentation or an individual one?
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Group presentation:
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If you will be working in a group, decide what aspect of the topic
you are presenting and how long you have to speak
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We must work as a group, mustn't we?
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Research
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Make sure that you:
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use several sources for the information you need.
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Just looking at one book or website is not a good idea.
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This will not give you a broad range of information, will it?
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make detailed notes on the information you find - your audience
will know if you are vague and unprepared.
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group your notes under different aspects of the topic you are
presenting. This will help you to quickly organise the final text.
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Organising the text
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Review the notes you have made under different headings.
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Decide in what order you will be presenting the information.
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If you find it helpful, write down your text in full first.
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You should then condense the information onto small cards.
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Write key words and use different colours to jog your memory.
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You would find it tedious just listening to someone read, wouldn't
you? So will the audience!
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Making your presentation interesting
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You need to engage the audience's interest throughout your
presentation.
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Just standing and talking can be quite boring so think about:
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Using technology. You may decide to use a whiteboard, a projector,
etc.
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but make sure you have practised with the technology beforehand.
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Don't let the first time you use it be when you are actually
giving your talk!
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using visual aids. As well as giving your audience pictures,
diagrams, etc. to look at, you may be able to hand around relevant
objects that will make your presentation more interesting.
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Last-minute tips
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Make sure you:
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are there before your audience
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have checked any equipment you are usting
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sorted your note cards into the correct order
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have a glass of water on the table - talking is thirsty work!
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And remember ...
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Don't forget to look up at your audience. They don't want to be
staring at the top of your head as you read your notes.
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Speak slowly and clearly. You will be giving an interesting
presentation but it is not much use if no one can hear you.
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Leave time at the end for questions. If you do not know a
particular answer, don't guess!
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Someone else in the room may come to your rescue, or you can make
a note of the question and promise to find out the answer as soon
as possible.
