BR Speaking Presentations (2) 'As well as giving presentations in seminars, you may also have to give more formal presentations, on your awn or with other students, A group presentation enables you to share the preparation and to give useful feedback an each other's contribution. A key part of preparation is reading and research, You need to select and use relevant information from the sources you have, in ofder to make your presentation interesting and informative for your ‘audience. Interacting with your audience, for example by asking questions for them to answer, ‘can also help them engage with your ideas. This module covers: «© Selecting and synthesizing information ‘© Using wh- structures to signal and focus key points Researching and preparing a graup presentation TASK1 Reading to prepare for a presentation 1. You are going to prepare a group presentation on possible solutions to the future problem of finding additional sources of energy. Work in pairs and discuss ‘questions 1-3. 1 Which counties are the biggest consumers of energy used in the world today? 2 Which countries are likely to be the main consumers inthe future? 8. What does this mean for world energy supplies? 2 Read the text on page 204 and complete the notes relating to the situation and problems discussed. 3. Workin pairs and compare your notes. Write a summary of the problem in one sentence. TASK 2 Analysing the problem and possible solu 1 Work in groups and discuss questions 1~!. 1 What did you find interesting or surprising in the text? 2. Whats your evaluation of the main problem? (e.g. How serious is i?) 3 According to the text, what needs to happen in order to provide a solution to the problem? 4. Whatis likely to happen if the problem is not dealt with? Consider this question from some of the following perspectives: economics, society, health, the environment, politics. TASK3 Analysing structure and content in a group presentation 1 411.4 Listen to Extract I from a group presentation about some solutions to the problem discussed in the text in Task 1. As you listen, note down the main points that ‘willbe included in the presentation, 2. Note down the expressions the speaker uses to: 1 introduce the topic ofthe presentation 2. preview the key points and explain how the presentation is structured 3 refer to any limitations (e.g, time available), 3 /11.5-11.7 Listen to Extracts 2-4 of the presentation and for each extract note down: 1 the solution being presented 2 the evidence and supporting information for that solution the speaker's evaluation of the solution. 4-4) 11.5-11.7 Listen to Extracts 2-4 again and note down the expressions the speaker uses to: 1 introduce the solution 2. giveanevaluation hand over to the next speaker 150 UNIT28 SPEAKINGLET ignposting and focusing Using wh- clauses lwh- clauses (structures beginning with what, why, where, how, etc.) are often used at the start of a sentence to introduce of draw attention to specific information, including evaluation. This can then be introduced in the second half of the sentence with is / are What we want to dois to show that there are concerns about Where the wind turbines are located is important. How this can be achieved is stil not clear. As they clearly signal new information for the listener, sentences starting with wh: clauses are ‘well suited ta spoken presentations. TASK 4 Using wh- clauses 1 Rewrite sentences 1-1 so that they start with a wh- clause. Example: There are two main reasons for this, which I'd like to look at next. + What I'd like to look at next are the two main reasons for this. | I'm saying that environmental and economic considerations need to be balanced. 2 Wtsnow possible, but expensive, to capture and store CO,, 3 like to emphasize the difficulties involved in dealing with nuclear waste. 4 It’s hard to see where 1,200 new wind turbines a week can be situated. 2 4p. isten to Extract 5 and check your answers. Which words are stressed? TASKS Researching information to use in a presentation 1 Youre going to work out a solution to the following problem: We need to produce 6 CMO (Cubic Mite of Oil) to meet the expected growth in global energy needs. Work in ‘groups and follow steps 1-1. 1 Lookat the table on page 205 and read the information on different energy sources, 2 Select three or four sources of energy from the table which together provide a solution to the problem and would deliver the necessary amount of energy (in CMO). 8 Select from the key information inthe text on page 204 and the table. Do not ty to include everything, 4 Think of questions to help you evaluate your solution. For example: How effective is this solution? How much energy can it provide? What are the potential problems? TASK 6 Planning and preparing a group presentation 1 Inyour groups, you are going to give a short presentation of up to five minutes, Plan the content and organization of your presentation using the guidelines on page 205. 2 Practise each part individually, then practise as a group. Check the timing. INDEPENDENT TASK 7 Giving and evaluating group presentations Soe om one 1 Take turns to give your presentations. As you watch other groups’ presentations, note Sers-yurpees- ddown any points to give as feedback. Use the following questions to help you. they can fer a ferent + Were the solutions presented cleary? paracte romyour + Was the evidence and supporting information presented effectively? iilbenabiar + Was evaluation included, and clealy presented? bresentations ask one + Overall, was the presentation clear and easy to understand? to prepare feedback fonyou nd suggest 2 Work with one other group, and give feedback based on your notes in 1. ieee eto {focus on, 3 Inyour groups, discuss the feedback you have received and think about how you could ‘act on it next time you give a presentation. UNIT21B SPEAKING 252