9.4 STUDY and WRITING SKILLS Giving a short talk 1a. Louise works for a company that makes chocolate. Part of her job is to talks about her company. Here are four questions she always asks herself before she starts to prepare a talk. How do you think she answers them? What is the topic of my talk? Why am I going to say it (e.g. to inform, persuade [pə'sweıd], amuse)? Who am I going to talk to? How much time do I have for the talk?

Решение:

Это задание на размышление и планирование. Ответы будут зависеть от конкретной ситуации и цели выступления Луизы. Примерные ответы:

• What is the topic of my talk? The topic is likely about the company's chocolate products, its history, or its unique selling points.
• Why am I going to say it? The purpose could be to inform potential clients about the company, persuade them to buy the chocolate, or amuse the audience with interesting facts.
• Who am I going to talk to? This depends on the context – perhaps potential business partners, customers at an event, or even colleagues during a presentation.
• How much time do I have for the talk? This is a practical constraint that will determine the depth and breadth of the content.