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Making a presentation
A. Look at the picture. Put the correct number by each of these items.
bar chart........ felt pen........ handout........pointer........ curtain........ flip chart........
pie chart........ screen........ slide projector......
notes........ podium........ overhead projector
graph........ microphone........
B. Below you will see extracts from apresentation. You must complete each blank with a word or phrase from the list below. Use each item once only.
purpose
First of all,
up to date
at such short notice
priorities
May I begin
to sum up
On the contrary,
Finally,
as you know,
as a whole
On the other hand,
Next,
In other words,
As far as
draw your attention
1. …… by welcoming you all, especially as this meeting has had to be called
2. ……
3. ……, our latest project has been the target of intense speculation in the media daring the last few days, and the 4. …… of this presentation is to bring you 5. …… on what has been happening.
6. ……, I’d like to refresh your memories as to the background to the project. 7. …… I’ll give you a broad outline of what we've achieved so far. 8. ……, I'll try to give an indication of what our 9. …… will be over the next few months.
If I can 10. …… to the month of July, you will notice that there was an unexpected fall in overseas sales.
11. …… domestic sales are concerned, you can see that growth has been sustained.
If we look at the figures for Europe 12. …… and Germany in particular, we can see some quite encouraging trends.
We don't fear competition. 13. …… we welcome it.
We could open a branch there. 14. …… we may be better advised to look for a good agent to represent us.
This is a time when we must consider our options carefully. 15. …… we should not rush into making any decisions.
So, 16. …… then, don't believe everything the media tells you. We've had a few problems but the future looks bright.
Source: Build your business vocabulary by John Flower
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