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Read the following lecture carefully and answer the questions as appropriate.

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Good morning everyone, and thank you for being here today. My name is Sarah Johnson, and I’m the Marketing Director at ABC Corporation. Today, I’ll be talking to you about executive presentations and how to effectively plan and prepare for them.The title of my presentation is "Mastering Executive Presentations: From Planning to Delivery." I hope by the end of this talk, you’ll feel more confident in your presentation skills.Before I begin, I’d like to mention that my colleague, Mr. Davis, will be showing a video later to provide a visual example of a well-structured presentation. Feel free to ask questions or interrupt me at any point if something is unclear—we want this to be an interactive session.I’ll be speaking for about 30 minutes, and then we’ll have a 10-minute Q&A session at the end. So, please note any questions or comments you may have, and I’ll address them later if they don’t come up during the presentation.

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Here’s how I’ve structured my talk today: First, I’ll discuss the importance of planning—how to organize your content and structure your presentation. Then, I’ll talk about preparation, including rehearsing, understanding your audience, and managing nerves. Finally, we’ll look at some real-world examples of great executive presentations, including a video from Mr. Davis.Let’s get started!

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What is the first thing Sarah does in her presentation?

Question 01

Gives the title of her talk

Greets the audience

Introduces her colleague

Correctanswer

It's always important to greet the audience at the start of a presentation to establish a connection.

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What will Sarah’s colleague do later in the presentation?

Question 02

Show a video

Explain the structure of the presentation

Take questions from the audience

Correctanswer

Mr. Davis will show a video as part of the presentation to give a real-world example.

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What does Sarah encourage the audience to do during her talk?

Question 03

Take notes but wait until the end to ask questions

Write down questions for the Q&A session

Interrupt or ask questions if needed

Correctanswer

Sarah encourages an interactive session and welcomes interruptions.

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How long will Sarah’s talk last?

Question 04

30 minutes

15 minutes

45 minutes

Correctanswer

Sarah mentions that her talkwill last around 30 minutes.

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What is the second topic Sarah will discuss in her presentation?

Question 05

How to rehearse effectively

Understanding your audience

The importance of planning

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