Welcome to Mr Aslanov’s cefr lessons

READING PRACTICE TEST - MATCHING HEADINGS – TEST 40 
A.
Humour it all
E
Eye to eye 
B.
Maintain a posture
F.
Tell-a-tale 
C.
Expression and tone modulation
G.
Be confident 
D.
Prepare in advance
H.
Believe your words 
Q1.
Your script should be ready — a rehearsal or two won’t harm. A speech that has an impact when read 
in mind might not always be as powerful when spoken. The best way to go about it is by recording 
yourself and listening to it. Think rationally — if you want to forward through your own piece of speech 
why would someone else wish to sit through it without yawning. 
Q2.
If you speak about the topic for the sake of speaking it, people would listen to you for the sake of 
listening to it. If it does not reflect in you it will definitely not stir any emotions in your listeners. 
Superficial speaking only makes any speech boring for the listeners. When you believe in it, you will want 
others to believe in it too.
Q3.
If you are standing there, you are in certain authority and post of it. Make it appear like you are. A 
slouched back impresses none. Your posture decides if you come across as the respectable orator. 
Fidgeting hands in pockets are too student like. A few in the audience will doze off, few will try their best 
to pay attention and few others will play critics. 
Q4.
Narrate a story to illustrate your point. Stories always capture interest more effectively than plain 
vague prose or statements. Also, tell a story you have experienced for then you would be more into 
the conversation and when you are more involved your listeners will be more involved too. No bargains 
there. Also stories are more memorable and hence would keep providing a reminder of your 
message. 
Q5.
If you cannot present the most serious of issues with a twist of humour you might not seem interesting 
enough. Learn how to capture your audience’s interests. Also using self-depreciating humour is always 
a better option for you would not offend anyone. Surely there is something funny to tell about you. Maybe 
even some habit which is an obstacle in your daily routine. 
Q6.
Build an eye contact with your listeners. It will have more impact. Making eye contact does not mean 
staring. That will make listeners uncomfortable under your gaze. Eye contact can come in three forms: 
direct, broad sweep and a distant gaze. Make your words suit the eye contact. Aim statements towards your 
listeners when maintaining an eye contact. 
Q7.
You might have mispronounced a word. Pay no heed. You might correct yourself but without showing 
nervousness. Nervousness tends to be the biggest low to your speech. Speak confidently, throw your voice 
into the microphone and avoid mumbling and fidgeting. Smiling helps too. Smile where you felt you went 
wrong and continue without remembering you went wrong at all. Let nothing get you nervous and you 
would be the star. 

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