Mock Test 10.2 | General Reading

READING PASSAGE 2

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 15-27, which are based on Reading Passage 2 below.

Section 1 (Questions 15 - 20)

How to give an effective presentation

When planning an effective presentation, there are a number of things to keep in mind.

A. First ask yourself, “Why am I giving this presentation?” The point of your presentation may be to outline a project plan, report on work that has been done, solve a problem, provide training, or generate support for an idea. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Once you are Q15clear on the reason for your presentation, it will be easier to organize your information.

B. If you are not used to giving presentations, Q16you may feel nervous. There are a few things you can do to counteract this. The most important thing is to rehearse your presentation several times until you feel comfortable with it. Before you begin speaking, take a few deep breaths. This will help you relax. Stand up straight and look your audience in the eye. Most of all, don’t try to be perfect. This is an impossible goal.

C. Even though you may be Q17using a microphone, you still need to pay attention to your voice. Talk slowly and clearly. Pause often to give your audience time to absorb the information. Do not garble your words or talk so quickly that no one can follow you.

D. There is no better way to lose your audience than to stand at the front of the room and talk on and on but give them nothing to look at. Q18Plan to use presentation software to show charts and graphs, photographs, maps, or other graphics that will make your ideas clearer. [Crack IELTS with Rob] This is particularly important for numbers, but it is also useful for other kinds of information.

E. Before you begin your presentation, remember to Q19check the microphone, computer, and any other special tools you may be using. Make sure everything is in working order before you start talking so that there will be no interruptions due to breakdowns.

F. Something that is often overlooked but that is very important for an effective presentation is the location setup. Make sure that the Q20seating is placed so that it allows everyone to see your slides and hear your voice. The chairs should be comfortable, too.

Section 2 (Questions 21 - 27)

The Marcy Corporation – Information for New Employees

All Q21new employees at the Marcy Corporation are required to attend an orientation session during their first month of employment. The Q22next orientation session will be held on March 21 in the company conference room. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Employee benefits, payment policies, employee responsibilities, and other personal matters will be discussed. Q23Employees are requested to read the employee manual and submit the signed statement prior to attending the orientation.

The Q24Marcy Corporation Employee Manual has been provided to inform our employees about the company’s procedures and policies. We ask each employee to take the time to read the manual carefully. After a thorough review of the manual, Q25the statement below should be signed and returned to the employee’s supervisor by the date noted below. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Every effort has been made to present the information in the manual in a clear and concise manner. If Q26there are any questions regarding the content of the manual, they should be submitted in writing to Human Resources.

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Statement

I, ____________, have read a copy of the Marcy Corporation Employee Manual and am familiar witht its contents. By signing below, I certify that I understand and accept the information contained in the Marcy Corporation Employee Manual and agree to abide by the Marcy Corporation’s policies.

___________________

(Employee signature)

Please Q27submit by: March 15

Questions 15 - 20

Section 1 has six paragraphs, A-F.

Choose the correct heading for each paragraph, A-F, from the list of heading below.

Write the correct number, i-viii, on your answers sheet.

NB There are more headings than paragraphs so you will not use them all.

List of headings

i feeling confident

ii solving problems

iii room arrangement

iv equipment

v defining your purpose

vi using visuals

vii your audience

viii speaking well

15. Paragraph A
v
16. Paragraph B
i
17. Paragraph C
viii
18. Paragraph D
vi
19. Paragraph E
iv
20. Paragraph F
iii

Questions 21 - 27

Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from Section 2 for each answer.

Write your answers on boxes, 21-27, on your answer sheet.

21. All must participate in an orientation session.
NEW EMPLOYEES
22. The will take place in the company conference room.
NEXT ORIENTATION SESSION
23. The manual should be read before .
ATTENDING THE ORIENTATION
24. The employee manual contains information about the company’s .
PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
25. The signed statement should be submitted to .
THE EMPLOYEE’S SUPERVISOR
26. will answer questions about the content of the manual.
HUMAN RESOURCES
27. The due date for the signed statement is .
MARCH 15