English Collocations in Use Intermediate Book with Answers How Words Work Together for Fluent and Natural English 2nd Edition

visual aids¹ are a great way to make/have an impact on your audience. Using PowerPoint® 
slides or other presentation soft ware can create a very eff ective presentation.
You should 
keep slides simple with just a few words or images on each one. Be sure to use a clear 
font which is 
easy to read.
Think about your 
key points² for each area and try to write these in just a few words on the slide. You 
might want to use 
bullet points to help the audience follow your argument³.
If you are presenting numbers or data, 
pie charts, bar charts or graphs are oft en the clearest way to 
present them.
Using pictures or animations can help 
bring the presentation to life⁴ and make it more memorable, 
but too many can be confusing and distracting.
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the most important point(s)
2
the people you are focusing on
3
a presentation which involves the audience
4
the way you move, stand, hold your arms etc 
5
keep your back straight and your shoulders back
6
a movement of your hands
7
the sound and volume of your voice
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TOP TIPS
Here are our top tips:
• 
Prepare
your 
presentation
carefully. Is the structure easy to follow? Will it 
communicate your 
core message
¹?
• Consider the 
target audience
². Make sure that what you say is at the right level 
to 
hold
/
keep
their 
attention
. An 
interactive presentation
³ is a good way to 
connect with
your 
audience
and keep them interested.
• Don’t forget that