Some Tips on Improving Individual Presentation

1. Some Tips on Improving Individual Presentation

2. Starting the IP • Method 1 • Method 2 • Method 3

3. Method 1 : Topic Title + • The passage I read is called ( ). title • It is about ( • wh-word + clause ). noun phrase /

4. Title: Useful Plastic Bottles Topic: A new use of the recycled plastic bottles — producing fibres for clothing and carpeting has been invented e.g. The passage I read is called Useful Plastic Bottles and it’s about how the recycled plastic bottles are used to produce fibres for clothing and carpets.

5. Method 2 : Question + Title +Topic • Do you know that ……………? • Have you ever thought about doing…………..? • If you do/don’t/have/ haven’t, you ’ll be interested to hear what I’m going to present.

6. Example 1 Do you know that the clothes people wear may be made from some recycled plastic bottles? If you don’t, you’ll be interested to hear what I am going to present. The passage I read is called “Useful Plastic Bottles” and it’s about a new use of the recycled plastic bottles to produce fibres for clothing and carpeting.

7. Example 2 Have you ever thought about using recycled plastic bottles to make a dress or a T-shirt? If you haven’t, you’ll be interested to hear what I am going to present. The passage I read is called “Useful Plastic Bottles” and it’s about a new use of the recycled plastic bottles to produce fibres for clothing and carpeting.

8. Title: Sai Kung – A New Face Soon Topic: A multi-million-dollar plan will be launched to transform Sai Kung into an upmarket tourist spot in Hong Kong e.g. Do you know that there is a multi-million-dollar plan to transform Sai Kung into an upmarket tourist spot? If you don’t, my presentation will give you the information you’ll be interested in.

9. Title: Mastering Putonghua—A Way to Succeed Topic: Businessmen say Putonghua is the key to a better future e.g. Do you think that Putonghua is the key to a better future? If you don’t, you’ll change your mind after listening to my presentation.

10. Method 3 : State the topic you are going to present + • Good afternoon, I’d like to introduce (topic) to you. Brief comment of the topic • I’m going to talk about (topic).

11. Example 1 (2003 Set 7A) Title&Topic : Kickboxing e.g. Good afternoon, I’d like to introduce kickboxing to you. Many people may only know that kickboxing is a martial art. In fact, it is becoming a popular sport among young people because of its health-related benefits.

12. Example 2 (2003 Set 10C) Title: Age doesn’t matter Topic: The elderly can still do something e.g. I’m going to talk about the contribution the elderly can make to society. Some people may think the elderly are worthless and dependent, yet if the old people do not give up themselves, they can still get actively involved in society.

13. Example 2 (2003 Set 10C) e.g. There are two examples. The first is Sammy Leung who is already 73 years old … . Another example is a 92-year-old American lady… . However, not all old people are law-abiding citizens. A 68-year- old elderly person was caught for having broken into flats and stolen valuables … .

14. Exercise on starting an individual presentation

15. Title: A New Food for Pandas Topic: A new nutritious biscuit has been made for pandas in China e.g. Do you know what food pandas eat? If you don’t, you’ll be interested to hear what I’m going to present. In China, there is a new nutritious biscuit which is specially made for pandas.

16. Title : When idols are not role models(2003 Set 1C) e.g. Do you think all idols are good role models for young people? If you do, you’ll change your mind after listening to my presentation.

17. Title : Questioning project learning(2003 Set 6D) e.g. Today, I’d like to talk about the drawbacks of project learning. Although many people would agree that doing projects can help students to improve on their overall performance, some of its disadvantages have been overlooked.

18. Title : Good stress(2003 Set 3C) Topic: Stress can be positive e.g. I’m going to talk about stress. Normally, many people think of stress as a negative factor in life causing illnesses, poor relationships and productivity. Yet there are occasions when stress can be positive.

19. Title : Good stress(2003 Set 3C) Topic: Stress can be positive e.g. I have two examples to support what I say. The first one is that stress can push students to achieve their best … . Another example is in sport. Stressful situations in sports competitions can challenge and help sportsmen to achieve a better performance.