Exercise 5.2. Complete the following sentences with the prepositions in the box.
| to; by; about; through; in; into; for (twice) |
1 That covers just about everything I wanted to say_____ strategic planning.
2 _____ my opinion, we should go ahead with the project.
3 Thank you_____ listening.
4 We just have time_____ a few questions.
5 What does this mean_____ our research?
6 Let’s go_____ the key issues again.
7 Finally, we saw that the delays were caused_____ financial problems.
8 I hope you will have gained an insight_____ problems of the youth.
Exercise 5.3. Make the two parts to make final statements from conclusion of a presentation.
| 1 Finally, I’d like to | (a) I’m quite certain that... |
| 2 That completes | (b) answer any questions you may have. |
| 3 I’ll briefly | (c) my presentation. |
| 4 Based on the figures we have, | (d) I think that’s it. Thanks for coming. |
| 5 Unless anyone has anything else to add, | (e) highlight one key issue. |
| 6 And now I’ll be happy to | (f) summarize the main issues. |
Exercise 5.4. Choose an appropriate phrase from the box and put it into each gap.
| for being such an; believe; let me repeat; answer any questions; brings me |
1 So (a) _____ the main points of my presentation.
2 I therefore (b) _____ that…
3 That (c) _____ to the end of my talk today.
4 I would like to thank you (d) _____ attentive audience.
5 I would like to (e) _____ you may have.
Exercise 5.5. Look at these sentences from the conclusion of apresentation and put them in the correct category in the table.
1 Thank you for your attention.
2 Let me just run over/through the key points again.
3 I’m now approaching/nearing the end of my presentation.
4 Are there any questions?
5 If you have any questions, I’d be pleased to answer them.
6 Well, this brings me to the end of my presentation/talk.
7 Before I stop/finish, let me just say...
8 To conclude/In conclusion, I’d like to...
9 We therefore strongly recommend that...
10 We’d suggest...
| Indicating the end of your presentation | |
| Summarizing points | |
| Making recommendations | |
| Close | |
| Inviting questions | |
Exercise 5.6. Look at these final statements from different conclusions. Which ones do you find most effective?/ less effective? Why?
1 Finally, I’d like to highlight one key issue.
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2 That completes my presentation.
3 So, that’s all I have to say. Hope, you haven’t all fallen asleep!
4 I’ll briefly summarize the main issues.
5 Based on the figures we have, I’m quite certain that...
6 Well, I don’t know whether this result was helpful but I tried.
7 And one more thing: it’s your choice.
8 Thank you for listening.
9 Are there any questions?
10 Unless anyone has anything else to add, I think that’s it. Thanks for coming.
11 Stop telling me what to do with my experiment and mind your own business!
12 Never mind, I’ll do it next time.
13 And now I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
· What is the best solution to the effective conclusion?
Exercise 5.7. Read the article of the American presentation guru Charlie F. Elroy about some strategies for effective conclusions.
ü Summarize the main points
This is the most widely used method but boring! However, sometimes you will find it’s the best strategy. Just sum up the main points you have covered in the middle section.
ü Quote a famous person
Quote something from a famous person that fits the content of your talk and use it as a final statement. You can find lots of quotations on the Internet. If you can’t find one, make it up. As long as it fits, no one will ever know.
ü Ask a provocative question or make a surprising statement
Ask a question which surprises, shocks or provokes your audience – anything to make them think and to make a lasting impression. Or you can just say something unusual, unexpected, or even shocking to help support your key points.
ü Use the “sandwich” technique
Think of your presentation as a sandwich with two slices of bread (introduction + conclusion) and the cheese in the middle (the main part). The “sandwich” strategy means that you have a connection between the beginning and the end of your talk. If, for example, you start telling a joke or (funny) story in the introduction, stop at an exciting moment and move on to the main part. Then finish the story / joke in the conclusion.
ü Thank the audience
Forget about it! Forget standard phrases such as “Thank you very much for your attention” or “Thank you for listening”. After a good presentation, it is the audience who should be thanking you!
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· Which strategies do you think are the most useful? Which are not useful at all? Why do you think that?
· Can you think of any other strategies for making good conclusions?
· Do you remember a conclusion you found particularly effective?
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