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Speaking and Listening: Planning a Multimedia Presentation Answers

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Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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Consider this image.

Question illustration
A
as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
B
as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
C
as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
D
as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply.

A
personal blog
B
.gov website
C
.com advertisement
D
scholarly article
E
book written by an expert
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Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Check all that apply.

A
The text uses every available font.
B
The text is legible and easy to read.
C
The headings and bulleted lists organize information.
D
The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.
E
The most important information is displayed visually.
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Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation.

A
Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
B
I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
C
Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
D
Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
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How can presenters best address two sides of an issue?

A
by including reasons and evidence
B
by including a claim and counterclaim
C
by including statistics and relevant facts
D
by including research and a bibliography
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Which image is the best choice for persuading young adults to wear bicycle helmets?

A
A page with four sketches of a bike helmet.
Option A
B
A page with four sketches of a bike helmet.
Option B
C
Graphics of bike riding necessities such as a bike, water bottle, helmet, gloves and eyewear.
Option C
D
A young couple riding bikes.
Option D
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about literacy?

A
It seems like every day in class teachers say, “Get out your textbook.”
B
Frederick Douglas once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
C
A person’s ability to read impacts his success in every academic area.
D
Strengthening reading skills in elementary school will improve all test scores.
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Read this source of information.(1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake.

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

A
Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
B
Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
C
Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
D
Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.

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