business english5.ppt

Figure (2) rates, ratios and totals Rates and ratios are usually spoken or written as follows: Japan has a population density of 329inhabitants per square kilometer. In 1991 unemployment in Britain stood at almost eight percent; approximately one worker in twelve was unemployed (1:12). Figure (2) rates, ratios and totals 2:3 = 2 to 3 100mph = 100 miles per hour kph: kilometer per hour, kg/sq cm: kilo-grammes per square centimeter wpm: words per minute rpm: rounds (revolutions) per minute pa: per annum (per year) kw: kilowatts The exercise P27 Public speaking(2) 1. speed of delivery In public speaking, one should vary one’s speed of delivery. Don’t talk faster than 160 words a minute or slower than 90 words a minute; Do keep your rate of delivery constantly changing; Don’t be monotonous in your delivery; Change your pace or speed in response to the audience’s reaction. Public speaking(2) 2. eye contact In order to make the audience understand better, the interpreter needs to talk to them naturally and personally, keep eye contact with them and watch their response all the time. A good interpreter neer buries himself in reading his speech or looking at his notes. yet unlike a public speaker, an interpreter should refrain from using too many gestures or getting to emotional as some speakers do. The exercise After ten minutes’ preperation: Suppose you are the manager, now give the accession speech to the subordinate. Comment yourself to the superior. Give a speech in the public place. * * *