Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct options
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Exam advice
Use of English Part 3
- Read the text quickly to get the gist.
- Read again and choose the best answer for each gap.
- Pay attention to the words before and after each gap.
- Remember that the task tests both lexis and grammar.
- Read the completed text to make sure it makes sense.
Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами32–38. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям32–38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру1, 2, 3или4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа.
Public speaking
32[ ] to some of the most experienced speakers, the key to a successful public performance is the speaker's preparation and their 33[ ] in the outcome.
Before starting their speech, the speaker should 34[ ] eye contact with the audience and smile.
It's important to remember that a speech that is too long, boring, or emotionless won't capture the audience's attention. People typically lose concentration and stop listening attentively after 2-3 minutes of such a speech. If that happens, it will be challenging to 35[ ] their attention back to your presentation.
Follow the example of those who 36[ ] you with their speeches. Pay attention to the way these people speak, note the aspects their success 37[ ] on and learn to do the same. 38[ ] , it would be highly beneficial to practise under the guidance of experienced speakers and receive personal recommendations and advice on how to improve your public speaking skills and receive an assessment of your performance.
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- According 2) Including 3) Engaging 4) Depending
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- confidence 2) appearance 3) seriousness 4) acceptance
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- do 2) establish 3) strengthen 4) admit
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- flow 2) draw 3) pay 4) follow
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- suggest 2) imply 3) inspire 4) keep
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- influences 2) affects 3) reacts 4) depends
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- However 2) Although 3) Moreover 4) Meanwhile
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