1. In paragraph 10 'to' is used:
(a)to describe an effect
(b)to describe a cause
(c)to describe a purpose
(d)to describe an effort

2.In paragraph 4 the writer:
(a)gives an example of poor presentational skills
(b)outlines the central problem which the writer wishes to talk about
(c)describes how to improve presentations
(d)asks a rhetorical question

3. In paragraph 14 'impact' could be replaced by which of the following?
(a)scope
(b)cause
(c)effect
(d)size

4. In paragraph 14 'whether it be' is closest in meaning to which of the following:
(a)as
(b)as if
(c)either
(d)if

5. In paragraph 14 'nucleus' could be replaced by which of the following?
(a)the essential link
(b)the characteristic part
(c)the largest part
(d)the most important part

6. According to the passage how does the Chief Executive Officer feel about his own presentation abilities?
(a)proud
(b)incredible
(c)insecure
(d)sometimes confident

7. Which of the following sources does the writer NOT suggest:
(a)presentations should be designed for specific circumstances
(b)a core presentation should be adapted for specific circumstances
(c)visuals and hand out materials are a secondary development
(d)presentations should be based on the views of top people in the company

8. According to the writer, corporate presenters can get closer to their material by:
(a)contributing to the writing of the presentation
(b)practice
(c)learning it
(d)revising the script

9. In parageraph 3 'dreaded' is closest in meaning to:
(a)anticipated
(b)performed badly
(c)avoided
(d)feared

10. In paragraph 4 'it' refers to:
(a)the PR department
(b)the statistics
(c)the slide presentation
(d)the audience

11. In paragraph 5 the dash could be substituted with:
(a)namely
(b)that is
(c)such as
(d)for example

12. In paragraph 7 'an intermediary' refers to:
(a)somebody on the board
(b)somebody else
(c)the presenters
(d)the CEO

13. In paragraph 9 'complement' could be replaced by which of the following?
(a)complicate
(b)contrast with
(c)complete
(d)conclude

14. In paragraph 10 'bond' could be replaced by which of the following?
(a)security
(b)link
(c)obligation
(d)relationship

15. In paragraph 11 'your credibility is blown' could be replaced by which of the following?
(a)you are no longer going to be listened to
(b)you are no longer going to be believed
(c)you are no longer going to be understood
(d)you are no longer going to be credit-worthy

16. In paragraph 11 'without fail' is closest in meaning to which of the following:
(a)certainly
(b)probably
(c)unsuccessfully
(d)ultimately