The next stage is the so-called script stage when you are writing the text of your report. To some extent it is possible to speak about the typical

structure of any report and because of that of the language typically used. As far as structure is concerned, usually we can find three main parts in reports: introduction, main body, conclusion. As for the main body of the report, specialists as a rule do not have any difficulty in presenting their work. Now you will get acquainted with the main rules which will help you to be a success.

First of all we shall deal with the main sections of the introduction and their functions.

Introduction

Opening	Signals of the start	To gain the attention of the audience or the people near you in the presidium.
Greetings to the audience	To greet the audience.
Self-identifica- tion	To introduce yourself or to thank the person who introduced you.
Creating a positive emotional atmosphere	To attract attention, to give a smile, to tell a joke, to ask for something, to do something memorable.
Stating the target		To define clearly the purpose of your report.
Providing an overview		To outline the main points of the report.
Stating the rules		To inform the audience of the length of the report, what action, if any, is to be taken, the time and the form of questions.

Signalling the start

1. Read one of the sentences to signal the start:

Right. OK. Now then... Let's begin/start/get started/ Good. OK. So make a start.

Right. OK. Right then

Shall we begin?

Can I have your attention, please?

2. Say which of them are a) the most formal; b) the most Informal; c) neutral.

Greeting the audience

ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues, everyone/everybody.

1. Read the following expressions:

Good morning/afternoon/evening, Hello,

On behalf of

I'd like to welcome you to... Welcome to...

I'd like to extend a welcome to... 2. Say which of them are a) the most formal; b) the most informal.

Self-IdentificationYam штжйуintroduce yourself ring the following models:

Let me introduce myself. As you already probably know ..., My name is... I'm... of...

I represent... . I work for ... as ...

In order to create a positive emotional atmosphere you can give a smile, teD a joke, or put a question or you can say:

- ft is my privilege today to be talking to professional experts in this field

Now introduce yourself to the audience:

a) Yon are Ronald (Irene) D. Lewis, the Financial Director of the Citibank. You arc speaking at the annual meeting of shareholders.

b) You are Don (Dinah) Wire, the head of the Human Resources Department, speaking at the weekly departmental meeting.

Stating the target

<== попередня сторінка	\|	наступна сторінка ==>
Preparatory Work	\|	It is necessary to define the purpose of your report at the beginning to help the audience to follow you.

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