Public Speaking
True or False: Public speaking is not an important employment readiness skill.
False
_______ _________ the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.
A. Abstract Thinking
B. Critical Thinking
C. Circular Thinking
B. Critical Thinking
The movie features what type of martial arts?
A. Karate
B. Taekwondo
C. Jujutsu
D. Kung Fu
D. Kung Fu
What popular movie features the song “Kiss the girl”?
A. Cinderella
B. The Little Mermaid
C. Nemo
D. Toy Story
B. The Little Mermaid
Who is Spongebob’s friend that lives under a rock?
A. Squidward
B. Plankton
C. Patrick Starr
D. Mr. Krabs
C. Patrick Starr
*BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the squirrel in SpongeBob?*
All of these are tips to increase your public speaking skills except…
A. Recording yourself
B. Write it out
C. Only practice once
D. Know your audience
C. Only practice once
Use your critical thinking skills to determine the answer. If you coworker has their head down they might be...
A. Happy
B. Excited
C. Tired
C. Tired
The actor who plays the main character in the remake of "The Karate Kid" is the son of a famous rapper, TV star, and movie star. Name this actor who plays Dre.
A. Jaden Smith
B. Will Smith
C. Ralph Macchio
D. Angus T. Jones
A. Jaden Smith
What is the “Polar Express"?
A. Car
B. Train
C. Horse
D. Highway
B. Train
What are the names of the fairies in The Fairly Odd Parents?
A. Tom & Jerry
B. Lilo & Stich
C. Drake & Josh
D. Cosmo & Wanda
D. Cosmo & Wanda
*BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the boy that they were fairies for?*
Body language is an important part of public speaking and presenting. Which of these should you avoid while presenting?
A Eye contact with the audience
B Crossing your arms
C Standing or sitting up straight
D Facing the audience
B Crossing your arms
An inference is a conclusion drawn by current evidence and reasoning. Make an inference: if you see a coworker is getting a broom and dust pan what might they be doing?
They might be cleaning up a spill, broken glass, or sweeping the floor.
Jackie Chan plays Mr. Han, the new Mr. Miyagi, in the movie. What is his profession?
A. Restaurant Chef
B. School Teacher
C. Maintenance Man
D. Bus Driver
C. Maintenance Man
Which movie has a bunny that is a cop?
A. Tangled
B. Peter Pan
C. Zootopia
D. Emperor’s New Groove
C. Zootopia
What were the names of the twins in Rugrats?
A. John & Fawn
B. May & Fay
C. Phil & Lil
D. Ken & Jen
C. Phil & Lil
When you are presenting it is best to cut out “filler words,” what is an example of a filler word?
A um
B because
C and
D the
A um
Critical thinking example: if your boss says that they will be in a meeting and can't help you for an hour but you finish your task early what should you do?
You could ask your coworker if they need help, clean something, or do another task.
What instrument does Mei Ying, the girl Dre likes, play?
A. Piano
B. Violin
C. Cello
D. Flute
B. Violin
BONUS QUESTIONS: A violin is in the "Strings Family". Name another instrument in the strings family.
The main character in this movie is called Toothless.
A. Dragon Tales
B. How to Train Your Dragon
C. Shrek
D. Ratatouille
B. How to Train Your Dragon
In which city do the “Simpsons” live?
A. Springfield
B. Sunnyville
C. Sacramento
D. Simpson County
A. Springfield
Give an example of “good” body language and an example of “bad” body language.
Good = eye contact, posture, facing the audience
Bad = no eye contact, crossing arms, slouching
An ______________ is a conclusion drawn by current evidence and reasoning.
A. Inference
B. Question
C. Comment
A. Inference
BONUS QUESTION: Make an inference using your critical thinking skills...
Back then people used to travel using a horse drawn carriage and now people use _____________.
Dre refers to a movie to explain what the life-force Mr. Han tells him about is like. What movie does he reference?
A. Star Wars
B. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
C. E.T.
D. Star Trek
A. Star Wars
BONUS QUESTION: Name one character from Star Wars.
In the cartoon serries Tom and Jerry, Jerry is a _______.
A. Boy
B. Cat
C. Dog
D. Mouse
D. Mouse
What are the names of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo