1. Useful language: How to make a presentation (Part 2).

Introducing yourself Good morning, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome to …	Referring to the audience’s knowledge As you know, … As you are aware, …
Structuring the presentation I’m going to divide my talk into four parts. First, I’ll give you … . After that, … . Finally, … .	Changing the topic Right, let’s move on to … OK, I’ll now look at …
Inviting questions If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll be glad to answer any questions (at the end of my talk).	Referring to visuals If you look at the graph … Could I draw your attention to the chart?
Giving background information I’ll give you some background. Let’s start with the background.	Concluding To sum up, … To summarize, …
	Ending Thanks very much. Any question? Well, that’s all I have to say. Thank you for listening.

Ex. 1. Decide whether each expression in the Useful language box is formal or informal. Write F (formal) or I (informal). Underline the key words which helped you to decide. Then compare your answers.

Ex. 2. Listen to the two presentations and check your answers to Exercise 1.

Ex. 3. Make a presentation on countries with different economic systems. Focus on.

1. Geographical position.

2. Political system.

3. Economic system.

4. Current economic situation.

5. World-known business companies based in the country if there are any.

2. Listen to your fellow-students’ presentations. After each presentation rate the following aspects of the presentation from 1 to 5 (1 = unacceptable, 2 = fair, 3 = average, 4 = good, 5 = excellent).

	1	2	3	4	5
The presentation was interesting.
The presentation was clear.
The presentation’s beginning made an impact.
The presentation had a logical structure.
The presentation had a summary or conclusion.
TOTAL: 25

3. Discuss the following questions.

1. Do you agree that economics is helpful in everyday life? Give your arguments.

2. Try to think of several important decisions that you have made recently. What was the opportunity cost of each decision?

3. Do you think economics is a theoretical or applied discipline?

4. Imagine a world without a problem of scarcity. Would you enjoy living in such a world?

5. Are there any countries with traditional economies nowadays?

6. Is it correct to say that all major economies in the world are market economies?

7. How can you define the economic system of Belarus?