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A BEACON LIGHT FOR THE POOR

E Interact

Listening

E1 Listen to the telephone call and answer the questions.
1. The name of the firm is . . .

2. How did the caller identify himself?
3. The telephone operator asked for the first name because . . .

4. Who is Gautam Singh?
5. Do you think Nishant managed to talk to Gautam Singh?

Speaking

Making a Speech

The purpose of making a speech is to convey some information orally to a large gathering of
people. The delivery of a speech should be forceful and convincing. Maintain eye contact with
the audience. You may express an opinion, share an experience, observation, or a point of view.
Formal language is used.

The format of a speech is usually as follows.
1. Greeting the dignitaries, audience

2. Introducing the topic, speaker
3. Introduction

4. Discussion of the topic
5. Conclusion

6. Thanking the audience

E2 Imagine you are Fathima. Prepare a short speech to be delivered at the UN thanking them for
the prestigious award that they have conferred upon you.
Tips: How to write a speech thanking an organization:
 Greet the audience, ‘Your Excellency the Secretary General of the United Nations,
distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen ...’

 Start with an expression of gratitude for this incredible award conferred upon you. Say
how deeply honoured you are and how sincerely grateful you are to be the recipient of the
prestigious award. It is a momentous occasion in your life.

 Share the honour with those who helped you along the way. The award truly belongs to
those simple womenfolk; you are only an instrument.

 Thank the people of Kalva for their whole-hearted support and cooperation.

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