SHORT TALK
A short talk means a non-stop speaking for 2 or 3 minutes, in other to give information or express ideas.
It is usually use in advertisement, report, announcement, presentation, etc.
Activity 2
Here are some models of short talks as reading materials.
Advertisement
Radio Advertising
Hey you! This is your carpet speaking. Halloo! Hey, I take a real beating from you and your family everyday. The kids track mud all over me, dog leaves a bunch of fur balls everywhere. You spilt coffee the other day while entertaining guests and your husband left a trail of potato chip crumbs from the sofa to the kitchen last night while watching the football game. Don’t you think it’s about time to give me a good cleaning?
Now pick up that phone and call Master Cleaners now. I see them on the TV all the time. They’ll clean any three rooms for $29.95 and any connecting hall is free. Plus they’ll throw in a free bottle of their amazing stain remover. And if you call now you’ll receive a 15% discount off their already low prices. So come on! Give them a call a 636-5001, and make life for me a little easier. Uh, nice doggie, nice doggie…
Announcement
Welcome to Garuda Indonesia Airways
Captain: Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome to flight GA 173 bound for Brisbane.
Our flight time today is 5 hours and 15 minutes and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time in Brisbane is 01:15 PM, and the current weather is sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 13, and will be announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Brisbane Airport.
On behalf of Garuda Indonesia Airways and the crew, I want to wish you and enjoyable stay in the Brisbane area or at your final destination. Sit back and enjoy the flight.
News
The latest survey shows that business travelers have some suggestion for improving hotel service. Most travelers would like hotels to be located closer to shopping and entertainment facilities, rather than in the business district. They also suggest that the hotel restaurants include lighter meals, such fresh salads and vegetable plates. They request that exercise and recreation facilities at the hotels be open at night as well as during the day, to accommodate business travelers’ hectic schedules.
Activity 1
Writing
In a group of four/five write a short talk about:
- Advertisement
- Report
- Announcement
- News/instruction
Then, present it in front of the class.
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