Question 4 Template and Tips

Question 0

Question: Explain sustainability by using the example of the printing company provided by the professor.

1st: title
2nd: definition
3rd: transition

4th: lecture
5th: conclusion

1st: The article discusses . . .
2nd: which the passage defines as . . .
3rd: The professor provides an example of . . . to illustrate this.
4th: He/She explains that. . .
5th: And so, this example clearly illustrates. .

Finish 3rd by 40s

Finish 4th by 3s
Finish 5th by 0s

Answer 0

(step 1) The article discusses sustainability,

(step 2) which the passage defines as the use of limited resources to reduce the negative effects on the environment.

(step 3) The lecture provides an example of a printing company to illustrate this.

(step 4) The professor explains that a unique printing company that cares about the environment uses recycled paper whenever it can. And, when it can’t, it buys paper from companies that use sustainable practices. We also learn that it uses non-toxic inks made from vegetable oil. Furthermore, she explains that glue can damage recycling machines, so the printing company limits its use of harmful glue.

(step 5) And so, this example clearly illustrates sustainability.

Question 1

Put Emotion into your Speech

Answer 1

Also, put your personality into it. When discussing complex material, we still put emotion into our speech to emphasize our points. Many students have a dry, monotone nature when they deliver answers to question 4 (and similarly to question 6). This also–whether you know it or not–adds to stress. Put feeling into it and things will be more understandable. Listen to this professor and whether you understand him or not is meaningless; listen to his emotion as he explains complex information and bring this into your speech (to the best of your ability). Again, who cares whether you understand it, you can feel what he’s saying. Listen and try to do the same.