Read aloud the following script of an MC.

Activity 3 Read aloud the following script of an MC.

Good evening. Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm welcome to you all to this reception organised by Cross Cultural Organisation (CCO).

A quick word about tonight's program: we shall begin with a talk by our honourable speaker, Professor Wahid Hidayat, from Jakarta. This will be followed by

a short question–and–answer session, where you will

be free to exchange ideas with the professor. At about 8 o'clock tonight when the talk concludes, the reception will resume, and we have arranged refreshments outside for you. Since the professor is catching his

fl Your Proj ect ight home tonight, much as we would like to have

him here longer with us, we have to make sure that he can be allowed to leave the venue by 8:30.

Make a mini panel

As you may be well aware, this reception has

discussion with some friends. Act out as if you

been organised to mark the closing of an in–house

are the MC, two of your

seminar organised by CCO on cross cultural study.

friends are the speakers,

This seminar actually started last week and today is

and the others are the

the last day.

audience. Prepare the script and be ready to

We are very honoured to have invited Professor

perform as an MC.

Wahid Hidayat of International University, to say a few words to us. Mr Hidayat please.

76 Developing English Competencies f or Grade XI of Language Programme

Find the words in the script in Activity 3 which have Activity 4 the following synonyms.

Answer the following questions based on the script Activity 5 in Activity 3.

1. When was the reception held?

2. Who organised the reception?

3. Who was the speaker at the reception?

4. Where was the speaker from?

5. Mention two main programme at the reception.

6. When will the talk end?

7. How long was the seminar?

8. What was the speaker going to do when the MC invited him?

Find the following features in the script. Mark these Activity 6 parts of the script.

1. Opening

2. Introducing the speaker

3. Conveying the programme agenda

4. Conveying the purpose of the programme

5. Inviting the speaker

I ′ m a Mast er of Ceremonies

Read again the script in Activity 3. The script does Activity 7 not include a conclusion to close the programme. With a partner, make the conclusion for the script.

Then read it in front of the class.

Activity A panel discussion is usually guided by an MC. Read the 8

following steps to become an MC in a panel discussion.

1. Introduce yourself as the MC.

2. Welcome the audience to the panel.

3. Introduce the title, theme, or topic of the panel.

4. Introduce each panellist, e.g. "And now, it's my great

pleasure to introduce you to ..."

5. Focus on the speeches delivered by each panellist.

6. Carefully watch the time; trying to signal the speaker by catching his or her eyes and pointing to your watch when there are fi ve minutes remaining.

7. Close the panel discussion. Try to fi nish with a sincere compliment about all speakers, e.g. "Those were all really fascinating speeches. Thank you."

Grammar Review

Will and Shall

• You can use shall or will with I and we. Example: We shall begin with a talk by our honourable

speaker.

• In spoken English, the short forms I'll and we'll are

normally used. Example: You'll be free to exchange ideas with the

professor.

• The negative of shall is shan't (or shall not). Example: I shan't (or I won't) be here tomorrow. • Do not use shall with he/she/it/you/they.

78 Developing English Competencies f or Grade XI of Language Programme

• Note that we use shall (not will) in the questions. Shall I ...? and shall we ...? (for offers, suggestions etc.): - Shall I attend the reception? (Do you want me to

attend the reception?) - Where shall we go this evening?

Activity Read the situation and then write a sentence with 9

shall I or shall we.

Example : It's very hot in the room. The window is shut.

Shall I open the window?

1. You have just tried on a jacket in a shop. You are not sure whether to buy it or not. Ask your friend for

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advice. _____________________________________________.

Rifaldi : I ... the

2. You are going out. It is possible that it will rain and

Students Exchange

you are not sure whether to take an umbrella or not.

Programme

Ask your friend for advice.

next year. Rabbani : That's a good

idea.

3. It is Nungki's birthday soon and you do not know

a. join

what to give her. Ask your friend what is buy?

b. joined c. will join