Re-arrange the following parts of an MC script.

Activity 4 Re-arrange the following parts of an MC script.

1. On behalf of the committee members, we'd like to appreciate and thank dr. Luqman Dault for his informative presentation. He deserves a big applause, then. Thank you.

2. There's still 15 minutes left. Then, I'd like to invite questions and comments from the fl oor.

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3. Our session now is going to discuss the topic "Young Generation, Healthy Generation" to be presented by dr. Luqman Dault.

4. Dr. Luqman Dault is a young doctor that gives big attention on teenage health. He has a number of research and surveys in the related fi eld.

5. Now, I'd like to invite Mr Dault to present his main points in his paper within 45 minutes and afterwards we'll spend 15 minutes for questions and answers session. Mr Dault, please.

6. I'd now like to call upon your excellency, dr. Luqman Dault to proceed to the stage, please.

Name each part of the Activity MC script above with the 5

suitable terms as mentioned below.

1. Introducing the topic

2. Inviting the speaker

3. Introducing the speaker

4. Inviting the speaker to present his paper

5. Inviting the floor to put forward questions or

comments

6. Closing the session

Activity Make a script for a master of ceremony for the following 6

occasion.

1. Wedding ceremony

2. Birthday party

3. Panel discussion

4. School inauguration What should be included in the script?

• Welcome the guests to the venue and give them the 'housekeeping rules' such as when to turn off cell phones.

• Introduce the speakers. • Briefl y give important information about the people

involved in the occasion.

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• Explain the purpose of the event. • Tell the audience about the agenda including when

the event will be concluded. • Invite the speaker to speak on the stage. • Interview the speaker or guide a question–and–

answer session. • Conclude the event.

Activity Swap your working with your partner. Give comment 7

on your partner ′ s writing. Tell him/ her how to improve the writing and perform it in class.

Chapt er Summary

1. MC R oles

a. You are the stage setter. b. Create an inviting environment. c. Be really interested in the speaker and subject. d. Unless the speaker is a celebrity, use his or her name several times.

e. When you make an introduction, speak to the audience, not to the person being introduced. f. Do not upstage or over praise. g. Welcome the speaker with a handshake, nod, smile, or slight touch on the

shoulder. h. Lead the applause.

2. MC script has to include the expressions to:

a. Welcome the guests to the venue and give them the 'housekeeping rules' such as when to turn off cell phones. b. Introduce the speakers. c. Briefl y give important information about the people involved in the occasion. d. Explain the purpose of the event. e. Tell the audience about the agenda including when the event will be concluded. f. Invite the speaker to speak on the stage. g. Interview the speaker or guide a question–and–answer session. h. Conclude the event.

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