Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 8

question 1

Multiple Choice

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes.
- Kemper, Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing Book 1, 1e. © 2013. Cengage Learning. p. 145
The adjective ghostly in the passage

• A) is too general to be effective.
• B) is repeated too many times.
• C) is specific and effective.
• D) is used incorrectly.

Recognize and apply the characteristics of an effective graphic in oral presentations.

Identify strategies to manage nervousness before and during an oral presentation.

Understand and differentiate between the types of oral presentations.

Estimate and manage the time required to prepare an effective presentation.

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Definitions:

Values

Fundamental beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not, which governs their behavior.

Organisational Barriers

Obstacles within a company that hinder communication, process efficiency, and overall performance, often arising from structural, cultural, or policy issues.

Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing involves exposing any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Strong Work Group

A strong work group is characterized by its cohesive teamwork, high levels of collaboration, and strong performance.