ACTIVITY 14:
You will hear part of a talk on behaviour in
the workplace. After listening, for questions 9-17 complete the
blank spaces in the sentences below with a word or short phrase.
Then check the audio transcription and the correct answers.
9. The presenter suggests that people
sometimes may appear when they only want to be
assertive.
10.Kate claims that views put forward
by women are often not considered as as those of their male
colleagues.
11. Women's lack of
assurance is often revealed through how they speak and their
.
12. Weaker animals
use smiling as a way of an adversary.
13. For humans,
when discussing a serious subject you should not smile, as this
your point.
14. It is generally
assumed that you are in agreement with somebody if you
as they speak.
15.If you want people to listen to
you, you should adopt a .
16.Peppering your speech with
disclaimers and diminishers only serves to make others
and to pay attention.
17.By changing your way of speaking
and behaving you will be able to increase your at work.