Question

Before you listen for the second time, discuss the following with your partner.

1. Why are there two presenters?
2. What is the presenter’s role?
3. What is the presenter’s style? Do you like their style? Why / Why not?
4. Why do the presenters outline some of the contents right at the start of the programme?

Answer 1

1. They are to complement each other’s presentation.
2. That of an anchor.
3. They are witty and to the point. Yes, I like their style because the wit keeps listener’s attention and interest. It helps in avoiding wastage of time.
4. This is a way of introduction so that listener’s should know beforehand what is coming for them.