Time to fit it all in
I gave my second speech at the IEM Toastmasters meeting last week. Oh my God. It was a lot tougher than I expected!
The topic, which I had chosen myself, was simple: I was to talk about this column – how it came about, why I decided to do it and things like that.
(In fact, this is how the Toastmasters programme works. Newbies are eased into talking in public by picking easy subjects, like ourselves.)
Since I knew the subject like the back of my hand, I thought I could just go in there and just talk. I was wrong.
Everything went wrong.
First of all, I was late to the meeting. Second, I did not have a prepared speech. I just jotted a few things at the back of a Komuter ticket as a guide.
When my name was called, I tried to act cool but my throat was suddenly dry. I stood in front of everyone rooted to one place (my first mistake). Somehow the audience looked scary.
When I began to talk, I even forgot the name of this column. Can you believe that?
Along the way, I managed to crack a joke about a guy who doesn’t watch TV and premarital sex but I was convinced that the audience laughed only out of politeness. And finally, I ended my speech by telling everyone I already knew how I was going to break my TV fast – by watching TV. Duh. It was the worst performance of that night.
So imagine my surprise when my evaluator Suresh said that I passed, that I achieved my objective.
| TRENDS |
Apple CEO Steve Jobs was once asked how he led the computer maker through one of the most astonishing turnarounds in the history of business.
He said, “You have to say ‘no’ to a thousand things so that you can say ‘yes’ to the few that really matter.”
These days, Jobs divides his time between just three things: his family, Apple and Pixar where he is also a CEO.
| The writer is on a three month abstinence from watching TV. He is in his 12th week. One more week to go. |
Source: Life and Times, New Straits Time, Wednesday, March 19, 2008, page 5
1. The article “Time to fit it all in” is taken from the Life &Times section of the NST newspaper. What is the column about? Why is it called Living outside the idiot box?
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2. Would you say that the writer was confident initially?
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3. What went wrong for the writer that day?
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4. In the ‘Organize Your Speech’ project, what are the three items which should be included in your speech?
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5. Why do you think the writer ended his column with this sentence “Someday I hope to trim my list to just three”? Explain in your own words.
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Word Whiz
In the text above, what do the words in bold mean?
the Idiot box: ________________________________________________________________________
Newbies: ___________________________________________________________________________
like the back of my hand: ______________________________________________________________
fast: _______________________________________________________________________________
crack a joke: ________________________________________________________________________
SOO KEW HONG
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Comprehension
1.The column is refer to how the topic myself is came about , why the writer decided to do it and things like related to the topic.The writer is living outside the idiot box because he ended up his speech by telling everyone he already know how to break the tv-fast by watching tv.
2.I would like to say that the writer was not confident initially because he never prepared.He thought the subject like the back of his hand,so he decided just go in there and just talk but he was wrong.
3.At first the writer was late and he never prepared the speech.He just jotted down a few things at the back of a Komuter ticket as a guide.When his name was called, he tried to act cool but his throat was suddenly dry.When he began to talk,he forget the name of the column.
4.The three items which should included in the speech are a clear intro,body and closing.
5.The writer ended his column with the sentences "Someday I hope to trim my list to just three" because he has more things on his mind like family writing, cartooning, Apple, Comic Life, 3D paper model, learning to speak Swedish, French, Arabic, Toastmasters, cooking, running , karting comparing to jobs.So he hope he can trim his list to just three.
Word Whiz
In the text above, what do the words in bold mean?
the Idiot box: Televison,Tv
Newbies: a person who is new and has little experience in doing a thing
like the back of my hand: as easy as turning one's hand over
fast: a period of time during the writer abstinence from watching tv
crack a joke: to tell a joke
OOI YEW KUN
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Comprehension
1-The colomn is about "how the topic came about and why the writer decided to do it and things like that".It called living outside the idiot box is very suitable to represent the writer's live.It is because he spends most of the time in front of the tv.
2-Yes, the writer was confident initially because he knew the subject very well like the back of his hand.He also thought that he could just go and just talk without any preparation.
3-When his name was called he suddenly cuoldn't speak out.It is because he was not prepared.He was late to the meeting that day(this caused him couldn't adopt himself in the meeting as well).In addition, he also didn't have a prepared speech and he just jotted a few things at the back of the Komuter tecket as a guide.All of these dropped the writer's confidence.
4-The three items which should be included in our speech are a clear intro,body and closing.
5-Now the writer is a nobody and yet he has way more things on his mind compared to jobs like family writing, cartooning, Apple...He ended his column with the centence is because he hope he can reduce his works to three jobs.He wants to do something more specific.
Word whiz
1-the idiot box--television
2-newbies--people who are new or less experiences in a job.
3-like the back of my hand--we know something very well like we know our hands.
4-fast--quick
5-crack a joke--to tell humour
Athirah Binti Azman
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COMPREHENSION
1. The column depicts human lives during our times. and it is called living outside the idiot box because we don't want to take the idiot box as our source of everything.
2. Yes, the writer was confident initially because he/she thought he/she know what the outcome of the speech may be. that it will be as simple as he/she thought it will be.
3. the writer was late for the meeting, the writer didn't have a prepared speech and furthermore, the writer stood in front of everyone rooted in one place. and plus, the writer's confidence level is not at its best.
4. the 3 items that should be included in your speech is a clear into, body and closing.
5. He was hoping to make his life easier and less complicated thus giving him more freedom and become more easy-going.
WORD WHIZ
1. television
2. someone who is still new at doing something.
3. someone who know something so well that he thinks that he can confront anything given to him regarding the topic.
4. in a speed of light, quick.
5. tells a funny story to somebody.
Elisha Chong Fatt Meng-AE09030
ReplyDeleteComprehension
1.It is about the writer's characteristics and behaviour whereby he explains the reason he decided to speak at the IEM Toastmasters meeting.He also exclaimed what and who influences him to talk in front of the Toastmasters.It is because the writer's life is avoiding negative influences like television and the internet to concentrate on preparing his speech.
2.Yes,he was initially confident for he knows the topic very well and need not to prepare properly.He go for it and speak to the audience but encountered problems in his speech.
3.First,he was late for the meeting and secondly,he did not prepared well for the speech.Then,he suddenly become speechless when he was called and stay put at one corner.After that,he forgot the title of his speech and told a silly joke that potraits his low confidence
4.The three items are a good introduction,body and closing.
5.The writer hoped to lessen his aim or focus to three because he has a lot of things to do or achieve like cooking,running,family writing,Comic Life....He wants to concentrate on just three things only.
Word whiz
1.the idiot box-television(tv)
2.newbies-people who are new in a society or job
3.like the back of my hand-something we know very well,easy
4.fast-quick
5.crack a joke-tell a phrase or sentence that can make others laugh and giggle
NUR FARIEZAH ZAIDOON
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COMPREHENSION
1)The column was about on how it came about, why he decided to do it and things like that.It is called living outside the idiot box because we live without depending from the source that came from television.
2)Yes, i think the writer was confident initially because he knew the subject just like the back of his hand.He want to just go in there without doing any preparation.
3)The mistakes that have been by the writer are by came late to the meeting.Then, he do not prepared for the speech but he just jotted down his note at the back of his komuter ticket.When his name was called, his throat like drying and just rotted at one place.He try to crack a joke but it does not work.
4)The three items that should be included in the speech are a clear intro,body and closing.
5)There are many things that the writer should do in his life.He want to lessen his works to make his life easier.
WORD WHIZ
the idiot box-television
newbies-person that have less experience in doing something.
like the back of my hand-things that we knew very well.
fast-quick
crack a joke-to tell a joke or humour.
NORAFITAH BINTI MAHIDIN
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COMPREHENSION
1)The column is about how the toastmaster about,why he decided to do it and things like that.It is called 'Living outside the idiot box' because he do not take the advantages and knowledge from the telivision programmes,so that he can improve himself in giving his speech.
2)Yes.Because he already know the subject like the back of my hand.He also had though he could just go in and talk.
3)Firstly,he had late to the meeeting.then,he not prepared for his speech and only jooted some notes at the back of a Komuter ticket.Actually,he is nervous to delivered his speech until he even forget the name of this column.
4)The three items that should be included in speech are the clear intro,body and closing.
5)Because his life is very complicated with many things such as family writing,cartooning and many more.He hope that he can reduce the complicated,so that his life will be more easier.
WORD WHIZ
1)Television
2)Someone who is less in experience to do something
3)Something that we know it very well
4)Quick
5)Make/tell a joke
are_!n
ReplyDeleteNoraini Binti Ibrahim
AE09021
Comprehension
1)The column is about the topic that he choose by himself which is how it came about,why he decided to do that and things like that.
Living outside the idiot box mean that we cannot depend on the tv only because it is also give negative influence..
2)He looks really confident initially because he think he can give speech directly and give good speech..
3)He late for the meeting,did not have a prepared speech.He tried to act cool but his throat was suddenly dry.Other than that he stood in front of everyone rooted to one place.He also forgot the name of the column..
4)Three items which should include in our speech are clear intro,body with example and closing..
5)I think he ended his column with this sentence"someday i hope to trim my list to just three" because he want to manage his life efficiently and not doing unimportant things..
Word Whiz
1)television
2)lack of knowledge
3)simple like piece of cake
4)short period of time
5)making joke
CHAN MEN HOO
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Comprehension
1.The column is about "how it came about,and why i decided to do that and thing like that!It is call Living outside the idiot box because he never influence by the idiot box negatif things.
2.Because he thought the speech is easy,so he very confident adnd only jotted down some point behind the komuter ticket.
3.At that day,he is late and did unwell preparation beucause he just jotted down some things behind a ticket.Second,when his name is call out,he try to act cool but his throat suddenly dry out(starting nervous).He also forget the name of his colummn.
4.The three item that should include in speech is intro,body and closing.
5.The writer end his speech with "someday i hope to trim my list to just three" because he want to simplfied all his things.
Word Whiz
1.television
2.lack of experience and knowledge
3.something that we know clear
4.quick
5.talk or make something funny
Wong chee Wei
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Comprehension
1. The column is about why the writer decide to do a thing that he never expected and how the things was came out from his mind. It is called living outside the idiot box because the writer hope can have and enjoy the life by doing some activities that besides sitting in front of the televison(watching television).
2. Yes, i would like to say that the writer was confident initially because the writer had chose a simple topic and he knew the subject very well.
3. The wrong for the writer that day is he was late to the meeting and this make him was in a rushing and nervous situasion.Secondly, he did not well-prepare his speech because he just jotted down a few things at the back of the komuter ticket as a guide.
4. Clear intro, body and closing is the items which should be included in the speech.
5. The writer ended his column with "someday i hope to trim my list to just three" because there is too many thngs that the writer hope can do in his life and this make the writer cannot concentrate on the things that he hope to do in his life.
Word Whiz
1.Television
2.Fresh people that are new in some field
3.Very clear or know well to the thing
4.Stop doing something
5.Telling a joke
name:ZHANG LONGLONG
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1.The column is about something the authou did and it is different from his idea.And why it is happened.Said living outside idiot box because of he stood here too long.
2.ya,he wrote that he knew the subject like the back of my hand, he thought he could just go in there and just talk
3.He was late to the meeting. Second, he did not have a prepared speech.When his name was called, he tried to act cool but his throat was suddenly dry. He stood in front of everyone rooted to one place.
4 .A clear intro, body and closing
5."Three" is just a hazy number,it means that the writter want to have simple life,meanwhile,the simple life include all important thinks he want.
Word Whiz
1.TV
2.some one who has started doing something,especially using the internate or computer
3.be familiar with something very well
4.similiar to completely
5.tell a joke, say a funny word or phrase
AHMAD ROZAIMI BIN NASIR
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Comprehension
1.The column is about the writer has change his topic which is different from the original one idea.He was said 'living outside idiot box' because he thought give a speech is easy as the one he watch in television.Actually,it is a lot tougher than he expected.
2.Yes,he was absolutely confident to give out his speech.
3.He was late to the meeting.He also did not prepare for his speech because he just jotted down a few things at the back of the komuter ticket as a guide.
4.Three items which should include in our speech are clear intro,body with strong supporting ideas and conclusion.
5.The writer end his speech with “Someday I hope to trim my list to just three” because he wants to make his next speech is more short but compact with informations.
Word Whiz
1)television
2)people who are new or less experiences in doing something
3)simple
4)short period of time or quick
5)making joke or humour
LU CHEE SUAN
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1. The column is about-how it came about,why i decide to do and things like that. Calling the writer living outside the idiot box because he don't want spend all the time by watching tv.
2. yes,he think the topic is too easy and he doesn't prepare the speech before he go.he think he can go there and just talk.
3. he is late and never prepare the speech properly.he also not confedence enough while standing on the stage.
4. should include a clear intro,body and closing in the speech.
5. he want to reduce the burden of his mind so that he can more concentrate to do a particular thing.
WORD WHIZ
1.idiot box-television
2.newbies-who are new and just learn in things
and jobs.
3.like the back of my hand-very easy or simple
4.fast-a period of time
5.crack a joke-telling a humour or joke
PHILLISCA PRIMA AK.ADAN
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1) This column is about the writer who need to give a speech but didn’t prepare as he thought that it was easy at all. Unfortunately, he was wrong when he faced a lot of problems during giving the speech. It is called living outside the idiot box because he didn’t take the change to gain the knowledge and information from the television.
2) Yes, the writer was confident initially as he knew that the subject like the back of his hand and only jotted a few things at the back of a Komuter ticket as a guide during giving the speech.
3) Sadly, the writer was late for the meeting and didn’t prepare for his speech. Then, it became worst when he stood in front of everyone rooted to one place only and even forgot the name of column of his speech. Lastly, all goes wrong when he told an impractical joke to the audience.
4) The three items that should be included in the speech are a clear intro, body and closing.
5) The writer didn’t want to make his life complicated by focusing only to three main things in his life.
WORD WHIZ
1) Television
2) Someone that didn’t have any experiences in doing work or job.
3) Something that we know it very well and easy
4) Quick/ Express
5) Tell a joke
SITI SARAH KASSIM
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Comprehension
1. The column is about how it came about,the reason he decided to do it and thing like that.It is is called living outside the idiot box because the idiot box cannot gives us all about the knowledge and experience in this world.We have to discover and explore ourselves.
2. Yes,because he chose the topic of the speech himself and he knew the topic very well.
3.That day,the writer was late to the meeting and he he did not prepared his speech.When he stood in front of everyone,he was rooted to one place and and his throat was suddenly dry.As he started to talk,he even forget the name of this column.
4. The three items which should be included in the speech are a clear introduction,body,and closing.
Word Whiz
The idiot box-television
newbies-a new person in doing something
like the back of my hand-everything in his mind and seem easy
fast-in a speed rate
crack a joke-to tell a joke and make people laugh
NURSYIQAH BINTI JASMAN
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1. the column is about someone who is basically not prepared for his presentation and facing difficulties while delivering it..living outside the idiot box here means that he is not depending on the idiot box which is his tv since there are also many other sources to get information and knowledge and tv doesn't help him that much..
2. yes, he was confident initially because he thought that everything was going to be perfect as his other presentations before..however, everything went wrong suddenly..
3. he was late for the meeting at first..then he was not prepared with the speech..later, when he was giving his talk, he simply rooted to one place throughout the whole talk..then, he cracked an improper joke..far more worst was that he even forgot the name of the meeting's column..
4. 3 items that should be included while giving speech are clear introduction, body as well as closing..
5. the writer wants to less the burden on his shoulder by only focusing on the 3 most important things in his life..
word whiz..
1. the idiot box - the television
2. newbies - persons who are still new at doing certain things
3. like the back of my hand - know of doing some thing expertly or have all the knowledge of some thing
4. fast - quick
5. crack a joke - make a joke in the middle of talking
KONG YOKE YOON
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1)The coloum is about the topic of the writer.The writer always live in front of the television and he lack of knowledge of the computer knowledge.
2)Yes,the writer was full of confidence initially because he knew the subject very well and he think that he just go in there and just talk what he wants to talk.
3)Firstly, the writer late for the meeting.Secondly, he didn't prepare well for the speaking.Thirdly,he stood in front of everyone rooted to one place.Then,he cracked an improper joke.Lastly,he even forgot the name of the meeting's column.
4)The three items that should include in our speech is a clear intro, body and closing.
5)The writer has more things in his mind like family writing, cartooning, Apple, Comic Life, 3D paper model, learning to speak Swedish, French, Arabic, Toastmasters, cooking, running and karting.So,the writer hope he can concentrate on 3 things because his life is very busy.
WORD WHIZ
1)television
2)an inexperienced user of the Internet or of computers in general.
3)easy like ABC
4)quick
5)to tell humour
Muhammad aizuddin b. ramly
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1.column is the topic of his speech.It is because he cannot only depend on something to live.he must manage his life properly.
2.yes..he was so confident and he knew his topic very well.
3.firstly,he late for the meeting.secondly,he do not prepare for the speech.thirdly.he just stood in front of everyone and rooted to one place.
4.the three item is clear intro,body and closing.
5.because he has many to talk.then,when he talks to much,the audience will feel bored and sleepy.then it is better for him to focus on three things.
WORD WHIZ
1.TELEVISION
2.someone that learn a new things.
3.something that we very know about it.
4.quick
5.make a joke.
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ReplyDeleteNASIHAH SAKINAH BINTI ZAINUDI
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Comprehension
1)This column is about the writer who not have prepared well because he thought that it was easy. However, he was wrong and got a problem during give the speech. It is called living outside the idiot box because he didn’t take any advantages from watching the program on tv .
2)Yes, the writer is confident initially, because he knows the topic well like the back of his hand .So, he didn’t prepare for his speech.
3)At first, the writer was late for the meeting. Second is, what he thinks about the speech is different from the real one. Then, he didn’t prepare for his speech. Then, he just jotted down his note just at the back of his komuter ticket. When his name was called, his throat like drying and just rotted at one place. When he wants to started his speech, he forgot the name of his column. On his speech, he tried to make some jokes, but it doesn’t works.
4)The three items should be in speech is, a clear intro, body and closing.
5)In my opinion, the writer ended his column with this sentences,” Someday I hope to trim my list to just three” because he want his life is easier, less complicated and more freedom.
Word Whiz
1)The Idiot box – Television
2)Newbies – someone who have less experience about something
3)Like the back of my hand – Something that we know very well
4)Fast – Quick
5)Crack a joke – make some humour/joke
NURUL 'AIN OTHMAN
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COMPREHENSION
1-the column is about how the topic myself is came about,why the writer decided to do it and things like that.the writer is living outside the idiot box because he ended his speech by telling everyone he already know how to break the television fast by watching television.
2-yes,the writer was confident initially since he thought that the subject like the back of his hand and did not prepare for the speech as he only jot a few things at the back of a komuter ticket as a guide.
3-firstly the writer was late to the meeting plus he did not prepare for the speech.then, he stood in front of everyone rooted to one place and also forgot the name of his column.lastly,he cracked an improper joke.
4-three items should be included while giving a speech are a clear introduction,body and also closing.
5-the writer ended up his column with this sentence "someday i hope to trim my list to just three" because he want to reduce the burden of his mind and focusing only specified things.
WORD WHIZ
1-television
2-people that didn't have any experience and still new at doing certain things
3-he know everything very well
4-as soon as possible
5-create a funny
NOOR AZIMAH BINTI BAHRUN (AE09016)
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1-The column is about how it came about, why I decided to do it and things like that. It is called Living outside the idiot box because the writer is on a abstinence from watching TV.
2-Yes. The writer was confident initially. He chosen his own topic that was simple and he thought that he could just go and just talk during the meeting.
3-Everything went wrong for the writer that day. He was late to the meeting. Then, he did not have a prepared speech and just jotted down a few things at the back of a Komuter ticket as a guide. Before his speech, he stood in front of everyone rooted to one place and forgot the name of that column when began to talk. He also tried to create a joke but nobody laughed.
4-The three items which should be included in my speech are a clear intro, body and closing.
5-I think the writer ended his column with this sentence "Someday I hope to trim my list to just three" because he only wants to focus on three things that really important in his life. Say no to a thousand things so that you can say yes to the few that really matter.
WORD WHIZ
the idiot box- television
Newbies- person that has lack of experience and knowledge in doing something
like the back of my hand- simple thing that is easy and we know well to describe or tell others
fast- session
crack a joke- create a funny story
RAJA HARTIENI BINTI RAJA MUHAMAD TAMRIN\
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COMPREHENSION
1. The column is all about a writer who need to deliver a speech at the IEM Toastmasters meeting. The topic was chosen by himself .It is about how it came about, why the writer decided to do it and else. It is called “living outside idiot box” because the writer said she was going to break her TV fast by watching TV.
2. Initially the writer was confident enough to deliver his speech because he know everything about the topic and can talk spontaneously without any preparation.
3. Everything’s when wrong to the writer on that day. First, the writer was already late for the meeting .Secondly, he didn’t do any preparation for speech and he delivered his speech unorganized and the worse speech he ever delivered.
4. There are three items that we should include in our speech which are intro, body and closing.
5. The writer has many things on his minds and he hope one day he will be able to organize his life well and concentrate on one aim for life.
Word whiz
1. Television
2. A person who has recently new and has a little experience.
3. As a time a writer did not watch a television.
4. Tell a humor and make people laugh.
NUR FAHRIZA BINTI MOHD ALI
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COMPREHENSION
1. The column is about "myself", which is a topic chosen for the speech. It is called “living outside idiot box” because he managed to finish his speech and went through his nervous with confident speech although he does not well prepared.
2.Yes, because at first he think simple and positively that he would managed his speech. He does not well prepared and think that he just need to go there and talk.
3.He late for the meeting and does not prepared fo his specch.
4.Our speech should include a clear intro, body and closing.
5.We should have a target in our life, always aim for it to get success in the future.
WORD WHIZ
1.Television
2.A person who is new in doing something and lack of experiance
3.A very simple thing which is easy to be done and to talk about it
4.Quick
5.Create a humor
Comprehension
ReplyDelete1.The column is about the writer's characteristics and behaviour whereby he explains the reason he decided to speak at the IEM Toastmasters meeting.He chooses his own text and also exclaimed what and who influences him to talk in front of the Toastmasters.It is because the writer's life is avoiding negative influences like television and the internet in order to prepare a speech.
2.Yes, he was initially confident because he knew the subject like the back of his hands. He did not prepare well because he was to over confident.
3.First of all, he was late for the meeting and to make things worse, he did not prepare the speech well. He then was speechless and forgot about the topic that he chose and start telling jokes that makes his speech even worse.
4.The three main items that should be added to a speech is a good introduction, followed by a body and lastly a closing.
5.The writer hopes to lessen his goals to three so that he can concentrate more on his msjor duties.
Word whiz
1.the idiot box-television(tv)
2.newbies-people who are new in a society or job
3.like the back of my hand-something we know very well,easy
4.fast-quick
5.crack a joke-tell a phrase or sentence that can make others laugh and giggle
BRYAN CHANDRAN
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Comprehension
1.The column is about the writer's characteristics and behaviour whereby he explains the reason he decided to speak at the IEM Toastmasters meeting.He chooses his own text and also exclaimed what and who influences him to talk in front of the Toastmasters.It is because the writer's life is avoiding negative influences like television and the internet in order to prepare a speech.
2.Yes, he was initially confident because he knew the subject like the back of his hands. He did not prepare well because he was to over confident.
3.First of all, he was late for the meeting and to make things worse, he did not prepare the speech well. He then was speechless and forgot about the topic that he chose and start telling jokes that makes his speech even worse.
4.The three main items that should be added to a speech is a good introduction, followed by a body and lastly a closing.
5.The writer hopes to lessen his goals to three so that he can concentrate more on his major duties.
Word whiz
1.the idiot box-television(tv)
2.newbies-people who are new in a society or job
3.like the back of my hand-something we know very well,easy
4.fast-quick
5.crack a joke-tell a phrase or sentence that can make others laugh and giggle
MOHAMMAD NAQMAL BIN HAMIDI
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1. The column is about to do something in a some of time period. Living outside idiot box mean that he will not do anything stupid during his presentation.
2. No. I dont think the writer was confident initially because the the article tell that he wasnt prepared well for the presentation.
3. He was late to the meeting, Second, he did not have a prepared speech, he just jotted a few things at the back of a Komuter ticket as a guide.
4. Clear intro, body and closing.
5. “Someday I hope to trim my list to just three” mean that the writer want to be like Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
He want to focus just three activities so he will become more concentrate.
the Idiot box: make some stupid of yourself
Newbies: new person / new comers
like the back of my hand: simple thing
fast: hurry
crack a joke: make a joke
SHARUL RIZUAN BIN ISMAIL
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1)This column is about 'how it come about,why the writer have to do it and things like that'.It is called living out the idiot box because the writer think when he used this column that he knew about so,he decided to just go and talk without any preparation and spends more time with television on his minds compared to jobs.
2)No.I don't think he confident initially because he can't deliver his speech very well.he just manage to achieve the objective.
3)I think the writer don't prepared for his speech and he came late to the meeting.
4)Three items that should be included in the speech is clear intro,body and closing.
5)I think because he have way more things on his minds compared to jobs like family writing and cartooning.So he hope that he just focus only three things to make his life easier.
The idot box:Television
Newbies :A freshmen
Like the back of my hand:Easy things
Fast :Abstinence
Crack a joke:Make fun
MOHD ADAM BIN MUSA
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1. The column is about the writer in troubled because he did not prepare his speech. It is called living outside the idiot box because the writer does not watch television for three months.
2. Yes, the writer was confident at the beginning. It is because the writer just think he can just talk on stage even he does not have any preparation in his speech.
3. First of all, he was late to go to the meeting. Secondly, he did not prepare his speech. Thirdly, the writer forgot the name of the column right before he starts.
4. Three items which should be included in our speech is the clear intro, body and closing.
5. The writer ended his column with "someday i hope to trim my list to just three". I think the writer want his speech to be better in near future.
WORD WHIZ:
The idiot box : Television
Newbies : Person who are new at something[junior]
Like the back of my hand : easy job
Fast : quick
Crack a joke : make jokes.