Quiz on Celeste Headlee's TED Talk

What is the main topic of the TED talk by Celeste Headlee?

• The importance of technology in modern life

• 10 ways to have a better conversation

• How to improve public speaking skills

• The impact of social media on relationships

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the communication project mentioned in the transcript?

• A project to improve writing skills

• A project to teach speaking without notes

• A project to enhance listening skills

• A project to develop reading habits

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the speaker's view on the current state of conversations?

• They are more effective than ever

• They are less effective due to lack of listening

• They are more focused on technology

• They are more polite than before

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of the speaker's talk?

• To teach how to pay attention

• To teach how to summarize conversations

• To teach how to talk and listen effectively

• To teach how to multitask during conversations

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do if you want to state your opinion without any opportunity for response?

• Speak louder

• Write a blog

• Interrupt the other person

• Ignore the other person

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does Bill Nye say about everyone you meet?

• They know less than you

• They know something you don't

• They are not experts

• They are predictable

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What should you do if you don't know something during a conversation?

• Pretend to know

• Change the subject

• Say you don't know

• Avoid the topic

What is a conversation NOT considered to be?

• A learning opportunity

• A promotional opportunity

• A chance to connect

• A way to share ideas

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the text, what is the most important skill you could develop?

• Speaking clearly

• Listening

• Arguing effectively

• Writing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Buddha say about learning?

• "If your mouth is open, you're not learning."

• "Silence is golden."

• "Speak to learn."

• "Learning is endless."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3