Paraphrase the questionBenefits:The audience can betterunderstand the questionAn extra time to clarify whether youhave understood the question andto think of an answer.Eg:Questioner: Have you done the same experiment in China?Presenter: This gentleman would like to know whether we have donethe same experiment in ChinaEnglishfor Academic Communication
Paraphrase the question Benefits: The audience can better understand the question. An extra time to clarify whether you have understood the question and to think of an answer. Eg: Questioner: Have you done the same experiment in China? Presenter: This gentleman would like to know whether we have done the same experiment in China. English for Academic Communication
Reply clearly, briefly, and positivelyEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Reply clearly, briefly, and positively English for Academic Communication
1. Common questions:Clarify some points the presenter has mentioned in the lectureBriefandclearEg:Questioner: Do you mean that developed countries should be moreresponsible for environmental pollution?Presenter: Yes, because economic development has sacrificedenvironment and they are reluctant tooptimize industrial structureEnglishforAcademicCommunication
1. Common questions: Clarify some points the presenter has mentioned in the lecture. Brief and clear Eg: Questioner: Do you mean that developed countries should be more responsible for environmental pollution? Presenter: Yes, because economic development has sacrificed environment and they are reluctant to optimize industrial structure. English for Academic Communication
2. Questions you do not knowBe honest and admit you do not knowYou can say:I don't think I can answer your question.I'm sorry. I don't happen to know the answer to thatquestion, but I'll be happy to check into it for you.I'm not sure that I can answer your question. What I'mgoing to say is not quite an answer to your question.EnglishforAcademicCommunication
2. Questions you do not know Be honest and admit you do not know You can say: I don’t think I can answer your question. I’m sorry. I don’t happen to know the answer to that question, but I’ll be happy to check into it for you. I’m not sure that I can answer your question. What I’m going to say is not quite an answer to your question. English for Academic Communication