英语演讲教程-Asking and Answering Questions.doc

英语演讲教程:Asking and Answering Questions
Chapter IV Asking and Answering QuestionsI. Inviting QuestionsSo, let’s throw it open to questions.
Now I’ d like to answer any questions, if you have any.
Now I am ready to answer your questions, if any.
I’d be glad to try and answer any questions.
Are there any questions?
Any questions?
II. Raising QuestionsSignaling Your Intention to Ask a Question I want to ask Dr. bi a question.
I have a guest ion for Dr. Anderson.
Mr. Smith, I have a question to ask you.
There is a question I’d like to ask Prof. Li.
A question for Mr. Liu.
One question, Dr. Wei.
Could I ask you a question, Prof. Li?
May I venture to ask Prof. Zhang a question?
Expressing Your AttitudeBefore asking your question, you can express your positive attitude or make ment on the speaker’s presentation. For example,
Dr. Johnson, I was fascinated by your description of your study, but what will happen if...
Mr. Li, you did splendid work! Just one question.
Asking the Specific QuestionYou mentioned very briefly that you used two experiments that were the same.
Would you please elaborate on that point?
Would you be so kind as to give me more information about the method of your experiment?
Would you tell me the reason why you set such a high temperature?
Comprehensive Samples
Dr. Wang, I’d like to raise one question. First, may I say how much I enjoyed talk