Identify the odd sound in each set and explain the difference. Then, provide example sentences for the given homophones and discuss how to address audience disengagement during a presentation.

c)

i) The sound /dʒ/ is present in 'gel', 'gesture', and 'June'. The sound /ʒ/ is present in 'genre'.
The odd sound is in: Genre

ii) The sound /θ/ (voiceless 'th') is present in 'thin', 'theatre', and 'thought'. The sound /ð/ (voiced 'th') is present in 'than'.
The odd sound is in: Than

iii) The sound /z/ is present in 'chaise', 'raise', and 'gaze'. The sound /s/ is present in 'mace'.
The odd sound is in: Mace

d)

a) Wound

• The doctor carefully cleaned the deep wound on the patient's arm.
• The mechanic wound the spring tightly to repair the old clock.

b) Minute

• Please wait for a minute while I finish this task.
• The scientist used a powerful microscope to observe the minute details of the cell.

e)
This would mean that the audience is bored, tired, or disinterested in the topic or the way it is being presented. As a speaker, it indicates that the presentation is not engaging or suitable for the age group, and I would need to adjust my approach to regain their attention.

f)

i) Three things to do just before attending an interview:

• Research the company and the specific job role thoroughly.
• Plan and prepare a professional outfit to wear.
• Practice answering common interview questions and prepare questions to ask the interviewer.

ii) Three things to avoid when being interviewed:

• Arriving late or appearing unprepared.
• Speaking negatively about past employers or colleagues.
• Using a mobile phone or chewing gum during the interview.