What are the best introductory options for a speech titled "Youth for the Environment" to a local community group, and why?

here are the answers for Section A.

Section A

1. For an apt introduction to a speech titled "Youth for the Environment" to a local community group, I would choose:

   • (c) The proverb "If you don't repair a crack in the wall, you will one day rebuild the entire wall." This proverb effectively conveys the importance of addressing environmental issues early to prevent larger, more costly problems in the future. It is relatable and thought-provoking.
   • (d) Some shocking statistics on the number of riverbeds in the country which have dried up. This provides concrete, alarming evidence of environmental degradation, immediately highlighting the urgency and severity of the issue to the audience. It appeals to both logic and emotion.

   I would not opt for the others because:

   • (a) The historical background of the community is generally irrelevant to the topic of "Youth for the Environment" unless specifically linked to environmental changes, which is not implied. It would not immediately engage the audience with the core subject.
   • (b) Telling your audience about your education and how qualified you are for the topic focuses on the speaker's qualifications, which can come across as self-centered and might not effectively capture the audience's attention or introduce the environmental topic itself. Credibility is better built through the content of the speech.

2. The short or speech forms are:

   • a) I shall not see you. $\rightarrow$ I shan't see you.
   • b) They will not come tomorrow. $\rightarrow$ They won't come tomorrow.
   • c) My brother had passed his examination. $\rightarrow$ My brother'd passed his examination.
   • d) He would have married her. $\rightarrow$ He'd have married her.
   • e) They are not very rich. $\rightarrow$ They aren't very rich.

3. The intonation for each utterance is:

   • a) Which school does Fatuma go to? $\rightarrow$ Falling intonation.
   • b) Did you say you wanted to see me? $\rightarrow$ Rising intonation.
   • c) He never liked people who told lies. $\rightarrow$ Falling intonation.
   • d) How do you like your English teacher? $\rightarrow$ Falling intonation.
   • e) They cook very good food in that restaurant. $\rightarrow$ Falling intonation.