1、Unit 4 Living with technologyExtended readingTips on how to interview an expert Tips on how to interview an expert 1. Plan your interview: draw up an outline2. Group your questions into topics of discussion3. Conduct the interview (1) have a goal, not a narrative (2) create a comfortable atmosphere
2、(3) Third, direct the experts enthusiasm 1. Plan your interview: draw up an outline Frank, an expert on virtual reality (VR)What is the topic you plan to cover? What information does your audience want most?2. Group your questions into topics of discussionGroup the questions in a way that inspires a
3、 natural flow of conversation.Frank, youve been working at the forefront of developments in virtual reality for many years. Can you tell us what virtual reality is and how it works?Dont open with the toughest questions.2. Group your questions into topics of discussionChoose open-ended questions.Than
4、ks, Frank. Can you give some examples of the practical applications of VR?VR is wonderful. Is it useful in life and work?3. Conduct the interviewThanks, Frank. Can you give some examples of the practical applications of VR? (1) have a goal, not a narrative3. Conduct the Interviewexpressing your enth
5、usiasm about his or her idea (2) create a comfortable atmospherequoting what he or she has said or his or her accomplishments in the fieldThis is amazing! It sounds like VR will be a life-changing technology as well as life-saving one. How will it affect the different aspects of our everyday lives,
6、such as entertainment, shopping and travelling?3. Conduct the InterviewThis sounds like it has a lot of constructive applications. What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine? (3) direct the experts enthusiasmthats a great story, but Ive still got some questions about Tips on how to interview an expert 1. Plan your interview: draw up an outline2. Group your questions into topics of discussion3. Conduct the interview (1) have a goal, not a narrative (2) create a comfortable atmosphere (3) Third, direct the experts enthusiasm
