When you know where your presentation will take place, you can envision yourself giving your speech. Check out the room where you’re be presenting. Get a feel for the size of the audience. Know where the restrooms and water fountains are. Figure out when you’re giving your speech. Will you be the only speaker, or will there be several speakers? Are you going first, last, or in the middle? If you are given a choice, determine what time of day you’d prefer your speech. Do you tend to operate better in the morning or in the late afternoon? If you’re planning to use audio or visual aids in your presentation, find out if the venue can accommodate them.   Communicate presentation preferences to the organization. For example, if you prefer using a hand-held microphone over a headset, tell them. Other things to consider are using a stool, having a podium or table, and having your slides show up on a small monitor for you to use so you do not have to read off the big screen. Work these details out with the organization, instructor, or other representative before the day of your speech. Test audio and visual aids beforehand. If your presentation aid doesn’t work during your actual presentation, you will feel heightened anxiety. Try to prevent this by testing your aids in advance.
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One-sentence summary -- Get familiar with your presentation venue. Ask about your presentation time slot. Figure out your tech needs.

Q: Use a knife or your hands to break the root off of the lettuce and cut off any wilted spots. Separate the leaves of the lettuce with your hands. Be careful when using a knife so you don’t hurt yourself. Make sure your fingers are away from the blade when you cut. If you are using iceberg lettuce, use a paring knife to remove the core then break apart the leaves with your hands. Keep in mind that some iceberg lettuce heads are very firm. Soak your lettuce in a large amount of cold water. Move the water around by swirling the water vigorously. If you got the lettuce from a farmer's market, it will probably be more dirty than from the store. If you are going to dry the lettuce with a spinner, wash the leaves in the bowl and colander that came with your spinner. If you are washing whole heads of lettuce, make sure to thoroughly inspect them. Gently open the heads and check between the leaves for dirt. Gently bend the leaves back and away from the core to allow water to get between the leaves. Make sure to check the area where the leaves are attached to the stem. You can leave the lettuce heads together for grilling. Walk away from the leaves and let the dirt settle to the bottom of the bowl. After about 10 minutes, take the greens out of the water. Make sure not to go near the dirt at the bottom of the bowl. Gently shake the excess water off of the leaves and lay them on a paper towel.
A: Cut off the lettuce root on leaf lettuce. Remove the core from iceberg lettuce. Fill a large bowl with cool water. Inspect whole heads. Let the dirt fall to the bottom of the bowl.

Article: Use #0000 steel wool or fine sandpaper (150-180 grit). If there’s a lot of paint to remove, start with a coarser sandpaper, like 80-120 grit or, in extreme cases, 40-60 grit. Do this very gently to remove only the paint. Large areas can be sanded with power sanders, but be sure to wear a protective mask and safety glasses and read all product instructions carefully. Run a wet rag over the wood to wipe away sawdust and debris. Swap the cloth out for a fresh one if it becomes too dirty while you’re cleaning. Once it’s dry again, touch up the wood using the same finish or stain that was used on it before. If you don’t have any extra or don’t know what was used on it, try to match it as closely as possible with samples from your local hardware store.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Rub the paint using steel wool or sandpaper. Clean the wood with a damp cloth. Refinish the wood.

Article: A burlap sack, used to protect trees, or carry potatoes and coffee beans, is perfect for making a scarecrow head.  To make a burlap head:  Stuff one plastic grocery bag full of other plastic bags until you have the right size for a head. Place the bag in the center of a piece of burlap then cut a wide circle around it. There is no need to measure it or cut a perfect circle. Gather the burlap around the plastic bag, and place on top of the vertical pole (the scarecrow's neck) before tying tightly with twine or wire. Use a jack o' lantern to make a seasonal scarecrow head. First, choose a nice, round pumpkin. Cut a large, round hole on the top of the pumpkin (around the stem) and scoop out the insides. Use a sharp knife to cut out the facial features of your scarecrow. Skewer the bottom of the pumpkin onto the scarecrows neck and secure with glue or tape if necessary.  Do not place a candle inside the pumpkin as you normally do with jack o' lanterns. The rest of the material used to make your scarecrow is flammable. Other vegetables, such as gourds and turnips, could also be used for this purpose. Be aware that pumpkins and other vegetables will eventually rot, so if you want your scarecrow head to last longer, consider using an alternative method. A pillowcase is another option for making a scarecrow head and is something which you are likely to have around the house.  To make your scarecrow head with a pillowcase:  Half fill the pillowcase with straw or the stuffing material of your choice. Pin the pillowcase with safety pins to prevent the stuffing from falling out the bottom, but don't close the bottom up entirely. Insert your scarecrow head onto the vertical pole (neck of the scarecrow). Push until the top of the pole is at the top of the pillowcase, right through the straw. Secure the pillowcase to the pole using twine or wire, then cut off the excess material and remove the safety pins. The are any number of possibilities when it comes to making your scarecrow's head. If you're trying to keep the cost of building your scarecrow down to a minimum, just use whatever items you have lying around. Here are some ideas:   Pantyhose. Select a natural skin tone pair of pantyhose. Cut the upper part of the leg off on one side, tie a knot in it, and fill it with stuffing, letting it taper to a "neck" before tying the other (lower) end onto the vertical pole.  Bucket. Impale a bucket filled with dirt right-side-up on the scarecrow's neck, for an unconventional yet functional head.   Milk jugs. One-gallon plastic milk jugs are another great choice for scarecrow heads. Their smooth surface is perfect for drawing facial features on and is waterproof. You're also sure to have one or two lying around the house. Again, just impale on the vertical pole, and secure with glue or tape if necessary.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Using burlap. Using a pumpkin. Using a pillowcase. Using other household items.