Question 1 - 5
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1
Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
A
his lack of knowledge about the topic.
B
his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.
C
the short time that he has for preparation.
2
Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
A
to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.
B
to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.
C
to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.
3
In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to
A
talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.
B
look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
C
consider omitting slides altogether.
4
They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
A
to encourage the audience to talk.
B
to explain what Russ intends to do.
C
to provide an example.
5
What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
A
summarise the main point he wants to make
B
read the notes he has already made
C
list the topics he wants to cover
Question 6 - 10
What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russs previous presentation?ChooseFIVEanswers from the box and write the correct letter A-G next to questions.
List of Findings
A
lacked a conclusionB
useful in the futureC
not enoughD
sometimes distractingE
showed originalityF
covered a wide rangeG
not too technical6
structure7
eyes contact8
body language9
choice of words10
handoutsTUTOR:
Ah come in, Russ.
RUSS:
Thank you.
TUTOR:
Now you wanted to consult me about your class presentation on nanotechnology youre due to give it in next week, arent you?
RUSS:
Thats right. And Im really struggling. I chose the topic because I didnt know much about it and wanted to learn more, but now Ive read so much about it, in a way theres too much to say I could talk for much longer than the twenty minutes Ive been allocated. Should I assume the other students dont know much, and give them a kind of general introduction, or should I try and make them share my fascination with a particular aspect?
TUTOR:
You could do either, but youll need to have it clear in your own mind.
RUSS:
Then I think Ill give an overview.
TUTOR:
OK. Now, one way of approaching this is to work through developments in chronological order.
RUSS:
Uh-huh.
TUTOR:
On the other hand, you could talk about the numerous ways that nanotechnology is being applied.
RUSS:
You mean things like thin films on camera displays to make them water-repellent, and additives to make motorcycle helmets stronger and lighter.
TUTOR:
Exactly. Or another way would be to focus on its impact in one particular area, say medicine, or space exploration.
RUSS:
That would make it easier to focus. Perhaps I should do that.
TUTOR:
I think that would be a good idea.
RUSS:
Right. How important is it to include slides in the presentation?
TUTOR:
They arent essential, by any means. And theres a danger of tailoring what you say to fit whatever slides you can find. While it can be good to includes slides, you could end up spending too long looking for suitable ones. You might find it better to leave them out.
RUSS:
I see. Another thing I was wondering about was how to start. I know presentations often begin with First Im going to talk about this, and then Ill talk about that, but I thought about asking the audience what they know about nanotechnology.
TUTOR:
That would be fine if you had an hour or two for the presentation, but you might find that you cant do anything with the answers you get, and it simply eats into the short time thats available.
RUSS:
So, maybe I should mention a particular way that nanotechnology is used, to focus peoples attention.
TUTOR:
That sounds sensible.
RUSS:
What do you think I should do next? I really have to plan the presentation today and tomorrow.
TUTOR:
Well, initially I think you should ignore all the notes youve made, take a small piece of paper, and write a single short sentence that ties together the whole presentation: it can be something as simple as Nanotechnology is already improving our lives. Then start planning the content around that. You can always modify that sentence later, if you need to.
RUSS:
OK.
TUTOR:
OK, now lets think about actually giving the presentation. Youve only given one before, if I remember correctly, about an experiment youd been involved in.
TUTOR:
Lets say it was better in some respects than in others. With regard to the structure. I felt that you ended rather abruptly, without rounding it off. Be careful not to do that in next weeks presentation.
RUSS:
OK.
TUTOR:
And you made very little eyes contact with the audience, because you were looking down at your notes most of the time. You need to be looking at the audience and only occasionally glancing at your notes.
RUSS:
Mmm.
TUTOR:
Your body language was a little odd. Every time you showed a slide, you turned your back on the audience so you could look at it you should have been looking at your laptop. And you kept scratching your head, so I found myself wondering when you were next going to do that, instead of listening to what you were saying!
RUSS:
Oh dear. What did you think of the language? I knew that not everyone was familiar with the subject, so I tried to make it as simple as I could.
TUTOR:
Yes, that came across. You used a few words that are specific to the field, but you always explained what they meant, so the audience wouldnt have had any difficulty understanding.
RUSS:
Uh-huh.
TUTOR:
I must say the handouts you prepared were well thought out. They were a good summary of your presentation, which people would be able to refer to later on. So well done on that.
RUSS:
Thank you.
TUTOR:
Well, I hope that helps you with next weeks presentation.
RUSS:
Yes, it will. Thanks a lot.
TUTOR:
Ill look forward to seeing a big improvement, then.
1
BRút gọn
Giải thích chi tiết
>> tuy nhiên nếu nghe hết sẽ thấy vế sau now Ive read so much about it, in a way there's too much to say
>> giờ Russ đã đọc và biết nhiều về topic này
>> loại đáp án A
2
AMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> loại đáp án B
>> nhưng Russ chỉ hỏi kỹ hơn về chứ không agree you mean
3
CMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> nhưng nếu nghe kỹ sẽ thấy cụm theres a danger: rất nguy hiểm nếu làm điều đó
>> loại đáp án A
4
CMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> tuy nhiên ở câu sau tutor phản bác và nói nó chỉ phù hợp khi có 1-2 tiếng thuyết trình và điều này sẽ làm tốn thời gian eats into the short time
>> loại đáp án A
5
AMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> nhưng nếu nghe kỹ sẽ thấy cụm you should ignore
>> nên mặc kệ các note
>> loại đáp án B
6
AMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> Biết đáp án chuẩn bị vào
>> đáp án sẽ là lacked a conclusion
>> chọn A
7
CMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> ở phía sau có khuyên thêm nên nhìn audience và nhìn notes ít hơn
>> đáp án đúng là C
8
DMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> tiếp mình thấy có found myself wondering instead of listening
>> hành động của Russ gây distracting
>> đáp án đúng là D
9
GMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> Biết đáp án chuẩn bị vào
>> tuy nhiên Russ luôn giải thích nên không khó hiểu wouldn't have had any difficulty understanding
>> đáp án đúng là G
10
BMở rộng
Giải thích chi tiết
>> biết câu trả lời sắp và và sẽ mang tính positive vì có thought-out = cẩn thận, kĩ lưỡng
>> đáp án đúng là B
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