# Presentation on Nanotechnology

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 13, Test 2, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 21-25: Multiple choice

Planning a presentation on nanotechnology. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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

### Questions 26-30: Matching features

What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ's previous presentation? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** lacked a conclusion
- **B** useful in the future
- **C** not enough
- **D** sometimes distracting
- **E** showed originality
- **F** covered a wide range
- **G** not too technical

26. structure

27. eye contact

28. body language

29. choice of words

30. handouts

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