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IELTS Booster Lab Listening

Day 69 IELTS Listening Practice - Presentation Feedback

Section 3 academic paraphrasing practice with three distinct voices, presentation feedback, accepted revisions, assigned work, timing, terminology, evidence, rooms, and deadlines.

Practice Instructions

  1. Listen once without pausing.
  2. Answer all 10 questions.
  3. Check the answer key.
  4. Replay the mistakes only.
  5. Read the transcript after trying.
  6. Write one weak point for tomorrow.

Questions 1-5

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  1. What does Dr Park consider the strongest part of the presentation?
    A. the opening definition
    B. the floodable park case study
    C. the visual design of the slides
  2. What is the main problem with the opening?
    A. It contains too much historical background.
    B. It reveals the conclusion too early.
    C. It does not introduce the speakers.
  3. Why should the map animation be removed?
    A. It may fail on the lecture-room computer.
    B. It makes the presentation too long.
    C. It distracts attention from the data.
  4. How will they handle audience questions?
    A. They will accept questions throughout.
    B. They will answer questions at the end.
    C. They will collect questions through an online form.
  5. Who will revise the graphs?
    A. Dr Park
    B. Noura
    C. Rafael

Questions 6-10

Complete the presentation revision plan. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

  1. Maximum length of the introduction: __________ minutes
  2. Term that needs a clear definition: __________
  3. Add a research source about urban __________
  4. Rehearsal location: Room __________
  5. Final slides must be submitted on __________

Answer Key

  1. B
  2. A
  3. C
  4. B
  5. C
  6. 2
  7. resilience
  8. transport
  9. 314
  10. Tuesday

Distractor Explanations

  • The definition and slide design are satisfactory, but the floodable park case study is strongest.
  • The speakers are introduced and the conclusion is not revealed. The historical background is too long.
  • Technical risk and timing are mentioned, but the animation is removed because it distracts from the data.
  • Questions throughout and an online form are rejected. Questions will be answered at the end.
  • Noura offers to simplify colours, but Rafael takes responsibility for all graphs.
  • Alternative timings, terms, sources, rooms, and deadlines are replaced by the confirmed revision plan.

Transcript

Dr Park: Noura and Rafael, I watched your practice presentation on climate adaptation in cities. The overall argument is promising, but several choices need revision before the assessed session.

Noura: We were worried that the slides looked too plain, so I added a consistent colour scheme and fewer words.

Rafael: I concentrated on the opening definition of climate adaptation because some students may not know the term.

Dr Park: The definition is accurate and the slides are visually clear. The strongest part, however, is your case study of the floodable park, because it connects design decisions with measurable reductions in flood damage.

Noura: That is useful to know. We can give the park example slightly more time and shorten a weaker section.

Dr Park: The best place to save time is the opening. You spend several minutes describing the history of urban planning before reaching the current climate problem.

Rafael: I thought the historical background showed how city priorities had changed.

Dr Park: A brief sentence is enough. You introduce both speakers clearly, and you do not reveal the conclusion too soon. The main issue is simply too much history before your central question.

Noura: We will move directly from the definition to the present-day challenge.

Rafael: What did you think of the animated map? It shows the flood zone expanding and then disappearing after the park is built.

Dr Park: The animation works on your laptop, although any animation carries a small technical risk. More importantly, viewers watch the moving colours instead of reading the figures beside the map.

Noura: We could slow the animation down so people have more time to examine the numbers.

Dr Park: That would extend the presentation without solving the attention problem. Replace it with two static maps and highlight the change in flood depth.

Rafael: So the animation should go because it distracts from the data, not mainly because of timing or equipment.

Dr Park: Correct. Your evidence must remain the focus.

Noura: We also disagreed about audience questions. I prefer allowing short questions whenever a point is unclear.

Rafael: I suggested an online form so people could submit questions silently while we speak.

Dr Park: Both methods could interrupt your structure. Tell the audience at the beginning that you will answer questions during a dedicated period at the end.

Noura: We will note repeated questions and divide them between us during the final discussion.

Rafael: Some graphs also need work. The labels are readable, but two charts use different scales.

Noura: I can simplify the colours and make the legends consistent.

Rafael: I created the data file and understand the scales, so it may be quicker if I revise every graph and then send Noura the updated versions.

Dr Park: Agreed. Rafael will revise the graphs, including the labels, scales, and legends. Noura will check that the slide text matches the new figures.

Noura: How long should the introduction be? Our first rehearsal used five minutes, and yesterday we reduced it to three.

Dr Park: Three is still too long in a 12-minute presentation. Limit the introduction to two minutes, including the topic, central question, and a brief outline.

Rafael: Two minutes will give us more time for the floodable park and the comparison of city policies.

Noura: Are there any terms besides climate adaptation that need explanation? We already define sustainability on the second slide.

Dr Park: Sustainability is clear. You repeatedly use resilience, but the audience may interpret it differently. Define resilience as a city's ability to prepare for, absorb, and recover from climate impacts.

Rafael: I will add that definition when resilience first appears.

Noura: Our evidence covers housing design and energy systems. Is the range broad enough?

Dr Park: Those sections have credible sources, but your claim about changing commuter behaviour has no research citation. Add a source about urban transport and climate adaptation.

Rafael: I found a recent transport study last week. I can connect it to the slide on low-emission travel routes.

Noura: We should arrange another rehearsal. My calendar shows Room 341 for Thursday afternoon.

Dr Park: Room 341 was your earlier booking, but another class now has it. I reserved Room 314 at four o'clock instead.

Rafael: Room 314 on Thursday at four. I will update the shared calendar.

Noura: When must we upload the final slides? I thought Wednesday evening would still be acceptable.

Dr Park: The technical team needs a full day to test every file. Submit the final slides on Tuesday, no later than six in the evening.

Rafael: I will finish the graphs and transport source by Monday, so Noura can complete the final check on Tuesday morning.

Noura: I will shorten the history, define resilience, replace the animation with static maps, and prepare the closing question period.

Dr Park: Good. Keep the floodable park case study central, and make sure every revision supports the evidence rather than merely decorating the presentation.

Mistake-Review Point

Listen for the tutor's final instruction after students defend or modify a presentation choice.

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