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Suggested terms: Russ
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tie together
Meaning: To connect different ideas into a single, coherent theme.
Example: Write one short sentence that ties together the whole presentation.
round off
Meaning: To finish something in a satisfactory or complete way.
Example: Don’t end abruptly—make sure you round off your presentation properly.
eat into
Meaning: To use up or reduce something valuable, like time or money.
Example: Asking the audience questions might eat into the short time available.
come across
Meaning: To be perceived or understood in a particular way.
Example: His effort to simplify the language came across clearly to the audience.
chronological
IPA: /ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ (UK), /ˌkrɑː.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ (US)
Meaning: Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Meaning: Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example: One approach is to present nanotechnology developments in chronological order.
overview
IPA: /ˈəʊ.və.vjuː/ (UK), /ˈoʊ.vɚ.vjuː/ (US)
Meaning: A general summary of a subject without going into detail.
Meaning: A general summary of a subject without going into detail.
Example: Russ decided to give an overview of nanotechnology rather than focus on one aspect.
tailor
IPA: /ˈteɪ.lər/ (UK), /ˈteɪ.lɚ/ (US)
Meaning: To adapt or design something for a particular purpose or audience.
Meaning: To adapt or design something for a particular purpose or audience.
Example: Slides should support the talk, not force you to tailor your content unnaturally.
body language
IPA: /ˈbɒd.i ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ (UK), /ˈbɑː.di ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ (US)
Meaning: Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
Meaning: Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
Example: His body language distracted the audience during the last presentation.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 13 Listening Test 2 - Section 3
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