TEST
Planning a presentation on nanotechnology
TUTOR:
Ah … come in, Russ.
RUSS:
Thank you.
TUTOR:
Now you wanted to consult me about your class presentation on nanotechnology – you’re
due to give it in next week, aren’t you?
RUSS:
That’s right. And I’m really struggling. I chose the topic because I didn’t know much about it
and wanted to learn more, but now I’ve read so much about it, in a way there’s too much to say
– I could talk for much longer than the twenty minutes I’ve been allocated.
Should I assume
the other students don’t know much, and give them a kind of general introduction, or
should I try and make them share my fascination with a particular aspect?
Q21
TUTOR:
You could do either, but you’ll need to have it clear in your own mind.
RUSS:
Then I think I’ll 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.
