Responsibilities and final arrangements
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”
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Sharing work on a presentation
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Sharing work on a presentation · B1. Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Sharing work on a presentation
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
A little clarity first
Purpose and speaker position
Read the speaker’s reservations together with the support expressed.
“I would prefer the earlier meeting, but I could join after lunch.”
Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“Let us confirm the date once both speakers have replied.”
Learning material
ListeningB1
Sharing work on a presentation
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Sharing work on a presentation
What misunderstanding do Leah and Tom clear up?
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
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Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”03
Step 3 · Related practice
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B1Sharing work on a presentation
Lesson points
Responsibilities and final arrangements
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”Purpose and speaker position
Read the speaker’s reservations together with the support expressed.
“I would prefer the earlier meeting, but I could join after lunch.”Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“Let us confirm the date once both speakers have replied.”Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
Sharing work on a presentation
What misunderstanding do Leah and Tom clear up?
- Whether they have received any survey numbers.
- Who owns the photographs.
- Who would make the survey charts.
- Which day the presentation is due.
Answer & explanation
Who would make the survey charts.
Evidence: “I've made a few, but the survey results aren't ready. I was waiting for your charts before I finished them.” “I thought you were doing the charts. I sent you the raw numbers on Monday.” “Oh, I misunderstood. I can make the charts, but then I won't have time to check the sources as well.” Identify what the speakers are trying to achieve, rather than a side detail. Supported answer: “Who would make the survey charts.”
Sharing work on a presentation
What does Leah agree to do tonight?
- Email the meeting link.
- Make the charts.
- Finish Tom’s photographs.
- Check the sources.
Answer & explanation
Check the sources.
Evidence: “That's okay. I'll check the sources tonight. Can you send me the charts by tomorrow lunchtime?” Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it. Supported answer: “Check the sources.”
Sharing work on a presentation
When should Tom send the charts?
- After they finish the presentation.
- By Friday lunchtime.
- By tomorrow lunchtime.
- At seven on Thursday.
Answer & explanation
By tomorrow lunchtime.
Evidence: “That's okay. I'll check the sources tonight. Can you send me the charts by tomorrow lunchtime?” “Yes. What about the photographs? The ones online look better than mine.” Use the detail explicitly confirmed here. Supported answer: “By tomorrow lunchtime.”
Sharing work on a presentation
Why do they choose Tom’s own photographs?
- They do not know whether they can use the online ones.
- Tom’s photographs look better than the online ones.
- The online photographs are all out of date.
- The presentation must not contain any photographs.
Answer & explanation
They do not know whether they can use the online ones.
Evidence: “They do, but we don't know whether we can use them. Let's use your own photographs and explain what each one shows.” The explanation states why this choice is made. Supported answer: “They do not know whether they can use the online ones.”
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What do they decide to shorten first?
- The whole presentation to two minutes.
- Every survey chart.
- The route map.
- The long introduction.
Answer & explanation
The long introduction.
Evidence: “Definitely. We can remove the long introduction instead. We have six minutes, not ten.” Follow the final choice, not an earlier offer. Supported answer: “The long introduction.”
Sharing work on a presentation
How will they practise together?
- On campus at lunchtime tomorrow.
- On campus on Thursday afternoon.
- Online at seven on Friday.
- Online at seven on Thursday.
Answer & explanation
Online at seven on Thursday.
Evidence: “Right. I'll cut that down. Should we practise on Thursday afternoon?” “I can't get to campus then. Could we meet online at seven instead?” “Seven works. I'll email you a link. Let's each time our own part before the call.” Combine these facts; neither fact alone gives the full answer. Supported answer: “Online at seven on Thursday.”
Sharing work on a presentation
What will they do if the presentation is still too long?
- Speak more quickly.
- Remove the map automatically.
- Ask for a ten-minute slot.
- Remove some examples.
Answer & explanation
Remove some examples.
Evidence: “Good plan. If we're still over six minutes, we'll cut examples rather than speak faster.” The action applies only under the stated condition. Supported answer: “Remove some examples.”
Sharing work on a presentation
What have they NOT decided by the end?
- Who will answer which questions.
- Who will email the practice link.
- Whether to use Tom’s photographs.
- Whether to keep the map.
Answer & explanation
Who will answer which questions.
Evidence: “Agreed. And after we practise, we'll decide who answers which questions. We haven't settled that yet.” This point remains open, while the other arrangements are agreed. Supported answer: “Who will answer which questions.”