Section 3 recording
Preparing a Solar Oven Presentation
You will hear two students, Megan and Liam, discussing a presentation they are preparing about solar ovens.
2 speakers · North American and British English · 4:13
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Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–6
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1Which design of solar oven do the students agree to focus on for their case study?
- ABox cookers
- BPanel cookers
- CParabolic cookers
2What material do Megan and Liam choose for the reflective lining of their prototype?
- AAluminium foil
- BGlass mirrors
- CMylar sheeting
3How do the students decide to open their presentation?
- AWith a short time-lapse video
- BWith global deforestation statistics
- CWith an interactive question for the class
4What difficulty did Liam face when testing his solar oven prototype?
- AStrong wind knocked the cooker over.
- BCondensation obscured the transparent lid.
- CThe oven failed to retain sufficient heat.
5According to the students, what is the biggest obstacle to the widespread use of solar cookers?
- AThe high cost of production materials
- BThe inability to cook food after sunset
- CEntrenched cultural cooking traditions
6What task does Megan agree to complete before Tuesday?
- ACreating the slide deck
- BPreparing a handout for classmates
- CContacting the tutor about a demonstration
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