As the counterbalance to linguistic competence, formulaic competence refers to chunks of language that speakers use heavily in everyday interactions. It includes the following EXCEPT ....

• collocations

• routines

• idioms

• turn-taking

Among the areas where our behavior can directly influence our students’ motivation to continue participation in EFL classes is determining short-term goals which include the following EXCEPT ....

• the passing of the progress test at the end of the week

• the learning of a small amount of new language

• the ability to partake in a discussion

• the successful writing of an essay

Applying the humanistic approach, the teacher should encourage supportive atmosphere in the classroom by means of the following acts EXCEPT ....

• listening to the students

• accepting their comments without judgement

• encouraging them to share their feelings

• obliging students to do what they plan to do that day

When putting syllabuses together, an EFL curriculum designer has to consider each item for inclusion in the syllabuses on the basis of the following criteria EXCEPT....

The presentation/development step of a lesson plan should involve activities on the part of the students. It should be carried out by keeping in mind the following principles EXCEPT...

• principle of selection

• principle of division

• principle of categorization

• principle of absorption

When assigning the learners in the closure section of the lesson plan, remember that students need to be able to perform their skills on their own. So, keep the following things in mind EXCEPT ....

• make a clear connection between the lesson and the homework

• make sure to assign the homework directly after the lesson

• clearly explain the assignment to be given to the learners

• make sure to check for students understanding before sending them off

A well-developed lesson plan should be completed with assignments to guide the instructor’s choice of assessment measures by providing information about student and class comprehension of the material. The following are among the questions to consider EXCEPT ....

• What level of learning do the students need to attain?

• What is the amount of time the instructor wants the students to use?

• What is the purpose of the assignment?

• How does the assignment fit with the rest of the lesson plan?

The closure step of a lesson plan is a chance to determine whether the students need additional practice or to go over the lesson again. The following are examples of closure in an effective lesson plan EXCEPT ....

• summarizing the characteristics of the lesson

• asking what information from the lesson the students will find important

• discussing new things that the students learned about the lesson

• asking the students to summarize the lesson for students missing the class

The text informs us about ....

• an offer of a classic residence in the city center

• a house close to apartments with view to the park

• an inexpensive Town House in the hub of Vienna

• a description of Viennese House near the station

The text writer is boasting about the property being ....

• close to a number wonderful infrastructures

• furnished with a bar and a large garage

• located in a quiet neighborhood

• completed with cheap restaurants