MATERIALS FOR TEACHING PRAGMATICS

1. What is considered the central resource of any language program in an EFL context?

• Teachers

• 1. Textbooks

• 1. Online resources

• 1. Language labs

1. What is one advantage of using textbooks in language teaching?

• 1. They allow teachers complete creative freedom.

• 1. They provide a standard structure for instruction and assessment.

• They reduce the amount of student participation.

• They eliminate the need for adaptation.

1. Why might textbooks be problematic for teaching pragmatics effectively?

• They are too expensive.

• 1. They focus too much on grammar and vocabulary.

• They often ignore sociocultural norms and cross-cultural communication.

• 1. They are too comprehensive in covering pragmatics.

1. What is one key criticism of dialogues presented in many textbooks?

• 1. They are too complex for beginners.

• 1. They do not represent real-life conversations.

• 1. They use outdated vocabulary.

• They are overly focused on humor.

1. Why is it essential to teach intercultural competence alongside language?

• To improve students’ grammar skills.

• To ensure effective communication in a globalized world.

• To teach students formal writing styles.

• 1. To simplify language learning.

1. Which of the following is not a criterion in the textbook evaluation checklist provided in the chapter?

• 1. Aims and principles

• Design and organization

• 1. Costs and availability

• 1. Tasks and exercises

1. How can teachers obtain authentic language samples for teaching pragmatics if they are not available in textbooks?

• 1. From research papers

• 1. By collecting real-life conversations or using online resources

• 1. By inventing their own language scenarios

• By focusing on written materials only

1. What does the chapter recommend including in textbooks to better teach intercultural competence?

• Traditional NS (Native Speaker) English forms only

• Examples of proficient English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) speakers

• 1. Strict grammatical rules

• 1. Simple, everyday conversations only

1. Which level of Bloom’s taxonomy involves producing new work such as role plays or situational writing?

• 1. Remembering

• Analyzing

• 1. Creating

• 1. Applying

1. What is the purpose of self-assessment activities in pragmatics-focused instruction?

• To check students' grammar.

• • To allow students to reflect on their own communicative styles.

• • To ensure students follow textbook guidelines.

• • To memorize language forms.