GD - unit5-6

Which type of listening task focuses on very brief responses?

• Skimming

• Ticking off items

• Long gap filling

• Problem-solving

What is the purpose of skimming in listening tasks?

• To focus on minor details

• To identify general topics or themes

• To note specific details

• To write down the entire text

What feature of informal speech often poses challenges to learners?

• Unfinished sentences or fragments

• Standard grammar

• Clear articulation

• Absence of noise

Why might a teacher include a 'paraphrasing' activity in listening tasks?

• To test vocabulary

• To encourage rewriting in new words

• To reduce listening time

• To avoid grammar-focused tasks

What is the role of 'expectations' in listening tasks?

• To surprise students

• To activate relevant schemata and aid comprehension

• To avoid pre-teaching vocabulary

• To focus solely on listening skills

What is a potential drawback of traditional listening comprehension tasks?

• They are too interactive.

• They focus on dense, written texts.

• They lack structure.

• They are time-consuming to grade.

How can 'guessing definitions' enhance listening tasks?

• It avoids using visuals.

• It forces students to create context.

• It combines vocabulary and listening skills.

• It focuses on rote memorization.

Why is it advised not to pre-teach too much vocabulary for listening tasks?

• Students don’t need vocabulary knowledge.

• New words are hard to recall quickly in fast speech.

• It reduces focus on comprehension.

• It emphasizes written over spoken language.

What is a benefit of using stories in listening lessons?

• They are formal and structured.

• They require students to write long responses.

• They motivate attention through interest.

• They avoid the need for teacher preparation.

Which method is NOT practical for ongoing listener response?

• Writing brief notes

• Marking diagrams

• Raising hands

• Continuous oral responses