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WorksheetsDinh Anh Duc - SSET
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Which method/approach maintains the idea that an important part of learning a language consists of being able to understand and produce lexical phrases as chunks?
Functional approach
Task-based learning
Lexical approach
Grammar Translation Method
Which method/approach views language as a part of social semiotics and a tool for social interactions and as a way to support social functions.
Lexical approach
Functional approach
Communicative approach
Generative approach
Find the correct definition of a task in TBL.
A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore
An activity that aims at accuracy in speaking and writing
A specific piece of work that the students can work with each other to maximize their fluency in communication
An activity where the target language is used by the learner for a communicative purpose to achieve an outcome
Which method/approach focuses on the students by asking them to participate in meaningful activities or tasks?
TBL
ALM
DM
GTM
Which method/approach indicates that learners complete a task or activity without help from the teacher before the target language is presented to resolve certain problems so that they can complete another task.
TTT
ALM
PPP
TPR
Techniques such as role reversal, action sequence or using commands are used in...
DM
CLT
ALM
TPR
Which method/approach states that the teacher is the director of all the students' behavior?
CLT
ALM
GTM
TPR
Which approach(es)/method(s) states that students' errors can be tolerated?
GTM
TPR
CLT
TBL
Which of the following is a task?
Learners work in groups and discuss answers to a listening activity
Learners work in groups and play a board game
Learners work in groups and plan their ideal house
Which of the following is an example of task type?
Writing an informal letter
Focusing on layout
Answering true/false questions
In a true/false question, the learner decides...
whether to answer 'yes' or 'no'
which of two answers is correct
which letter represents the correct answer
Activities with a task and discussion of the task focusing on language used in the task.
TBL
TPR
ALM
GTM
The teacher translates the grammar rule and students translate a text.
TBL
GTM
DM
CLT
The teacher presents language items as instructions and students do the action, later on they can give the instructions.
GTM
DM
TPR
ALM
The teacher presents the language in context before putting them in controlled activities, later on students can participate in less controlled one and ultimately they are exposed to freer practice.
None of them
ESA
PPP
TBL
Which method/approach claims that major errors should be corrected unobstrusively?
GTM
ALM
TPR
DM
Activity with examples of the target language provided, then activity for students to work out language rules for themselves, and finally activity for them to practice the language.
What is this approach?
(a)
Which approach/method has goals focusing on reading literature and mental exercises?
GTM
TPR
CLT
ALM
Which approach/method emphasizes reading and writing over speaking and listening?
GTM
CLT
Suggestopedia
Whole language
Mechanical drills such as chain drill and single-slot substitution drill are mainly used in...
ALM
CLT
DM
GTM
Which one provides students with restricted input?
newspapers
movies
textbooks
magazines
Which one is defined as authentic exposure?
Speaking tests
Gap-fill activities
Novels
Textbooks
Which one is the correct order of learning stages?
reflection, memory, understanding, noticing
noticing, memory, understanding, reflection
reflection, memory, noticing, understanding
noticing, understanding, memory, reflection
Three types of memory include short-term memory, [...] memory, and long-term memory.
(a)
Text -> Paragraph -> Clauses/Chunks -> Words -> Words -> Sound/ Spelling
Top-down
Bottom-up
Sounds/Spelling -> Words -> Clauses/Chunks -> Paragraph -> Text
Bottom-up
Top-down
Students' schemata are activated.
Top-down
Bottom-up
Students focus on details and analyze sounds, words, structures.
Top-down
Bottom-up
What is the correct procedures of teaching reading skill in the while- stage?
skimming, scanning, inference, reference
skimming, scanning, reference, inference
scanning, skimming, reference, inference
scanning, skimming, reference, inference
How many steps are there in a task?
2
3
4
5
Which activity is NOT done in while-task?
Students participate in the activity
The teacher monitors the class
The students receive support from the teacher
The teacher gives feedback
Which activity is NOT done in pre-task?
The teacher circulates the class
The teacher does a demo with a student
The teacher gives instructions
The teacher reviews necessary language
A teacher asks ICQs:
"What will you do if the music stops?", "Do you keep passing the bear if the music stops?", "How much time do we have?"
What part of the instructions have been missed?
Time
What to do
Pattern of interaction
Which of the following is an example of a 'Can do' statement?
Learners can ask for and follow detailed directions
Learners can work in pairs for this activity
Learners can answer the questions in any order
When a teacher assesses learners, she...
makes a decision about which learners to group together
provides learners with additional exercises to maintain discipline
finds out about their ability and progress, using various procedures
Which option only contains assessment criteria for judging speaking?
vocabulary, punctuation, pronunciation
range of language, fluency, pronunciation
grammatical accuracy, paragraphing, range of expressions
Which of the following is an example of closed questions?
Have you got any brothers or sisters?
Why have you written this answer?
How did you know my name?
A cloze test assesses...
grammatical fluency
speaking skills
reading ability
In a test or examination, an item is...
an instruction for a particular task
a question from a set using the same task type
the grammatical focus of a specific task
When learners answer open comprehension questions on a text, they...
write with the same words as in the text
use their own words
answer as many questions as possible
In an open-ended task,...
there is more than one possible answer or solution
learners are given as much time as they need to finish
learners are all expected to reach the same conclusions
Learners who are proficient in English...
have passed an examination with good marks
have reached a very good level in all four skills
have successfully completed a course of study
In a sentence transformation task, learners have to use a given prompt to...
write a second sentence which means the same as the first
write a second sentence which means the opposite of the first one
write a second sentence which follows on from the first one
Which of the following is an individual drill?
The teacher models the language and the learners repeat it together
The teacher models the language and the learners repeat it one by one
The teacher models the language and the learners repeat it in groups
In an information-gap activity, pairs or groups of learners...
each have different information to exchange with each other
each have the same information to check with each other
each have a gap-fill with information to fill with each other
Which best describes a jigsaw listening activity?
in the right order
out of sequence
without topic sentences
When paragraphs are jumbled, they are...
in the right order
out of sequence
without topic sentences
Which instruction is for a labelling activity?
Write the names next to the pictures of the classroom objects
Find ten objects in the pictures and write a list in your notebook
Tell your partner all the different foods you can see in the picture
An example of a meaningful activity for a group of young learners is...
talking about their friends and families
writing example sentences using can and can't
repeating sentences about historical figures
Picture stories tell stories...
using illustrations and words
using illustrations only
using audio recordings and pictures
What are learners expected to do in problem-solving activities?
exchange information to find the answers
look up answers in dictionaries
work out answers for themselves
Which of the following is an example of project work?
Learners keep individual portfolios
Learners do an information-exchange activity
Learners prepare and produce a school play
When learners rank order/prioritize a list, they put it in...
order of preference
alphabetical order
a sequence
When learners recall something, they...
say it out loud
repeat it
remember it
What is the main purpose of a report-back?
for learners to do controlled practice activities
for learners to have opportunities to use indirect speech
for learners to share with the class the result of groupwork
Why do teachers often ask learners to do repetition in the classroom?
so learners have an opportunities to follow a model for practice
so learners can demonstrate how they can use the language
so learners listen carefully to one another's mistakes
Revision / Review is when learners...
repeat an activity which they did badly the first time
go back over language already learned to make sure they remember it
read a text a second time to complete more intensive reading tasks
What does 'stimulate' mean?
encourage
raise awareness
help
In a substitution drill, the teacher models a sentence and then...
provided a different prompt for learners to use each time
the learners continue to practice the sentences in pairs
asks the learners to repeat it backwards, phrase by phrase
In a transformation drill,...
learners change a model sentence using words given by the teacher
learners change a model sentence so it is true of their lives
learners write down a model sentence and give more examples
In a visualization activity, learners...
look at pictures and discuss them
imagine pictures in their minds
draw pictures of their books
What is a test?
Informal assessment of a learner's language ability
Continuous assessment of a learner's language ability
Formal assessment of a learner's language ability
The learners are normally required to do this type of test at the beginning of a course in a language school in order to identify their language level and find the best class for them.
an objective test
a subjective test
an achievement test
a placement test
The teacher has a new class. On the first day of the course, she sets a test which covers some language points she expects the students to be familiar with and other that she thinks the students may not know. The students do not prepare for the test.
an aptitude test
a diagnostic test
an achievement test
a placement test
The learners listen to two classmates carrying out a role play and then give them feedback on their performance.
a subjective test
teacher assessment
peer assessment
self assessment
The teacher gives the learners a list of questions which guides them to assess and grade their own compositions.
summative assessment
teacher assessment
peer assessment
self assessment
The teacher notices that his intermediate students are making careless mistakes with basic question formation, which they should know. He announces that there will be a test on this the following week. The students have time to prepare for the test.
What is the reason for this test?
To allow the teacher to plan an appropriate scheme of work
To show students how well they have learned specific language
To motivate the students to revise a particular language area
To assess students’ progress on a continuous basis
The class has recently finished a unit in their textbook which focuses on the use of the present perfect simple with ‘or’ and ‘since’. The teacher gives the class a surprise test on this.
To allow the teacher to plan an appropriate scheme of work
To show students how well they have learned specific language
To motivate the students to revise a particular language area
To assess students’ progress on a continuous basis
An achievement test assesses language and skills that...
learners are expected to know at that level
learners are taught over a term or a year
learners need to enter the next level
When a teacher uses continuous assessment, she...
gives her learners regular feedback throughout the course
monitors her learners during the course and records their progress
sets her learners an examination at the end of the course
A teacher gives learners a diagnostic test when she wants to...
find out what their problems and strengths are
find out how much they have learnt during the course
find out which learners are the strongest
Which of these are example of formal assessment?
monitoring
tests
observation
When a teacher uses formative assessment, she...
gives learners grades and puts them in rank order
gives learners a test at the end of the course
gives learners regular feedback on their progress
Which task type appears in an objective test?
true/false
an essay question
an interview
Peer-assessment is when...
learners give feedback to each other on their work and progress
learners reflect on their own work and progress
learners give feedback to the teacher on the content of the lesson
Self-assessment is when...
learners feedback to their classmates on how well they completed a task
learners work in groups and write short tests to swap with other groups
learners identify their own strengths and development needs
A teacher gives learners a placement test when she wants to...
decide where learners should sit in the classroom
put learners in the correct class or level at the beginning of a course
enter learners for different public examinations
A portfolio is...
a complete set of lesson plans and handouts used in the course
a detailed record of learners' marks and grades assembled by the teacher
a purposeful collection of learners' work put together by the learners
A proficiency test assesses language and skills that...
learners have studied in their textbook during the year
learners are expected to know for a particular work or study context
learners are good at but show what they still need to learn
A teacher gives learners a progress test when she wants to find out...
which class to suggest for them in the following year
what grammar they have learnt before starting the class
how well they are currently doing on the course
Which task type appears in a subjective test?
true/false
multiple choice
composition
gap-fill
A summative test is used...
on a monthly basis during a course
at the beginning of a course
at the end of a course
How many main testing criteria are there?
2
3
4
5
A test should test what it intends to test and match course objectives.
Validity
Reliability
Discrimination
A test should be administered on different occasions or contexts and omarked by the same examiner at different times.
Validity
Reliability
Discrimination
What is the problem of this test question?
Giving unparalleled options
Giving a non-existent option
Testing knowledge rather than language
Having more than one possible answer
What is the problem of this test question?
Giving no correct answers
Giving an option that does not agree with the stem
Testing knowledge rather than language
Having more than one possible answer
What is the problem of this test question?
Having more than one possible answer
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving a non-existent option
Giving unparalleled options
What is the problem of this test question?
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving unparalleled options
Giving no correct answers
Giving an option that does not agree with the stem
What is the problem of this test question?
Having more than one possible answer
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving unparalleled options
Giving no correct answers
What is the problem of this test question?
Testing more than one thing
Giving no correct answers
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving unparalleled options
What is the problem of this test question?
Testing more than one thing
Giving no correct answers
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving unparalleled options
What is the problem of this test question?
Testing more than one thing
Having more than one possible answer
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving a non-existent option
What is the problem of this test question?
Giving an option that does not agree with the stem
Giving unclear instructions
Testing knowledge rather than language
Giving an unrealistic distractor
Choose all the approaches that are applied in Friends Plus textbooks.
GTM
TBL
PBL
PPP
What is/are the most unique section(s) of Friends Plus textbooks?
Vocabulary & Listening
Culture & CLIL
Vocabulary
Language focus
There are [...] Progress Review lessons in a Friends Plus textbook.
2
3
4
5
Students have a Progress review lesson after [...] unit(s) in a Friends Plus textbook.
1
2
3
4
How many sections are there in a Global Success textbook?
5
6
7
8
What do students study in A Closer Look 1 in Global Success?
Vocabulary and Grammar
Pronunciation and Grammar
Vocabulary and Pronunciation
What do students study in A Closer Look 2 in Global Success?
Vocabulary and Grammar
Only Grammar
Only Vocabulary
What do students study in Skills 1 in Global Success?
Reading and Speaking
Reading and Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Writing
What do students study in Skills 2 in Global Success?
Reading and Speaking
Reading and Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Writing
Students have a Review lesson after [...] unit(s) in Global Success.
3
4
5
6
Friends Plus textbooks have more activities and more difficult levels than Global Success.
Yes
No
Global Success textbooks have boxes for the students to write rules in, while Friends Plus textbooks do not have these boxes.
Yes
No
Students enjoy more free practices in Global Success textbooks than Friends Plus ones.
Yes
No
The activity(ies) in the Speaking section use(s) the given suggestion, introduced items in the Reading section of the same language.
Friends Plus
Global Success
Both
The Writing lesson always begins by looking at a writing model so that students can study the language, structure and format.
Friends Plus
Global Success
Both
The themes and topics for each unit and lesson are chosen carefully to maintain Ss' interest and motivation throughout their learning experience.
Friends Plus
Global Success
Both
New language is presented in context to ensure Ss fully understand usage as well as form.
Friends Plus
Global Success
Both
Students develop their skills to communicate in various everyday situations in the section of Communication not in the section of Speaking.
Friends Plus
Global Success
Both
Section 1 – Getting Started of each unit in the textbook includes...
Choose as many as possible.
a conversation to start with
one or more activities to help students comprehend the conversation introducing the topic of the unit
some questions based on the conversation
some more activities to present the vocabulary and the grammar items of the unit
the skills to be practiced in the unit
Which of the following is NOT true about Closer Look 1 and Closer Look 2?
The target sounds are practiced in isolation and in context.
These sections mainly give language focus and practice of reading and listening skills.
‘Remember’ boxes help students to avoid common errors so they consistently appear.
Practices of vocabulary and pronunciation are designed together in one section, leaving the other for grammar items.
Section 4 – Communication is mainly designed to meet TWO objectives which are [...] and [...].
Choose the TWO answers for the gaps.
giving students more speaking practice.
giving students more vocabulary practice.
giving students the opportunities to practice giving and responding to language functions.
consolidating what they have learnt.
Sections 5 and 6 – Skills 1, Skills 2...
combine language skills of the same type
are composed of language skills of different types
focus on individual skills
don’t involve teaching vocabulary
Which of the following is NOT a reason for speaking activities following-up reading activities in Skills 1?
To provide further practice in which students are expected to use the language items introduced in
the Reading section in combination with the previously learnt ones in new contexts.
To support students in their spoken English.
To put students in pair work/ group work.
To recycle the language items they have learnt up to that point.
As for students in grade 6, reading aloud the provided text in Skills 1...
is quite necessary since they still need more opportunity to practise their pronunciation and
intonation.
is not at all necessary since this activity doesn’t help with any reading skill.
is not very necessary since they have had pronunciation practice in Closer Look 1.
is very necessary in order that they can read fluently.
