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Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 51mins

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1.

An approach in foreign language teaching is chosen according to:

a)

techniques used in teaching

b)

aim of teaching

c)

method of teaching

d)

classroom management

e)

qualifications of the teacher

2.

A method in foreign language teaching is based on:

a)

syllabus

b)

approach

c)

textbook

d)

techniques of teaching

e)

authentic teaching materials

3.

Which of the following documents contains the content of teaching English:

a)

Curriculum

b)

Syllabus

c)

Unit plan

d)

Daily plan

e)

Teacher's book

4.

The principle of communicative approach requires:

a)

creation of real-life situations in teaching

b)

learning by heart

c)

writing dictations

d)

repeating after the teacher

e)

mechanical drill

5.

According to the structural view of the language the aim of language learning is:

a)

to master the elements of the language system

b)

to learn different types of reading

c)

to develop learner's mental abilities

d)

to teach creative writing

e)

to develop critical thinking

6.

According to the interactional view language is:

a)

a tool for communication

b)

a set of rules

c)

a set of structures

d)

a rule-governed behavior

e)

a set of models

7.

The aim of teaching writing as a communicative activity is:

a)

conveying of a message to the reader

b)

teaching correct spelling of the English words

c)

vocabulary practice

d)

grammar practice

e)

handwriting and punctuation

8.

Which of the following competences writing does not include:

a)

use of correct rhythm and articulation

b)

grammatical competence

c)

sociolinguistic competence

d)

discourse competence

e)

strategic competence

9.

Which of the following does not belong to pre-writing activities:

a)

self-editing

b)

brainstorming

c)

planning

d)

generating ideas

e)

discussion and debate

10.

Which of the following does not characterize the process approach to teaching writing:

a)

imitate model text

b)

ideas as starting point

c)

more than one draft

d)

emphasis on creative process

e)

reader is emphasized

11.

Which of the following does not belong to the product approach to teaching writing:

a)

emphasis on creative writing

b)

imitate model text

c)

individual

d)

emphasis on end product

e)

one draft

12.

The main ways of introducing new grammar items are:

a)

inductive, deductive, whole language participatory guided approach

b)

inductive, communicative

c)

communicative, direct

d)

implicit, inductive,

e)

explicit, inductive

13.

To facilitate learner's learning the teacher must observe the rule:

a)

one difficulty at a time

b)

make learners repeat many times

c)

make learners learn by heart

d)

the more learners imitate the better

e)

read more aloud

14.

The most characteristic feature of inductive grammar explanation is:

a)

it rejects the need of formal grammar analysis

b)

it requires translation

c)

it rejects learning by heart

d)

it guarantees conscious learning

e)

it designates a passive role on the part of the learners

15.

The most characteristic feature of deductive grammar explanation is:

a)

direct teacher explanations are followed by related exercises

b)

students can acquire language naturally

c)

learners discover rules for themselves

d)

interaction takes place before explanation

e)

the teacher's role is rather passive

16.

Learning is:

a)

a dynamic, reciprocal and interactive process

b)

memorizing

c)

repeating and learning by heart

d)

copying many texts

e)

retelling

17.

Speaking as a communicative activity is:

a)

production

b)

reproduction

c)

articulation

d)

repetition

e)

reception

18.

Listening comprehension as a communicative activity is:

a)

reception

b)

production

c)

reproduction

d)

practice

e)

presentation

19.

Writing as a communicative activity is:

a)

production

b)

copying

c)

grammar practice

d)

vocabulary practice

e)

making up dialogues in writing

20.

Whole language participatory guided approach

a)

stresses the functional significance of the grammatical structure before the learner's attention is focused on the form

b)

focuses the learner's attention on the form first of all

c)

requires learning rules by heart

d)

offers many exercises consisting of disconnected sentences

e)

makes learning by heart necessary

21.

Taking into account interference of the mother tongue we can divide the sounds of the English language into:

a)

three groups

b)

two groups

c)

four groups

d)

five groups

e)

six groups

22.

Which of the following problems the teacher does not have to cope with in teaching pronunciation:

a)

the problem of developing learner's penmanship

b)

the problem of discrimination

c)

the problem of articulation

d)

the problem of intonation

e)

the problem of integration

23.

The final aim of foreign language teaching at school is:

a)

crosscultural communication

b)

teaching speaking

c)

language competence

d)

teaching oral communication

e)

teaching reading and speaking

24.

Which method is characterized by the use of translation of reading passages:

a)

the grammar-translation method

b)

silent way

c)

TPR

d)

Suggestopedia

e)

Audio-lingual method

25.

Which principle belongs to special methodological principles:

a)

the principle of communicative approach

b)

the principle of conscious approach

c)

the principle of consecutiveness

d)

the principle of durability

e)

the principle of visualization

26.

Which method is based on G. Losanov's theory:

a)

suggestopedia

b)

silent way

c)

TPR

d)

Community language learning

e)

Communicative approach

27.

In which method the frequent use of commands is considered beneficial to language learning:

a)

TPR

b)

Silent way

c)

Audio-lingual method

d)

Communicative approach

e)

Community language learning

28.

Foreign language teaching methodology is a branch of:

a)

didactics

b)

psychology

c)

linguistics

d)

philology

e)

behaviorism

29.

Choose the most appropriate technique for communicative teaching:

a)

simulation and role-plays

b)

grammar analysis

c)

drills

d)

close to the text retelling

e)

learning by heart

30.

Which technique is used most often in the audio-lingual method:

a)

drill

b)

translation

c)

grammar analysis

d)

reading aloud

e)

work with a dictionary

31.

Supplementary teaching aids and materials do not include:

a)

textbook

b)

dictionary

c)

computer

d)

interactive board

e)

CD

32.

All the ways of presenting new words are combined into two large groups:

a)

direct and translation

b)

list of words and translation

c)

reading and using a dictionary

d)

reading and learning by heart

e)

grouping and filling in the blanks

33.

Visual techniques of presenting new lexical units do not include:

a)

translation

b)

demonstration of pictures

c)

use of body language

d)

demonstration of objects

e)

use of video

34.

Verbal techniques of presenting new lexical units do not include:

a)

translation

b)

video

c)

use of synonyms

d)

use of word-building elements

e)

use of context

35.

Translation as a way of presenting new lexical units can be of:

(a)  

36.

Translation as a way of presenting new lexical units can be of:

a)

two types

b)

three types

c)

one type

d)

four types

e)

five types

37.

Which factor is not taken into consideration while choosing the way of presentation of new lexical units:

a)

the time of the day

b)

the meaning of the word

c)

the number of pupils in the group

d)

the age of the pupils

e)

the stage of teaching

38.

The best technique to present the word "doll" will be:

a)

demonstrating a toy

b)

translation

c)

using a dictionary

d)

writing the word on the board

e)

giving a synonym

39.

The best technique to present the word "blind" will be:

a)

to give a definition

b)

to write on the board

c)

to listen to it

d)

to repeat many times

e)

to write down in the vocabulary

40.

The influence of the mother tongue on learning a foreign language is called:

a)

interference

b)

inference

c)

integration

d)

integrity

e)

interchange

41.

The aim of pre-listening activities is:

a)

to prepare learners for listening comprehension

b)

to introduce unknown words

c)

to explain new grammar

d)

to prepare visual aids

e)

to write questions on the board

42.

Teaching listening comprehension can be integrated with:

a)

all mentioned

b)

teaching speaking

c)

teaching writing

d)

teaching reading

e)

teaching vocabulary

43.

Which of the following is not used in listening comprehension:

a)

spelling

b)

selecting the cues necessary for comprehension

c)

guessing

d)

comparing

e)

generalizing

44.

Which of the following does not belong to "top-down" processing:

a)

combining sounds (letters) to form words

b)

summarizing

c)

analyzing

d)

generalizing

e)

comparing

45.

The ability to use a number of guessing strategies to compensate for missing knowledge is called:

a)

strategic competence

b)

grammatical competence

c)

sociolinguistic competence

d)

discourse competence

e)

cultural competence

46.

Choose the best definition of reading:

a)

a process of communication from the writer to the reader

b)

recognition of words, sentences

c)

articulation of the words of the text

d)

perception of printed material

e)

recognition of language forms

47.

The way we read is influenced by:

a)

purpose of reading

b)

number of unknown words

c)

the length of the text

d)

style of the text

e)

language learning

48.

Reading as a process is:

a)

interactive

b)

passive

c)

fast

d)

one-sided

e)

articulation

49.

Which skill is least important in teaching efficient reading:

a)

using a dictionary

b)

using guessing strategies

c)

reading in meaningful units

d)

scanning

e)

prediction

50.

What do we call the transition from supervised learning in the classroom to real-life use of the skill:

a)

transfer of skills

b)

interference

c)

language usage

d)

making choices

e)

producing the right meaning

51.

Which of the reading strategies is least effective:

a)

ask my teacher for help whenever I meet an unknown word

b)

find the sentence that contains the main idea

c)

look at titles, subtitles, pictures and other visuals before reading

d)

use different reading strategies to read different types of texts

e)

start reading without panicking

52.

Which of the reading strategies is most effective:

a)

create some questions for myself before I read, which I think or hope the text will answer

b)

read each word carefully in order to understand the text

c)

say words quietly to myself

d)

use my finger to help my eyes follow lines of the text

e)

ask my teacher for help whenever I meet an unknown word

53.

A task is:

a)

a classroom activity whose focus is on communicating meaning

b)

an exercise done in writing

c)

an activity that involves manipulation of the forms of the language

d)

repetitive oral practice of a language item

e)

sentence transformation

54.

A drill is:

a)

repetitive oral practice of a language item

b)

a classroom activity whose focus is on communicating meaning

c)

reaching some consensus on an issue

d)

solving a problem

e)

persuading someone to do something

55.

An exercise is:

a)

an activity that involves the controlled manipulation of the forms of the language

b)

an activity done in pairs or in small groups

c)

an activity that requires learners to interact with one another

d)

debating a topical issue

e)

problem solving

56.

Which comes THIRD in grammar practice from accuracy to fluency:

a)

meaningful drills

b)

awareness

c)

controlled drills

d)

guided, meaningful practice

e)

free discourse

57.

Which comes last in grammar practice from accuracy to fluency:

a)

free discourse

b)

discourse composition

c)

meaningful drills

d)

awareness

e)

controlled drills

58.

Which of the following criteria is against using a textbook:

a)

the topics dealt with in the textbook may not be relevant or interesting for your class

b)

a textbook is the cheapest way of providing learning material for each learner

c)

the textbook can provide useful guidance and support for teachers

d)

a textbook provides a clear framework

e)

a textbook is a convenient package

59.

Which of the following principles is not used in humanistic education:

a)

thought and reasoning on the part of the learners are rejected

b)

personal growth is one of the primary goals of education

c)

the development of human values

d)

learners should be actively involved in the learning process

e)

behaviors that cause anxiety or stress should be avoided

60.

A lesson plan is:

a)

a document that maps out the teacher's intentions for the lesson

b)

a unit plan

c)

syllabus

d)

sequence of materials

e)

teacher's assumption

61.

What do we mean by the word "vocabulary" when we speak about "teaching vocabulary"?

a)

lexical units that learners acquire during the course of studies

b)

a dictionary

c)

a separate book

d)

a list of words at the end of some book

e)

a note-book in which learners write down the words new for them

62.

The best technique to present the word "flower" is

a)

demonstrating a picture (or a flower)

b)

translation

c)

using a dictionary

d)

giving an antonym

e)

writing the word on the board

63.

To teach a new word means to teach

a)

all these aspects

b)

its spelling

c)

its meaning

d)

its usage

e)

its pronunciation and grammatical forms

64.

The reason why we remember some words better than others

a)

all these reasons

b)

the nature of the words themselves

c)

under what circumstances they are learnt

d)

the method of teaching

e)

how they are grouped and linked with each other

65.

What method is characterized by musical accompaniment?

a)

suggestopedia

b)

silent way

c)

community language learning

d)

audio-lingual

e)

TPR

66.

Which method uses commands in foreign language teaching?

a)

TPR

b)

suggestopedia

c)

silent way

d)

audio-lingual

e)

communicative approach

67.

Total Physical Response is a teaching strategy that develops

a)

students' listening skills

b)

writing skills

c)

reading skills

d)

speaking skills

e)

pronunciation habits

68.

What method is characterized by teacher's being silent?

a)

silent way

b)

audio-lingual

c)

suggestopedia

d)

community language learning

e)

TPR

69.

Which of the following doesn't belong to the supplementary teaching materials?

a)

textbook

b)

audio tapes

c)

grammar reference

d)

reader

e)

video

70.

Which of the following is not for learners' use?

a)

teacher's book

b)

textbook

c)

workbook

d)

reader

e)

audio cassets

71.

Which of the following doesn't belong to direct methods of presenting new lexical units?

a)

translation

b)

situation

c)

use of synonyms

d)

use of antonyms

e)

definition

72.

What can't the textbook provide for learners?

a)

models of pronunciation

b)

lexical material

c)

grammatical material

d)

texts for reading

e)

activities for developing speaking skills

73.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate: A…is an automotized component of conscious…

a)

habit; activity

b)

habit; instruction

c)

skill; activity

d)

skill; behaviour

e)

skill; habit

74.

The content of teaching depends on

a)

aims of teaching

b)

teacher's qualification

c)

learners' attitude

d)

learners' mood

e)

teacher's choice

75.

Which of the following can't be found in a textbook?

a)

dictionary

b)

grammar reference

c)

vocabulary

d)

tape scripts

e)

texts

76.

Teaching English pronunciation includes

a)

teaching phonemes, combinations of phonemes, intonation

b)

teaching morphology

c)

teaching syntax

d)

teaching retelling

e)

teaching modeling

77.

For teaching purposes and taking into account interference we can divide the sounds of the target language into

a)

three groups

b)

four groups

c)

two groups

d)

five groups

e)

six groups

78.

Pronunciation at school is taught

a)

in integration with teaching language material and skills

b)

in isolation

c)

only for one month

d)

once a week

e)

by learning poems by heart

79.

An approach in language teaching is

a)

a set of correlative assumptions dealing with the nature of language teaching and learning

b)

one of the methods of teaching

c)

a number of connected techniques of teaching

d)

the way the language is structured

e)

theory put into practice

80.

Language from the mentalist point of view is

a)

a rule-governed behaviour

b)

a tool for communication

c)

a set of habits

d)

patterns and models

e)

oral and written communication

81.

Language from the behaviourist point of view is

a)

a set of habits

b)

a tool for communication

c)

rule-governed behaviour

d)

interaction

e)

programmed material

82.

Language from the point of view of cognitivism is

a)

a tool for communication

b)

a rule-governed behaviour

c)

models and patterns

d)

a set of habits

e)

grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation

83.

Which of the following roles the learner doesn't perform in cognitive methodology?

a)

lobotomized parrot

b)

processor

c)

active participator

d)

initiator

e)

problem solver

84.

What is grammar?

a)

a set of rules that define how words are combined to form meaningful sentences

b)

a list of verbs in different forms

c)

a number of parts of speech

d)

a number of structures

e)

description of the language

85.

Explicit way of presenting grammar is:

a)

deductive

b)

inductive

c)

whole language approach

d)

step by step

e)

in chunks

86.

Implicit way of presenting grammar is:

a)

inductive

b)

deductive

c)

translation

d)

through reading aloud

e)

with the help of tables

87.

In presenting grammar with a whole text the lesson highlights first of all

a)

the meaning and usage of the new grammatical structure

b)

the form of the new grammatical structure

c)

the pronunciation of the new grammatical structure

d)

the spelling of the new grammatical structure

e)

the new vocabulary

88.

Which of the following principles does not belong to Whole Language Teaching?

a)

deductive way of presenting new grammar

b)

language is language only when it is whole

c)

importance of comprehensible input

d)

the use of authentic texts

e)

focus on meaning and usage first of all

89.

Which of the following does not belong to the traditional approach to teaching grammar?

a)

students participate in problem-solving process

b)

little teacher/student interaction

c)

students are passive learners

d)

explicit explanation of grammar

e)

interaction is supposed to take place after the explanation and plenty of structural manipulations of elements

90.

Which comes first in grammar practice from accuracy to fluency?

a)

awareness

b)

guided, meaningful practice

c)

free discourse

d)

controlled drills

e)

free sentence composition

91.

The role of the teacher in explicit grammar instruction

a)

direct and dominating

b)

a guide

c)

a counselor

d)

teacher and learners collaborate

e)

the teacher organizes and monitors the learners' work

92.

Which of the following techniques doesn't belong to whole language teaching?

a)

explanation of the rule

b)

interesting story

c)

recorded authentic listening segment

d)

demonstration of a real-life situation

e)

conversation

93.

Analyzing structures and applying rules are common practices of

a)

grammar-translation approach

b)

communicative approach

c)

silent way

d)

whole language approach

e)

contextualized teaching

94.

The main difficulty in learning a foreign language is:

a)

the necessity to switch off from the grammar structure of the mother tongue to the grammar structure of the target language

b)

to learn the necessary number of lexical units

c)

to learn all the details o grammar

d)

to master pronunciation

e)

to learn the subjunctive mood

95.

The main steps in teaching grammar can be represented by the following three letters:

a)

p p p

b)

p p c

c)

a b c

d)

d p p

e)

t p p

96.

Which comes last in grammar practice from accuracy to fluency?

a)

free discourse

b)

controlled drills

c)

meaningful drills

d)

awareness

e)

free sentence composition

97.

What was 'turned up' to grammar in the grammar-translation method?

a)

vocabulary

b)

pronunciation

c)

phonetics

d)

translation

e)

intonation

98.

In grammar-translation method exercises were limited to:

a)

translation

b)

writing

c)

listening

d)

testing

e)

pronunciation

99.

According to the grammar-translation method the best way to say a sentence in a foreign language is to start from:

a)

a sentence in the mother tongue

b)

a substitution table

c)

a selected word-group

d)

a rule in correct articulation

e)

a filmstrip

100.

What is considered to be universal according to the grammar-translation method?

a)

syntax

b)

sounds

c)

morphemes

d)

words

e)

intonation

101.

What is the essential teaching aid according to the grammar-translation method?

a)

the textbook

b)

visuals

c)

the teacher

d)

the learner

e)

the schedule

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