English Language Skills Quiz
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Which activity is suggested to enhance English speaking skills?

  • Eating while studying
  • Recording your voice (correct)
  • Using a dictionary regularly
  • Listening to classical music

What is skimming primarily used for?

  • Searching for specific information
  • Getting a general idea of the content (correct)
  • Reading every word thoroughly
  • Memorizing detailed facts

Which method is least effective for developing English comprehension?

  • Listening to the language being spoken
  • Watching television shows in English
  • Reading aloud to yourself
  • Studying vocabulary in isolation (correct)

What should you do to improve your reading skills?

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Which statement about summarizing is true?

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What is an effective strategy for scanning a text?

<p>To find specific information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you regularly maintain to aid language learning?

<p>A vocabulary book (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Listening and comprehending the language is key to what skill?

<p>Speaking ability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the intermediate course in English for computer science students?

<p>To review vocabulary and expand knowledge related to computing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four language skills mentioned in the course?

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How does the course facilitate the understanding of acronyms and abbreviations?

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What method of communication is referred to as 'oral'?

<p>Spoken communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What approach is used in the course to develop listening, speaking, and writing skills?

<p>A communicative and functional approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is considered an 'output' skill in language learning?

<p>Writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as part of improving listening skills in English language learning?

<p>Studying natural pronunciation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe skills such as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation?

<p>Micro-skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Language Skills

The four abilities needed for complete communication in a language.

Listening

The skill of understanding spoken language.

Speaking

The skill of expressing oneself orally.

Reading

The skill of understanding written language.

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Writing

The skill of expressing oneself in writing.

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Input

Receiving language information (e.g., listening, reading).

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Output

Producing language information (e.g., speaking, writing).

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Macro-skills

The four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Language Skills

The abilities needed to communicate effectively in a language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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Improving Speaking Skills

Strategies to enhance your ability to express yourself using English.

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Skimming

Quickly reading a text to get the main idea, often by focusing on headings and first sentences.

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Scanning

Quickly searching a text for specific information or words, without reading the whole content.

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Summarizing

Restating the main ideas of a text concisely.

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Vocabulary Book

A tool to record and learn new words.

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Reading Goals

Specific targets for improving your reading skills in English.

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Reading Skills

The abilities to comprehend written materials in English.

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