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What is the first and most basic strategy to solve the problem of vocabulary limitation in the process of listening?
What is the first and most basic strategy to solve the problem of vocabulary limitation in the process of listening?
To use the clues after the unknown words
What is the pre-listening activity in this example? 'You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustain energy'.
What is the pre-listening activity in this example? 'You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustain energy'.
Setting the context
What is one of the key principles of content-based listening?
What is one of the key principles of content-based listening?
Integration of language skills and subject knowledge
What type of listening activity focuses on role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving?
What type of listening activity focuses on role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving?
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Give an example that illustrates the effect of social context on the disclosure of a message meaning
Give an example that illustrates the effect of social context on the disclosure of a message meaning
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Define the term 'reading for gist'
Define the term 'reading for gist'
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Choose an example of a task in class that DOES NOT illustrate scanning
Choose an example of a task in class that DOES NOT illustrate scanning
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Identify the type of linguistic register that is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and family.
Identify the type of linguistic register that is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and family.
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Identify the structure of the following sentence: 'I planned to read a book, but I fell asleep.'
Identify the structure of the following sentence: 'I planned to read a book, but I fell asleep.'
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Identify one of the steps for effective scanning.
Identify one of the steps for effective scanning.
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Identify the component of speaking skills that focuses on understanding others and being understood.
Identify the component of speaking skills that focuses on understanding others and being understood.
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Choose an example of a task in class to promote fluency.
Choose an example of a task in class to promote fluency.
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Identify the example that best represents Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills.
Identify the example that best represents Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills.
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Identify the aspect of speaking skills that refers to the correct use of language structures, including grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
Identify the aspect of speaking skills that refers to the correct use of language structures, including grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
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Identify the stage of communication that verbally or non-verbally signals the topic of conversation.
Identify the stage of communication that verbally or non-verbally signals the topic of conversation.
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Identify one of the actions on the Pre-writing stage of writing process.
Identify one of the actions on the Pre-writing stage of writing process.
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Identify one of the elements of text layout including short statements describing what the section is about.
Identify one of the elements of text layout including short statements describing what the section is about.
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Identify the purpose of using different layouts
Identify the purpose of using different layouts
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Identify an effective technique for proofreading
Identify an effective technique for proofreading
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Identify the phrase that is used to express what comes first or is most important
Identify the phrase that is used to express what comes first or is most important
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Identify the style (1) and the register (2) of the text.
Identify the style (1) and the register (2) of the text.
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Why does the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
Why does the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
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What is the meaning of 'to be complacent about,' based on the context of the text?
What is the meaning of 'to be complacent about,' based on the context of the text?
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Based on the sentence 'Somewhat ironically, there are some proposed climate-cooling experiments – so-called geoengineering techniques – that propose making clouds by releasing sulphate particles into the upper atmosphere,' what is the author's attitude towards the idea of these specialists?
Based on the sentence 'Somewhat ironically, there are some proposed climate-cooling experiments – so-called geoengineering techniques – that propose making clouds by releasing sulphate particles into the upper atmosphere,' what is the author's attitude towards the idea of these specialists?
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Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the text?
Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the text?
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Identify the problem people usually come across in the process of listening which is believed to be caused by the habit of listening word by word.
Identify the problem people usually come across in the process of listening which is believed to be caused by the habit of listening word by word.
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Identify the pre-listening activity in this example: The students are about to listen to a dialogue between a politician and a scientist discussing the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on the economy and society, 'What do you know about artificial intelligence? What possible issues might the speakers raise?'
Identify the pre-listening activity in this example: The students are about to listen to a dialogue between a politician and a scientist discussing the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on the economy and society, 'What do you know about artificial intelligence? What possible issues might the speakers raise?'
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Identify one of the key principles of content-based listening?
Identify one of the key principles of content-based listening?
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Identify the type of listening activities which focuses on the main idea and sequencing.
Identify the type of listening activities which focuses on the main idea and sequencing.
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Select an example that illustrates the effect of Historical context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
Select an example that illustrates the effect of Historical context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
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Define the term for deducing meaning from context.
Define the term for deducing meaning from context.
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Identify the type of linguistic register that is used in professional, academic, or legal settings?
Identify the type of linguistic register that is used in professional, academic, or legal settings?
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Identify the structure of the following sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
Identify the structure of the following sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
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Identify the component of speaking skills that focuses on the clarity and correctness of the sounds produced by students
Identify the component of speaking skills that focuses on the clarity and correctness of the sounds produced by students
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Identify the aspect of speaking skills that refers to the clear articulation of sounds, intonation, stress, and rhythm.
Identify the aspect of speaking skills that refers to the clear articulation of sounds, intonation, stress, and rhythm.
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Identify the stage of communication that focuses on the main goal of it.
Identify the stage of communication that focuses on the main goal of it.
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Identify the writing style that focuses on telling a story and is often found in novels, screenplays, and short stories
Identify the writing style that focuses on telling a story and is often found in novels, screenplays, and short stories
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Identify the phrase that is used to introduce evidence in writing
Identify the phrase that is used to introduce evidence in writing
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Why does the author downplay the idea that the Bermuda Triangle is more dangerous than other parts of the ocean?
Why does the author downplay the idea that the Bermuda Triangle is more dangerous than other parts of the ocean?
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What is the meaning of 'to be drawn to mystery' based on the context of the text?
What is the meaning of 'to be drawn to mystery' based on the context of the text?
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Based on the sentence 'The real reason this legend has proved so persistent is much more mundane. People are naturally drawn to mystery, so early reports of disappearances...'
Based on the sentence 'The real reason this legend has proved so persistent is much more mundane. People are naturally drawn to mystery, so early reports of disappearances...'
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What is the author's attitude towards the persistence of the Bermuda Triangle legend?
What is the author's attitude towards the persistence of the Bermuda Triangle legend?
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Identify the type of listening skills which involves understanding the feelings and emotions of the speaker
Identify the type of listening skills which involves understanding the feelings and emotions of the speaker
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Determine the pre-listening activity for the example: “You are going to listen to the interview with a scientist discussing the latest advancements in renewable energy technology.”
Determine the pre-listening activity for the example: “You are going to listen to the interview with a scientist discussing the latest advancements in renewable energy technology.”
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Identify the type of listening activities which promotes engagement and application of listening skills.
Identify the type of listening activities which promotes engagement and application of listening skills.
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Select an example that illustrates the effect of Environmental context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
Select an example that illustrates the effect of Environmental context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
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Define the term for reading to find a specific piece of information
Define the term for reading to find a specific piece of information
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Choose an example of an in-class activity illustrating scanning.
Choose an example of an in-class activity illustrating scanning.
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Identify the type of linguistic register that refers to historic language or communication intended to remain unchanged
Identify the type of linguistic register that refers to historic language or communication intended to remain unchanged
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Identify a compound sentence.
Identify a compound sentence.
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Identify one of the characteristics of Communicative Language Teaching
Identify one of the characteristics of Communicative Language Teaching
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Identify the aspect of speaking skills that involves the ability to speak smoothly and without hesitation.
Identify the aspect of speaking skills that involves the ability to speak smoothly and without hesitation.
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Identify the stage of communication that sets expectations for any follow-up actions.
Identify the stage of communication that sets expectations for any follow-up actions.
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Identify one of the actions on Revising stage of writing process.
Identify one of the actions on Revising stage of writing process.
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Identify one of the elements of text layout used to draw attention to specific elements of the design.
Identify one of the elements of text layout used to draw attention to specific elements of the design.
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Identify a characteristic of a good layout
Identify a characteristic of a good layout
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Identify the example of a connector expressing doubt.
Identify the example of a connector expressing doubt.
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Why does the author critique the overreliance on potential future technologies like fusion energy, advanced nuclear power, and industrial carbon capture?
Why does the author critique the overreliance on potential future technologies like fusion energy, advanced nuclear power, and industrial carbon capture?
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What is the meaning of a 'PR fig leaf,' based on the context?
What is the meaning of a 'PR fig leaf,' based on the context?
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Based on the sentence 'As the wry saying goes: fusion energy is 20 years away... and it always will be,' what is the author's attitude towards the potential of fusion energy as a solution to the climate crisis?
Based on the sentence 'As the wry saying goes: fusion energy is 20 years away... and it always will be,' what is the author's attitude towards the potential of fusion energy as a solution to the climate crisis?
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Study Notes
Listening Comprehension Strategies
- Vocabulary Limitation: A basic strategy for overcoming vocabulary limitations during listening is to identify clues in the surrounding words.
- Pre-Listening Activities: Examples include discussing the topic or content being presented beforehand.
- Content-Based Listening: Integrating language skills with content knowledge is a key principle.
- Interactive Listening: This type of listening involves activities such as role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving.
- Social Context: A statement's meaning may differ based on the speaker's relationship to the listener (e.g., a close friend vs. a stranger).
- Skimming: Quickly reading to understand the main points.
- Scanning: Quickly searching for specific information.
- Casual Register: Language used with close acquaintances or colleagues.
- Compound Sentence: A sentence containing two or more independent clauses.
- Effective Scanning Steps: Identifying key concepts beforehand before scanning text.
- Speaking Skills: Comprehension is an important component of effective speaking.
Fluency Promotion Tasks
- Role-Play: A practical example of a fluency-promoting activity.
- Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS): Skills demonstrated through introducing oneself to a new person.
- Grammar, Vocabulary, and Syntax: Components of effective speaking.
Writing Stages and Processes
- Pre-Writing Process: Researching and gathering information is part of it.
- Text Layout Elements: Text layouts (e.g., headings and subheadings) direct the viewer's eye to important points.
- Proofreading: Taking a break helps improve quality.
Communicating Effectively
- Conversation Topic: Previewing conversation topics.
- Writing style for narratives: A style that tells an engaging story found in novels or screenplays.
- Effective Technique for proofreading: Reading the text from the end to the beginning
- Publicistic Style/Formal Register: A writing style that focuses on presentation of an incident.
- Montreal Protocol: A global effort to reduce ozone-depleting substances.
Understanding Listening and Speaking Skills
- Listening Habit: Predictable patterns in speaker language helps effective listening.
- Content-Based Listening Principle: Focus on comprehension and communication of meaningful text.
- Basic Listening Comprehension: Focusing on main ideas and sequential steps of a text.
- Understanding Colloquial Words: Learning to understand casual and informal speech.
- Inference: Inferring meaning from context.
- Formal Register: Language used in professional, academic, or legal settings.
- Keywords and Specific Phrases: Identifying these helps with scanning/searching for relevant segments of information.
- Pronounciation: Correct pronunciation requires clarity, intonation, and rhythm.
- Fluency: Effortless and smooth expression in speaking.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicating effectively with others in everyday situations.
- Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS): Includes skills such as role-playing telephone conversations to set up meetings.
- Speaking Skills: These skills encompasses components like pronunciation, clarity, and rhythm.
- Effective Scanning Techniques: Identifying keywords, dates, and names before scanning content can aid finding relevant information.
- Communication Stages: Identifying the stages in an ongoing communication.
- Revising Stage: Checking for repetition and replacing words with synonyms.
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This quiz covers essential strategies for improving listening comprehension, including techniques for overcoming vocabulary limitations and the importance of social context. Participants will learn about pre-listening activities, interactive listening, and effective scanning methods to enhance their understanding. Test your knowledge on these key principles now!
