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What is the most basic strategy for overcoming vocabulary limitations when listening?
What is the most basic strategy for overcoming vocabulary limitations when listening?
- Asking a native speaker to explain the unknown words
- Using context clues to guess the meaning of unknown words (correct)
- Repeating the audio recording until you understand the unknown words
- Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary
What is the purpose of the pre-listening activity "You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustainable energy"?
What is the purpose of the pre-listening activity "You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustainable energy"?
- To assess the students' listening comprehension skills
- To introduce the topic and main characters (correct)
- To test the students' prior knowledge on the subject
- To provide a vocabulary list for the listening activity
Which of the following is a key principle of content-based listening?
Which of the following is a key principle of content-based listening?
- Focusing on grammar rules and pronunciation
- Memorizing vocabulary and pronunciation rules
- Integrating language skills with subject knowledge (correct)
- Using authentic materials for listening practice
What type of listening activity involves role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving?
What type of listening activity involves role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving?
Which of the following examples illustrates the effect of social context on the interpretation of a message?
Which of the following examples illustrates the effect of social context on the interpretation of a message?
What term refers to reading for gist?
What term refers to reading for gist?
Which of the following tasks DOES NOT illustrate scanning?
Which of the following tasks DOES NOT illustrate scanning?
What type of linguistic register is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and family?
What type of linguistic register is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and family?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an example of a frozen register?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an example of a frozen register?
Which of the following is an example of an active listening activity?
Which of the following is an example of an active listening activity?
What is the primary focus of Communicative Language Teaching?
What is the primary focus of Communicative Language Teaching?
Identify the step in the writing process that involves replacing repetitive words with synonyms.
Identify the step in the writing process that involves replacing repetitive words with synonyms.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good layout?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good layout?
Which of the following is a connector expressing doubt?
Which of the following is a connector expressing doubt?
What is the basic interpersonal communication skill (BICS) MOST likely to be used for?
What is the basic interpersonal communication skill (BICS) MOST likely to be used for?
What is the purpose of the closing stage of communication?
What is the purpose of the closing stage of communication?
What is the main purpose of using different layouts in design?
What is the main purpose of using different layouts in design?
Why is taking a break between writing and proofreading an effective technique?
Why is taking a break between writing and proofreading an effective technique?
Which of the following phrases is used to express what comes first or is most important?
Which of the following phrases is used to express what comes first or is most important?
What is the style and register of the text "publicistic, formal"?
What is the style and register of the text "publicistic, formal"?
Why does the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
Why does the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
What does "to be complacent about" mean, based on the context of the text?
What does "to be complacent about" mean, based on the context of the text?
What is the author's attitude towards the idea of geoengineering techniques?
What is the author's attitude towards the idea of geoengineering techniques?
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the text?
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the text?
What is the author's perspective on the Bermuda Triangle legend?
What is the author's perspective on the Bermuda Triangle legend?
Which sentence summarizes the primary idea of the text?
Which sentence summarizes the primary idea of the text?
What is one common issue listeners encounter due to word-by-word listening?
What is one common issue listeners encounter due to word-by-word listening?
Which type of listening activity focuses on identifying the main idea and sequencing?
Which type of listening activity focuses on identifying the main idea and sequencing?
What type of linguistic register is typically used in professional and legal settings?
What type of linguistic register is typically used in professional and legal settings?
Which step aids effective scanning during reading?
Which step aids effective scanning during reading?
Which activity does NOT illustrate scanning in class?
Which activity does NOT illustrate scanning in class?
What is the primary type of listening skill that involves understanding the emotions of the speaker?
What is the primary type of listening skill that involves understanding the emotions of the speaker?
What type of linguistic register is typically used in professional, academic, or legal settings?
What type of linguistic register is typically used in professional, academic, or legal settings?
What is the structure of the sentence 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining'?
What is the structure of the sentence 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining'?
Which of the following is a step for effective scanning of a text?
Which of the following is a step for effective scanning of a text?
What component of speaking skills focuses on the clarity and correctness of the sounds produced?
What component of speaking skills focuses on the clarity and correctness of the sounds produced?
What type of task could promote fluency in a classroom setting?
What type of task could promote fluency in a classroom setting?
Which example best illustrates Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills?
Which example best illustrates Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills?
Which stage of the writing process involves actions such as reading extensively about the topic?
Which stage of the writing process involves actions such as reading extensively about the topic?
What is the purpose of using different layouts in written content?
What is the purpose of using different layouts in written content?
Study Notes
Listening Strategies
- Vocabulary Limitation: A basic strategy to overcome vocabulary limitations during listening involves identifying clues after unknown words.
- Pre-Listening Activities: Example: "You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustainable energy." This establishes context.
- Content-Based Listening: Key principle: integrating language skills with subject knowledge
- Interactive Listening: Focuses on role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving.
- Social Context: A statement's meaning can differ based on the speaker's relationship (e.g., close friend vs. stranger).
- Skimming: Reading to get the general idea.
- Scanning: Locating specific information. Example: looking through a magazine to understand the topics covered by article
- Linguistic Registers: The language used with different groups (e.g., casual with friends).
- Sentence Structure: Compound sentences have multiple independent clauses (e.g., "I planned to read a book, but I fell asleep.")
- Speaking Skills: Comprehension is a component of speaking skills. It involves understanding others and being understood.
- Fluency Promotion: Role-playing a scenario (e.g., asking for directions) is an activity to promote fluency.
- Interpersonal Communication Skills: Introduce yourself to someone new as an example of interpersonal communication skills.
Writing and Communication
- Communication Stage: "Preview" is a stage of communication that signals the conversation topic.
- Pre-Writing: Research and information gathering are pre-writing stages.
- Text Layout: Subheadings organize text.
- Proofreading: Taking breaks between writing and editing improves quality.
- Style and Register: Publicistic and formal.
- Topic Importance: "Primary issue" is the most important matter.
- Supporting Evidence: "According to the results" introduces supporting data.
- Author's Perspective: Skeptical or critical views are expressed through language. (e.g., 'somewhat ironically')
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