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Identify the first and most basic strategy to solve the problem of vocabulary limitation in the process of listening.
Identify 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
Identify the pre-listening activity in the following example: "You are about to listen to a dialogue between an environmental activist and an economist discussing the future of sustain energy".
Identify the pre-listening activity in the following 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
Identify one of the key principles of content-based listening.
Identify one of the key principles of content-based listening.
Integration of language skills and subject knowledge
Identify the type of listening activities which focuses on role-plays, discussion and problem-solving.
Identify the type of listening activities which focuses on role-plays, discussion and problem-solving.
Select an example that illustrates the effect of Social context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
Select an example that illustrates the effect of Social context on the disclosure of a message meaning.
Define the term for reading for gist.
Define the term for reading for gist.
Choose an example of task in class that DOES NOT illustrate scanning.
Choose an example of task in class that DOES NOT illustrate scanning.
Identify the type of linguistic register that is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and fam.
Identify the type of linguistic register that is used with friends, close acquaintances, co-workers, and fam.
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.
Identify one of the steps for effective scanning.
Identify one of the steps for effective scanning.
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.
Choose an example of task in class to promote fluency.
Choose an example of task in class to promote fluency.
Identify the example that best represents Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills.
Identify the example that best represents Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills.
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.
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.
Identify one of the actions on Pre-writing stage of writing process.
Identify one of the actions on Pre-writing stage of writing process.
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.
Identify the purpose of using different layouts.
Identify the purpose of using different layouts.
Identify an effective technique for proofreading.
Identify an effective technique for proofreading.
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.
Identify the style (1) and the register (2) of the text.
Identify the style (1) and the register (2) of the text.
Choose the correct answer: Why down the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
Choose the correct answer: Why down the author mention the Montreal Protocol in the text?
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?
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 atmospehre," 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 atmospehre," what is the author's attitude towards the idea of these specialists?
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?
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.
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?"
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.
Define the term for deducing meaning from context.
Define the term for deducing meaning from context.
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.
Identily the structure of the following sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
Identily the structure of the following sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Identify the phrase that is used to introduce evidence in writing.
Identify the phrase that is used to introduce evidence in writing.
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?
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..."
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?
Identify the pre-listening activity in this example:
Identify the pre-listening activity in this example:
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:
Identify the type of listening skills which involves understanding the feelings and emotions of the speaking.
Identify the type of listening skills which involves understanding the feelings and emotions of the speaking.
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.”
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.
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.
Define the term for reading to find a specific piece of information.
Define the term for reading to find a specific piece of information.
Choose an example of an in-class activity illustrating scanning.
Choose an example of an in-class activity illustrating scanning.
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.
Identify a compound sentence.
Identify a compound sentence.
Identify one of the characteristics of Communicative Language Teaching.
Identify one of the characteristics of Communicative Language Teaching.
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.
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.
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.
Identify a characteristic of a good layout.
Identify a characteristic of a good layout.
Identify the example of a connector expressing doubt.
Identify the example of a connector expressing doubt.
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?
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?
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?
Flashcards
Vocabulary Limitations
Vocabulary Limitations
The challenge of understanding spoken language due to limited vocabulary knowledge.
Pre-listening Activity
Pre-listening Activity
An exercise done before listening to activate knowledge and set context.
Content-based Listening
Content-based Listening
An approach that integrates language skills with subject knowledge.
Interactive Listening
Interactive Listening
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Social Context
Social Context
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Skimming
Skimming
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Scanning
Scanning
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Casual Register
Casual Register
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Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
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Comprehension in Speaking
Comprehension in Speaking
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Fluency Task
Fluency Task
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Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
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Accuracy in Speaking
Accuracy in Speaking
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Communication Preview
Communication Preview
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Pre-writing Research
Pre-writing Research
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Subheading
Subheading
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Text Layout Purpose
Text Layout Purpose
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Proofreading Technique
Proofreading Technique
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Primary Issue Phrase
Primary Issue Phrase
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Formality in Language
Formality in Language
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Author's Attitude
Author's Attitude
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Empathetic Listening
Empathetic Listening
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Active Listening
Active Listening
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Environmental Context
Environmental Context
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Frozen Register
Frozen Register
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Communicative Language Teaching
Communicative Language Teaching
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Fluency in Speaking
Fluency in Speaking
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Revising Stage
Revising Stage
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White Space in Design
White Space in Design
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Main Idea Statement
Main Idea Statement
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Study Notes
Listening Strategies
- Vocabulary Limitation: A basic strategy for overcoming vocabulary limitations during listening is to identify clues after unknown words.
- Pre-listening Activities: An example pre-listening activity is a dialogue between an environmental activist and economist discussing the future of sustainable energy.
- Content-Based Listening: A key principle is the integration of language skills and subject knowledge.
- Interactive Listening: Listening activities can include role-plays, discussions and problem-solving.
- Social Context: A statement by a close friend may be interpreted differently than from a stranger.
- Reading for Gist: Skimming is a technique for reading for a general understanding.
- Scanning: An example of a task that isn't scanning is looking through an article to grasp the main topics.
- Linguistic Register: Casual language is used with friends, co-workers and family.
- Sentence Structure: A compound sentence has multiple clauses separated by commas. (Example: I planned to read a book, but I fell asleep.)
- Effective Scanning: Scanning involves quickly reviewing text to find specific information, a skill applied in identifying target information.
- Speaking Skills: Comprehension is a speaking skill involved in understanding and being understood.
- Fluency: Role-playing a scenario is an example of a task to promote fluency.
- Interpersonal Communication Skills: Introducing oneself to someone new is an example of interpersonal skills.
Writing Process & Communication
- Communication Stages: Preview is a stage of communication that verbally or non-verbally signals the topic.
- Pre-writing Actions: Research and collecting information is a pre-writing action.
- Text Layout: Subheadings are used to structure text effectively.
- Visual Hierarchy: Effective layouts use visual hierarchy to guide the viewer's eye through the text.
- Revision Techniques: Proofreading techniques include taking a break between writing and editing.
- Prioritization: Expressing what comes first. Example: "The primary issue is..."
- Style and Register: Publicistic and formal writing styles are often used for news and academic content.
- Montreal Protocol: Mentioned as an example of global effort to reduce ozone-depleting substances.
- Complacency: Ignoring potential risks is a relevant interpretation of being complacent.
- Geoengineering Techniques: Skepticism and criticism towards ideas of geoengineering techniques (making clouds to cool the climate) are present in the text.
- Ozone Layer: Climate change continues to negatively impacting the recovery of the ozone layer.
Listening and Speaking Skills (Variant 2)
- Listening Problems: Predicting what a speaker will say is a common listening problem.
- Pre-Listening Activities: Activating prior knowledge helps students prepare for listening tasks.
- Content-Based Listening: Focuses on meaningful communication via skills integration.
- Basic Listening Comprehension: Focuses on main ideas and sequencing in listening.
- Historical and Cultural Context: Context impacts how messages are interpreted (using specific cultural references).
- Inferring Meaning: Deduce meanings from linguistic context.
- Scanning Exercise: Reading only the first and last paragraphs of an article to grasp the main idea is a scanning exercise.
- Formal Language: Used in professional/academic/legal settings.
- Compound Sentences: Examples: "I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining."
- Speaking Skills Components: Keywords, dates, names, specific phrases are used before speaking.
- Pronunciation: Clarity and correctness of sounds. Fluency exercise: Speaking for one minute about a certain topic.
Listening and Speaking Skills (Variant 3)
- Empathetic Listening: Understanding the speaker's feelings and emotions.
- Context Setting: Example: Determining context of listening to an interview about renewable energy technology.
- Authentic Materials: Content-based listening uses real-life materials, not practice-related examples.
- Active Notetaking: Active listening accompanied by note-taking can be good techniques.
- Understanding Context: Environmental context can influence how a message is interpreted.
- Scanning Techniques: Scanning examples: reading departure board in a station for time.
- Frozen Language: Historic language or communication intended to remain unchanged.
- Fluency: Task to promote fluency: Pair discussion (ex. favorite vacation destination).
- Interpersonal Communication Skills: Basic interpersonal communication skills (role-playing telephone conversation).
- Speaking Fluency: The ability to speak smoothly without interruption.
Proofreading and Communication Analysis
- Closing Stage: Sets expectations for any follow-up.
- Revising Stage: Example action: checking for repeated words and replacing them.
- Text Design Elements: White space can be used to direct attention in written materials.
- Layout: Good layouts allow for the minimum movement between tasks being accomplished in the text.
- Proofreading Techniques: Aloud text reading.
- Expressing Doubts: Example connector: "This could indicate that..."
- Style and Register: Publicistic and formal style indicated in text.
- Overreliance on Future Technologies: Critique of relying on technologies that are not yet proven effective.
- Superficial Solutions: A "PR fig leaf" is a superficial measure used to cover up something else.
- Skepticism: The author shows skepticism towards potential solutions to climate change.
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