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What are the common question types mentioned for English preparation?
What are the common question types mentioned for English preparation?
- Inference questions (correct)
- Explanation questions
- Detail questions (correct)
- Main idea questions (correct)
What is one strategy mentioned for practicing active listening?
What is one strategy mentioned for practicing active listening?
Predicting content
When practicing active listening, it is important to focus on key information like names, dates, places, numbers, and __________ concepts or themes.
When practicing active listening, it is important to focus on key information like names, dates, places, numbers, and __________ concepts or themes.
repeated
Match the following listening tasks with their descriptions:
Match the following listening tasks with their descriptions:
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What is suggested for practicing with sample audio texts?
What is suggested for practicing with sample audio texts?
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Study Notes
Preparing for English
- Familiarize yourself with common question types, including:
- Detail questions: asking for specific details in a given text
- Main idea questions: focusing on the overall point
- Inference questions: requiring deduction of implied information
Active Listening
- Predict content: anticipate the kind of information that might be covered based on the topic or title
- Focus on key information: listen to important words such as:
- Names
- Dates
- Places
- Numbers
- Repeated concepts or themes
- Take effective notes: use shorthand to jot down notes, organizing them by:
- Main ideas
- Supporting details
Developing Critical Listening
- Identify tone and purpose: pay attention to the speaker's tone and intent to better understand the context
- Recognize literary features: note any:
- Metaphors
- Similes
- Rhetorical questions used by the speaker
Practicing with Sample Audio Texts
- Use online resources to access sample audio texts
- Practice active listening with these resources to improve your skills
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