10 Questions
Which one of the following is NOT a type of listening mentioned in the text?
Active listening
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why listening is important?
To enhance writing skills
What is the definition of listening according to the International Reading Association?
The process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken and/or non-verbal message
What percentage of time is spent on listening, according to research mentioned in the text?
45%
What are the two approaches to listening mentioned in the text?
Top-down and bottom-up
Which one of the following is NOT a factor that may influence learners' listening?
Physical environment
What is the difference between top-down and bottom-up approaches to listening?
Top-down approach focuses on understanding the overall meaning, while bottom-up approach focuses on understanding individual words and sounds
What is the main purpose of purposeful listening?
To learn something new
What is the key to success according to the text?
Listening skills
What are the two types of listening skills mentioned in the text?
Microskills and macroskills
Study Notes
Types of Listening
- Discriminative listening is NOT a type of listening mentioned in the text.
Importance of Listening
- Listening is important for reasons NOT mentioned in the text (other reasons not specified).
Definition of Listening
- According to the International Reading Association, listening is defined as...
Time Spent on Listening
- Research shows that 45% of time is spent on listening.
Approaches to Listening
- The two approaches to listening mentioned in the text are top-down and bottom-up.
Factors Influencing Listening
- Learners' age is NOT a factor that may influence learners' listening.
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches
- The difference between top-down and bottom-up approaches to listening is...
Purposeful Listening
- The main purpose of purposeful listening is...
Key to Success
- The key to success according to the text is...
Listening Skills
- The two types of listening skills mentioned in the text are discriminative and comprehensive.
Test your knowledge on the teaching of listening with this quiz. Learn about the different types of listening, factors that influence learners' listening, micro- and macroskills of listening, and the importance of active and interactional listening.
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