Thẻ ghi nhớ: unit 5 6 | Quizlet

What is one main goal of teaching listening? A. To improve students' grammar B. To enable students to cope with natural listening situations C. To teach students to write well D. To focus only on classroom listening exercises

To enable students to cope with natural listening situations

Which characteristic is typical of real-life listening? A. Always prepared written texts B. Formal pronunciation C. Informal, colloquial style D. No response required

Informal, colloquial style

Why is redundancy important in spoken discourse? A. It simplifies pronunciation. B. It compensates for gaps created by noise. C. It avoids repetition. D. It focuses on written language.

It compensates for gaps created by noise.

What is 'selective listening'? A. Listening for specific, relevant information B. Ignoring irrelevant parts C. Both A and B D. Understanding every detail

Both A and B

What does 'noise' in listening tasks refer to? A. Background music B. Words that are unclear or unknown to the listener C. Silence in the text D. None of the above

Words that are unclear or unknown to the listener

How can 'teacher talk' benefit listening comprehension? A. It is easy to assess. B. It uses formal grammar only. C. It provides real-time, interactive listening. D. It eliminates accents.

It provides real-time, interactive listening.

What is a 'taskless task'? A. A task with no outcome B. Listening for enjoyment or aesthetic value C. A highly structured task D. A purely written exercise

Listening for enjoyment or aesthetic value

What kind of response does a 'no overt response' activity require? A. None, just listening attentively B. A written summary C. Performing a task based on the text D. Answering comprehension questions

None, just listening attentively

Which type of listening task focuses on very brief responses? A. Skimming B. Ticking off items C. Long gap filling D. Problem-solving

Ticking off items

What is the purpose of skimming in listening tasks? A. To focus on minor details B. To identify general topics or themes C. To note specific details D. To write down the entire text

To identify general topics or themes

What feature of informal speech often poses challenges to learners? A. Unfinished sentences or fragments B. Standard grammar C. Clear articulation D. Absence of noise

Unfinished sentences or fragments

Why might a teacher include a 'paraphrasing' activity in listening tasks? A. To test vocabulary B. To encourage rewriting in new words C. To reduce listening time D. To avoid grammar-focused tasks

To encourage rewriting in new words

What is the role of 'expectations' in listening tasks? A. To surprise students B. To activate relevant schemata and aid comprehension C. To avoid pre-teaching vocabulary D. To focus solely on listening skills

To activate relevant schemata and aid comprehension

What is a potential drawback of traditional listening comprehension tasks? A. They are too interactive. B. They focus on dense, written texts. C. They lack structure. D. They are time-consuming to grade.

They focus on dense, written texts.

How can 'guessing definitions' enhance listening tasks? A. It avoids using visuals. B. It forces students to create context. C. It combines vocabulary and listening skills. D. It focuses on rote memorization.

It combines vocabulary and listening skills.

Why is it advised not to pre-teach too much vocabulary for listening tasks? A. Students don't need vocabulary knowledge. B. New words are hard to recall quickly in fast speech. C. It reduces focus on comprehension. D. It emphasizes written over spoken language.

New words are hard to recall quickly in fast speech.

What is a benefit of using stories in listening lessons? A. They are formal and structured. B. They require students to write long responses. C. They motivate attention through interest. D. They avoid the need for teacher preparation.

They motivate attention through interest.

Which method is NOT practical for ongoing listener response? A. Writing brief notes B. Marking diagrams C. Raising hands D. Continuous oral responses

Continuous oral responses

What is one design feature of effective listening tasks? A. Providing students with no prior context B. Combining interest and practicality C. Avoiding all student responses D. Focusing on reading instead of listening

Combining interest and practicality

Why might videos be preferred over audio recordings in listening tasks? A. They are easier to use. B. They allow visible context and non-verbal cues. C. They are always more engaging. D. They reduce the need for discussion.

They allow visible context and non-verbal cues.

What type of speech should listening texts primarily include? A. Written and formal B. Informal and improvised C. Complex and technical D. Simplified and memorized

Informal and improvised

Why is face-to-face interaction valuable in listening practice? A. It eliminates accents. B. It involves real-time responses. C. It focuses solely on grammar. D. It removes redundancy from speech.

It involves real-time responses.

What kind of activity is 'interpreting tone and context'? A. Cloze tasks B. Note-taking C. Understanding speaker emotions or implied meanings D. Summarizing

Understanding speaker emotions or implied meanings

What is the purpose of 'long gap filling' in listening tasks? A. To reduce task complexity B. To allow students to predict or infer missing content C. To avoid redundancy D. To increase reading comprehension

To allow students to predict or infer missing content

Why is it important to include varied accents in listening practice? A. It ensures uniform pronunciation. B. It prepares students for real-life communication. C. It reduces task difficulty. D. It emphasizes standard speech only.

It prepares students for real-life communication.

Which activity promotes extensive listening responses? A. Cloze tasks B. Problem-solving discussions C. Ticking items off a list D. True/false questions

Problem-solving discussions

How can listening to songs be made effective? A. By focusing on the music alone B. By emphasizing lyrics alongside the tune C. By avoiding written exercises D. By playing only instrumental versions

By emphasizing lyrics alongside the tune

What is the role of background knowledge in listening tasks? A. To ensure students avoid new concepts B. To facilitate comprehension and context C. To replace vocabulary learning D. To limit listening time

To facilitate comprehension and context

Why might a teacher avoid traditional comprehension questions? A. They lack interactivity. B. They do not simulate real-life listening. C. They are easy to assess. D. They are too entertaining.

They do not simulate real-life listening.

What is an effective way to test selective listening? A. Asking students to understand all details B. Using clear and specific questions C. Playing only one recording D. Encouraging rote learning

Using clear and specific questions

What is the main goal of teaching speaking? A. To focus on written grammar B. To enable fluent and confident oral communication C. To reduce mistakes in reading D. To improve listening comprehension

To enable fluent and confident oral communication

What problem is often faced by students in speaking activities? A. Lack of vocabulary B. Shyness and fear of making mistakes C. Overuse of written tasks D. Excessive grammar rules

Shyness and fear of making mistakes

Why is pair or group work beneficial in speaking activities? A. It limits interaction. B. It increases speaking opportunities and reduces inhibitions. C. It focuses only on accuracy. D. It simplifies classroom management.

It increases speaking opportunities and reduces inhibitions.

What is a 'topic-based' speaking activity? A. A task that focuses on producing a specific outcome B. A discussion centered on a theme or idea C. An activity focusing on grammar rules D. A presentation without preparation

A discussion centered on a theme or idea

Why are task-based speaking activities effective? A. They focus on reading comprehension. B. They provide a clear goal and purpose for communication. C. They eliminate all errors. D. They are easier to design than topic-based activities.

They provide a clear goal and purpose for communication.

What is a common drawback of role-play activities? A. They are only suitable for advanced learners. B. They can be embarrassing for shy students. C. They avoid real-life communication. D. They do not allow language practice.

They can be embarrassing for shy students.

Why is pronunciation important in teaching speaking? A. It reduces vocabulary gaps. B. It ensures clear and effective communication. C. It focuses on reading fluency. D. It eliminates grammatical errors.

It ensures clear and effective communication.

What is the benefit of learning dialogues by heart? A. It improves written grammar. B. It gives beginners confidence through ready-made exchanges. C. It avoids role-playing. D. It eliminates vocabulary errors.

It gives beginners confidence through ready-made exchanges.

Why is it useful to design speaking tasks with simple language? A. It reduces speaking time. B. It ensures fluency without hesitation. C. It focuses solely on grammar. D. It encourages L1 use.

It ensures fluency without hesitation.

What is a practical tip to encourage balanced participation in groups? A. Appoint a discussion leader. B. Avoid all monitoring. C. Use only individual tasks. D. Limit speaking opportunities.

Appoint a discussion leader.

How can teachers handle overuse of L1 during speaking tasks? A. Ignore it completely. B. Use an L1 monitor for each group. C. Avoid speaking activities. D. Penalize students immediately.

Use an L1 monitor for each group.

What is a key feature of task-based speaking activities? A. They involve a clear and observable goal. B. They avoid student interaction. C. They limit creativity. D. They focus on writing skills.

They involve a clear and observable goal.

What is a good strategy for addressing shyness in speaking tasks? A. Use pair or small group work. B. Increase focus on grammar correction. C. Avoid public speaking tasks. D. Use complex language structures.

Use pair or small group work.

Why might students prefer topic-based discussions? A. They feel less pressure to reach a decision. B. They avoid all interaction. C. They are easier to assess. D. They eliminate vocabulary challenges.

They feel less pressure to reach a decision.

What is the purpose of using 'show and tell' in speaking activities? A. To focus on grammar. B. To encourage personal storytelling and engagement. C. To emphasize written skills. D. To reduce interaction.

To encourage personal storytelling and engagement.

How can role-play improve speaking skills? A. It avoids interaction. B. It provides real-life scenarios for language practice. C. It focuses on vocabulary learning. D. It eliminates errors completely.

It provides real-life scenarios for language practice.

What is one problem with correcting errors during speaking tasks? A. It improves fluency. B. It distracts and discourages students. C. It enhances group participation. D. It ensures perfect accuracy.

It distracts and discourages students.

Why is clear pronunciation emphasized in speaking classes? A. It reduces vocabulary issues. B. It avoids misunderstandings in communication. C. It simplifies grammar. D. It eliminates the need for vocabulary learning.

It avoids misunderstandings in communication.

What should students avoid when giving a formal presentation? A. Speaking naturally and clearly B. Reading slides verbatim C. Using visual aids D. Maintaining eye contact

Reading slides verbatim

How does feedback benefit speaking activities? A. It focuses only on accuracy. B. It promotes reflection and improvement. C. It avoids all error correction. D. It replaces interactive tasks.

It promotes reflection and improvement.

What is an effective speaking activity for beginners? A. Solving a complex problem B. Learning and performing dialogues C. Delivering a formal presentation D. Debating controversial issues

Learning and performing dialogues

Why is rhythm important in speaking practice? A. It avoids vocabulary learning. B. It contributes to natural speech patterns. C. It emphasizes grammar rules. D. It reduces student participation.

It contributes to natural speech patterns.

What is the role of visuals in speaking activities? A. To limit verbal interaction B. To provide a focus for discussion and interaction C. To emphasize written tasks D. To eliminate vocabulary learning

To provide a focus for discussion and interaction

What is a benefit of 'describing pictures' in speaking activities? A. It encourages L1 use. B. It promotes vocabulary use and interaction. C. It focuses solely on written responses. D. It limits student engagement.

It promotes vocabulary use and interaction.

What is a challenge of conducting problem-solving speaking tasks? A. They eliminate interaction. B. They can involve complex language needs. C. They are always easy to implement. D. They reduce creativity.

They can involve complex language needs.

What is a primary goal of oral fluency tasks? A. Achieving perfect accuracy B. Maximizing student talk time C. Reducing error correction D. Limiting interaction

Maximizing student talk time

What is a common feature of effective speaking activities? A. They avoid all grammar rules. B. They are goal-oriented and interactive. C. They limit student participation. D. They focus only on teacher talk.

They are goal-oriented and interactive.

Why should vocabulary be reviewed before speaking activities? A. To limit creativity B. To ensure students can focus on fluency C. To reduce speaking time D. To emphasize written tasks

To ensure students can focus on fluency

What kind of presentation is suitable for beginners? A. Medium-length formal talks B. Short, simple personal introductions C. Debate on controversial topics D. Written essays

Short, simple personal introductions

How can teachers encourage equal participation in speaking tasks? A. Allow dominant students to lead. B. Use clear rules and appoint group roles. C. Avoid structured activities. D. Focus only on written exercises.

Use clear rules and appoint group roles.

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