Lecture 10
Which platform allows for live classes and conversation practice?
A) Duolingo
B) Quizlet
C) Zoom
D) Canva
C) Zoom
Which of the following is a key criterion for evaluating teaching materials?
A) Cultural sensitivity
B) Length of the material
C) Number of exercises
D) Popularity of the material
A) Cultural sensitivity
Which of the following is a challenge of using technology in pronunciation teaching?
A) Lack of contextual understanding
B) Immediate feedback
C) Increased student engagement
D) Access to diverse pronunciation models
A) Lack of contextual understanding
What is the primary focus of vocabulary teaching?
A) Teaching only word lists
B) Understanding form, meaning, and use
C) Memorizing words without context
D) Learning only synonyms
B) Understanding form, meaning, and use
What is grammar primarily concerned with?
A) Teaching isolated sentences
B) Only memorizing rules
C) Avoiding communication
D) Providing rules and patterns for sentence construction
D) Providing rules and patterns for sentence construction
Which AI-powered tool provides real-time feedback on pronunciation?
A) ELSA Speak
B) Google Translate
C) Grammarly
D) Duolingo
A) ELSA Speak
Why is cultural sensitivity important in evaluating teaching materials?
A) To ensure that students learn about only one culture
B) To make sure materials are inclusive and representative
C) To remove all references to real-life experiences
D) To avoid using authentic materials
B) To make sure materials are inclusive and representative
Which method focused on imitation and repetition for teaching pronunciation?
A) The Silent Way
B) The Grammar Translation Method
C) The Cognitive Approach
D) The Direct Method
D) The Direct Method
Which technique uses gestures or actions to convey the meaning of a word?
A) Translation
B) Collocation
C) Illustration
D) Demonstration
D) Demonstration
What is an example of a contextual approach to grammar teaching?
A) Teaching grammar in isolation
B) Explaining rules before practice
C) Teaching grammar through reading and conversation
D) Avoiding grammar instruction
C) Teaching grammar through reading and conversation
Which tool is NOT categorized as a Web 2.0 tool?
A) Google Docs
B) YouTube
C) Online encyclopedias
D) Blogs
C) Online encyclopedias
What is the main purpose of using scaffolding in teaching?
A) To increase the length of the material
B) To ignore student needs
C) To focus only on grammar
D) To provide support for less proficient students
D) To provide support for less proficient students
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of practicing pronunciation
regularly?
A) Enhanced writing abilities.
B) Increased confidence while speaking.
C) Better listening skills.
D) Improved clarity in speech.
A) Enhanced writing abilities.
What is an example of a superordinate?
A) "Dog, cat, and rabbit" being types of animals
B) "Dog" being a type of mammal
C) "Animal" covering terms like "dog, cat, and rabbit"
D) "Dog" and "cat" being opposites
C) "Animal" covering terms like "dog, cat, and rabbit"
Which is an example of explicit grammar instruction?
A) Encouraging immersion without explanation
B) Explaining rules before students practice them
C) Ignoring mistakes in sentence structure
D) Avoiding exercises on verb tenses
B) Explaining rules before students practice them
What does Web 1.0 emphasize in education?
A) Collaboration and interactivity
B) Static, text-based content
C) Gamification in learning
D) Social networking
B) Static, text-based content
Why is flexibility important in teaching materials?
A) It eliminates the need for teachers
B) It makes lessons harder
C) It helps teachers adapt to different learning style
D) It reduces student participation
C) It helps teachers adapt to different learning styles
What is the primary goal of teaching pronunciation?
A) To develop native-like speech
B) To ensure intelligibility in communication
C) To memorize phonetic symbols
D) To avoid speaking in English
B) To ensure intelligibility in communication
What is the main advantage of using a picture to teach a new vocabulary item?
A) It provides a clear, visual representation of the word
B) It makes the lesson longer
C) It replaces the need to learn pronunciation
D) It only works for advanced learners
A) It provides a clear, visual representation of the word
What is the primary purpose of teaching grammar according to the "sentence-machine" argument?
A) To memorize individual words
B) To improve listening skills
C) To learn cultural norms
D) To generate new sentences
D) To generate new sentences
What is one primary advantage of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom?
A) Availability of static resources
B) Interactive and collaborative learning experiences
C) Emphasis on rote memorization
D) Limiting multimedia usage
B) Interactive and collaborative learning experiences
What is the main purpose of adapting teaching materials?
A) To make materials more suitable for specific learners
B) To ignore student needs
C) To focus only on grammar
D) To increase the length of the material
A) To make materials more suitable for specific learners
Why is repetition considered crucial in pronunciation practice?
A) It helps in memorizing vocabulary.
B) It increases reading comprehension.
C) It is essential for creating new pronunciation habits.
D) It improves listening skills.
C) It is essential for creating new pronunciation habits.
What is the main purpose of using open-ended tasks in vocabulary teaching?
A) To limit student responses
B) To allow students to respond at their level
C) To focus only on grammar
D) To ignore vocabulary
B) To allow students to respond at their level
Why is grammar teaching essential in structured learning environments?
A) It provides a system for understanding sentence structure
B) It is unnecessary for language learning
C) It slows down student progress
D) It is only needed for native speakers
A) It provides a system for understanding sentence structure