Aprendizaje y Enseñanza de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera

1. What is the primary benefit of storytelling in language teaching?. To simplify complex grammar rules. To enhance vocabulary acquisition and retention. To focus solely on pronunciation improvement.

2. How does debate contribute to language learning?. By encouraging rote memorization of facts. By limiting the focus to reading and writing skills. By developing critical thinking and spontaneous speaking skills.

3. Which method is especially effective in developing communication, creativity, and cultural awareness?. Direct instruction. Dramatization. Audio-visual presentations.

4. What role do digital and audiovisual resources play in language learning?. They are used exclusively for assessment purposes. They provide support and variety in teaching and learning methods. They discourage active participation form students.

5. What is the significance of using culturally engaging stories in the language classroom?. To provide insight into different cultural perspectives and values. To focus on the grammatical structure of the language. To emphasize the importance of translation skills.

6. How does the use of storytelling in language teaching facilitate vocabulary building?. Through isolated memorization of word lists. By providing new words in meaningful contexts. By restricting the use of any new vocabulary.

7. What is the key feature of dramatization in language learning?. Focus on individual learning without group interaction. Development of social skills and team cohesion. Emphasis on written texts and quizzes.

8. What is the role of multisensory techniques in storytelling?. To hinder the use of visual and auditory stimuli. To enhance comprehension and engagement. To focus exclusively on listening skills.

9. What is the primary objective of teaching speaking skills in an EFL classroom?. To improve reading comprehension. To focus on writing skills. To develop oral fluency and meaningful communication.

10. Which type of discourse in speaking is message-oriented and emphasizes accuracy and coherence?. International discourse. Transactional discourse. Non-verbal interaction.

11. In reading instruction, what is the primary goal for EFL learners?. To cope with a variety of authentic texts. To read aloud as much as possible. To focus exclusively on silent reading.

12. What does intensive reading in EFL instruction involve?. Reading for pleasure. Detailed reading with specific learning objectives. Skimming texts for general ideas.

13. Which skill is emphasized in the “bottom-up” processing approach to listening?. Decoding from phoneme to grapheme. Using background knowledge to interpret meaning. Focusing on the stylistic features of spoken language.

14. In preparing students for official language examinations, what is an important consideration for teachers?. Focusing solely on the speaking section of the exam. Being familiar with each test’s format and linguistic demands. Avoiding the use of authentic past papers and test materials.

15. During the pre-reading stage, what should teachers aim to do?. Discourage students making predictions about the text. Generate interest and create expectations about the text’s content. Focus on silent reading techniques.

16. Which approach to writing focuses on the creation of the texts as a process?. Product approach. Process approach. Graphical approach.

17. What does activity sequencing in an EFL classroom primarily aim to achieve?. Enhancing memorization techniques. Improving classroom discipline. Organizing activities to facilitate language learning.

18. Which area is not a focus of activity sequencing in EFL?. Methodology of textbook or teachers. Psychological sequence of learning actions. Prioritizing written over oral skills.

19. What is a key aspect of the PPP ( Presentation-Practice-Production) model in EFL?. Focus on spontaneous language use. Structured sequence of introducing and practicing language forms. Emphasizing only reading skills.

20. In the context of EFL, what does the Production phase in the PPP model emphasize?. Controlled practice of language forms. Autonomous use of language structures. Focus on written language only.

21. What is a characteristic of declarative knowledge in language learning?. Involves action and is not consciously stores. Knowledge which can be verbalized and is descriptive. Emphasizes only the grammar rules.

22. How does procedural knowledge differ from declarative knowledge in language acquisition?. It is more scout memorizing facts. It is purely theoretical. It involves action and is not stored consciously.

23. What is the main focus of implicit teaching in EFL?. Emphasizing grammar and metalinguistic explanations. Language as a means of communication with minimal focus on grammar. Strict adherence to textbook content.

24. Which stage in Anderson’s model involves turning declarative knowledge into procedural knowledge?. Declarative stage. Procedural stage. Autonomous stage.

25. How does the Skill Acquisition Theory (SAT) view the development of language skills?. From an initial stage to mastery through practice. As a non-sequential process. Focusing only on vocabulary acquisition.

26. What is a primary concern when teaching EFL through the PRO stage alone?. Overemphasis on grammar. Potential fossilization of incorrect language structures. Lack of vocabulary exposure.

27. What is a characteristic feature of the PRODEC approach?. Solely focusing on production skills. Emphasizing only listening comprehension. Integrating procedural and declarative knowledge.

28. Why is the PPP model criticized in EFL teaching?. For its overemphasis on communication. Due to its rigid and structurally-based nature. For ignoring reading and writing skills.

29. What is a key quality required for critical thinking according to Halpern?. Memorization. Flexibility. Recitation.

30. Which of the following is an effective strategy for active reading?. Repetitive reading. Skimming quickly. Annotation texts.

31. What role does emotionality play in critical thinking?. Detracts from objectivity. Enhances motivation and curiosity. Irrelevant to critical thinking.

32. How does brainstorming contribute to critical thinking in the classroom?. By encouraging free generation of ideas. By limiting students to specific topics. By focusing solely on correct answers.

33. What is the purpose of the INSERT method in reading?. To increase reading speed. To engage students in critical analysis of texts. To simplify complex texts.

34. Which technique helps students to connect vocabulary to prior knowledge?. Clustering. Paraphrasing. Summarizing.

35. What is the key characteristic of open-ended questions in the EFL classroom?. They have one correct answer. They require depth and critical thought. They focus on grammatical accuracy.

36. What is a fundamental goal of the Grammar-Translation Approach in foreign language instruction?. Enhancing oral communication skills. Understanding and translating literature. Promoting collaborative learning.

37. Which method emphasis the inductive teaching of grammar and prioritizes oral language over written language?. The Direct Method. The audio´Lingual Method. The Grammar-Translation Approach.

38. In the context of the Audio-Lingual Method, what is the primary focus in the sequence of language skills development?. Reading and writing. Listening and speaking. Grammar and Vocabulary.

39. How does the Communicative Language Teaching approach primarily view language learning?. As a set of grammatical rules to memorize. As a means of achieving communicative competence. Through the strict application of translation exercises.

40. What is a core feature of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in language instruction?. Emphasis on rote memorization. Focus on individual learning. Engagement with real-world problems.

41. What role does technology plan in PBL?. Solely for entertainment purposes. As a natural tool for problem-solving. Limited to computer programming.

42. In PBL, what is the role of the teacher?. Primary knowledge provider. Facilitator and guide. Sole evaluator and projects.

43. Which skills is NOT directly targeted by PBL?. Memorization of facts. Critical thinking. Collaboration.

44. What type of assessment is commonly used in PBL?. Multiple-choice tests. Rubric-based evaluation. Oral recitation.

45. What is a key outcome of using PBL in language learning?. Reduced need for teacher involvement. Development of communicative competence. Elimination of group work.

46. What is a key feature of the Direct Method (DM)?. Emphasis on translation between languages. Grammar is taught deductively. Language learning without translation.

47. What was the primary aim of the Grammar-Translation Approach (GTA)?. To develop oral communications skills. To enable students to comprehend literature in the foreign language. To focus on modern conversational methods.

48. The Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) primarily focus on. Written language development. Habit formation through stimulus-response. Encouraging inductive learning of grammar.

49. What did the Situational Method (SLT) advocate for in language learning?. Language use in specific real-world context. Focus on literary language. Primarily using the learners' native language.

50. Total physical Response (TPR) is characterized by. Heavy reliance on reading and writing. Integration of physical actions in learning. Focus on translation activities.

51. Which method believes in learning through active discovery and creation?. The Silent Way. Grammar-Translation Approach (GTA). Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).

52. What is the primary goal of Suggestopedia?. To enhance rote memorization. Swift conversational mastery at an advanced level. Focus on traditional teaching methods.

53. Communicative Language Teaching (CTL) aims to develop: Reading and writing skills. Communicative competence. Translation abilities.

54. In Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), task are defined as activities that: Focus on explicit grammar instruction. Prioritize meanign and communicative goals. Encourage passive learning.

55. Cooperative Language Learning (CLL) emphasizes. Individual learning over group interaction. Collaborative learning and mutual support. Focus on teacher-led instruction.

56. What is a principle of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)?. Isolating language skills from content. Using only the target language for instruction. Integrating content intruction with language learning.

57. Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EFL context primarily focuses on. Traditional lecture-based instruction. Students carrying out extended projects. Emphasizing individual work over group projects.

58. The Grammar-Translation Approach (GTA) traditionally focused on teaching which language?. Modern English. Latin and Greek. Spanish.

59. What does the Direct Method (DM) emphasize in language teaching?. Inductive learning and oral language. Translation and grammar rules. Memorization of vocabulary lists.

60. Audio-Lingual Method's approach to grammar instruction is primarily: Inductive. Deductive. Explicit.

61. Which method involves using real-world context for language learning?. Situational Method. Total Physical Response. The Silent Way.

62. In the Silent Way, the primary unit of instruction is. The Word. The Sentence. The dialogue.

63. Suggestopedia often incorporates which of the following in its methodology?. Therapeutic music. Rote memorization. Direct translation.

64. In TBLT, what is the role of 'tasks'. To focus on language forms. To provide real-world outcomes. To emphasize passive learning.

65. A defining feature of Project-Based Learning is. Emphasis on isolated lessons. Production of a publicly-shared output. Sole focus on content knowledge.

66. A defining feature of Project-Based Learning is. Emphasis on isolated lessons. Production of a publicly-shared output. Sole focus on content knowledge.

67. In CLT, the teacher's role is primarily seen as. An authoritative instructor. A passive observer. A facilitator of learning.

68. How does the application of critical thinking in EFL classrooms affect student autonomy?. It limits students' independence in learning. Has no impact on student autonomy. Encourages students to become self-directed learners.

69. In EFL, critical thinking often and analytical skills. Enhanced language proficiency and analytical skills. A greater reliance of teacher-directed learning. Reduce importance of grammar and vocabulary.

70. The integration of critical thinking in EFL can challenge student's understanding of. The inflexibility of language rules. The role of cultural context in language use. The simplicity of language learning processes.

71. According to Halpern (1996), critical thinking involves making judgments based on. Personal opinions and emotions. Evidence, logic, and criteria. Strict adherence to traditional methods.

72. What is critical thinking based on, according to Halpern (1996)?. Creativity and imagination only. Broad criteria of intelligence like clarity and fairness. Relying on predefined classifications.

73. What does Johnson (1985) state as the beginning of critical thinking?. Formulating questions and clarifying problems. Accepting established facts without questioning. Relying on teacher's explanations.

74. Critical thinking is described as social by Johnson (1985) because. It requires communicating ideas effectively with others. It is based on group consensus. It avoids diverse views or backgrounds.

75. Which is not a method used to teach critical thinking in elementary education?. Using analogies. Promoting interaction among students. Relying exclusively on textbooks.

76. What quality is not highlighted by Halpern (2012) as required for critical thinking?. Willingness to plan. Flexibility. Avoiding mistakes.

77. What is the ultimate goal of the comprehension phase in critical thinking?. To memorize content without understanding. To develop self-directed learning strategies. To rely on teacher interpretations.

78. What does the reflection phase in critical thinking involve?. Avoiding evaluation of understanding. Evaluating understanding of key ideas. Memorizing information without analysis.

79. The Zigzag technique in the EFL classroom is designed to. Promote individual learning without peer interaction. Activate critical thinking through structured group discussion. Focus on teacher-led presentations.

80. The Reading with Stops technique develops. Passive reading skills and critical analysis. Critical analysis and perspective-taking skills. A focus on rapid reading without comprenhension.

81. Debates in EFL classroom foster critical thinking by. Constraining the analysis of issues. Teaching persuasive communication and logic. Focusing on agreement rather than argumentation.

82. What does critical thinking in EFL assist in?. Bridging the gap between language theory and practice. Focusing solely on linguistic fluency. Maintaining traditional teaching methods.

83. The KWL (Know, Want-to-know, and Learned) technique in critical thinking involves. Ignoring what students want to learn. Connecting existing knowledge with new information. Focusing solely on what studets already know.

84. The Grammar-Translation Approach (GTA). Focuses on developing reading and writing skills, with less emphasis on oral communication. Focuses on developing oral communication skills, with less emphasis on reading and writing. Focusses only on reading skills, being writing skill less important.

85. CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) strong version emphasizes. Deductive teaching. Language acquisition through immersion and exposure rather than formal teaching. Inductive teaching.

86. Project-Based Learning in language education centers on developing ________ and problem-solving skills, rather than solely transmitting academic content. Critical thinking. Inductive teaching. Emotional fuction.

87. Communicative Language Teaching’s strong version emphasizes language acquisition through ___________ rather than formal teaching. Immersion and exposure. Fluency in language. Inductive teaching.

88. Stories are effective in language teaching due to their ___________ that engages emotions, aiding in language acquisition. Provision of meaningful context. Cultural context. Fostering of critical thinking.

89. Both schema theory and top-down reading processing rely on _____________ for understanding texts, rather than just decoding words. Learner’s background knowledge. Learner's way of thinking. Lerarner's opinion.

90. The Production phase in the PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production) model aims to. Develop fluency in language use. Develop critical thinking in language use. Develop self-assessment in language use.

91. The reflection stage in critical thinking is about __________, moving beyond mere knowledge acquisition or memory. Internalizing and applying concepts. Not internalizing and applying concepts. Evaluate arguments.

92. When using ___________ in language teaching, the teacher’s primary role is to facilitate active student learning, rather than just directing the performance or focusing on pronunciation. Dramatization. TICs. Both options are correct.

93. An important objective in teaching reading to EFL students is enabling them to ____________, moving beyond simplified or intensive reading materials. handle authentic texts. handle fantasy texts. learn how to read fast.

94. __________ in language learning require students to exchange information to complete a task fostering communicative competence. Information gap activities. Knowledge. Procedural stage.

95. A strategy to understand unfamiliar vocabulary in reading ____________, which can be more effective than relying solely on dictionaries. Is guessing the meaning from the context. Is knowing the words beforehand. Asking someone if he/she knows its meaning.

96. The procedural stage in language learning involves turning declarative knowledge into ___________, moving towards automaticity in language use. Procedural knowledge. Autonomous stage. Declarative stage.

97. __________ is characterized by rapid, unconscious access to language knowledge, indicating a high level of proficiency and ease in language use. The automatic stage. The declarative stage. The procedural stage.

98. Balancing declarative and procedural stages in language learning is suggested to prevent fossilization (persistent errors) and focus on. Developing fluency. Developing knowledge. Development writing skills.

99. The proceduralisation stage in language learning focuses on turning _____________, essential for fluent and automatic language use. Declarative knowledge into procedural knowledge. Procedural knowledge into declarative knowledge. Written language into oral language.

100. Balancing the development of explicit and procedural language knowledge contributes to building fluency and preventing _________, ensuring a well-rounded language proficiency. Fossilization. Proceduralisation. Automatic stage.

101. __________ in language learning aim to activate prior knowledge and set the context for listening task, facilitating better comprehension. Pre-listening activities. While-listening activities. Post-listening activities.

102. _____________ focuses on the active listening process. Learners engage with the audio or spoken text, extracting information, identifying main ideas. Pre-listening activities. While-listening activities. Post-listening activities.

103. __________ consolidates understanding and reinforces learning from the listening input. It provides opportunities for reflection, clarification, and extension of the listening experience. Pre-listening activities. While-listening activities. Post-listening activities.

104. If we speak about pre-listening activities, while-listening activities & post-listening activities, we refer to. The three stages of a listening activity. The three levels of a listening activity. The three approaches of a listening activity.

105. Speaking, as characterized by Burns and Joyce, is ____________ but not typically prepared in advance, highlighting the natural and fluid nature spoken language. Spontaneous and interactive. Homogeneous and interactive. Spontaneous and homogeneous.

106. The ___________ emphasizes the steps involved in creating a text, focusing on the writing process rather than just the final product. Process approach to writing. Development of writing. Both are incorrect.

107. ___________ in reading involves decoding words and phrases to build understanding, emphasizing the importance of linguistic elements in comprehension. Bottom-up processing. Quick view. Analysis.

108. Official language exams like Cambridge English provide ___________ through different proficiency levels, offering a clear pathway for language development. A structured progression. A destructured progression. A homogeneous progression.

109. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), speaking skills encompass _________, linguistic, and phonetic abilities, integrating multiple aspects of language use. Cognitive. Critical thinking. Competitive.

110. _____________, such as telling a joke, focus on the social aspect of language use, emphasizing the role of speaking in maintaining relationship and social interaction. Interactional speaking purposes. Transactional speaking purposes. International speaking purposes.

111. __________, like explaining information, are centered on exchanging specific information, highlighting the use of language as a tool for conveying content. Transactional speaking purposes. Interactional speaking purposes. Dimensional speaking purposes.

112. A recommended follow-up activity after storytelling if having students __________, which reinforces comprehension and encourages active language use. Retell the story. Create a new story. Both are incorrect.

113. Making stories _________ involves ensuring relevance to students’ own cultures, which enhances engagement and contextual understanding. Culturally engaging. Culturally attractive. Culturally interesting.

114. In the initial stages of using dramatization, ______________ is crucial, setting the foundation for effective and engaging language practice. Planning appropriate texts and activities. Introducing easy texts and activities. Preparing difficult texts and activities.

115. _________, which utilizes mobile phones, is an interactive digital resource for language learning, promoting active engagement and real-time feedback. Kahoot. Dictionaries. Social Media.

116. The “4Cs” in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) are ______________________________________ , encompassing a comprehensive approach to language and content education. Communication, Culture, Content, and Cognition. Cooperation, Culture, Content and Cognition. Cooperation, Connection, Content and Cognition.

117. __________ initially focuses on developing listening comprehension, emphasizing the importance of understanding before producing language. Total Physical Response (TPR). Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Audio-Lingual Method (ALM).

118. _____________ in language learning focuses on how Skills are developed and refined, providing insights into effective language teaching methodologies. Skill Acquisition Theory (SAT). Project-Based Learning (PBL). Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).

119. __________ in language learning is knowledge that can be verbalized, reflecting an understanding of language that can be explicitly started. Declarative knowledge. Procedual knowledge. Interdimensional knowledge.

120. ____________ in the Presentation, Practice, Production (PPP) model aims to build accuracy in language use, focusing incorrect language production. The second stage (P2). The fisrt stage (P1). The third stage (P3).

121. Pre-listening activities in language learning are designed ________________, setting the stage for effective listening and comprehension. To activate declarative knowledge. To deactivate declarative knowledge. To activate procedual knowledge.