THESIS 1

1. Students role-play ordering food in a restaurant to practice real communication. Which approach is applied?. a. Topic-based work. b. Audiolingualism. c. TPR. d. Communicative approach.

2. Students are exposed to language in a stress-free environment. Which approach is used?. a. Natural approach. b. Audiolingualism. c. Communicative approach. d. TPR.

3. A teacher asks students to repeat sentences many times to improve pronunciation. Which approach is used?. a. Natural approach. b. Audiolingualism. c. Communicative approach. d. Topic-based work.

4. Teacher emphasizes repetition and habit formation. Which approach is used?. a. Audiolingualism. b. Communicative approach. c. TPR. d. Natural approach.

5. A teacher organizes a lesson around the topic “Food” integrating vocabulary, reading, and speaking. Which approach is used?. a. TPR. b. Topic-based work. c. Natural approach. d. Audiolingualism.

6. The teacher provides lots of listening input before asking students to speak. Which approach is this?. a. Audiolingualism. b. TPR. c. Topic-based work. d. Natural approach.

7. Students interact in groups to solve a problem. Which approach is applied?. a. TPR. b. Audiolingualism. c. Natural approach. d. Communicative approach.

8. Teacher gives commands and students act them out. Which approach is this?. a. Natural approach. b. Audiolingualism. c. Topic-based work. d. TPR.

9. Students listen and respond physically to commands like “Stand up” and “Open your book.” Which approach is this?. a. Audiolingualism. b. Total Physical Response. c. Communicative approach. d. Natural approach.

10. A teacher uses drills like “I am eating, You are eating” repeatedly. Which method is used?. a. Audiolingualism. b. TPR. c. Communicative approach. d. Natural approach.

11. Students practice substitution drills. Which method is used?. a. Audiolingualism. b. Natural approach. c. TPR. d. Communicative approach.

12. A teacher wants students to practice ordering food. Which material is best?. a. Science diagrams. b. Historical maps. c. Mathematics worksheets. d. Restaurant menus and role-play cards.

13. The teacher focuses on fluency over accuracy. Which approach is this?. a. Audiolingualism. b. Natural approach. c. Topic-based work. d. TPR.

14. Which feature characterizes performance-based assessment?. a. It is always a standardized written test. b. It requires students to produce authentic tasks or products. c. It measures only grammar and vocabulary. d. It avoids real-world application.

15. What is the main purpose of diagnostic assessment?. a. To measure daily progress. b. To identify weaknesses before a course starts. c. To compare schools’ performance. d. To evaluate final proficiency.

16. In a class of 10th graders, students have three options for a final project. What assessment tool is better?. a. Holistic rubric based on writing and reading. b. Standardized test. c. Grammar based evaluation. d. Rubric to assess students competencies in speaking.

17. According to the CLIL framework, which element belongs to the 4Cs model?. a. Cognition. b. Competition. c. Coordination. d. Collaboration.

18. The class includes a student with dyslexia. Which material is most inclusive?. a. Large-font worksheets with visuals. b. Handwritten notes only. c. Long timed readings. d. Dense paragraphs.

19. A Wordwall listening game combines audio and visuals. Why is the activity considered inclusive?. a. It only evaluates grammar. b. It removes images from the activity. c. It avoids interaction. d. It combines audio and visual support.

20. Why are role-play activities effective when students feel nervous speaking English?. a. They help students practice speaking in a less stressful way. b. They prevent students from using technology. c. They focus only on grammar rules. d. They reduce opportunities for communication.

21. What does this show about the challenges of promoting autonomy?. a. Learner autonomy works only if students are intrinsically motivated. b. Self-regulated learning requires scaffolding and teacher guidance. c. The European Language Portfolio could help students monitor progress. d. Affective strategies are stronger than metacognitive strategies here.

22. What does the use of Moodle without interactive activities show?. a. Virtual Learning Environments require social strategies to succeed. b. CALL is more effective when it combines input, process, and output. c. Technology without pedagogy does not ensure learning outcomes. d. ICT without interaction becomes passive and students lose engagement.

23. What does the use of only dictation and drills to teach writing show?. a. Creative techniques like storytelling could balance engagement. b. A mix of traditional and modern techniques ensures real-life skills. c. Traditional methods support accuracy but reduce motivation. d. Interactive techniques build fluency, unlike drills.

24. What does weak student output despite excellent syllabus topics reveal?. a. Forward design alone cannot ensure effective outcomes. b. Backward design prevents weak alignment between input and output. c. The process is as important as input in curriculum design. d. Central design would better emphasize teacher training.

25. What is one way that English has impacted globalization?. a. By promoting only local languages. b. By serving as a common medium for communication. c. By reducing the number of languages spoken. d. By limiting access to information.

Pregunta 10 AN ENGLISH TEACHER WANTS TO ASSESS SPEAKING. WHICH TOOL IS MOST APPROPRIATE?. a. A SCIENCE REPORT. b. A SPELLING LIST. c. A MATH QUIZ. d. A SPEAKING RUBRIC.

Pregunta 1 Correcta 24. Teacher uses gestures and movement to teach vocabulary. Which approach is applied?. a. TPR. b. Audiolingualism. c. Topic-based work. d. Natural approach.

A PRIVATE SCHOOL HAS THREE STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS WHO REQUIRE ADAPTED WRITING TASKS. WHAT IS THE BEST ASSESSMENT DECISION?. a. SKIP THE WRITING ASSESSMENT. b. USE ONE STANDARD TEST FOR EVERYONE. c.USE DIFFERENTIATED WRITING TASKS WITH THE SAME LEARNING OBJECTIVE. d. ASSESS ONLY THE STUDENTS WITH SNE.

THE SCHOOL INTERNET IS UNAVAILABLE DURING AN ASSESSMENT. WHAT SHOULD THE TEACHER DO?. a. GRADE PARTICIPATION ONLY. b. WAIT UNTIL NEXT MONTH. c. USE PRINTED MATERIALS. d. CANCEL THE LESSON.

A teacher wants students to practice ordering food. Which material is best?. a. Science diagrams. b. Restaurant menus and role-play cards. c. Mathematics worksheets. d. Historical maps.

6. A teacher uses drills like “I am eating, You are eating” repeatedly. Which method is used?. a. Natural approach. b. Audiolingualism. c. Communicative approach. d. TPR.

Pregunta 6 Choose the correct answer: Carlos has trouble organizing his thoughts when writing. On the Group Blog, he reads his classmates' posts and observes how they structure their paragraphs. He then applies those strategies to his own posts. What is the main benefit Carlos gets from the Group Blog?. a. Develops listening comprehension. b. Learn how to organize your thoughts when writing. c. Memorizing spelling rules without practice. d. Improves your pronunciation.

Choose the correct answer: Carlos has trouble organizing his thoughts when writing. On the Group Blog, he reads his classmates' posts and observes how they structure their paragraphs. He then applies those strategies to his own posts. What is the main benefit Carlos gets from the Group Blog?. a. Develops listening comprehension. b. Learn how to organize your thoughts when writing. c. Memorizing spelling rules without practice. d. Improves your pronunciation.

A teacher uses Moodle to upload readings and assignments but never includes interactive activities like forums or quizzes. Students start losing interest. What does this show about the real benefits (and limits) of ICT in education?. a. Technology without pedagogy does not ensure learning outcomes. b. ICT without interaction becomes passive and students lose engagement. c. CALL is more effective when it combines input, process, and output. d. Virtual Learning Environments require social strategies to succeed.

Pregunta 8 Which of the following is one of the five curricular threads in the Ecuadorian EFL curriculum?. a. Mathematics. b. Oral Communication. c. Geography. d. Physics.

3. A teacher organizes a lesson around the topic “Food” integrating vocabulary, reading, and speaking. Which approach is used?. a. Topic-based work. b. Audiolingualism. c. Natural approach. d. TPR.

2. Students listen and respond physically to commands like “Stand up” and “Open your book.” Which approach is this?. a. Natural approach. b. Total Physical Response. c. Communicative approach. d. Audiolingualism.

In a class of 10th graders students the final exam will be in three weeks. The teacher gives three options to present the final project activity, which is taken into account as the final exam score. The first option is to make a short movie from students' creativity, the option two requires to interview a group of people and recreating a News show, and the third option is centered on presenting a song made up by the students. What assessment tool is better for this situation?. a. Holistic rubric based on writing and reading. b. Rubric to assess students competencies in speaking. c. Standardized test. d. Grammar based evaluation.

Choose the correct option A group of students will present a digital poster of ten imaginary countries' flags with their capitals. In this task students record a video and explain what countries flags they created mentioning the name of each country and their capitals. Therefore, the teacher will implement an analytical rubric to assess students' presentation. The assessment tool is centered on grading : a. Grammar. b. Listening. c. Reading. d. Speaking.

8. A teacher creates a lesson about “Environment” integrating all skills. Which approach is used?. a. Natural approach. b. Audiolingualism. c. TPR. d. Topic-based work.

17. A lesson is designed around “Sports” integrating grammar and vocabulary. Which approach is used?. a. Natural approach. b. TPR. c. Audiolingualism. d. Topic-based work.

Choose the correct answer Students prepare a short video presentation about the Galapagos Islands using pictures and vocabulary support. They explain the animals and tourism activities of the islands. Therefore, the assessment mainly focuses on: a. Writing. b. Reading. c. Speaking. d. Listening.

Choose the correct answer: A teacher wants to improve his students’ speaking skills. However, many students feel nervous when speaking English in front of the class. To help them, he uses short group conversations, role-play activities, and digital apps where students can record their voices before speaking publicly. Why are role-play activities effective in this situation?. a. They prevent students from using technology. b. They focus only on grammar rules. c. They reduce opportunities for communication. d. They help students practice speaking in a less stressful way.

25. Students acquire language naturally through exposure without forced production. Which approach is this?. a. Communicative approach. b. TPR. c. Natural approach. d. Audiolingualism.

Choose the correct answer: A teacher asks students to record themselves talking about the Galapagos Islands and describing why the islands are important for tourism and conservation. The teacher evaluates pronunciation, fluency, and oral communication. Therefore, the assessment tool is centered on grading: a. Reading. b. Writing. c. Listening. d. Speaking.

Choose the correct answer Emily is an 8 year old learner in elementary school. During the English class, she participated in a reading activity called “My Favorite Animal.” The reading was about dolphins and included simple vocabulary, colorful images, and short comprehension exercises. At the beginning of the activity, Emily observed the pictures and predicted the topic of the reading. Then, she read the text aloud with teacher support. She identified vocabulary words such as ocean, fish, jump, friendly, and playful. After reading, Emily answered comprehension questions and completed sentences using information from the text. She correctly answered that dolphins live in the ocean and that they are fast swimmers. Although she had some pronunciation difficulties with words like intelligent, she improved by repeating the words and using visual support. The colorful worksheet helped Emily stay motivated and understand the reading better. At the end of the activity, the teacher evaluated Emily’s reading comprehension, vocabulary recognition, pronunciation, and participation in class. What was the main purpose of the reading activity?. a. To develop reading comprehension using simple vocabulary and pictures. b. To test students’ math skills in English. c. To practice only writing paragraphs. d. To help students memorize grammar rules only.

Students are required to use an international course book, but many examples are culturally distant from their reality. The teacher supplements with local materials. What does this reveal about the pros and cons of course books vs. teacher- designed materials?. a. Nation’s framework suggests materials should improve real skills like fluency. b. Course books provide structure but lack cultural adaptation. c. Teacher-designed materials can increase engagement and relevance. d. Reusability of materials is stronger in coursebooks than in local designs.

Which of the following statements best explains the purpose of this reading tool?. a. To test students’ memory of vocabulary only. b. To evaluate students’ ability to understand and analyze real-life texts. c. To check students’ spelling accuracy. d. To measure students’ pronunciation and fluency.

15. The teacher focuses on fluency over accuracy. Which approach is this?. a. Audiolingualism. b. Natural approach. c. Topic-based work. d. TPR.

According to the CLIL framework, which element belongs to the 4Cs model?. a. Competition. b. Coordination. c. Collaboration. d. Cognition.

According to Ecuador’s national curriculum, what CEFR level should high school graduates reach?. a. B1. b. B2. c. A2. d. C1.

The class includes a student with dyslexia. Which material is most inclusive?. a. Dense paragraphs. b. Handwritten notes only. c. Large-font worksheets with visuals. d. Long timed readings.

An English teacher has no projector or internet. Which material is most appropriate?. a. Video conferencing. b. Virtual reality activities. c. Printed flashcards and real objects (realia). d. Interactive online games only.

A teacher notices that one group of students learns quickly through visuals, while others prefer hands-on activities. He insists on using only diagrams for all lessons. What does this show about ignoring learner differences and styles?. a. It supports visual learners but neglects auditory and kinesthetic learners. b. It highlights the importance of using VARK learning styles for balance. c. It reflects Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences being overlooked. d. It shows that age and prior knowledge influence preferences.

Choose the correct answer A teacher uses a Wordwall listening game with beginner students. Learners listen to the name of fruits and select the correct image before it disappears from the screen. The activity combines audio and visuals, helping students improve vocabulary recognition and listening comprehension. Students feel engaged because the activity is dynamic and gamified. Some learners need more time, so the teacher allows repetition and extra practice opportunities. The game also helps visual and auditory learners participate actively. Why is the activity considered inclusive?. a. It combines audio and visual support. b. It avoids interaction. c. It only evaluates grammar. d. It removes images from the activity.

2. Students learn vocabulary through a topic like “Travel” and create projects. Which approach is applied?. a. TPR. b. Natural approach. c. Audiolingualism. d. Topic-based work Topic-based work.

In an advanced class, students are asked to set weekly learning goals. Some achieve them easily, but others do not track their progress at all. What does this reveal about the challenges of promoting autonomy?. a. Affective strategies are stronger than metacognitive strategies here. b. Learner autonomy works only if students are intrinsically motivated. c. The European Language Portfolio could help students monitor progress. d. Self-regulated learning requires scaffolding and teacher guidance.

Choose the correct option A teacher uses TopWorksheets with her A2 students to improve speaking skills. Students answer guided questions about their favorite restaurant and record their responses directly on the platform. Some students are shy and feel nervous speaking in front of others, so the recording option helps reduce anxiety. Visual support and guiding questions help students organize ideas before speaking. The teacher evaluates pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. Students are motivated because they can repeat the recording if necessary and work at their own pace. How does the activity support inclusion?. a. By removing all instructions. b. By limiting participation. c. By allowing students to record at their own pace. d. By using only grammar exercises.

AN ENGLISH TEACHER WANTS TO ASSESS SPEAKING. WHICH TOOL IS MOST APPROPRIATE?. a. A SPELLING LIST. b. A SCIENCE REPORT. c. A SPEAKING RUBRIC. d. A MATH QUIZ.

17. A lesson is designed around “Sports” integrating grammar and vocabulary. Which approach is used?. a. Natural approach. b. TPR. c. Audiolingualism. d. Topic-based work.

AN EFL TEACHER HAS STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT ENGLISH LEVELS IN THE SAME CLASS. WHICH STRATEGY IS MOST APPROPRIATE?. a. ONLY HOMEWORK. b.DIFFERENTIATED TASKS WITH COMMON OBJECTIVES. c. ONLY ORAL TESTS. d. ONE ADVANCED TEST FOR ALL.

A kinesthetic learner is forced to sit through hours of online lectures without interaction. Although he studies, his progress is minimal. What does this suggest about aligning multimedia with learning styles?. a. ICT is most effective when combined with interactive methods. b. Learner motivation decreases when input does not match style. c. CALL tools can adapt to multiple intelligences if well designed. d. Multimedia must address VARK learning preferences to be effective.

Students are required to use an international course book, but many examples are culturally distant from their reality. The teacher supplements with local materials. What does this reveal about the pros and cons of course books vs. teacher- designed materials?. a. Course books provide structure but lack cultural adaptation. b. Nation’s framework suggests materials should improve real skills like fluency. c. Reusability of materials is stronger in coursebooks than in local designs. d. Teacher-designed materials can increase engagement and relevance.

In a self-access center, students can choose their own materials. However, without clear assessment, many focus on easy tasks and avoid challenging ones. What does this suggest about autonomy and the role of teacher guidance?. a. The European Language Portfolio provides structure for self-access. b. Assessment supports metacognitive strategies in self-regulation. c. Autonomy fails if learners are not extrinsically motivated. d.Teachers must act as facilitators even in autonomous learning.

AT A PRIVATE SCHOOL, THE 9TH- GRADE EGB CLASS HAS 22 STUDENTS, THREE OF WHOM HAVE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM WRITING AND GRASPING CONCEPTS AT THE SAME PACE AS THE REST OF THEIR CLASSMATES. IN THIS CONTEXT, AN ENGLISH TEACHER WANTS TO ASSESS THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST TOOL TO DO SO, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE NEEDS OF ALL HER STUDENTS? ASSESS THE THREE STUDENTS WITH SNE SEPARATELY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT. a.CONDUCT A SINGLE STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT WITH OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS SO THAT STUDENTS CAN WRITE THEIR OWN IDEAS. b. ASSESS STUDENTS WITH SNE ORALLY. c. CONDUCT DIFFERENTIATED TESTS IN WHICH THE NUMBER OF WORDS STUDENTS WITH SNE ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE FEWER COMPARED TO THE REST, AND INCLUDE MORE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS FOR THEM. d.ASSESS THE THREE STUDENTS WITH SNE SEPARATELY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT.

21. Teacher emphasizes repetition and habit formation. Which approach is used?. a. TPR. b. Communicative approach. c. Audiolingualism. d. Natural approach.

1. In a class of 10th graders students the final exam will be in three weeks. The teacher gives three options to present the final project activity, which is taken into account as the final exam score. The first option is to make a short movie from students' creativity, the option two requires to interview a group of people and recreating a News show, and the third option is centered on presenting a song made up by the students. What assessment tool is better for this situation?. a. Holistic rubric based on writing and reading. b. Rubric to assess students competencies in speaking ✅. c. Standardized test. d. Grammar based evaluation.

A teacher wanted to improve his students’ speaking confidence in English. He created an activity where students recorded a 3 minute video presentation about their favorite animal using simple vocabulary, pictures, posters, and short notes to support their ideas. Before recording, students practiced pronunciation and prepared colorful visual aids. After watching the videos, the teacher and classmates asked questions and gave suggestions for improvement. Teacher Michael also supported nervous students by providing pictures and notes to help them speak more confidently. Finally, he used a rubric to assess pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, confidence, and the use of visual aids. What was the primary goal of Teacher Michael's Speaking Assessment Tool?. a. Help students evaluate their speaking ability via an oral presentation, with visual aids, in front of the class. b. Only focus on students’ ability to read comprehension. c. Assess students' writing skills on animals. d. Help students memorize grammar rules only.

45. A program is designed using backward design, focusing on real-life communication outcomes. However, students complain about too much testing. What does this reveal?. a. Backward design can overemphasize assessment if not balanced. ✅. b. Intrinsic motivation decreases when testing is too frequent. c. Curriculum design must connect assessment with learner autonomy. d. Assessment should be formative as well as summative.

46. A teacher uses only dictation and drills to teach writing. Some students improve accuracy, but most lose motivation. What does this show about balancing traditional vs. creative techniques?. a. Creative techniques like storytelling could balance engagement. b. A mix of traditional and modern techniques ensures real-life skills. c. Traditional methods support accuracy but reduce motivation. d. Interactive techniques build fluency, unlike drills.

47. In one institution, the syllabus includes excellent topics (input), but teachers are not trained in methodology (process). As a result, students’ outcomes (output) are very weak. What does this reveal about the balance of curriculum design?. a. Forward design alone cannot ensure effective outcomes. b. Backward design prevents weak alignment between input and output. c. The process is as important as input in curriculum design. d. Central design would better emphasize teacher training.

48. Students become bored with the textbook. What should the teacher do?. a. Use only the textbook. b. Supplement it with authentic materials. ✅. c. Assign extra homework only. d. Stop teaching reading.

44. Even though teachers cannot change national curriculum objectives, what can they do?. a. Promote differentiated instruction. b. Redesign national guidelines. c. Remove curricular threads. d. Modify CEFR levels.

43. A university designs its English curriculum without asking students or teachers about their needs. Which principle of curriculum design was ignored?. a. Avoiding evaluation and concentrating more in critical ideas. b. Needs analysis as the foundation of goals and syllabus. c. Using foreign textbooks and avoiding creating own material. d. Teaching the same materials to everyone.

35. A teacher uses TopWorksheets with her A2 students to improve speaking skills. Students answer guided questions about their favorite restaurant and record their responses directly on the platform. How does the activity support inclusion?. a. By removing all instructions. b. By limiting participation. c. By allowing students to record at their own pace. d. By using only grammar exercises.

34. An EFL teacher has students with different English levels in the same class. Which strategy is most appropriate?. a. Only homework. b. Differentiated tasks with common objectives. c. Only oral tests. d. One advanced test for all.