Unit test 4

Question 1

Why include songs and poetry in education?

Accepted Answer

Songs and poetry enhance creativity and linguistic skills.

Question 2

What is the function of phonetics?

Accepted Answer

Study of speech sounds and their production, transmission, and reception.

Question 3

Differences between Structuralist and Generative Paradigms in linguistics and their impact on language education?

Accepted Answer

Struct. contrasts structures; G.P. emphasizes innate mechanisms.

Question 4

Why is dramatization valuable in language learning?

Accepted Answer

Dramatization fosters contextual language use, aiding retention., It stimulates creativity, aiding comprehension of language concepts., It enhances speaking and listening skills naturally and interactively.

Question 5

What theory influenced language acquisition in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Noam Chomsky's Universal Grammar theory., Krashen's Monitor Model theory., Behaviorism, particularly B.F. Skinner's theories.

Question 6

How many cardinal vowels are there in the Cardinal Vowel System according to Daniel Jones?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 cardinal vowels in the Cardinal Vowel System

Question 7

How many key competences are detailed in the curriculum according to the LOMLOE?

Accepted Answer

7 and now 8 according to LOMLOE.

Question 8

What are words called that have the opposite meanings?

Accepted Answer

Antonyms., Opposites.

Question 9

What is a possibility for grouping students according to Harmer (2015)?

Accepted Answer

Individualized learning.

Question 10

What is the term for the distinctive features of signs in a language's spelling system?

Accepted Answer

Graphemics.

Question 11

Oral and written language exhibit distinct characteristics, including permanence and processing time among others.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

How do learning theories support student-centered teaching?

Accepted Answer

Learning theories emphasize active student involvement.

Question 13

What are the advantages of using games as educational resources?

Accepted Answer

Enhance engagement, motivation, collaboration, and retention of knowledge.

Question 14

Syntax studies word structure, while morphology deals with the way words are linked in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Educational Project in a school's curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Formulate the aims and organizational structure of the school.

Question 16

What's the term for words from different parts of speech grouped by their usage domain?

Accepted Answer

Lexical field.

Question 17

How does the Action-oriented approach aim to develop communicative competence?

Accepted Answer

Through tasks: include real-life tasks and communicative pedagogic tasks.

Question 18

Mental discipline development is a principle of the first method used in FLT.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What are the three blocks of basic knowledge according to the LOMLOE?

Accepted Answer

Communication / Multilingualism / Interculturalism., Communication / Plurilingualism / Interculturalism.

Question 20

Language is considered complex because processes of comprehension and production are not subject to the same rules.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

What are the two kinds of competences that language use comprises?

Accepted Answer

General competences and communicative language competences.

Question 22

Use both, mother tongue and target language: one aim of the Direct Metohd.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

What benefits does authentic communication offer?

Accepted Answer

Authentic communication provides real-world language practice and fluency., It fosters cultural understanding and intercultural competence.

Question 24

Why is individualized learning important according to CD 157/22, Art. 7?

Accepted Answer

It fosters autonomy and self-directed learning., It addresses students' unique needs and learning styles.

Question 25

How do singer-songwriters like Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen function as poets?

Accepted Answer

Singer-songwriters convey profound themes and emotions through lyrics.

Question 26

What are the functions of playing games in education?

Accepted Answer

Playing games enhances engagement, cooperation, and meaningful learning.

Question 27

In both oral and written language processes, the stages overlap, are recurrent, and can lead to restructuring.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

How many documents comprise the School Plan?

Accepted Answer

The Educational Project / ROF / The Management Project

Question 29

The Law for the Improvement of Quality in Education 8/2013 (LOMCE) is established by Education Act 3/2020 (LOMLOE).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

Is non-verbal communication particularly important when students have low linguistic competence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, non-verbal communication is important.

Question 31

What is the final goal according to the Council of Europe regarding language learning?

Accepted Answer

Reach the highest level of communicative competence.

Question 32

In order to communicate in a FL, we need to command morphological and syntactic elements for the oral skills.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 33

How does Spanish spelling differ from English spelling in terms of grapheme-phoneme correspondence?

Accepted Answer

Spanish maintains a more direct correspondence between graphemes/phonemes.

Question 34

The Basic knowledge component of the curriculum includes the acquisition of specific competences.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

How does Chomsky's Universal Grammar theory impact language teaching?

Accepted Answer

Innate language capacity.

Question 36

What are the principles of student-centered language learning, and how do they relate to communicative competence?

Accepted Answer

Student-centered learning emphasizes autonomy and collaboration.

Question 37

Oral skills are prioritized in this stage. The rest of the skills will be developed in an integrated way.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

How many specific competences does FLA include?

Accepted Answer

FLA includes six specific competences.

Question 39

What is the difference between competence and performance in language?

Accepted Answer

Competence: Knowledge of language. Performance: Actual language use.

Question 40

What does the acronym LOMCE stand for?

Accepted Answer

LOMCE stands for "Law for the Improvement of Quality in Education."

Unit test 4

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Unit test 4

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