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1 Find the writers who appeared on literary scene D. M. Thomas, Agatha Christie, Iris Murdoch
7 during the 1970’s and early 1980’s.
1 In which famous novel John Fowles combined The French Lieutenant’s Woman
8 adventure and mystery?
1 Who deals with real life burning problems in Graham Greene
9 his/her novels and penetrates into weak spots in the
capitalistic world?
2 Which writer shows the loneliness and sufferings Iris Murdoch
0 of the human being in the hostile world by novels
such as “The Black Prince” and “The Time of
Angels”?
2 Who describes his/her childhood as “… something Graham Greene
1 associated with violence, cruelty, evil across the
way.”?
2 What was Iris Murdoch’s first novel? Under the Net
2
2 What was the main idea of novels such as “The Reject the dogmas of Catholicism
3 Heart of the Matter”, “The Comedians”, “A Burn-
Out Case” by Graham Greene?
2 Which writer known as “the world’s most Agatha Christie
4 mysterious woman” because of her works?
2 What was the first major novel by Ernest The Sun Also Rises
5 Hemingway?
2 Find American novelist and short story writer, Mark Twain
6 whose left-wing philosophy is seen in the class
struggle novel “The Iron Hill”.
2 What was Agatha Christie’s first novel? The Mysterious Affair at Styles
7
2 Which of Jack London’s novels is about a Martin Eden
8 struggling young writer?
2 Who is the only writer to have been awarded both a Bernard Shaw
9 Nobel Prize for Literature and an Oscar, for his
contributions to literature and for his work on the
film Pygmalion?
3 Who is the best known as the author of a sequence Percy Snow
0 of novels entitled Strangers and Brothers depicting
intellectuals in academic and government settings
in the modern area?
3 Who defited the English troup at Hastings in a Venerable Bede
1 Great Battlein 1066?
3 What was the name of son of Sheaf from Beowulf
2 Beowulf?
3 Who came to the England in the beginning of 9th Northmen
3 century?
3 Who was considered to be a father of English King Alfred
4 history as he was the author of the most important
history of Early England?
3 How many books were completed in 28 years by 40
5 Venerable Bede,?
3 Who is the author of Beowulf? Caedmon
6
3 Who is the author of poems “Elene” and Cynewulf
7 “Juliana”?
3 Who was the “Kin of Cain”? Beowulf
8
3 Give the full title of the poem Beowulf? Beowulf and Hrothgar
9
4 He lived in 7th century, he was a shepherd at King Alfred
0 Whitby, a famous abbey in Yorkshire. He is…?
4 The…….brought with them from the Continent to Celts
1 England the basic simple beginnings of poetry
4 In “Beowulf”, the dragon that attacks Geats was a thief stealing a goblet
2 woken by…………………….
4 Christianity spread to British Isles by the Irish missionaries
3 …………………….
4 Beowulf is a poem of………………….lines 3182
4
4 Chaucer's poetry falls into three periods: 1.French 2. Italian. 3. English
5
4 Printing was introduced to England by William Caxton in 1476
6 …………………….
4 The sonnet was the most popular lyric form of the Renaissance Period
7 …………………….
4 The most important product of Shakespeare’s first Richard III
8 period of dramatic career is………………
4 William Wordsworth is a representative of the Period of Romanticism
9 ……………………………………….
5 The main representative poet of Puritanism of the Francis Bacon
0 Renaissance Period was………………….., as his
works were mainly related to theology.
5 The Restoration period is thoroughly represented John Dryden
1 and summed up in the works of a single
man:……………………..
5 “The Canterbury Tales” is a collection of disconnected stories
2 ………………………….
5 The first full translation of Bible into English was John Wiclif
3 done by…………………….
5 The literature of the Period of Romanticism is the success of French Revolution
4 highly influenced by…………………
5 The Norman-French Period lasts from 1066 / about 1350
5 ……to…………..
5 The most enduring literary work of King Alfred
6 ………………… was the inspiration and possibly
partial authorship of the “Anglo-Saxon Chronicle”
5 The first poet in English literature who introduced Cynewulf
7 woman characters in his works was ………..
5 The first Christian writer, who toward the end of Caedmon
8 the seventh century paraphrased in Anglo-Saxon
verse some portions of the Bible was
…………………..
5 “The Ecclesiastical History of English Race” is Venerable Bede
9 written by ……………………..
6 Alexander Pope, Richard Steele, Oliver Goldsmith the Period of Enlightenment
0 were the representatives of…………….
6 Which event does not belong to the Middle Age the appearance of “Anglo-Saxon Chronicle”
1 literature?
6 Oxford and Cambridge Universities were founded the Norman Period
2 in………………………
6 The chief form of Secular literature of Middle Age the legend
3 Period was……………….
6 In the ………century London became the residence 14th
4 of Norman Kings
148 The furniture for their house has cost them a large … amount
of money.
149 She … the house when I … to her after a long time. had been cleaning/ went
158 Spanish people usually speak ________ than English More quickly
people
159 That old lady can’t stop me ________ the tennis match listening to
on my radio.
164 Don’t leave your shoes on the table. Take them off!
174 While we were traveling ________, it started to rain. towards London in my car
177 Children shouldn’t leave their toys on the floor. They put them away
should ________.
178 Where can we get a ball? Let’s ________ . borrow one from John
179 I ________ early, but on Sundays I stay in bed late. used to get up
181 Tony likes walking in the country and ________ . so does Mary
184 You said the books were on the desk, but ________ there were none
there.
187 There was a lot of post today but ________ you. there’s nothing for either of
190 The restaurant had plenty of tables but ________ . only one empty
192 I was very sad when the vet said he'd have to Put down
_______Gertie, our Labrador.
193 Who was the first person ________ today? You spoke to
196 They did not take any notice of us .... we protested. Although
5. What is the structure of the text? How a piece of writing is put together
10. Where can be the main idea of the text expressed? Anywhere in the text
20. What is the first sentence of a paragraph called? The topic sentence
21. Choose correct answer for essay structure Introduction, main body, conclusion
35. When you write a paragraph, you need to start with… Topic sentence
55. What is the first sentence of a paragraph called? The topic sentence
59. Choose linking words of introducing a conclusion All in all, to conclude, finally, to sum up
Advanced vocabulary, linking words, use of passive,
60. Give true characteristic to formal writing style
factual presentation of the information
-an appropriate greeting;
- an introduction;
61. Choose the correct layout of letters? - a main body;
-a conclusion
-an appropriate ending
In the 1st sentence; in the middle of a sentence; at the
Where can we find the main idea of a paragraph?
62. end of a sentence
5 Which of the following is a specific feature of a fluency Tasks often simulate real-life situations
activity?
7 Which of the following instructions describes reading for Read the poster to find the dates of Annie's,
specific information? Sam's and Julie's birthdays
8 Which of the following instructions describes reading for Read the article to find out exactly how the
detail? machine works
9 Which of the following instructions describes reading for Read the text. Decide which is the best heading
gist? for it.
10 Which of the following instructions describes intensive Find all the words in the story about pets
reading?
11 Which of the following instructions describes extensive Finish reading the story at home
reading?
13 Find the correct writing subskill for the following instruction: Forming letters
Put your hand in the air and write d-o-g with your finger.
14 Find the correct writing subskill for the following instruction: Punctuating correctly
This letter has no commas or full stops. Put them in the
correct places.
15 Find the correct writing subskill for the following instruction: Proof-reading
Check your work for language mistakes after you have
finished writing
17 What kind of reference resource does the teacher describe: A monolingual dictionary
I want my learners to read English definitions of English
words
20 Which of the following is an advantage of teaching It provides examples of different styles of writing,
literature? and representations of various authentic uses of
language
21 Which of the following is a disadvantage of teaching We can use simplified versions but these are a
literature? poor representation of the original
28 What kind of interaction pattern is it: Students work in small Group work
groups on tasks that entail interaction: conveying
information, for example, or group-decision-making?
29 What kind of interaction pattern is it: There are a number of Open-ended teacher questioning
possible "right" answers, so that more students answer each
cue ?
30 What kind of interaction pattern is it: Only one "right" Closed-ended teacher questioning
response gets approved. Sometimes cynically called "Guess
what the teacher want you to say" game ?
31 What kind of interaction pattern is it: The teacher gives a Choral responses
model which is repeated by all the class in chorus; or gives a
cue which is responded to in chorus ?
32 What kind of interaction pattern is it: This may involve some Teacher talk
kind of silent student response, such as writing from
dictation, but there is no initiative on the part of the
student?
33 What kind of interaction pattern is it: Students choose their Self access
own tasks, and work autonomously?
35 What kind of assessment is it? The final grade is some kind Continuous assessment
of combination of the grades the learner received for
various assignments during the course
39 What is "intrinsic motivation"? The urge to engage in the learning activity for its
own sake
40 What is "extrinsic motivation"? Motivation that is derived from external
incentives
41 Which approach can be applied to real beginners who prefer Presentation, Practice and Production
a structural approach and like to have a clear focus on new
language?
42 Which approach can be applied to those learners who just Task-based Learning
want to communicate, using all the language they know to
convey meaning?
45 Which approach can be applied to learners who enjoy doing Task-based Learning
extended pieces of work such as project work?
46 Which approach can be applied to learners who are not Presentation, Practice and Production
confident about experimenting with language or those who
have little exposure to English?
47 Which solution can be applied to the following problem with Tell students about internet sites where they can
a course book: The listening practice in the course book is hear ungraded, authentic language
too easy for me?
49 Which phrasal verb below means “find the time to do get round to
something.” ?
66 I was in the middle of phoning Pam when we were suddenly Cut off
.......... .
67 He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more absent-minded
and more like the typical ... professor.
69 The car is almost ready to collect from the garage just couple Parts
of spare ... missing
70 They were ... of having broken into the stately home and Accused
stolen several famous paintings.
71 If you had bought a house about thirty years ago you would Increased
certainly find that it had considerably ....... in value.
72 If you are not careful you will find that because of your Advantage
generous nature, she’ll start taking ... of you.
73 There’s a huge ... in the local paper about the special offers Advertisement
available in the store this weekend.
74 You will notice that as soon as the children come home from Affection
school, the dog will jump up and show its great ... for them.
76 The food here quite good although the menu is quite .... . Basic
77 I must admit that whenever I’ve eaten at that restaurant, I’ve Completely
always come away feeling ... satisfied.
79 There's something about the ....... of that particular dish that Flavor
makes it memorable.
80 It can be very irritating when the waiter ....... to bring what Forgets
you have ordered.
81 If you're really interested, I'm sure the chef will tell you the Ingredients
....... of that dish.
83 Yes, I thought they all .......... the same as young children. Looked
But now they all look quite different.
87 No one really believed it when the news came that the Gone down
Titanic had .......... on her maiden voyage.
93 Only after her husband had agreed to .......... the housework Share
in their home in Taunton, Somerset, could she start to look
for a job.
94 You should try to be serious for once. Stop .......... . acting the fool
95 You should try to be serious for once. Stop .......... . acting the fool
96 If you want workers to do their job well, you have to .......... Provide
them with the proper tools.
97 We offer you an unforgettable .......... in one of the most Stays
beautiful hotels in Scotland.
98 As she was .......... cash last year, she decided to spend her short of
holiday at home.
100 He has many spare-times ..........; he swims, paints, plays the Activities
violin, and so on.
101 I sometimes have the .......... to visit Birmingham on business. Opportunities
102 James is threatening to resign, but I don't think he'll .......... it Go in for
really.
103 You're too late. The performance is already........... Up
104 She's bought some lovely .......... to make herself a dress. Clothing
105 I've looked everywhere for the letter but I still can't find it. I Thrown it away
must have .......... while I was tidying up yesterday.
106 It's quite .......... from what he says that he intends to go, no Clear
matter what we think.
109 When Bill was told of his transfer to our Birmingham office, Refused
he simply .......... to go.
110 As the doctor arrived to attend to the girl who had fainted, Let him through
the crowd moved to one side to .......... .
111 She's always on the move - means .......... . she is a changeable person
113 We got very bad service today and had to ....... the waiter Remind
three times about the drinks.
114 We simply didn't know what to choose for our main dish so Random
in the end we made a ....... choice.
115 restaurant was listed in the guide as it had been ....... to be of Valued
the appropriate standard.
116 As there are so many dishes on the menu, would you like me Offer
to ....... something
117 They simply couldn't decide which restaurant to choose and Majority
so in the end they took a vote and the ....... decided on a
Chinese one.
118 We waited one hour for the main dish to ....... and then it was Arrive
the wrong order
119 If you really want to enjoy the full flavour of that particular Mix
meal, you must remember to ....... the right balance of sauces
together
120 It is always more relaxing to eat in a restaurant where the Familiar
faces of the staff are ....... and you know everyone by name.
121 There was a great discussion about which particular type of Compromise
cuisine the guests would choose and finally they reached a
....... and settled on the set menu.
122 It doesn't matter how late you arrive at this restaurant you Rely
can always ....... on a warm welcome from the owner.
123 The place was so full of people and tables that the waiter had Guide
to ....... us through the crowds to our table.
124 The problem about writing on food is that however hard you Subjective
try, you will say what you like and end up being ....... .
125 The success of a really good meal is that not only must it Appeal
taste good but it should also look good and ... thus to your
eye.
126 George Turnip was a highly respected vegetarian but the Accusations
press were making serious ....... about him.
129 Even in his own house he was not safe because cameras Spy
would ....... on him.
130 Once he was photographed eating in his dining room and the Fraud
caption read: 'A picture of a ....... eating sausages'.
131 In the end the pressure became too much for George and he Guilty
confessed his ....... secret.
132 To save ....... power, your camera will enter standby mode if Battery
no operations are performed for a preset length of time.
133 Pictures stored on the ....... can be printed in the same way as Memorycard
photos taken with a film camera.
134 When the ....... is on, pictures are taken ten seconds after the self-timer
9shutter-release button is pressed.
135 One key to cleaning the ....... of your camera is not to touch it Lens
with your fingers.
138 Pictures taken with a digital camera are stored as ....... files. Image
141 If your camera fails to ....... as expected, you should check Function
the troubleshooting section of your instruction manual.
142 I use … mobile phone sometimes, when my own is not His
working.
147 Smith went abroad last year. ............................................. He had never been
abroad before.
150 What is the general aim of warming up activities? To interest or intrigue learners in a topic
In the CEFR the reference of six levels is given and
1 design as illustrative descriptors (scales) in the term of “Can do”
….
… are those which empower a person to act using
2 specifically linguistic means. Communicative language competences
Theoretical well-informed positions and beliefs about
3 the nature of language, the nature of language learning, Approach
and the applicability of both to pedagogical setting
……..... is based largely on a reduction of the
4 integrated process of using a foreign language into sub- Structural Method
sets of discrete skills and areas of knowledge.
In Modern Trends grammar must be taught in ....
5 Context
What types of language acquisition do you know?
6 Natural , oral and written
What is the aim of pedagogical technology?
7 To increase efficiency of learning process
The main skills taught in communicative approach are...
8 Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Pedagogical practices in general (including theoretical
9 and related research). Whatever considerations are Methodology
involved in “how to teach” are methodological
Peer correction is .... Encouraging students to help each other in a cooperative
10
not competitive spirit
Which task involves deleting a number of words in the
11 whole text, requiring the test-takers to restore the Gap filling
original words?
What are the main activities of Traditional Method? Communication is sought; Reading and writing can start
12
from the first day
Brainstorming .... Encourages learners to produce the idea of solving
13
practical and scientific problems individually or in groups.
How is called a textbook, workbook, cassette, CD-
14 ROM, video, photocopied handouts, newspaper etc. in Teaching materials
teaching context?
A generalized set of classroom specifications for
accomplishing linguistic objectives. It tends to be
concerned primarily with teacher and student roles and
behaviors and secondarily with such features as
15 Method
linguistic and subject-matter objectives, sequencing and
materials. They are sometimes – but not always –
thought of as being broadly applicable to a variety of
audiences in a variety of contexts
In which method do the students write and re-tell the
16 stories? Traditional
Types of alternative assessment are … .
17 Interview, Portfolio, Presentations
Auditory learners … .
18 do better by listening
In traditional method teachers do not pay attention to...
19 Speaking and pronunciation practice
A modern lesson must include...
20 Warming up, body and follow up exercises
In which activity students may create their own story
21 and draw several sequential pictures that describe Story narrating through the pictures
story?
…., unlike traditional methodology, is much more
22 student- centered. Communicative approach
Specifications or designs for carrying out a particular
language program. Features include a primary concern
23 with the specification of linguistic and subject-matter Curriculum/syllabus
objectives, sequencing, and materials to meet the needs
of a designed group of learners in a defined context.
“Procedure of which type of lesson are the followings:
a presentation of a grammatical rule, followed by a list
24 Ttraditional lesson
of vocabulary and finally translation exercises from
selected texts”
Which task involves deleting a number of words in the
25 whole text, requiring the test-takers to restore the Gap filling
original words?
In which method teaching units are organized following
these three methodological points:
26 Nothing will be spoken before it has been heard. Structural Method
Nothing will be read before it has been spoken.
Nothing will be written before it has been read.
The result of teaching or learning is ….
27 Outcome
What is ESP?
28 English for Specific Purposes
To offer to do something without being asked is …
29 Volunteer
Discussion is … . An active method of sharing opinions on a specific
30
problem individually and freely
What is IELTS?
31 The international English language testing system
Choose the right definition of the word Venn diagram A drawing circles that cross over each other showing the
32 similarities and differences between 2 or 3 objects, people,
places
Following Anthony, approach refers … . to theories about the nature of language and language
33 learning that serve as the source of practices and principles
in language teaching
What is Teaching Method? Method - a series of related and progressive acts performed
by a teacher and students to achieve the objective of the
lesson. Teaching method is a way of teaching a language
34
which is based on systematic principles and procedures,
i.e., which is an application of views on how a language is
best taught and learned.
What is intensive reading? Reading by concentrating on specific details and ideas in
35
the text for the languae sake
Timeline is …. A diagram that shows learners the relationship between
36
tense and time
In which stage a teacher motivates learners in ESA?
37 Engage
What is the Learning style.... Is described as a group of characteristics, attitudes and
38
behaviors that define our way of learning.
In which activity students are encouraged to act out
39 roles of people in different spheres of society? Role plау
Define CEFR
40 Common European Framework of Reference
What types of tests do we have? Proficiency tests, achievement tests, diagnostic tests,
41
placement tests
What is an “authentic text”? Text which is not written or spoken for language-teaching
42
purposes
Choose the best answer to the following. “...draws upon
some changes and innovations coming mainly from
applied linguistics. Language is considered a social
43 The Communicative Approach
phenomenon by this approach, as it is a means of
communication and interaction between members of a
community.”
Teachers react to errors means
44 Error correction
“Follow-up activities may take place in the language
45 laboratory, where further dialogue and drill work is The Audiolingual Method
carried on. Which Method is it?”
Can handle very short social exchanges even though
46 they don’t understand enough to keep the conversation A2
going themselves What level is it?
“Listening, speaking, reading and writing can be
47 classified into which two groups?” Receptive and productive
Has a very basic range of simple expressions about
48 personal details and needs of a concrete type. What A1
level is it?
Linguistic competence is
49 lexical, phonological, syntactical knowledge and skills
“... teaches the written language as the highest priority
50 in learning a foreign language.” Structural Approach
What is strategy?
51 Set of decisions to achieve an objective that results in plan.
This is a set of psycho-pedagogical instructions defined
52 special combination of methods, strategies, and Pedagogical technology
techniques for teaching.
Forms of summative assessment?
53 Presentation, control work
The important issues of vocabulary are... its meaning, pronunciation, spelling, various forms, its
54
uses, its connotations, and its collocations
The teacher counts out the words a learner has said on
her fingers. The fingers represent words and the teacher
55 Finger correction
can show clearly in which word (finger) the mistake
was made.
... enables the learners to interact in a better way to
56 express their ideas Communicative Approach
What is TPR?
57 Total Physical Response
Which of these are some of the functions that are used
58 in communicative approach? Requesting, informing, expressing likes and dislikes
What are the characteristics of the communicative Focuses on learner and teacher is just a facilitator; lays less
approach? stress on grammar and emphasis on language in use rather
59 than language as structure. It stresses on the semantic
objective of the language which means the meaning of
language in real life situation and contexts
Information gap is An activity in which a pair or two groups of students hold
different information, or where one partner knows
60
something that the other doesn't and it gives a real purpose
to a communication activity
What are some similarities of the Audiolingual Both reject the use of the mother tongue and stress that
61 Approach with the Direct Method in language speaking and listening competences preceded reading and
teaching? writing competences
Which answer can be pros of Communicative It develops the speech ability among the students, teaches
Approach? different ways of expression, it is based on the practical
62
effectiveness; it lays more stress on the functional value of
language; it enables the students to converse their ideas
both inside and outside the class-room.
The objectives of the audiolingual method are... accurate pronunciation and grammar, the ability to respond
63 quickly and accurately in speech situations and knowledge
of sufficient vocabulary to use with grammar patterns
Characteristics of the audiolingual method: Language learning is habit-formation, mistakes are bad and
should be avoided, as they are considered bad habits,
language skills are learned more effectively if they are
64 presented orally first, then in written form, analogy is a
better foundation for language learning than analysis, the
meanings of words can be learned only in a linguistic and
cultural context
....to language teaching is based on the foundation that
knowledge is constructed not received. It is based on
65 thinking and analyzing not memorizing. It also lays Constructive approach
emphasis on understanding and applying and not
repeating.
Some of the activities that could be involved in
66 constructive classroom while teaching language are... grammar exercises, drills, writing dictation
What can be one of the challenges that teachers come
67 across at a foreign language lesson with young Being short of attention span
learners?
What are some of the reasons for teaching English at Maximum learning time, a better chance to take a second
the primary stage? foreign language, stimulates ability to use the mother
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tongue better, in terms of language skills and fluency
young learners are usually quite alert and confident
Find the correct definition of the word teacher talking
69 time The time that teacher spends talking in a lesson
Silent individual work and self-reflection can be the
70 characteristics of.... intrapersonal intelligence
What is CEFR? A common reference for describing language learning,
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teaching, and assessment.
Essential methods of teaching EFL to young learners role plays; communicative methods; total physical
72 are based on.... response involvement
What are the advantages of project works? A good chance to show learners' creative individuality and
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develops their team spirit
According to long-term observations early teaching of Stimulates the language and overall improvement of
foreign languages: children, attaches children to other cultures, prevents the
74 formation of the psychological barriers that arise at the
beginning of learning a foreign language at the age of 10-
11 years old
This kind of approach involves the giving over of some
“power” in the language learning process to the learners
75 themselves and it also strives to allow for personal Learner-centered
creativity and input from the students, as well as taking
into account their learning needs and objectives
What is logical-mathematical intelligence based on? Solving problems and puzzles, counting, analyzing
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elements of the whole, doing odd one out tasks.
Physical activities and movement: role-play, games,
77 making posters and doing projects define the Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
characteristics of
What are the students' role in Learner-Centered Students take responsibility for learning, active knowledge
78 teaching? seekers, construct knowledge and meaning, they work
individually and in small groups
A typical communicative activities involve...
79 Interaction and communication
Main principles of CLT: Interactive mode of work, natural and spontaneous (free)
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use of language, meaningful communication, meaning has
primacy over form, balance between fluency and accuracy
105 Authenticity