HCMC University of Education Student’s full name: _____________________________

Department of English Student ID No.: ________________________________

ELT METHODOLOGY – MODULE 2 – SECOND DEGREE COURSE

MID-COURSE TEST
Time allowed: 60 minutes
I. Choose the best answer to the following questions. Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided.
1. Which of the following is a principle of vocabulary instruction?
A. Teaching only abstract words B. Focusing on the form of the word
C. Teaching both active and passive vocabulary D. Avoiding using any real-life examples
2. What approach is NOT recommended when aiming for successful vocabulary instruction?
A. Encouraging students to use new words in their writing
B. Providing definitions only without example sentences
C. Incorporating songs and rhymes related to new vocabulary
D. Conducting quizzes and tests to reinforce vocabulary learning
3. International, submarine and semicircle include examples of ______.
A. formal language B. idioms C. prefixes D. collocations
4. But and bat; want and won't, hurt and heart are examples of ______.
A. weak forms B. minimal pairs C. rhymes D.flat intonation
5. Which activity does NOT focus on accuracy?
A. Information gap activities
B. Filling in the gaps with a correct preposition
C. Single word prompt substitution
D. Repetion drill
6. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate activity for mechanical practice in teaching grammar?
A. substitution B. information gap C. repetition D. picture prompts
7. Which of the following is true about teaching pronunciation?
A. Teachers should only refer to intonation when teaching it.
B. Native-like pronunciation is the goal.
C. Teachers should do aural drills most of the time.
D. Teachers should not distort when giving a model.
8. When teaching the lexical item "impossible" which technique is best utilized to illustrate its meaning?
A. Visual aids B. Word formation C. Synonyms D. Realia
9. If a teacher wants to explain the word "thermometer," which technique would be most effective?
A. Mime B. Realia C. Synonyms D. Word formation
10. Which of the following lexical items can best be taught with the technique of enumeration?
A. fruits B. anger C. patience D. movements
11. Which of the following game can best be used in the aural drills of teaching pronunciation?
A. pronunciation journey B. stepping stone C. telephone numbers D. find the way out
12. In which of the following items should we pay attention to secondary stress?
A. photography B. photograph C. photographer D. photographic
13. What is the main goal of mechanical grammar practice?
A. To help students understand grammar rules in depth
B. To help students memorize grammar rules
C. To help students apply grammar rules in context
D. To help students develop communicative competence
14. Which of the following is a goal of teaching pronunciation?
A. Teaching perfect pronunciation of every English word.
B. Helping students communicate effectively with English speakers.
C. Ignoring accents and dialects other than standard ones.
D. Teaching only British English pronunciation.
15. What is the best way to teach a new grammar structure to students?
A. By giving them a long list of rules to memorize
B. By providing them with plenty of opportunities to practice using the structure in context
C. By asking them to read about the structure in a grammar textbook
D. By giving them a quiz to test their prior knowledge of the structure

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
II. Decide whether these statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Write your answers in the numbered boxes
provided.
1. Inductive teaching is only suitable for beginners, while deductive teaching is more appropriate for advanced learners.
2. Active vocabulary refers to words that a person understands but does not use himself/herself.
3. We use concept check questions when teaching active vocabulary only.
4. Teachers should teach word family and collocations of all selected lexical items in a reading text.
5. Teaching grammar inductively is superior to teaching grammar deductively.
6. Teaching sounds can help improve pronunciation and listening skills.
7. Teaching sounds is only important for beginner language learners.
8. Using pictures and real-life examples can help teach concrete vocabulary.
9. Teaching active vocabulary is more important than teaching passive vocabulary.
10. Concept-check questions are only useful for teaching abstract vocabulary.
11. Concept-check questions can be used to help students differentiate between similar words.
12. Games can be used to review both receptive and productive vocabulary items.
13. Vocabulary Games should only be used in small group or individual settings.
14. Inductive grammar teaching can be more challenging for learners who prefer a more structured approach to language
learning.
15. Teaching sounds, stress, and intonation can be incorporated into language lessons at all levels.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

III. Complete the following statements using NO MORE THAN ONE word in each blank. Write your answers in the
numbered space provided.

• (1)_________________________ vocabulary items should be taught extensively using a combination of techniques

so that students are be able to use these words in daily communication.
• Teacher needs to refer to (2)_______________________ of words when students are confused or when there are
several exceptions to the rules.
• Teachers should use the (3)______________________ word possible in the presentation of a sound.
• A good meaningful activity for grammar practice is not really suitable for (4)_______________________ drilling.
• We should use realia, pictures or any (5)_________________________ teaching aids to teach the meaning of
(6)________________________ vocabulary.
• In the meaningful practice stage of a grammar lesson, students won’t be able to do the activities without
understanding the structure syntactically and (7)____________________.
• Inductive grammar teaching can be more time-consuming than (8)____________________ teaching.
• Inductive grammar teaching involves presenting learners with specific examples and guiding them towards a general
(9)_______________________ or structure.
• (10)_______________________ is very important as it can convey meaning and emotion in speech.

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