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Original exam-preparation questions. These questions are written for study and are not represented as leaked, confidential, or verbatim live-exam
questions.
NEEDS ANALYSIS → OBJECTIVES → INPUT → PRACTICE → COMMUNICATION → FEEDBACK
1. [Needs analysis] During routine care, For an intermediate B1 learner with stronger writing than speaking,
what is a sensible course priority?
■ ✓ Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
• Teach only advanced literature
• Avoid speaking activities
• Teach no vocabulary
Correct answer: Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
2. [Skills-based syllabus] When reviewing the patient's situation, What is a key feature of a skills-based
syllabus?
■ ✓ It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
• It excludes communicative tasks
• It uses only grammar translation
• It avoids learner goals
Correct answer: It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
3. [Authentic materials] A nurse is caring for a client and asks, Why can authentic materials benefit a
motivated adult learner?
■ ✓ They connect language practice with real-world communication
• They guarantee perfect pronunciation
• They eliminate the need for instruction
• They are always easier than graded materials
Correct answer: They connect language practice with real-world communication
4. [CCQs] During an examination scenario, What is the purpose of a concept-checking question?
■ ✓ To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
• To test spelling only
• To replace all instruction
• To assess the teacher
Correct answer: To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
,5. [Lesson staging] A clinician is planning care and considers, Which sequence is generally useful for a
communicative lesson?
■ ✓ Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
• Final test, then introduction
• Homework only
• Random activities without objectives
Correct answer: Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
6. [Needs analysis] During routine care, For an intermediate B1 learner with stronger writing than speaking,
what is a sensible course priority?
• Teach only advanced literature
• Avoid speaking activities
• Teach no vocabulary
■ ✓ Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
Correct answer: Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
7. [Skills-based syllabus] When reviewing the patient's situation, What is a key feature of a skills-based
syllabus?
• It excludes communicative tasks
• It uses only grammar translation
• It avoids learner goals
■ ✓ It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
Correct answer: It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
8. [Authentic materials] A nurse is caring for a client and asks, Why can authentic materials benefit a
motivated adult learner?
• They guarantee perfect pronunciation
• They eliminate the need for instruction
• They are always easier than graded materials
■ ✓ They connect language practice with real-world communication
Correct answer: They connect language practice with real-world communication
9. [CCQs] During an examination scenario, What is the purpose of a concept-checking question?
• To test spelling only
• To replace all instruction
• To assess the teacher
■ ✓ To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
Correct answer: To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
,10. [Lesson staging] A clinician is planning care and considers, Which sequence is generally useful for a
communicative lesson?
• Final test, then introduction
• Homework only
• Random activities without objectives
■ ✓ Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
Correct answer: Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
11. [Needs analysis] During routine care, For an intermediate B1 learner with stronger writing than speaking,
what is a sensible course priority?
• Avoid speaking activities
• Teach no vocabulary
■ ✓ Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
• Teach only advanced literature
Correct answer: Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
12. [Skills-based syllabus] When reviewing the patient's situation, What is a key feature of a skills-based
syllabus?
• It uses only grammar translation
• It avoids learner goals
■ ✓ It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
• It excludes communicative tasks
Correct answer: It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
13. [Authentic materials] A nurse is caring for a client and asks, Why can authentic materials benefit a
motivated adult learner?
• They eliminate the need for instruction
• They are always easier than graded materials
■ ✓ They connect language practice with real-world communication
• They guarantee perfect pronunciation
Correct answer: They connect language practice with real-world communication
14. [CCQs] During an examination scenario, What is the purpose of a concept-checking question?
• To replace all instruction
• To assess the teacher
■ ✓ To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
• To test spelling only
Correct answer: To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
, 15. [Lesson staging] A clinician is planning care and considers, Which sequence is generally useful for a
communicative lesson?
• Homework only
• Random activities without objectives
■ ✓ Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
• Final test, then introduction
Correct answer: Lead-in, input/task, controlled or guided practice, freer production and feedback
16. [Needs analysis] During routine care, For an intermediate B1 learner with stronger writing than speaking,
what is a sensible course priority?
• Teach no vocabulary
■ ✓ Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
• Teach only advanced literature
• Avoid speaking activities
Correct answer: Increase meaningful speaking and listening practice while building on existing strengths
17. [Skills-based syllabus] When reviewing the patient's situation, What is a key feature of a skills-based
syllabus?
• It avoids learner goals
■ ✓ It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
• It excludes communicative tasks
• It uses only grammar translation
Correct answer: It organizes learning around abilities such as speaking, listening, reading and writing
18. [Authentic materials] A nurse is caring for a client and asks, Why can authentic materials benefit a
motivated adult learner?
• They are always easier than graded materials
■ ✓ They connect language practice with real-world communication
• They guarantee perfect pronunciation
• They eliminate the need for instruction
Correct answer: They connect language practice with real-world communication
19. [CCQs] During an examination scenario, What is the purpose of a concept-checking question?
• To assess the teacher
■ ✓ To check whether the learner understands meaning or use
• To test spelling only
• To replace all instruction
Correct answer: To check whether the learner understands meaning or use