ENG1514 ASSIGNMENT
2 2024 (537280) - DUE 5
JUNE 2024
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, ENG1514 Assignment 2 2024 (537280) - DUE 5 June 2024
PART 1:
Knowledge-based Questions
1. ‘Attending/Attention’ is one of the six stages in the listening process. In
your own words, list three things you would do during this listening process. 3
Marks
2. Mention three purposes for listening. 3 Marks
3. In four sentences, explain in your own words four features that distinguish
discriminative listening from comprehensive listening. 4 Marks
4. Language is a system that uses arbitrary vocal symbols (Bloch & Trager,
1942). List five parts of the human body that people use to produce language.
5 Marks
5. List two goals of post reading activities. 2 Marks
Part 1: Knowledge-based Questions
1. Attending/Attention (3 Marks)
During the attending/attention stage of listening, you would focus on the speaker.
Here are three things you would do:
• Focus your senses: Make eye contact with the speaker, minimize
distractions, and be present in the moment.
• Orient yourself: Identify the speaker and the topic of discussion.
• Prepare to listen: Activate your prior knowledge about the subject to be
better understand the information.
2. Purposes of Listening (3 Marks)
There are many purposes for listening, here are three common ones:
• To gain information: This is the most common purpose, where you listen
to learn something new or acquire knowledge.
• To understand instructions: You listen carefully to follow directions or
complete a task.
2 2024 (537280) - DUE 5
JUNE 2024
[Company address]
, ENG1514 Assignment 2 2024 (537280) - DUE 5 June 2024
PART 1:
Knowledge-based Questions
1. ‘Attending/Attention’ is one of the six stages in the listening process. In
your own words, list three things you would do during this listening process. 3
Marks
2. Mention three purposes for listening. 3 Marks
3. In four sentences, explain in your own words four features that distinguish
discriminative listening from comprehensive listening. 4 Marks
4. Language is a system that uses arbitrary vocal symbols (Bloch & Trager,
1942). List five parts of the human body that people use to produce language.
5 Marks
5. List two goals of post reading activities. 2 Marks
Part 1: Knowledge-based Questions
1. Attending/Attention (3 Marks)
During the attending/attention stage of listening, you would focus on the speaker.
Here are three things you would do:
• Focus your senses: Make eye contact with the speaker, minimize
distractions, and be present in the moment.
• Orient yourself: Identify the speaker and the topic of discussion.
• Prepare to listen: Activate your prior knowledge about the subject to be
better understand the information.
2. Purposes of Listening (3 Marks)
There are many purposes for listening, here are three common ones:
• To gain information: This is the most common purpose, where you listen
to learn something new or acquire knowledge.
• To understand instructions: You listen carefully to follow directions or
complete a task.
