STUDYPR0
Comprehensive and Accurate
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PROSTUDENT
, INSTRUCTIONS
There are two parts to this assignment. Answer ALL questions that have been set. The
first part asks knowledge-based questions. The second part requires you to apply the
knowledge you have gained in Units 3 and 4 in answering questions based on the text
provided. Each part is marked out of 25 and the total mark for the assignment is 50.
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.
According to the study guide reference I would:
Focus your attention on relevant information or cues.
Filter out distractions or irrelevant background noise.
Engage actively with the speaker or audio content to comprehend the message.
2 Mention three purposes for listening.
(On pg. 70)
Discriminative listening
This involves distinguishing between different speech sounds, such as identifying whether
the language being spoken is familiar or unfamiliar.
Comprehension listening
This purpose focuses on understanding the meaning conveyed through spoken language,
which requires knowledge of vocabulary and language rules.
Critical listening
This involves engaging critically with spoken texts, assessing the credibility of the speaker,
evaluating the content, and analyzing the underlying message or purpose of the
communication.
Comprehensive and Accurate
Answers
PROSTUDENT
, INSTRUCTIONS
There are two parts to this assignment. Answer ALL questions that have been set. The
first part asks knowledge-based questions. The second part requires you to apply the
knowledge you have gained in Units 3 and 4 in answering questions based on the text
provided. Each part is marked out of 25 and the total mark for the assignment is 50.
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.
According to the study guide reference I would:
Focus your attention on relevant information or cues.
Filter out distractions or irrelevant background noise.
Engage actively with the speaker or audio content to comprehend the message.
2 Mention three purposes for listening.
(On pg. 70)
Discriminative listening
This involves distinguishing between different speech sounds, such as identifying whether
the language being spoken is familiar or unfamiliar.
Comprehension listening
This purpose focuses on understanding the meaning conveyed through spoken language,
which requires knowledge of vocabulary and language rules.
Critical listening
This involves engaging critically with spoken texts, assessing the credibility of the speaker,
evaluating the content, and analyzing the underlying message or purpose of the
communication.
