Questions Level 1

FROM THE READING "Learning a language on your own"

(Please write just your answers in a white sheet for handing it in.

PRESENTATION will be graded)

1. Decide if the following statement is true or false. Find evidence in the text to support your answer.

When learning a language, you should begin by buying a good audio course. True False

2. Decide if the following statement is true or false. Find evidence in the text to support your answer.
You have to listen very carefully when using an audio course. True False

3. Decide if the following statement is true or false. Find evidence in the text to support your answer.
There aren't many language textbooks to choose from. True False

4. Decide if the following statement is true or false. Find evidence in the text to support your answer.
According to the text, the most important thing is to practice speaking the language every day. True False

5. Decide if the following statement is true or false. Find evidence in the text to support your answer.
Listening to the radio is as good as using an audio course. True False

6. Underline the correct answer from the choices.
The problem with practicing online is that     some exercises aren't very good / most of the exercises are poor / it's hard to focus on the exercises.

7. Underline the correct answer from the choices.
The most effective way to learn a language is to    study online / go to language school / study or work abroad.

8. Underline the correct answer from the choices.
To learn well, it's helpful if you can    listen to the language / practice lots of grammar / study with friends.

9. Underline the correct answer from the choices.
Using language learning software is fun, but it can be    difficult to use / a waste  of time / expensive.

10. Underline the correct answer from the choices.
To succeed in learning a language on your own, the best thing you can do is   study every day / buy lots of materials / speak as much as possible.

11. Use a key word from the text to complete the sentence.
If you like using computers, then get some language learning ____________________.

12. Use a key word from the text to complete the sentence.
You can make a list of all the language you want to study in your own ____________________.

13. Use a key word from the text to complete the sentence.
If you buy a textbook, get one that's specially for ____________________.

14. Use a key word from the text to complete the sentence.
It's important to realize that learning a language isn't just about practicing ____________________.

15. In Paragraph 3, which word means
​to concentrate hard?____________________

16. In Paragraph 3, which word means
​involving communication and reacting to something?____________________

17. In Paragraph 2, which word means
​to use something temporarily before you return it?____________________

18. Underline the word which is a synonym for
key (paragraph 4).

secret / answer / solution / promise / effect / advantage

19. Underline the word which is a synonym for
selection (paragraph 3).

help / benefit / book / choice / discovery / combination

20. Underline the word which is a synonym for
essential (paragraph 2).

tiring / optional / vital / fun / great / recommended