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1. To practice English speaking skills it's a good idea to a) ask strangers for information b) ask your friends and family to help you by speaking English with you c) speak English at home d) all of the above
2. When you don't understand something that you hear you should a) ask for repetition or say "Pardon me." b) ignore it c) stop listening d) look up every word you don't understand
3. When reading, or listening to words you don't know a) use other words around the difficult one to help give meaning b) look the word up in the dictionary c) guess based on what you do know d) all of the above
4. To practice English reading skills it's a good idea to a) read anything you can from signs to newspapers b) take home reading materials from the library c) sound out words phonetically d) all of the above
5. To practice English listening skills you can a) listen to the News b) tape T.V. programs and watch them over and over c) listen to what's being said around you d) all of the above
6. To ensure you have understood someone's meaning you can a) repeat back what you heard for clarity "Did you say ….?" b) ask a question related to what you heard c) respond with gestures d) all of the above
7. When you don't understand something, it's best to a) ignore the problem b) seek clarity c) look for someone who speaks your native language to help d) give up
8. To practice your English writing you can a) send English e-mails b) phone telephone numbers with recorded messages and take notes. For example: the weather, highway hotline, time c) write down steps or instructions in English on how to do something and give them to a native English speaker for feedback d) all of the above
9. Listening and writing can be practiced together by a) taking phone messages b) writing down instructions or directions c) making notes while watching the News or other T.V. d) all of the above
10. Practicing English in our everyday lives improves a) listening and speaking b) reading and writing c) all of the above d) none of the above
Score 1 – d 2 – a 3 – d 4 – d 5 – d 6 – d 7 – b 8 – d 9 – d 10 – c
Notice that most of the answers are 'd' or 'all of the above'. Therefore, English is all around you for you to access and practice. You will gain valuable feedback and strengthen your English skills by maximizing these opportunities! 10 - You are aware that English is all around you and use every opportunity you can for practice. You are ready to move into real conversations with Canadians. Excellent! 1-6 – You have studied English from textbooks but are afraid to take risks and use opportunities for improvement that are all around you. Try to maximize these opportunities. Keep practicing and it will get easier! |