Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Write your answers in boxes 21-24
on your answer sheet.
22. Some teachers dislike technology because
23. Technology helps students practise their skills by
24. Word processors help students to
The answer is B. Lisa states, 'Computers are available in the majority of classrooms in all their modern forms.' The word 'majority' indicates that most classrooms have computer facilities, not all (A), nor hardly any (C). This matches with option (B): most classrooms have computer facilities.
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Computers are available in the majority of classrooms in all their modern forms.
The answer is C. Lisa explains, 'they are faced with classes of learners who may, on the surface at least, appear to be more digitally competent than their teachers are. Learners can therefore challenge their teachers, in ways that put teachers off using the technologies.' This indicates option (C): some students are better with technology than their teachers, which discourages teachers from using it. Options (A) and (B) are not supported in the text.
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they are faced with classes of learners who may, on the surface at least, appear to be more digitally competent than their teachers are. Learners can therefore challenge their teachers, in ways that put teachers off using the technologies that could potentially make such a difference to what happens in the classroom.
The answer is A. Lisa says, 'They must engage with other people using that language and try to make meaning together.' This shows that practicing skills involves connecting with others, which matches with (A). Options (B) and (C) are mentioned but 'giving them plenty of input' alone is not enough, and working independently is only part of the process; engaging with others is emphasized as essential.
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They must engage with other people using that language and try to make meaning together.
The answer is B. Lisa mentions, 'We go through a process of creating and re-creating text until it is fully comprehensible to others and is accurate. We can create a draft, show it to others and, based on feedback, can make changes to improve the text.' This describes the process of improving work, which matches (B). Option (A) is not directly supported, and while displaying work (C) is possible, the primary benefit explained is improvement.
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We go through a process of creating and re-creating text until it is fully comprehensible to others and is accurate. We can create a draft, show it to others and, based on feedback, can make changes to improve the text.
Questions 25-28
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
The answer is speaking/spoken. Lisa says, 'particularly if, as a teacher, you lack confidence in your own spoken language skills.' This indicates that teachers may lack confidence in their speaking or spoken skills.
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particularly if, as a teacher, you lack confidence in your own spoken language skills
The answer is response. Lisa explains, 'using tools such as video conferencing, can give a reason for a learner to ask a question and then try to understand the response.' This makes it clear that video calls give practice in understanding the response.
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using tools such as video conferencing, can give a reason for a learner to ask a question and then try to understand the response.
The answer is topics/subjects. Lisa says, 'Getting learners to do work about topics that are of interest to them, or topics that are taught in other parts of the curriculum is a great way to improve their skills.' This shows that students learn about new topics or subjects in English.
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Getting learners to do work about topics that are of interest to them, or topics that are taught in other parts of the curriculum is a great way to improve their skills.
The answer is online. Lisa states, 'Teachers and learners can go online to read or listen to material about different areas of interest.' This directly supports that students find information online about topics that interest them.
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Teachers and learners can go online to read or listen to material about different areas of interest.
