Test on Planning EFL Didactic Units

Question 1: David Crystal suggests that a risk of using a lingua franca is the imposition of certain traditions, such as Halloween or Black Friday.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: 'According to DAVID CRYSTAL, the use of a lingua franca also carries some risks. ... English is undoubtedly the most widely used language, but it also imposes certain traditions on us, such as Halloween or Black Friday.'

Question 2: Based on the provided materials, what universal roles does English hold?

A. Universal language of diplomacy and commerce.

B. Primary language for spreading knowledge in Europe.

C. The most difficult language for global communication.

D. The main language for ancient peace treaties.

Explanation: The study materials state that English "is also the universal language of diplomacy and commerce." The other options are either contradicted by the text (English is not considered difficult, Latin was useful for knowledge diffusion in Europe) or not supported by the text (the materials mention specific peace treaties used English, but not as the main language for *ancient* peace treaties).

Question 3: Interactive learning activities in a primary English class primarily involve individual silent reading exercises.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Interactive learning in a primary English class involves activities like role-play games where students engage in dialogues, act out scenes, and take turns speaking and listening to each other, emphasizing spoken language and interaction rather than individual silent reading.

Question 4: Royal Decree 157/2022, which informs the legal framework for didactic units, was passed on July 13th.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Royal Decree 157/2022 was passed on March 1st. The Madrid Decree 61/2022 was passed on July 13th.

Question 5: Based on the study materials, what are key characteristics of a cooperative learning group project where students create a poster about an English-speaking country?

A. The primary goal is for students to independently research and present a country's historical facts.

B. Students work together to achieve a shared objective, like designing a poster about a country such as the UK or the USA.

C. Each student in the group is responsible for contributing ideas and information on specific aspects like landmarks, traditions, or food.

D. The activity focuses on students engaging in role-play games to act out scenes from the chosen country's folklore.

Explanation: The study materials state that cooperative learning involves group projects where students collaborate to achieve a common goal, such as creating a poster about an English-speaking country (e.g., the UK or USA). It also specifies that each group member contributes ideas and information about different aspects, such as landmarks, traditions, and food. Independent research and role-play games are not described as features of this particular cooperative learning example.