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According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, B1 level can be described as … level

• intermediate
• upper intermediate
• elementary
• advanced

Aspects of behaviour, study habits, learning strategies and time management tools learned by students while studying are called … skills

According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, A2 level can be described as … level

• intermediate
• upper intermediate
• beginner
• elementary

According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, A1 level can be described as … level

• intermediate
• upper intermediate
• beginner
• elementary

A non-profit organisation offering English language certificates for different language levels (E. g., B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) is called …

Characteristics of lifelong learners are … (choose 3 answers)

• experienced researchers
• innovate to improve learning outcomes
• role model for students
• ability to overcome challenges

MsMurphy is a primary school teacher. She is going to be a new classroom teacher for a group of students aged 10-11. The class is famous for its misbehaviour and poor academic performancE. Students can’t work in pairs or groups and always complain about being boreD. Choose the most suitable classroom management strategy to create effective educational environment.

• Before the school year Ms Murphy is going to change a classroom design and arrange the desks for group work. Then, she is going to prepare a list of rules and routines and introduce it to the students at their first class. Then, she wants to group students depending on their learning style and prepare for each group more appropriate activities in the future
• This school year Ms Murphy is going to focus on communication to create friendly environment for students and become their best frienD. She wants to make contacts with parents and colleagues to ask them for help in case of students’ misbehaviour
• Mr Murphy believes that improving the discipline can solve all academic problems. Her main goal is to show the students the limitations from the very first day of school. She is going to be firm and use punishments or threats to intimidate students and control them if necessary
• Ms Murphy wants to set aside grades, tests and homework. In her opinion, the teacher should make educational process exciting for children. She is going to use more non-traditional activities for her subjects and play with children a lot

Characteristics of inductive teaching are … (choose 2 answers)

• student centered
• verification method
• teacher centered
• discovery method

Cognitive benefits of learning languages are … (choose 2 answers)

• high IQ score
• physical stamina
• better listening skills
• critical-thinking skills

Distance learning doesn’t involve any … meetings

• group
• online
• individual
• face-to-face

An example of teaching strategy is …

• seminar
• modeling
• system of rewards
• deductive teaching

PTE, TOEFL and IELTS are the most popular … of general and academic English

Alfie Williams is a business student. He chose this academic field because of his father who is the head of the corporation in London. He always wanted his son to help him with his business. In fact, Alfie’s real passion is musiC. He enjoys playing the guitar and writing songs because it makes him feel happy. Choose the correct explanation of the motivation types.

• Decision to become a business student is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external. Playing the guitar is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task
• Decision to become a business student is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external. Playing the guitar is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task
• Decision to become a business student is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Playing the guitar is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external
• Decision to become a business student is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Playing the guitar is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when person is motivated by something external

You apply for a Bachelor’s degree abroaD. It is your first university experience in the foreign country that is why you want to network more with other students and professors, make social contacts and friends. In your opinion, group work is more effective and it makes you more organised and productivE. The quality of the internet connection in your new apartment is not good, so you prefer face-to-face classes. Study the advantages of each type of learning and choose the most suitable one for this situation.

• Traditional learning. In-person teaching is effective and demonstrates increased levels of student engagement with teachers. Traditional classroom teaching environment increases interaction among students. It also encourages higher level of competitiveness among them
• Distance learning. A key benefit of distance learning is flexibility, it allows students to continue participating in class without having to be physically present. The other pro of distance learning is that it saves your time over the course of the day. Also, the distance course usually costs less than the traditional one
• Online learning. It develops time-management skills, when you take online classes. A primary advantage of online learning is the immediate accessibility students have to faculty, peers, and class documents. Online mode is not location-specific and only relies on online availability of students and instructors, some classes can be held in the university
• Blended learning. This type of learning is a perfect one for those who don’t want to spend all their working time on screens. Blended learning saves money because it is a mixture of traditional face-to-face and online learning methods

You are a high school teacher. Most of your students are motivated and interested in your subject. You want to bring their knowledge and skills to the new level. You are planning to teach them how to analyse and evaluate the information, let them identify the rules and problems of the subject by themselves. Choose the most suitable approach that can help children from your class to learn better.

• CLIL. Firstly, the CLIL concept allows teaching multiple things at the same timE. Secondly, learning a language through the real subjects could increase students’ motivation. Thirdly, hands-on activities that CLIL uses make students to apply their knowledge Flipped classroom. Firstly, students become more independent while studying the topic by themselves at homE. Secondly, the most difficult part of homework, practice activities are done in class. Moreover, flipping allows teachers to target the students who really need help instead of just those who are confident
• Inductive approacH. First of all, inductive approach is more student-centered, students become more involved in the learning process. Also, inductive approach is very effective because it requires students to process and analyze the datA. Moreover, inductive approach encourages student engagement and help to create meaningful and memorable lessons
• Montessori education. Firstly, it was designed for young learners. Secondly, there is no grading and homework in Montessori education programs. Children are more motivated because they choose what they want to learn. With the help of Montessori materials students are able to understand complex concepts better

A well-defined procedure used to accomplish a specific activity or task is called teaching …

• method
• technique
• approach
• strategy

The visual displays in the classroom should … (choose 3 answers)

• present information in the same way as other learning materials
• provide information about school and classroom routines
• graphically illustrate fundamental concepts
• support concepts and skills that you are presently teaching

Your native language is Russian. You learned French at school and German at collegE. You enjoy learning languages. Unfortunately, you have never studied English before, that is why you decided to take English lessons. You have been learning English for two months now. Choose the level that matches the description.

• A1. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete typE. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help
• A2. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (E. g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need
• B1. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etC. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
• C1. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

The lowest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is …

• analysing
• creating
• remembering
• understanding

The degrees, diplomas, certificates, professional titles that an individual has acquired by study are called … qualifications

The visual displays in the classroom shouldn’t …

• graphically illustrate fundamental concepts
• provide information about school and classroom routines
• support concepts and skills that you are presently teaching
• present information in the same way as other learning materials

The levels of ICT competency are …. (choose 2 answers)

• knowledge evaluating
• knowledge deepening
• knowledge sharing
• knowledge creation

The level of ICT competency when teachers and students devise innovative strategies to function at the highest level of Bloom’s taxonomy is called knowledge …

A systematic way of doing something is called teaching …

• method
• technique
• approach
• strategy

The design, study and use of processes for representing physical, hypothetical or human relationships employing the collection, creation, storing, retrieving, manipulation, presentation, sending and receiving of information is called … (give the abbreviation)

The foundation of sound research, enabling investigators to objectively gather data to solve problems is called … method

Montessori is a system of education for … that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods

Methods section in the research article includes … (укажите 3 варианта ответа)

• research questions and hypotheses
• location and procedure description
• affiliation
• limitations

You apply for a Master’s degreE. The university offers different forms of learning. You used to learn only in traditional classrooms. But now you want to try something new and modern. However, you are not sure that you will enjoy studying at home alone all the timE. Also, the education shouldn’t be very expensivE. Study the advantages of each type of learning and choose the most suitable one for this situation.

• Traditional learning. In-person teaching is effective and demonstrates increased levels of student engagement with teachers. Traditional classroom teaching environment increases interaction among students. It also encourages higher level of competitiveness among them
• Distance learning. A key benefit of distance learning is flexibility, it allows students to continue participating in class without having to be physically present. The other pro of distance learning is that it saves your time over the course of the day. Also, the distance course usually costs less than the traditional one
• Online learning. It develops time-management skills, when you take online classes. A primary advantage of online learning is the immediate accessibility students have to faculty, peers, and class documents. Online mode is not location-specific and only relies on online availability of students and instructors, some classes can be held in the university
• Blended learning. This type of learning is a perfect one for those who don’t want to spend all their working time on screens. Blended learning saves money because it is a mixture of traditional face-to-face and online learning methods

You are a university professor from RussiA. Your subject area is Social sciences. Besides teaching, you conduct research, read and write research papers in English and take part in international professional conferences. You successfully network with your foreign colleages. Choose the level that matches the description.

• A2. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (E. g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need
• B1. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etC. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
• B2. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
• C1. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

Characteristics of Montessori educational program are … (choose 2 answers)

• open classrooms that allow free movement
• interrupted blocks of study time
• grading and homework
• mixed age classes

A letter which is used by organizations to communicate in a professional way is called … letter

Training that is given to people working in professions to increase their knowledge and skills is called professional …

To manage classroom behaviour successfully a teacher should … (choose 3 answers)

• use eye contact
• develop classroom routines
• have extra activities for unexpected situations
• punish the whole class for one student’ misbehaviour

The way in which educator can’t increase learner motivation is …

• using praise appropriately
• Providing knowledge of results
• making the learning task challenging
• placing more emphasis on testing and grades

Match the conversation stages with the phrases:

• A. Starting a conversation
• B. Introducing yourself
• C. Expressing gratitude
• D. Clarifying information
• E. Excuse me, do you mind if I join you?
• F. Hello, I’m …
• G. Pleased to meet you
• H. Sorry, I didn’t catch your name

Studying because you are curious about the topics is an example of … motivation

• active
• intrinsic
• extrinsic
• physiological

Cognitive benefits of learning languages are … (choose2 answers)

• enhanced concentration
• ability to multitask
• physical stamina
• high IQ score

Characteristics of deductive teaching are … (choose 2 answers)

• verification method
• student centered
• teacher centered
• discovery method

A person who is in charge of a journal is …

• editor
• corresponding author
• reviewer
• research scientist

The most popular tests of general and academic English are … (choose 3 answers)

• PTE
• TOEFL
• CEFR
• IELTS

You graduated from university a year ago. Recently you have decided to study abroad and get an international qualification in your field because it can open new opportunities for your career. But you don’t want to move to another country. Also, you do not have a lot of money, so you are going to continue working full timE. Study the advantages of each type of learning and choose the most suitable one for this situation.

• Traditional learning. In-person teaching is effective and demonstrates increased levels of student engagement with teachers. Traditional classroom teaching environment increases interaction among students. It also encourages a higher level of competitiveness among them
• Distance learning. A key benefit of distance learning is flexibility, it allows students to continue participating in class without having to be physically present. The other pro of distance learning is that it saves your time over the course of the day. Also, the distance course usually costs less than the traditional one
• Online learning. It develops time-management skills, when you take online classes. A primary advantage of online learning is the immediate accessibility students have to faculty, peers, and class documents. Online mode is not location-specific and only relies on the online availability of students and instructors, some classes can be held in the university
• Blended learning. This type of learning is a perfect one for those who don’t want to spend all their working time on screens. Blended learning saves money because it is a mixture of traditional face-to-face and online learning methods

A person who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication is called …

• editor
• corresponding author
• reviewer
• research scientist

… is the act of sending a document, plan, etc to someone so that they can consider it

• Affiliation
• Contribution
• Rejection
• Submission

Learning method where the teacher is perceived to be the only reliable source of information is called … learning.

An abbreviation for content driven system with language integrated into the learning is … (give the abbreviation)

Characteristic of lifelong learners is (are) …

• ability to learn quickly
• ability to overcome challenges
• several degrees
• experienced researcher

Electronic or computerized devices and associated human interactive materials that enable the user to employ them for a wide range of teaching and learning processes in addition to personal use is called … (give the abbreviation)

Type of research that tries to depict and explain present phenomena is called … research

An example of teaching technique is …

• lecture
• portfolio
• silent reading
• inductive teaching

Examples of mobile devices are …. (choose 3 answers)

• Computer
• laptop
• tablet
• smartphone

Match the terms to their definitions:

• A. Extrinsic motivation
• B. Motivational need
• C. Intrinsic motivation
• D. a person is motivated by something external
• E. a physiological or psychological deficiency that a person want to satisfy
• F. a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task

The act of educating, giving the steps that must be followed is called …

The job or activity of planning the times at which particular tasks will be done or events will happen is called …

According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, C2 level can be described as … level

• intermediate
• upper intermediate
• proficiency
• advanced

Match each research type to its definition:

• A. Descriptive research
• B. Correlational research
• C. Evaluation research
• D. type of research that tries to depict and explain present phenomena
• E. type of research that explores relationships among variables or tries to make predictions
• F. type of research that assesses the value of a procedure, program, or product

Match each type o professional development to the correct description:

• A. Professional literature
• B. Education conferences or seminars
• C. Workshop
• D. journals, evidence-based papers, thesis papers
• E. teachers and researchers present their research results and discuss education problems
• F. course on subject matter or methods and other education- related topics

Put the levels of CERF from the lowest level to the highest one:

• 1 Proficiency
• 2 Elementary
• 3 Beginner
• 4 Upper intermediate
• 5 Advanced
• 6 Intermediate

Put the parts of the scientific method into the correct order:

• 1 state the problem
• 2 form a hypothesis
• 3 test the hypothesis
• 4 draw conclusions

Skills that can be a significant competitive advantage that sets you apart from your monolingual peers are called … skills

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) divides learners into … different levels

• four
• five
• six
• seven

The process of gaining knowledge and skills throughout your life, often to help you do your job properly is called … learning

Training that is given to people working in professions to increase their knowledge and skills is called … development

Type of research that examines cause-and-effect relationships is called … research

Type of research that seeks to describe and explain past events is called … research

Type of research that strives to describe group behavior and social interactions is called … research

Characteristics of deductive teaching are … (choose 2 answers)

• fast process
• student centered
• teacher centered
• slow process

A set of principles, beliefs, or ideas about the nature of learning which is translated into the classroomis called … approach

Characteristics of Montessori educational program are … (choose 2 answers)

• uninterrupted blocks of study time
• separated classrooms that do not allow free movement
• no grading and homework
• split classes

A non-profit organisation offering English language certificates for different language levels (E. g. B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) is called …

• CERF
• TOEFL
• CELA
• PTE

According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, C1 level can be described as … level

• intermediate
• upper intermediate
• proficiency
• Advanced

Acting out and dynamic activities are a … learning type

Approach that starts with giving examples to the learners and then letting them to use them to figure out the rules by themselves is called … approach

• cognitive
• Montessori
• deductive
• inductive

A polite conversation about things that are not important usually between people who are meeting for the first time is called …

A productivity, prioritization, and time-management framework designed to help you prioritize a list of tasks is called Eisenhower …

Match the term to its example:

• A. Teaching strategy
• B. Teaching technique
• C. Teaching method
• D. modelling
• E. silent reading
• F. problem-solving

Match the terms to their definitions:

• A. Teaching approach
• B. Teaching method
• C. Teaching technique
• D. a set of principles, beliefs, or ideas about the nature of learning which is translated into the classroom
• E. a systematic way of doing something
• F. a well-defined procedure used to accomplish a specific activity or task

Match the terms to their definitions:

• A .Blended learning
• B. Online learning
• C. Distance learning
• D. a kind of virtual learning which combines the traditional learning of face-to-face instructions of the teacher with online instructions of a remote teacher through a video conferencing tool
• E. an electronically supported learning that relies on the Internet for teacher-student interaction and the distribution of class materials
• F. the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school

Match the terms to their definitions:

• A. Evaluation
• B. Motivation
• C. nstruction
• D. the process of making judgments about individual students’ level
• E. a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity
• F. the act of educating, giving the steps that must be followed

Match the terms to their definitions:

• A. Kinesthetic learners
• B. Visual learners
• C. Writing learners
• D. type of learners that hands-on and enjoy engaging all of their senses during course work
• E. type of learners that are better able to retain information when it is presented in a graphic way, with arrows, charts, diagrams, symbols, and more
• F. type of learners that succeed with written information on worksheets, presentations, and other text-heavy resources

A question that you repeat back at the person to find out some information about him or her, or to hear their point of view is called a …

• general question
• bounce-back question
• business question
• special question

Put the steps on how to flip your classroom into the correct order:

• 1 finding your technology
• 2 content creation
• 3 asking students’ opinions
• 4 analyzing and improving

Online educational material that is freely accessible and openly licensed for public consumption is called …

• CFT
• IT
• ICT
• OER

Online presentations, infographics, interactive tests, games and worksheets are examples of … (give the abbreviation)

Peer coaching, group working, station rotation are examples of teaching …

A classroom where an instructor lectures and students are listening is typical for … learning

Put the elements of Bloom’s Taxonomy from the highest level to lowest the one:

• 1 creating
• 2 evaluating
• 3 analyzing
• 4 applying
• 5 understanding
• 6 remembering

Put the elements of Maslow hierarchy of needs from the highest level to the lowest one:

• 1 self-actualization
• 2 esteem
• 3 love and belonging
• 4 safety needs
• 5 physiological needs

Put the levels of CERF from the highest level to the lowest one:

• 1 Proficiency
• 2 Advanced
• 3 Upper intermediate
• 4 Intermediate
• 5 Elementary
• 6 Beginner

Taking notes and working with the dictionaries is a … and writing learning style

Teaching system where students first study the topic by themselves and then apply the knowledge by solving problems and doing practical work in class is called … classroom

The abbreviation for sensory modalities that are used for learning information is …

Put the steps of giving instructions process into the correct order:

• 1 get students’ attention
• 2 give instructions and then materials
• 3 set the time
• 4 check what they understood

Put the parts of the professional development cycle into the correct order (start with plan):

• 1 plan
• 2 learn
• 3 do
• 4 assess

Helen Barker is a traveller. She visits different countries because she likes meeting new people and cultures. She has got a professional camerA. Helen takes photos almost every day because she has to share them in her social media to become a famous traveller blogger. Choose the correct explanation of the motivation types. Travelling around the world is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when person is motivated by something external. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task

• Travelling around the world is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external
• Travelling around the world is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external
• Travelling around the world is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when person is motivated by something external. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task

Helen Barker is a traveller. She visits different countries because she likes meeting new people and cultures. She has got a professional camerA. Helen takes photos almost every day because she has to share them in her social media to become a famous traveller blogger. Choose the correct explanation of the motivation types. Travelling around the world is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when person is motivated by something external. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task

• Travelling around the world is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external
• Travelling around the world is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when a person is motivated by something external
• Travelling around the world is an example of extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a situation when person is motivated by something external. Sharing pictures in the social media is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a situation when a person works because of an inner desire to be successful at a certain task

Type of motivation when a person is motivated by something external is called … motivation

The process of gaining knowledge and skills throughout your life, often to help you do your job properly is called lifelong …

Put the words into the correct order from the most narrow term to the most general one:

• 1 m-learning
• 2 computer-based learning
• 3 online learning
• 4 e-learning
• 5 digital learning
• 6 distance learning

The level of ICT competency when teachers begin to exploit the true power of the technology and change the way they teach and students learn is called knowledge …