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Froggy Jumps Tomlinson Materials QuizOnline version Materials & development quiz by Sanjar Dj 1 1. According to Tomlinson, what counts as language-learning materials? a C. Only materials written by professional publishers b B. Anything deliberately used to facilitate language learning c A. Only printed coursebooks and workbooks 2 2. Which statement best describes materials development? a A. It is only the production of commercial textbooks b D. It is the same as lesson planning c B. It is both a practical undertaking and an academic field of study 3 3. Why does Tomlinson argue that teachers are also materials developers? a D. Teachers only use materials created by students b A. Teachers write all national textbooks c B. Teachers constantly evaluate, adapt, supplement, replace, and implement materials 4 4. What does Tomlinson criticize about many forms of materials evaluation? a A. They are too systematic and research-based b C. They are often impressionistic and based on whether materials seem appealing c B. They rely too much on grammar terminology 5 5. What should systematic materials evaluation investigate? a C. Whether the materials are expensive b B. Whether materials actually facilitate language learning and how learners use them c A. Whether the book cover is attractive 6 6. Which type of learning does Tomlinson suggest is central to communicative competence? a A. Only memorization of rules b C. Implicit and procedural learning supported by meaningful language experience c B. Only translation practice 7 7. Which of the following is one of Tomlinson's basic principles for materials development? a C. Materials should avoid authentic language b A. Learners should memorize every new word before reading c B. Learners should be exposed to rich, meaningful, and comprehensible input 8 8. What does 'materials should achieve impact' mean? a B. They should attract learners' curiosity, interest, and attention b A. They should be very difficult c D. They should include many grammar charts 9 9. How can materials help learners feel at ease? a B. By using supportive voice, clear layout, relatable content, and non-humiliating tasks b C. By removing all challenge c A. By threatening learners with frequent failure 10 10. How does Tomlinson prefer to build learner confidence? a C. Through memorizing isolated grammar rules b B. Through tasks that are slightly challenging, stimulating, and achievable c A. Through oversimplified drills only 11 11. Why should materials be perceived as relevant and useful by learners? a B. Because learners should only study exam topics b C. Because all learners have the same needs c A. Because personal significance can support learning and recall 12 12. What does learner self-investment involve? a B. Learners investing interest, effort, attention, choice, and discovery in learning b A. Learners passively completing teacher-selected exercises c C. Learners avoiding difficult texts 13 13. What is an important implication of learner readiness? a A. All learners are ready to acquire the same language point at the same time b C. Teachers cannot fully control what learners acquire from input c B. Materials should assume grammar can be mastered immediately 14 14. According to Tomlinson, why is authentic language exposure important? a B. It gives learners experience of how language is typically used b C. It replaces all classroom teaching c A. It guarantees immediate acquisition 15 15. What should learners do with authentic input besides receiving it passively? a A. Respond to it mentally or physically and interact with it b D. Copy the text several times c B. Ignore difficult features 16 16. Why should learners' attention be drawn to linguistic features in input? a B. To help them notice gaps between their interlanguage and target language use b A. To return to traditional grammar-only teaching c C. To avoid communicative activities 17 17. What is the purpose of giving learners opportunities to use the target language communicatively? a B. To achieve real or meaningful communicative purposes b A. To practise isolated forms only c D. To make all tasks teacher-controlled 18 18. In the 2016 article, why is materials development important for teacher education? a B. It removes the need for teacher training b A. It helps teachers connect theory with classroom practice c C. It focuses only on textbook sales 19 19. Which teacher qualities can materials development help increase, according to Tomlinson? a C. Speed, grading accuracy, and handwriting b A. Awareness, criticality, creativity, and self-esteem c B. Silence, obedience, and memorization 20 20. What does Tomlinson recommend for effective materials-development courses? a D. Only commercial textbook evaluation b B. Hands-on experience, feedback, collaboration, reflection, and links between theory and practice c A. Only lectures about textbook history 21 21. What is text authenticity? a C. A text that is always simplified b B. A text with many grammar exercises c A. A text written mainly for real communication rather than only to teach a language point 22 22. Which is the best example of an authentic task? a C. Making a real or realistic hotel booking with a purpose and addressee b B. Filling in blanks with adjectives c A. Changing active sentences into passive sentences 23 23. What problem may authentic texts create for lower-level learners? a A. They may be too easy b C. They never contain useful language c B. They may be difficult to understand without support 24 24. What does context authenticity mean? a A. Materials fit the learners' local context, needs, goals, culture, and learning situation b B. Materials are the same in every country c C. Materials avoid local references 25 25. What is the ideal relationship between authenticity in design, use, and reflection? a A. Materials should look authentic but do not need to work in class b B. Materials should be authentic in design, in classroom use, and in learners' reflection c C. Learners should not evaluate authenticity

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1. According to Tomlinson, what counts as language-learning materials?

2. Which statement best describes materials development?

3. Why does Tomlinson argue that teachers are also materials developers?

4. What does Tomlinson criticize about many forms of materials evaluation?

5. What should systematic materials evaluation investigate?

6. Which type of learning does Tomlinson suggest is central to communicative competence?

7. Which of the following is one of Tomlinson's basic principles for materials development?

8. What does 'materials should achieve impact' mean?

9. How can materials help learners feel at ease?

10. How does Tomlinson prefer to build learner confidence?

11. Why should materials be perceived as relevant and useful by learners?

12. What does learner self-investment involve?

13. What is an important implication of learner readiness?

14. According to Tomlinson, why is authentic language exposure important?

15. What should learners do with authentic input besides receiving it passively?

16. Why should learners' attention be drawn to linguistic features in input?

17. What is the purpose of giving learners opportunities to use the target language communicatively?

18. In the 2016 article, why is materials development important for teacher education?

19. Which teacher qualities can materials development help increase, according to Tomlinson?

20. What does Tomlinson recommend for effective materials-development courses?

21. What is text authenticity?

22. Which is the best example of an authentic task?

23. What problem may authentic texts create for lower-level learners?

24. What does context authenticity mean?

25. What is the ideal relationship between authenticity in design, use, and reflection?