Quiz ESP002. Conversation Skills_ A quick & easy way to make people understand you

1. Fiona has a strong accent, and people say they have trouble understanding her. To improve her communication, she should...

give up on learning English

talk as she normally would

introduce the topic before speaking about it

stay home and avoid communicating

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2. 'Stressing' topic words can help the listener's understanding. What does "stress" mean in this context?

the opposite of "calm"

emphasizing a word by saying it louder and longer

anxiety

emphasizing a word by saying it quietly

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3. Jose has a strong accent. Jose is talking to Dan, but Dan does not understand Jose. What can help their conversation continue?

Jose should write down every sentence he wants to say to Dan even though that will slow down the conversation.

Jose should write down key topic words to help Dan's understanding. Full sentences will take too long to write.

They should give up. Continuing the conversation will be too frustrating.

Jose should continue the conversation without changing anything.

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4. What is a good way to introduce the topic of your favorite restaurant?

"Let me tell you about my favorite restaurant."

"Let you tell me about my favorite restaurant."

"Let you tell me favorite restaurant."

"Let me tell you favorite restaurant."

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5. Kim has difficulty with English pronunciation. Kim asks Harry, "What time does the last bus leave the station?" Harry says, "I'm sorry. I didn't understand you."

She should repeat her question, but louder.

Kim should walk away and find someone better to communicate with.

Kim should introduce her topic by saying, "I have a question." Once Harry understands the word "question", she should ask her question again stressing key words like "time", "bus", and "leave".

Kim should write down her question on a sign and hold it up.

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6. Alvaro often changes topics quickly. His listener has no idea the topic has changed and gets confused. To help communication, Alvaro can...

continue to change topics quickly with no warning. It's not Alvaro's fault the listener can't keep up.

yell loudly, "We have finished this part. Next part of the conversation."

introduce the new conversation topic by stressing the new topic word, "That reminds me of (new topic word)".

Write down his topics and show them to the listener.

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7. "I'd like to talk about my hometown." What does the d in "I'd" stand for?

could

should

would

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8. Frankie says, "I'm sorry. I don't understand what you're saying." Peter replies "_________"

I'm talking about work.

I'm talking for work.

I'm talking to work.

I'm talking around work.

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9. Which of the following is not a way to introduce a topic?

Have you heard of ________ before?

You know ______________?

Let me tell you about ____________.

And that's all I have to say about ________________.

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10. Which of the following is an example of a topic word?

100%

sports

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Quiz ESP002. Conversation Skills_ A quick & easy way to make people understand you

Hmmm, Better try again

Well, not bad, but do try again ...

Wow, Good. You are getting there

Wow. You got it right. Bravo!

Grade 6

Quiz ESP002. Conversation Skills_ A quick & easy way to make people understand you