FPII Second-term exam

Why is syllabus design considered a critical component in English language teaching?

• It helps teachers avoid using textbooks

• It ensures all students pass exams

• It provides a structured plan to meet learning objectives and guide instruction

• It removes the need for classroom management

Which of the following best defines an ELT syllabus?

• A legal document teachers must follow

• A list of class rules

• A plan of what to teach and how to sequence content in a language course

• A description of school holidays

According to Richards (2001), syllabus design must consider:

• Only the textbook

• Learners’ needs, teaching context, and learning outcomes

• National politics

• Only teacher preferences

Which of the following is NOT a typical purpose of needs analysis in syllabus design?

• To identify students’ interests

• To determine students’ language level

• To decide school regulations

• To align teaching with real learner needs

Which of the following elements is LEAST important in needs analysis for syllabus design?

• Learners’ interests

• Learners’ level

• Available facilities

• Teacher’s favorite textbook

A major challenge in syllabus design is:

• Having too many computers

• Balancing institutional goals with learner needs

• Avoiding all use of technology

• Ignoring the curriculum

What is the main focus of a structural syllabus?

• Communicative functions

• Grammar structures

• Real-world tasks

• Vocabulary themes

Which of the following best describes a task-based syllabus?

• A syllabus organized around grammar points

• A syllabus focused on memorizing vocabulary

• A syllabus based on real-life tasks

• A syllabus that only includes receptive skills

A notional-functional syllabus organizes content around

• Vocabulary frequency lists

• Grammar rules and syntax

• Situational dialogues only

• Communicative purposes and language functions

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is commonly used in ELT syllabus design to

• Determine students’ emotional wellbeing

• Align language levels and learning goals

• Select classroom seating arrangements

• Translate textbooks into different languages