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1. When you listen for 'specific information,' what are you trying to find?
Exact details like names, numbers, or facts.
The overall feeling of the speaker. Siguiente
2. What is the main goal when you 'summarize' what you hear?
To write down every single word the speaker says.
To tell the main ideas in your own short words.
3. Which action shows 'active listening'?
Looking at your phone while the speaker talks.
Nodding your head and looking at the speaker.
4. When you try to 'grasp the general meaning' of a conversation, what are you trying to understand?
The main topic or overall idea.
Every small detail and fact. Atrás Siguiente
5. If a speaker was talking about 'sports' and suddenly starts talking about 'music,' what has happened?
They are still talking about sports.
The topic of discussion has changed.
What happend if the speaker talks 'slowly' and uses 'familiar words'?
It makes listening easier.
It makes listening more difficult.
When you summarize, should your summary be very long or short?
Short
Very long
If you are listening to find the specific 'name' of a person, are you listening for general meaning or specific information?
General meaning. Atrás Siguiente
Specific information.
Is it important to use 'your own words' when you summarize what you heard?
YES
NO
What is a benefit of being able to listen for 'specific information'?
You can sing a song about the topic.
You can answer exact questions about the topic.
