1. What is the main difference between ESP and General English?
A General English is only for beginners; ESP is for advanced learnersB ESP targets the specific language and skills learners need for a particular professional or academic purpose; General English aims to develop broad language abilityC General English uses authentic materials; ESP uses only textbooksD ESP is only taught in universities; General English is taught everywhere
2. A teacher is working with a group of nurses who need English to write patient handover notes and communicate with doctors. Which branch of ESP best describes this context?
A English for Academic Purposes (EAP)B Business EnglishC English for Vocational and Professional Purposes (EVPP)D General English with a medical theme
3. Which of the following best describes the teacher's role in an ESP classroom?
A The teacher is the expert in both language and the learners' professional fieldB The teacher focuses only on grammar and ignores the learners' professional contextC The teacher provides language expertise while respecting and drawing on the learners' professional knowledgeD The teacher uses only published ESP coursebooks and never adapts materials
4. What is hedging in academic writing?
A Using bullet points to organize information clearlyB Writing in the first person to express personal opinionsC Copying ideas from other sources without citationD Using cautious language to avoid making absolute claims — for example, "The results suggest that..."
5. Which of the following is the most important first step when designing an ESP course?
A Choose a published coursebook that covers the target fieldB Conduct a detailed needs analysis to identify what learners actually need English forC Decide on the grammar structures to teach based on the learners' levelD Design the final exam so learners know what to prepare for