EAP Listening and Notetaking 2

Question 1

When a lecturer uses the phrase 'to put it another way,' what notetaking action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Write a 'REW' marker and record the restatement

Answer

Restatements clarify the main idea, so marking them (e.g., 'REW') and capturing the simpler version helps comprehension.

Question 2

Which abbreviation strategy is most efficient for the word 'development' in academic lecture notes?

Accepted Answer

dev.

Answer

Short, consistent abbreviations like 'dev.' are faster to write and easier to decode when reviewing notes.

Question 3

A student hears a professor enumerate 'first... second... and finally.' What does this signal about the lecture structure?

Accepted Answer

A process or list of equal-weight items is being presented

Answer

Ordinal markers (first, second, finally) signal a sequence or parallel list that should be numbered in notes.

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of using symbols in lecture notes?

Accepted Answer

Using '→' for 'leads to' and '↑' for 'increases'

Answer

Arrows and directional symbols capture cause-effect and trend relationships quickly without slowing note-taking speed.

Question 5

During a lecture, the professor speaks noticeably more slowly and loudly about one concept. What should a student infer?

Accepted Answer

The concept is likely a key testable point

Answer

Changes in pace and volume are paralinguistic cues that signal emphasis and high-importance content.

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test