The Natural Approach uses three stages as a basis for beginners: 1 ______; 2 giving the students comprehensible input about experiences and allowing for opportunities to engage in conversations about their own experiences; and 3 input and discussions, concerning opinions.
A. lowering the affective filter
B. strengthening the affective filter
C. lowering anxiety
D. strengthening motivation
参考答案:C
解析: 自然法给初学者组织教学有三个步骤,其内容包括个人经历、家庭和情景话题。第一步:将学生置于语言的交际情景之中,使他们相互认识,其目的是减少情感障碍(lowering the affective filter);第二步:给学生提供有关经历的可理解性输入(comprehensible input),使他们有机会谈论他们自己的经历;第三步:包括学生接受语言输入、开展讨论、发表意见等。