From 692db3dc70bfd9e319d7e340d476815fee7b7257 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:19:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 12 (#66392) --- .../69604533db80dd47ad2b3ca0.md | 381 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 329 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-express-concerns/69604533db80dd47ad2b3ca0.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-express-concerns/69604533db80dd47ad2b3ca0.md index 70da46fd755..54cc4dfc5ec 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-express-concerns/69604533db80dd47ad2b3ca0.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-express-concerns/69604533db80dd47ad2b3ca0.md @@ -8,7 +8,11 @@ lang: en-US # --description-- -To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below. +This quiz checks your understanding of how to raise problems, report what others said, and communicate worries. + +To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. + +Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. # --quizzes-- @@ -18,219 +22,492 @@ To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Bob asked you, `Can we talk about the project timeline?` How would you report this to Maria? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Bob asks if we can talk about the project timeline.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Bob said, can we talk about the project timeline.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Bob told can we talk about the project timeline.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Bob asked if we could talk about the project timeline.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `a tight squeeze` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +A comfortable situation with plenty of available time --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +A physical space that is small but easy to use --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +A task that can be completed slowly without pressure #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A situation that is difficult because there is very little time ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What is the difference between these sentences: `He hardly worked on that project` and `He worked hard on that project`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +The first describes careful work; the second describes fast work. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Both sentences mean he worked very carefully. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +The first describes a past habit; the second describes a future plan. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +The first means almost no work; the second means strong effort. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses the correct preposition meaning something is created using another thing as a foundation? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`The design was based from user feedback collected earlier.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`The design was based with user feedback collected earlier.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`The design was based over user feedback collected earlier.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`The design was based on user feedback collected earlier.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What is Maria concerned about? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_12-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 19.9, + "finishTimestamp": 25.2 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Maria", + "text": "That might help, but we need to be careful not to burn out the team. They're already putting in extra hours." + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +She worries that the project may cost too much money. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +She worries that deadlines might be canceled completely. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +She worries that the team may lose interest in the project. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +She worries the team may become exhausted from too much work. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to introduce an additional reason or argument, so you say: `BLANK, we need to consider the budget limits`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`However` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Meanwhile` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Therefore` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Besides` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To suggest` means to propose an idea or recommendation. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To consider` means to think carefully before deciding. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To overwork` means to work too much and become exhausted. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To affect` means to completely avoid changing something. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following is true about this question: `Wouldn't that make a difference?` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +The speaker is asking for completely new information. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +The speaker is unsure whether the idea is useful. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +The speaker is changing the topic of conversation. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +The speaker expects the listener to agree. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What are `critical parts`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Sections that are optional or rarely important --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Tasks that can easily be skipped during work --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Elements that are interesting but not necessary #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +The most important aspects of something ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence correctly sets a deadline? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`We will finish the report at Friday afternoon.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`We will finish the report during Friday afternoon.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`We will finish the report until Friday afternoon.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`We will finish the report by Friday afternoon.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What concern does James express? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_12-2.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 16.45, + "finishTimestamp": 23.8 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "James", + "text": "We've already been putting in extra hours, and this new deadline isn't helping. It's like there's always more to do." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +The team wants to add more tasks to the schedule. + +--- + +The team prefers working longer hours every week. + +--- + +The team believes the deadline is too easy to meet. + +#### --answer-- + +The team feels overloaded and under constant pressure. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: + +#### --distractors-- + +`The team feel stressed about the deadline.` + +--- + +`The team is feel stressed about the deadline.` + +--- + +`The team have feel stressed about the deadline.` + +#### --answer-- + +`The team feels stressed about the deadline.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `honestly` express at the beginning of a sentence? + +#### --distractors-- + +A humorous or sarcastic comment about a situation + +--- + +A formal instruction given during a meeting + +--- + +A neutral description without personal opinion + +#### --answer-- + +A sincere or direct personal opinion + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does this sentence mean: `We need all hands on deck`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Only managers should work on the task. + +--- + +The work should be postponed until later. + +--- + +The task requires fewer people than usual. + +#### --answer-- + +Everyone's help is needed for an urgent situation. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which phrase means there is not enough time? + +#### --distractors-- + +`To be short for time` + +--- + +`To be long on time` + +--- + +`To be short in time` + +#### --answer-- + +`To be short on time` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Someone says, `Time management has been a challenge`. Does that mean the problem is completely in the past? + +#### --distractors-- + +Yes, the problem ended a long time ago. + +--- + +Yes, the situation is no longer relevant. + +--- + +No, the problem only existed yesterday. + +#### --answer-- + +No, the problem started earlier and continues now. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What does Maria mention about the deadline? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_12-3.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 5.5, + "finishTimestamp": 8.7 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Maria", + "text": "It's about the new deadline. The team is really worried it's too tight." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +The deadline was already completed successfully. + +--- + +The deadline is flexible and easy to change. + +--- + +The deadline was canceled after discussion. + +#### --answer-- + +The deadline feels too short and causes concern. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What's the difference between `quite`, `really`, and `too`? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Quite` describes past actions, `really` describes future plans, and `too` describes habits. + +--- + +All three words mean exactly the same thing. + +--- + +`Quite` shows certainty, `really` shows doubt, and `too` shows comparison. + +#### --answer-- + +`Quite` means fairly or very, `really` strengthens meaning, and `too` shows excess. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Why is it better to say `it isn't great` instead of `it is bad`? + +#### --distractors-- + +It makes the message sound stronger and more direct. + +--- + +It removes the negative meaning completely. + +--- + +It makes the statement more emotional and dramatic. + +#### --answer-- + +It softens criticism and sounds more polite. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `to ease the pressure` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +To increase responsibility and workload quickly + +--- + +To ignore a difficult or stressful situation + +--- + +To delay work without solving the problem + +#### --answer-- + +To make a stressful situation less intense