From 85f790c5274b1bcbb9db0c2c38226ab86cebb97b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:14:36 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 21 (#66768) --- .../6960474c35aa1ff8c15297b8.md | 363 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 311 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-reported-speech/6960474c35aa1ff8c15297b8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-reported-speech/6960474c35aa1ff8c15297b8.md index 54ea23660b4..8cf090f314a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-reported-speech/6960474c35aa1ff8c15297b8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-reported-speech/6960474c35aa1ff8c15297b8.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 reported speech, passive and active voice, and meaning in context. + +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 +22,474 @@ To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What do you describe as `outdated`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Something modern that was recently improved --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Something expensive but popular today --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Something unfinished but still developing #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Something no longer useful because better options exist ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses correct prepositions to mean having a conversation? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`I spoke about her with the issue.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`I spoke with her to the issue.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`I spoke for her about the issue.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`I spoke with her about the issue.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To target` means to aim at or direct something toward someone or something. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To isolate` means to separate affected systems to stop damage spreading. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To prevent` means to take action so something does not happen. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To maintain` means to completely replace something that is broken. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Brian said to you: `The attack is serious`. How would you report what he said? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Brian said the attack is serious.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Brian said the attack had been serious.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Brian said the attack were serious.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Brian said the attack was serious.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to mention that a project takes less than a certain time, so you say: `The project takes BLANK three weeks`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`during` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`along` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`through` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`within` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What is the most appropriate positive answer? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_21-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 21.4, + "finishTimestamp": 25.9 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Brian", + "text": "Did Jake give any feedback on how we can prevent similar incidents in the future?" + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`That sounds serious.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`It was quite insightful.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Of course, I'll get that done.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Yes, he suggested several steps.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `to give feedback` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +To complain about something without offering solutions --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +To officially approve a final decision --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +To repeat information without changing it #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +To share opinions or advice to help improve something ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Lisa said to you: `We reviewed the logs`. How would you report what she said? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Lisa mentioned that they reviewed the logs.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Lisa mentioned that we reviewed the logs.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Lisa mentioned that we had reviewed the logs.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Lisa mentioned that they had reviewed the logs.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +True or false: The word `that` is optional and often left out in reported speech. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +That's false because `that` must always be included in reported speech. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +That's true but only when reporting questions instead of statements. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +That's false because removing `that` makes the sentence incorrect. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +That's true because speakers often omit `that` without changing the meaning. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What is a `summary`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +A detailed explanation including all minor information --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +A personal opinion about an event --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +A list of unrelated facts #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A brief statement presenting the most important information + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `then` express in this sentence: `We should cooperate with them then`? + +#### --distractors-- + +It refers to something they did regularly in the past. + +--- + +It compares cooperation with another possible action. + +--- + +It asks whether cooperation will happen in the future. + +#### --answer-- + +It shows a decision based on what was just discussed. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What did users mention about the color scheme? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_21-2.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 21.4, + "finishTimestamp": 28.9 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Linda", + "text": "Yes, the color scheme was brought up a few times. It seems it was found to be a bit overwhelming by some users. They suggested it could be toned down a bit." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +Users said the color scheme looked simple but slightly unfinished. + +--- + +Users requested completely different colors for the entire interface. + +--- + +Users mentioned the color scheme briefly but had no strong opinion. + +#### --answer-- + +Users found the color scheme somewhat overwhelming and suggested reducing it. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Sophie said to you: `I think we should change the design`. How would you report what she said? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Sophie suggests change the design.` + +--- + +`Sophie suggested to change the design.` + +--- + +`Sophie suggested change the design.` + +#### --answer-- + +`Sophie suggested changing the design.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `to address a point` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +To ignore a topic completely + +--- + +To postpone a discussion permanently + +--- + +To summarize a whole project + +#### --answer-- + +To talk about a specific issue + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What's the difference between these two sentences: `It was mentioned that some bugs were fixed` and `Tom and Linda fixed some bugs`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The first describes a planned action, while the second describes a completed action. + +--- + +The first sounds informal, while the second is used only in formal reports. + +--- + +Both sentences describe exactly the same focus. + +#### --answer-- + +The first highlights the action, while the second clearly states who did it. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +James said: `Lisa mentioned the issue was brought up by Mark`. Who mentioned the issue first? + +#### --distractors-- + +Nobody mentioned it + +--- + +Lisa + +--- + +James + +#### --answer-- + +Mark + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What is an example of an `overload`? + +#### --distractors-- + +A system working faster than expected + +--- + +A device turning off normally after use + +--- + +A program updating automatically + +#### --answer-- + +A system receiving more data than it can handle + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `to incorporate` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +To remove something from a system + +--- + +To delay a project until later + +--- + +To test something temporarily + +#### --answer-- + +To include something + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +James said to you: `The server went down because of a power issue`. How would you report what he said? + +#### --distractors-- + +`James explained that the server is down because of a power issue.` + +--- + +`James explained that the server goes down because of a power issue.` + +--- + +`James explained that the server is going down because of a power issue.` + +#### --answer-- + +`James explained that the server went down because of a power issue.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `in a while` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +Immediately + +--- + +A long time ago + +--- + +At the same moment + +#### --answer-- + +After some time has passed