From a1606493e1d8cf953b2ead8c45f93bb58f0c00ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:40:57 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 1 (#65919) --- .../69604103d290e1c4131ab27b.md | 363 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 311 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-describe-places-events/69604103d290e1c4131ab27b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-describe-places-events/69604103d290e1c4131ab27b.md index 18e00dae26a..d76eaa4e001 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-describe-places-events/69604103d290e1c4131ab27b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-describe-places-events/69604103d290e1c4131ab27b.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 describe places and events, including projects, issues, and workplace situations. + +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 +Which of the following does NOT describe a `hackathon`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +An event where developers work together on projects for a short, intense time. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +A creative event focused on building software solutions. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +A collaborative event that often takes place over a weekend. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A long-term project that lasts several months with weekly meetings. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which option correctly matches the phrase with how it is used? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`What's up?` is a polite way to ask if someone has time for a meeting. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Do you have a minute?` is a casual way to ask what someone is thinking. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`What's on your mind?` is used to greet someone you don't know well. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Is that right?` is used to confirm information you think you heard correctly. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate answer? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_1-3.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 0, + "finishTimestamp": 1.7 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Tom", + "text": "Hey, Sarah. Do you have a moment?" + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Sure. What's up?` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Sure. What's on your mind?` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`I'm not busy. What's the problem?` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`What project do you plan to work on?` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What is an example of `real-time project collaboration`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Sending a report by email and waiting two days for feedback. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Writing notes in a notebook during a meeting. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Printing the code and reviewing it alone. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Two developers editing the same document online at the same time. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to show an intention to start or continue spending time and effort doing a task? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`I plan to work with the new feature.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`I plan to work of the new feature.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`I plan to work for the new feature.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`I plan to work on the new feature.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +How much does `a couple of tasks` usually express? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Exactly five tasks --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Only one task --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +More than ten tasks #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Two or a small number of tasks ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What is the difference between a `branch` and `headquarters`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +A `branch` is the main office; `headquarters` is a small local office. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Both mean the same thing. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Headquarters` is a temporary office. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A `branch` is a local office; `headquarters` is the main central office. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which question is used to ask about a person? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Why is responsible for this task?` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`When is responsible for this task?` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Where is responsible for this task?` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Who is responsible for this task?` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which phrase means that something is going to happen soon or is being planned? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To touch on` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To collaborate with` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To struggle with` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +`To come up` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to refer back to something mentioned earlier, so you say: `BLANK image isn't showing on the screen`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`This` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`These` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Those` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`That` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which definition is incorrect? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Potential` means possible but not certain yet. + +--- + +`Extra` means additional or more than usual. + +--- + +`Recent` means something that happened not long ago. + +#### --answer-- + +`Mandatory` means free to do something or not busy. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which phrase means to log into an account you already created? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Sign up` + +--- + +`Sign out` + +--- + +`Sign over` + +#### --answer-- + +`Sign in` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `to cover` mean in a meeting? + +#### --distractors-- + +To hide something + +--- + +To copy someone's work + +--- + +To cancel a discussion + +#### --answer-- + +To include or deal with a topic + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. How would you answer this question? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_1-2.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 21, + "finishTimestamp": 23 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Anna", + "text": "How often do we hold these training sessions?" + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +`Typically around fifty.` + +--- + +`Yes, it's mandatory.` + +--- + +`Usually two hours.` + +#### --answer-- + +`We have them quarterly.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does this sentence express: `We are supposed to submit the report by Friday`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The team already submitted the report last Friday. + +--- + +The team wants to submit the report next month. + +--- + +The team might submit the report if they have time. + +#### --answer-- + +The team is expected to submit the report by Friday. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `as we speak` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +Something might happen next week. + +--- + +Something happened earlier. + +--- + +Something never happens. + +#### --answer-- + +Something is happening right now. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: + +#### --distractors-- + +`It don't work if the project isn't set up right.` + +--- + +`It doesn't works if the project isn't set up right.` + +--- + +`It not work if the project isn't set up right.` + +#### --answer-- + +`It doesn't work if the project isn't set up right.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which sentence describes an action happening right now? + +#### --distractors-- + +`I will fix the bug.` + +--- + +`I fixed the bug.` + +--- + +`I might fix the bug.` + +#### --answer-- + +`I am fixing the bug.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which sentence is used to propose a follow-up discussion after something is completed? + +#### --distractors-- + +`We plan to develop a new app for real-time project collaboration.` + +--- + +`It concerns me that some employees might not be using strong passwords.` + +--- + +`In IntelliJ IDEA, the code auto-completion isn't popping up.` + +#### --answer-- + +`Let's touch base again once the module is ready.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does this sentence mean: `I'm aiming to have it ready to roll out by the end of the week`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The speaker has already finished the task. + +--- + +The speaker is not sure when to start. + +--- + +The speaker decided to delay the rollout. + +#### --answer-- + +The speaker is trying to finish it soon.