From ba0ea71ed6b802382ddff111413e27879eda33a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:37:04 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 18 (#66710) --- .../69604697df0bdcdb02a820fe.md | 363 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 311 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adverbial-phrases/69604697df0bdcdb02a820fe.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adverbial-phrases/69604697df0bdcdb02a820fe.md index 623f682d92b..ecf635b3e8a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adverbial-phrases/69604697df0bdcdb02a820fe.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adverbial-phrases/69604697df0bdcdb02a820fe.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 adverbial phrases used in technical discussions and meetings. + +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 is a `huddle`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +A long formal conference with external clients --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +A written project report --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +A private one-to-one performance review #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A quick meeting used to align on tasks or goals ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to introduce the first thing that will be discussed or done, so you say: `BLANK, we should create a project plan`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To be honest` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Before` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`On the contrary` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`First off` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What is the most appropriate positive answer? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_18-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 52.1, + "finishTimestamp": 60.8 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Bob", + "text": "We should set specific times for these updates. How about scheduling the detailed biweekly meetings for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 AM?" + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`That's a valid concern.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`That's impressive.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`I'll get a detailed plan ready.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`That works perfectly.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +You want to ask about frequency, so you say: `How often do you check your email?` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +You want to ask about speed, so you say: `How fast did they finish the project?` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +You want to make a suggestion, so you say: `How about adding a few new features?` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +You want to initiate a request, so you say: `You know what? I forgot my laptop`. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `even more` mean in this sentence: `We need to apply even more pressure to finish on time`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +They need to reduce the pressure because the deadline is already safe. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +They should stop applying pressure because the work is already finished. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +They plan to apply pressure only after completing the task. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +They need to increase the pressure beyond the current level to meet the deadline. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following does NOT use the correct particle? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To write up` (meaning to prepare a written version) --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To concentrate on` (meaning to focus on something) --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To go up` (meaning to increase in amount) #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To be good at` (meaning to be suitable or appropriate) ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Currently` means something is happening now. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Effectively` means doing something with good results. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Definitely` means without doubt. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Smoothly` means happening with many interruptions. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `to set a time` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +To cancel a meeting --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +To delay an activity --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +To estimate how long something takes #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +To choose a specific hour or day ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean monitoring the progress of something regularly? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`This app keeps track with your tasks.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`This app keeps track on your tasks.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`This app keeps track for your tasks.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +`This app keeps track of your tasks.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following refers to the sequence of tasks or steps followed to complete a process? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Feedback` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Adjustment` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Feature` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Workflow` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What does James want to ensure? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_18-2.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 0, + "finishTimestamp": 7.9 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "James", + "text": "As we start on the new chat feature, we need to make sure it works well everywhere. It should run smoothly, no matter where the user is." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +Whether the feature only works locally + +--- + +Whether the feature works only during testing + +--- + +Whether the feature changes based on location + +#### --answer-- + +Whether the feature functions effectively in all conditions + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +True or false: `Biweekly` can mean both every two weeks or twice a week. + +#### --distractors-- + +That's true but only in informal speech. + +--- + +That's false as it always means twice a week. + +--- + +That's false as it always means every two weeks. + +#### --answer-- + +That's true as it has both meanings depending on context. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `to start small` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +To cancel a large project + +--- + +To work slowly without planning + +--- + +To reduce team size permanently + +#### --answer-- + +To begin with a simple version + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the following is incorrect? + +#### --distractors-- + +`A few tasks` + +--- + +`A few minutes` + +--- + +`A few developers` + +#### --answer-- + +`A few information` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does this sentence express: `The system updated as the team monitored the progress`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The update happened because the team decided to monitor the progress. + +--- + +The sentence compares the system update with the team's performance. + +--- + +The sentence predicts that monitoring will cause updates in the future. + +#### --answer-- + +The system updated at the same time that the team was monitoring progress. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What is `engagement` in social media or marketing? + +#### --distractors-- + +The cost of advertising campaigns + +--- + +The number of employees working online + +--- + +The speed of website loading + +#### --answer-- + +The level of interaction users have with content + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `especially` express in this sentence: `The software is user-friendly, especially for beginners`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The software is less useful for beginners than for experienced users. + +--- + +The software was designed only for beginners. + +--- + +The software is user-friendly, although beginners may still find it difficult. + +#### --answer-- + +The software is user-friendly in general, but this is particularly true for beginners. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What's the difference between `to be within budget` and `to go over budget`? + +#### --distractors-- + +`To be within budget` means adding costs; `to go over budget` means reducing costs. + +--- + +`To be within budget` means finishing early; `to go over budget` means taking longer. + +--- + +Both mean avoiding extra expenses. + +#### --answer-- + +`To be within budget` means spending as planned; `to go over budget` means spending more than planned. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: + +#### --distractors-- + +`We did not complete much as tasks as yesterday.` + +--- + +`We did not complete not as much tasks yesterday.` + +--- + +`We did not complete much work as yesterday.` + +#### --answer-- + +`We did not complete as much work as yesterday.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Why is it better to say `not very helpful` instead of `bad` or `ineffective`? + +#### --distractors-- + +It is grammatically shorter. + +--- + +It always shows agreement. + +--- + +It makes criticism stronger. + +#### --answer-- + +It sounds more polite and professional.