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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Good afternoon! Thanks for coming in for this interview. Can you tell me about your previous job experiences?
-->
# --description--
An `interview` is a formal meeting where someone asks questions to learn about another person's experience, skills, or opinions. In job interviews, like in the dialogue, the interviewer asks about the candidate's previous job experiences.
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## --text--
What is the purpose of Anna's meeting with the candidate?
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To discuss a new project at Acme Tech
### --feedback--
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To give a presentation on web development
### --feedback--
The dialogue focuses on an interview, not a presentation.
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### --feedback--
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Anna: Good afternoon! Thanks for coming in for this interview. Can you tell me about your previous job experiences?
-->
# --description--
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence.
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## --sentence--
`Good afternoon! Thanks for coming in for this interview. _ you _ me about your _ job experiences?`
## --blanks--
`Can`
### --feedback--
This word is used to ask if someone is able to do something.
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`tell`
### --feedback--
This word is used when asking someone to give information.
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`previous`
### --feedback--
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: Good afternoon! Sure, I was a programmer at Acme Tech.
-->
# --description--
In English, the simple present tense is used to describe habitual or usual actions. However, when you are talking about past roles or experiences, like in an interview, you should use the simple past tense.
The simple past tense often involves changing verbs. For example, `is` becomes `was` for singular subjects and `are` becomes `were` for plural subjects.
For example, `I am a teacher` in the present becomes `I was a teacher` for past experiences. Similarly, `They are engineers` changes to `They were engineers` when speaking about the past.
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`A project manager`
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### --feedback--
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: I was there for three years. I was responsible for developing web applications and maintaining the company's database.
-->
# --description--
The simple past tense in English is used for actions or situations that have been completed in the past. It involves changing verbs to show that the action happened before now. In this challenge, you'll practice using the simple past form of verb `to be`.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ there for three years. I _ responsible for developing web applications and maintaining the company's database.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
The first `was` indicates the completion of the time period the candidate spent at their previous job.
---
`was`
### --feedback--
The second `was` is used to describe past responsibility, indicating what the candidate used to do in their previous job.

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In the context of programming and technology, the term `web applications` refers to software programs that run on a web server and are accessed through a web browser. They are an essential part of modern technology, allowing users to perform functions or access services over the internet.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `web applications` refer to in the context of programming?
## --answers--
Mobile apps that are downloaded from app stores
### --feedback--
While mobile apps are a type of application, `web applications` specifically refer to those accessed through a web browser.
---
Programs that run on a web server and are accessed via a web browser
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Physical hardware used in networking
### --feedback--
Web applications are software, not physical hardware.
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Websites that only provide information without user interaction
### --feedback--
Web applications are interactive and functional, not just informational.
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# --description--
A `database` is a structured collection of data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. It is used to organize, store, and retrieve large amounts of information efficiently. In programming, `database` is essential for managing data that applications need to function.
# --question--
## --text--
What is a `database` in the context of programming?
## --answers--
A structured collection of data stored electronically
---
A tool for designing websites
### --feedback--
While important in web development, a database is not a tool for designing websites, but for storing data.
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A programming language used to create applications
### --feedback--
A database is not a programming language; it's a system for storing and managing data.
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A type of computer virus
### --feedback--
A database is a safe and structured way to store data, not a computer virus.
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: I was also part of the software update team.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the candidate's response and fill in the missing words.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ also part of the _ update team.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
This word is a past tense verb. You use it to talk about something that happened in the past.
---
`software`
### --feedback--
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<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: That's excellent. Were there any specific projects you'd like to mention?
-->
# --description--
Questions in the past tense with the verb `to be` are very similar to how you do it in the present tense. The only difference is that you need to remember to conjugate the verb to `were` or `was`, followed by the subject and then the main verb. For example:
`Were you at the meeting yesterday?` Notice how `were` comes before `you` to for a question.
`What was my assignment?` For a specific question, notice how `was` comes after `what` and before `my`.
# --question--
## --text--
How does Anna ask about specific projects in the past tense?
## --answers--
`Where there any specific projects you'd like to mention?`
### --feedback--
`Where` is used for locations. The correct form for asking about past events is `Were`.
---
`Were there any specific projects you'd like to mention?`
---
`Was there any specific projects you'd like to mention?`
### --feedback--
`Was` is used with singular nouns. Since `projects` is plural, `Were` is the correct choice.
---
`Are there any specific projects you'd like to mention?`
### --feedback--
`Are` is present tense. The question is about past projects, so `Were` is needed.
## --video-solution--
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title: Task 9
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<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
we were involved in the development of an e-commerce platform. We were responsible for the checkout process, and it was a successful implementation.
-->
# --description--
The simple past tense, as reviewed earlier, is used for actions completed in the past. In this context, `we were involved in` combines the simple past tense (`were`) with the expression `involved in`, which means being a part of something, especially in an active or important role. For example, `They were involved in organizing the event` means they played an important role in organizing it.
# --question--
## --text--
How does the candidate describe their role in the project?
## --answers--
`We had involvement in the development of the e-commerce platform.`
### --feedback--
Although this phrase communicates involvement, the more common expression in English is `were involved in`.
---
`We were engaged in the development of the e-commerce platform.`
### --feedback--
`engaged in` is similar but not the exact phrase used by the candidate. `Involved in` specifically indicates an active participation.
---
`We were involved in the development of the e-commerce platform.`
---
`We participated in the development of the e-commerce platform.`
### --feedback--
While `participated in` suggests involvement, the specific phrase used here is `involved in`.
## --video-solution--
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title: Task 10
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-10
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# --description--
An `e-commerce platform` refers to a software application that allows businesses to manage their online sales operations. It typically includes features for displaying products, processing orders, and handling customer transactions. This term is essential in the world of online business, as it enables companies to sell goods and services over the internet.
# --question--
## --text--
What is an `e-commerce platform` in the context of online business?
## --answers--
A platform for social media marketing
### --feedback--
While e-commerce platforms may use social media for marketing, they are primarily used for online sales operations.
---
A software application for managing online sales
---
A tool for website design and development
### --feedback--
An e-commerce platform is specifically for managing online sales, not just website design.
---
A system for email communication with customers
### --feedback--
Though communication might be a feature, an e-commerce platform's main function is to manage online sales.
## --video-solution--
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<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: We were responsible for the checkout process, and it was a successful implementation.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the candidate's statement and fill in the missing words.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`We _ responsible for the checkout process, and it _ a successful implementation.`
## --blanks--
`were`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense of `are` used for plural subjects.
---
`was`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense of `is` used for singular subjects or situations.

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# --description--
The term `checkout process` refers to the steps involved in completing a purchase, whether in a physical store or online. In a physical store, this usually involves taking items to a cashier, paying, and receiving a receipt. In online shopping, it includes adding items to a cart, entering shipping and payment details, and finalizing the order.
# --question--
## --text--
What does the `checkout process` typically involve?
## --answers--
Signing up for a store's loyalty program
### --feedback--
While loyalty programs are part of customer engagement, the checkout process is specifically about completing a transaction.
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Arranging items on shelves in a store
### --feedback--
Arranging items is a part of store management, not related to the checkout process of completing a purchase.
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Conducting market research
### --feedback--
Market research is important for business strategy, but it's separate from the checkout process, which is directly involved in sales transactions.
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Completing a purchase through payment and receipt of goods
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b133afcef714e542b557a
title: Task 13
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-13
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
`Implementation` in a technical or business context refers to the process of putting a plan or design into effect. In software development, for instance, implementation involves the actual coding and setup of a software application based on designed specifications. It is a critical phase where ideas or plans are turned into a functioning reality.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `implementation` mean in a project context?
## --answers--
The planning stage of a project
### --feedback--
Planning is the phase where strategies are formed, not the actual execution or implementation of those plans.
---
The analysis of project results
### --feedback--
Analysis is about evaluating outcomes, whereas implementation is about executing or carrying out the project plans.
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The process of team formation
### --feedback--
Team formation is part of project setup, but implementation specifically refers to executing the planned tasks of the project.
---
The execution of a plan or design
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b135e9029fb4f8141e40c
title: Task 14
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-14
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: That's excellent. Were there any specific projects you'd like to mention?
Candidate: Yes, in one of my team's projects, we were involved in the development of an e-commerce platform. We were responsible for the checkout process, and it was a successful implementation.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words. This is a great way to practice and remember these words.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Anna: That's excellent. _ there any specific projects you'd like to mention?`
`Candidate: Yes, in one of my team's projects, we were _ in the development of an e-commerce platform. We were responsible for the _ process, and it was a successful implementation.`
## --blanks--
`Were`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `are`. The first letter should be capitalized.
---
`involved`
### --feedback--
This word means participating actively in something.
---
`checkout`
### --feedback--
This term refers to the process of completing a purchase.

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id: 657b138d33db9e50f116b5f0
title: Task 15
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-15
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Great! Can you tell me about your qualifications? Were you educated in computer science?
-->
# --description--
Listen to the audio and answer the question.
# --question--
## --text--
How does Anna ask about the candidate's educational background in computer science?
## --answers--
`Are you educated in computer science?`
### --feedback--
`Are you` is present tense, but Anna's question is about the candidate's past education.
---
`Do you study computer science?`
### --feedback--
`Do you study` is present tense. The question is about past education.
---
`Were you educated in computer science?`
---
`Have you studied computer science?`
### --feedback--
`Have you studied` is a different form, asking if they have ever studied it at any time. `Were you educated` specifically asks about formal education in the past.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1431076b365555784189
title: Task 16
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-16
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
A `bachelor's degree` is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study. In the term `bachelor's degree`, the use of the noun (`bachelor`) followed by the `'s` indicates possession or association. This form is commonly used to show that something belongs to or is related to the noun, as in `today's news` or `teacher's guide`.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `bachelor's degree` refer to?
## --answers--
An undergraduate academic degree
---
A type of professional certification
### --feedback--
A bachelor's degree is an academic qualification, not a professional certification.
---
A high school diploma
### --feedback--
A bachelor's degree is a higher education qualification, more advanced than a high school diploma.
---
A master's program entry requirement
### --feedback--
While a bachelor's degree may be required for a master's program, it itself refers to an undergraduate degree.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b145976723b56a97b8dda
title: Task 17
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-17
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: I have a bachelor's degree in computer science from fCC University. During my studies, I was introduced to various programming languages and software development principles.
-->
# --description--
The phrase `I was introduced to` uses the simple past tense form `was` of the verb `be`, combined with the past participle `introduced`. This structure, `be` followed by a verb suffixed with `-ed`, is often used to describe actions that happened to the subject in the past. For example:
`At college, I was introduced to many programing languages`
# --question--
## --text--
What does the candidate mean by saying `I was introduced to various programming languages and software development principles`?
## --answers--
I taught myself various programming languages and principles
### --feedback--
`I was introduced to` implies being formally taught or shown by someone else, not self-teaching.
---
I learned about various programming languages and principles in my studies
---
I have extensive experience with various programming languages and principles
### --feedback--
The phrase indicates initial exposure to these topics, not necessarily extensive experience.
---
I developed various programming languages and principles
### --feedback--
Being introduced to something means learning about it for the first time, not creating or developing it.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b149630b3ea5873269a38
title: Task 18
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-18
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `various` is an adjective used to describe a number of different types or kinds of something, emphasizing diversity or variety. It is often used to indicate that there are several distinct items or examples being referred to. For example, saying `various books` means books of different kinds or genres.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `various` imply when talking about programming languages and software development principles?
## --answers--
Different types or kinds
---
A specific type or kind
### --feedback--
The term `various` implies diversity, not specificity.
---
Only one type
### --feedback--
`Various` indicates a number of different types, not just one.
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Irrelevant or unrelated types
### --feedback--
`Various` does mean different types, but these are usually relevant and related to the context.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b14d8353d665a187fe771
title: Task 19
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-19
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate: Good afternoon! Sure, I was a programmer at Acme Tech. I was there for three years. I was responsible for developing web applications and maintaining the company's database. I was also part of the software update team.
-->
# --description--
In this challenge, you'll practice filling in key terms from the dialogue. These terms are commonly used in job interviews and are essential for understanding the context of the discussion.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Good afternoon! Sure, I was a programmer at Acme Tech. I was there for three years. I was responsible for developing web _ and maintaining the company's _. I was also part of the software update team.`
## --blanks--
`applications`
### --feedback--
These are programs designed to perform specific tasks or functions.
---
`database`
### --feedback--
This is a collection of information organized for easy access, management, and updating.

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id: 657b153ac677705c7059530d
title: Task 20
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-20
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Hello! Thanks for coming in today. Could you tell me about your previous roles and responsibilities?
-->
# --description--
The phrase `could you tell me` is a polite way to ask someone for information. It's commonly used in formal or professional situations, like job interviews or meetings.
In English, some verbs have irregular past forms, meaning they do not follow the regular pattern of adding `-ed` to make the past tense. `Can` is one such verb, and its irregular simple past form is `could`.
The existence of irregular forms, like `could`, often comes from the way language has evolved over time. These forms do not follow the regular patterns and need to be memorized.
For example:
- Present: `I can speak English.`
- Past: `I could speak English when I was six.`
# --question--
## --text--
What does the phrase `could you tell me` in Anna's sentence express?
## --answers--
A polite request for information
---
A command to do something immediately
### --feedback--
The phrase `could you tell me` is used for polite requests, not direct commands.
---
A suggestion for future action
### --feedback--
This phrase is asking for information now, not suggesting something for the future.
---
An offer to help someone
### --feedback--
This phrase is more about asking for information than offering help.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b15dbcafe4d5f39a5de82
title: Task 21
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-21
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Hello! Thanks for coming in today. Could you tell me about your previous roles and responsibilities?
-->
# --description--
The word `previous` is used to describe something that happened before the current time or situation. It's often used to refer to past experiences, jobs, or events.
# --question--
## --text--
In the context of Anna's question, what does `previous` refer to?
## --answers--
Past roles and responsibilities
---
Future roles and responsibilities
### --feedback--
`Previous` refers to something that has already happened, not something in the future.
---
Current roles and responsibilities
### --feedback--
`Previous` means something that happened before now, not what is happening currently.
---
Unrelated roles and responsibilities
### --feedback--
`Previous` specifically relates to roles and responsibilities that were held before, not those unrelated.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b160d6a8662610fe6a523
title: Task 22
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-22
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: Hello! Certainly. I worked at Mock Corporation for five years. I was part of a team of software engineers, and we were responsible for developing and maintaining various applications.
-->
# --description--
The simple past tense in English is used for actions or situations that were completed in the past. Regular verbs in the past tense usually end with `-ed`, while irregular verbs have unique past forms. For example, as you learned in previous tasks, `was` and `were` are the past forms of `is` and `are`.
Examples of simple past tense:
- `I worked at a company.` (`work` becomes `worked`)
- `I was happy.` (`is` becomes `was`)
- `We were busy.` (`are` becomes `were`)
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Hello! Certainly. I _ at Mock Corporation for five years. I _ part of a team of software engineers, and we _ responsible for developing and maintaining various applications.`
## --blanks--
`worked`
### --feedback--
Think of the past tense of `work`, a regular verb that follows the usual `-ed` ending pattern.
---
`was`
### --feedback--
Recall the past tense form of `is`, which changes to a completely different word in its irregular past form.
---
`were`
### --feedback--
Consider the past tense of `are`, an irregular verb that also changes to a different word in the past.

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id: 657b163c9da40e62b904be1f
title: Task 23
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-23
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: That's great to hear. Were the members of the team involved in any specific achievements or projects?
-->
# --description--
This task is a review of the past simple interrogative. In questions, the simple past tense often begins with a past tense verb, followed by the subject and the rest of the sentence. This structure is used to ask about past events or states.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`That's great to hear. _ the members of the team _ _ any specific achievements or projects?`
## --blanks--
`Were`
### --feedback--
This is the past form of `are` used to ask about a past state or condition.
---
`involved`
### --feedback--
Think of a word that means `participated in` or `engaged with`.
---
`in`
### --feedback--
A preposition that often follows `involved` to indicate participation or inclusion.

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id: 657b18e71067d6680b9ac5d3
title: Task 24
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-24
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: Yes, our team was involved in a project to redesign the company's website.
-->
# --description--
The word `redesign` means to design something again or differently. It's often used in the context of improving or updating the design of an existing product, service, or structure. In software and web development, redesigning is a common practice to enhance functionality, user experience, or aesthetics.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `redesign` imply in Candidate2's statement about the website project?
## --answers--
To design for the first time
### --feedback--
`Redesign` implies working on something that already exists, not creating it for the first time.
---
To remove the design
### --feedback--
`Redesign` means to change or improve the existing design, not to remove it.
---
To change or improve an existing design
---
To copy a design
### --feedback--
`Redesign` involves making changes or improvements, not copying a design as it is.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1985ae17886b05b382b1
title: Task 25
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-25
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: We were responsible for implementing new features and ensuring the website's performance.
-->
# --description--
The term `performance` in a technical context often refers to how well a system or component operates, especially in terms of speed, efficiency, and reliability. For websites and software, performance can relate to how quickly pages load, the responsiveness of the application, or the stability of the system under various conditions.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `performance` refer to in Candidate2's statement about the website?
## --answers--
A live presentation
### --feedback--
While `performance` can mean a presentation, in this context, it relates to the functioning of the website.
---
Artistic display
### --feedback--
In a technical context, `performance` refers to operational effectiveness, not an artistic aspect.
---
Financial success
### --feedback--
`Performance` in this context is about the website's operational aspects, not its financial success.
---
How well the website operates
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b19bf7b32af6caf763ef7
title: Task 26
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-26
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: It was a collaborative effort, and we were able to deliver the project on time.
-->
# --description--
The term `collaborative effort` refers to a situation where people work together as a team to achieve a common goal. This kind of teamwork is essential in many work environments, especially on projects where different skills and perspectives are needed.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `collaborative effort` imply in the context of Candidate2's statement?
## --answers--
Working independently
### --feedback--
`Collaborative effort` means working together as a team, not independently.
---
Teamwork to achieve a goal
---
Avoiding responsibility
### --feedback--
`Collaborative effort` involves taking shared responsibility, not avoiding it.
---
Focusing on individual skills
### --feedback--
`Collaborative effort` emphasizes teamwork over individual skills.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1a03df3ec46eca276046
title: Task 27
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-27
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: Yes, our team was involved in a project to redesign the company's website.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Yes, our team _ involved in a project to _ the company's website.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `is`, used for singular subjects.
---
`redesign`
### --feedback--
This word means to design something again in a different way.

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id: 657b1a27dc6daf6ffd52ff1f
title: Task 28
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-28
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Excellent! Can you share details about your educational background? Were you trained in a specific field?
Candidate2: I have a master's degree in computer science.
-->
# --description--
In English, the noun suffixed with `'s` followed by a second noun structure is used to show possession or belonging. If the first noun is singular, as in `Sarah's laptop`, it indicates that the laptop belongs to Sarah. However, if the first noun is plural, the structure changes to noun suffixed with `'`, as in `teachers' office`, indicating an office for teachers.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `master's degree` in the context of the dialogue refer to?
## --answers--
A degree for school teachers
### --feedback--
`Master's degree` refers to an advanced academic degree, not specifically for teachers.
---
A primary level educational degree
### --feedback--
`Master's degree` is a higher education qualification, beyond the primary level.
---
A degree in mastering skills
### --feedback--
While it implies expertise, `master's degree` specifically refers to an academic qualification.
---
An advanced academic degree
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1a637e4dc571f8f4d3d7
title: Task 29
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-29
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `appreciate` is often used to express gratitude or to acknowledge the value or importance of something or someone's actions. It's a way of showing that you recognize and are thankful for someone's help, effort, or achievement.
# --question--
## --text--
In a work meeting, your colleague says, `I really appreciate your help on this project.` What is your colleague expressing?
## --answers--
Dissatisfaction with your work
### --feedback--
`Appreciate` means to be grateful or thankful, not to show dissatisfaction.
---
Indifference to your contribution
### --feedback--
`Appreciate` is used to express positive recognition, not indifference.
---
Gratitude for your contribution
---
A need for more assistance
### --feedback--
`Appreciate` here indicates satisfaction with the help received, not a request for more assistance.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1a9581015573806e1e20
title: Task 30
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-30
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: We were responsible for implementing new features and ensuring the website's performance. It was a collaborative effort, and we were able to deliver the project on time.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words you learned.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`We _ responsible for implementing new features and ensuring the website's performance. It _ a _ effort, and we were able to deliver the project on time.`
## --blanks--
`were`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `are`, used for plural subjects.
---
`was`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `is`, used for singular subjects.
---
`collaborative`
### --feedback--
This word means working together as a team.

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id: 657b1cc072206e7ac3db88b8
title: Task 31
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-31
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Candidate2: I have a master's degree in computer science. My studies were quite intensive, and I was introduced to many different methodologies.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the missing words correctly. This is a great way to practice what you've learned.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I have a _ degree in computer science. My studies _ quite intensive, and I was introduced to many different methodologies.`
## --blanks--
`master's`
### --feedback--
This term, using the `noun's noun` structure, refers to an advanced academic degree.
---
`were`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `are` used for plural subjects or things.

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id: 657b1d080265ba7c4f96bf79
title: Task 32
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-32
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Impressive! We appreciate candidates with strong educational backgrounds and practical experience.
-->
# --description--
This task helps you review the word you learned. Listen to the dialogue and complete the sentence correctly.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Impressive! We _ candidates with strong educational backgrounds and practical experience.`
## --blanks--
`appreciate`
### --feedback--
This word means to recognize the value or importance of something or someone's actions.

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id: 657b1d4ec0e2587e8bcc95f7
title: "Dialogue 3: Two Workmates Talk About Their Backgrounds"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-3-two-workmates-talk-about-their-backgrounds
videoId: nLDychdBwUg
---
# --description--
Watch the video above to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.
# --assignment--
Watch the video

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id: 657b1da0b27fef8117827ce5
title: Task 33
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-33
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: Hey, how's it going? I noticed you're relatively new here. What's your background in tech?
-->
# --description--
You've already learned about the simple past tense. Now, you can explore it further. The simple past tense is often formed by adding `-ed` to a verb. But, when a verb ends with an `e`, you just add a `d`. For example, `notice` becomes `noticed`.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `noticed` in Sarah's sentence indicate?
## --answers--
Sarah observed something in the past
---
Sarah is planning to observe something
### --feedback--
The simple past tense `noticed` indicates a completed action in the past, not a future plan.
---
Sarah continuously observes something
### --feedback--
The simple past tense `noticed` is used for actions that were completed, not ongoing actions.
---
Sarah never observes anything
### --feedback--
`Noticed` implies that Sarah did observe something, not never observing.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1dfec76149836ea5c7d0
title: Task 34
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-34
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sophie: It wasn't exactly tech-related, but I learned a lot about problem-solving and critical thinking.
-->
# --description--
In this task, you will focus on the past simple negative. It's created by adding `not` after the auxiliary verb `was` or `were`. For example, `was` becomes `wasn't` (`was not`) and `were` becomes `weren't` (`were not`). This form is used to describe something that did not happen in the past.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`It _ exactly tech-related, but I learned a lot about problem-solving and critical thinking.`
## --blanks--
`wasn't`
### --feedback--
This word is used to make a negative statement in the past tense.

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id: 657b1e2fad2ffe84ab420a56
title: Task 35
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-35
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
You're already familiar with `wasn't` and `weren't` for past simple negative. Now, let's explore `didn't`, a contraction of `did not`. It's used with the base form of verbs (the infinitive without `to`) to express that an action did not happen in the past. For example, `didn't go` means the action of going did not occur.
# --question--
## --text--
Imagine you are reading a story about a character who planned to attend a concert but couldn't. How would you describe this situation?
## --answers--
The character enjoyed the concert
### --feedback--
Using `didn't` suggests the character did not go to the concert, contradicting the idea of enjoying it.
---
The character didn't attend the concert
---
The character always goes to concerts
### --feedback--
This expression refers to a regular habit, not a specific event in the past.
---
The character is looking forward to the next concert
### --feedback--
This option is about future anticipation.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1e66159fec86336a737b
title: Task 36
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-36
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sophie: No, not really. I played around with coding, but most of my projects involved circuit designs and electrical systems.
-->
# --description--
You've already learned the basics of the simple past tense. Now you can dive deeper into it. Typically, the simple past tense is formed by adding `-ed` to regular verbs. For instance, the verb `play` becomes `played` in the simple past. This tense is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `I played` in Sophie's sentence suggest about her experience with coding?
## --answers--
She casually experimented with coding in the past
---
She is currently playing a coding game
### --feedback--
`Played` is in the past tense, indicating a past action, not something happening currently.
---
She plans to start coding soon
### --feedback--
`Played` implies she already has some experience with coding, not that she is planning to start.
---
She never tried coding
### --feedback--
Using `played` confirms she did engage in coding, contradicting the idea of never trying it.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1e9a62603587747f7f45
title: Task 37
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-37
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
In English, when forming questions in the simple past tense, you often use `did`. This is followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (without `ed`). For example, `Did you enjoy` is a past simple interrogative phrase where `did` is the auxiliary verb, `you` is the subject, and `enjoy` is the base form of the verb.
# --question--
## --text--
What does a question like `Did you enjoy the concert last night?` ask about?
## --answers--
Are you going to enjoy the concert?
### --feedback--
This implies a future event. The question with `did` is asking about a past experience.
---
Do you enjoy concerts in general?
### --feedback--
This is asking about general preferences, not a specific past event.
---
Did you have a good experience at the concert last night?
---
Will you enjoy future concerts?
### --feedback--
The question is about a past event, not future experiences.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1ee1de7216896b5b4361
title: Task 38
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-38
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: That's interesting! So, you didn't work on many programming projects during your studies?
Sophie: No, not really. I played around with coding, but most of my projects involved circuit designs and electrical systems. It was a bit different.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blank correctly. This task is a review. Remember, the simple past tense is used to talk about actions or situations in the past, and the negative form is used to describe things that did not happen.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Sarah: That's interesting! So, you _ work on many programming projects during your studies?`
`Sophie: No, not really. I _ around with coding, but most of my projects involved circuit designs and electrical systems. It was a bit different.`
## --blanks--
`didn't`
### --feedback--
This word is used here to talk about something that was not done in the past.
---
`played`
### --feedback--
This word suggests that Sophie casually engaged in coding for pleasure or interest.

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id: 657b1f0585d48f8ac0b19654
title: Task 39
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-39
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: I see. Did you enjoy your time there, even if it wasn't entirely tech-focused?
Sophie: I did.
-->
# --description--
In this task, you'll focus on answering questions in the simple past tense. When responding to a past simple interrogative (a question), you can answer affirmatively with `did` or negatively with `didn't`. For example, `Did you go to the party?` can be answered with `I did` (affirmative) or `I didn't` (negative). Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks correctly to practice this structure.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Sarah: I see. _ you enjoy your time there, even if it wasn't entirely tech-focused? Sophie: I _.`
## --blanks--
`Did`
### --feedback--
This word is used to form a past simple interrogative question. The first letter should be capitalized.
---
`did`
### --feedback--
This response is an affirmative answer to the past simple interrogative question.

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id: 657b1f598f63008c8bdb20b8
title: Task 40
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-40
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
In the simple past tense, some verbs are irregular and don't follow the regular `-ed` ending pattern. One example of this is the verb `meet`, which becomes `met` in the past tense. This is important to remember when talking about past events.
# --question--
## --text--
During a class reunion, an old friend tells you, `We met for the first time in art class.` What is your friend referring to with `met`?
## --answers--
We are meeting right now in art class
### --feedback--
The use of `met` indicates a past event, not something happening currently.
---
Our first encounter was in the past, specifically in art class
---
We will meet for the first time soon
### --feedback--
`Met` indicates a past action, not a future arrangement.
---
We have never been in art class together
### --feedback--
`Met` suggests a past meeting.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1f981cd42e8dc3b282d9
title: Task 41
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-41
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
You'll learn another special case in this task. It's the past tense form of `have`. Unlike regular verbs that add `-ed` for the past tense, `have` becomes `had`. This irregular form is used for both singular and plural subjects in the past tense, making it a unique and important verb to remember.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `had` imply in a sentence like `They had a meeting yesterday?`
## --answers--
They possessed or experienced something in the past
---
They are having a meeting right now
### --feedback--
`Had` is used for past actions, indicating the meeting occurred in the past, not at the present moment.
---
They will have a meeting tomorrow
### --feedback--
`Had` indicates a past action, not a future plan.
---
They never have meetings
### --feedback--
Using `had` confirms that the meeting took place in the past.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b1fe950c0df90346e5d12
title: Task 42
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-42
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sophie: I did. It was challenging, but I met some fantastic people. We had a bunch of fun coding marathons, although I wasn't always a very strong programmer.
-->
# --description--
This task is a review of the words `met`, `had`, and `wasn't`. You have already learned these words. Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words. This exercise is a good way to practice and reinforce your understanding of these words in context.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I did. It was challenging, but I _ some fantastic people. We _ a bunch of fun coding marathons, although I _ always a very strong programmer.`
## --blanks--
`met`
### --feedback--
This word is used here to describe encountering people in the past.
---
`had`
### --feedback--
This word is used to express possession or experiences in the past.
---
`wasn't`
### --feedback--
This word is the negative form in the past tense, indicating something that was not the case.

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id: 657b201372864e91d4f5bb53
title: Task 43
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-43
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: I studied at a small college as well and majored in information technology.
-->
# --description--
When a verb ends in a consonant followed by `y`, you should change the `y` to `i` and add `ed` for the past tense. For example, `carry` becomes `carried`. Note that this rule applies when the `y` follows a consonant, not a vowel, so the simple past form of `convey` is `conveyed`. For regular verbs, you simply add `ed` to form the past tense.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ at a small college as well and _ in information technology.`
## --blanks--
`studied`
### --feedback--
The past simple tense of `study` is formed by changing `y` to `i` and adding `ed`.
---
`majored`
### --feedback--
This word follows the regular past simple tense formation by just adding `ed`.

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id: 657b20338e0802931673c1e1
title: Task 44
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-44
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
You've learned that for verbs ending in `e`, you simply add `d` to form the simple past tense. Choose the correct form of `love` to complete the sentence:
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Last summer, she really _ the beach vacation.`
## --blanks--
`loved`
### --feedback--
To form the simple past, add `d` to the base form of the verb, `love`.

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id: 657b20985d315095e5c3851d
title: Task 45
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-45
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: I got to build and maintain networks and manage a few small projects.
-->
# --description--
In this context, `got` is a special case in the simple past tense. It's the past tense of `get`. Unlike regular verbs that typically add `-ed` for the past tense, `get` changes to `got`.
# --question--
## --text--
In the context of Sarah's statement, what does `got` imply about her experience?
## --answers--
She is getting the opportunity now
### --feedback--
`Got` indicates a past opportunity, not something happening currently.
---
She had the opportunity in the past
---
She will get the opportunity in the future
### --feedback--
`Got` refers to a past experience, not a future possibility.
---
She never gets such opportunities
### --feedback--
`Got` in this context suggests she did have this opportunity.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b21e28a01039cb27b4f13
title: Task 46
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-46
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `exactly` is used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement or description. It can mean `precisely` or `just`. For example, if someone says, `It's exactly what I needed`, they mean that it is precisely or perfectly what was required. `Exactly` often highlights that something is correct in every detail.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `exactly` imply in a sentence like `This is exactly the kind of work I enjoy`?
## --answers--
This is somewhat similar to the work I enjoy
### --feedback--
`Exactly` indicates a perfect match, not just a similarity.
---
This is the opposite of the work I enjoy
### --feedback--
`Exactly` implies a perfect match, not an opposite.
---
I am not sure if this is the work I enjoy
### --feedback--
Using `exactly` shows certainty, not uncertainty.
---
This is precisely the type of work that I find enjoyable
## --video-solution--
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---
id: 657b221b2ab0ac9e18a173ef
title: Task 47
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-47
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
Let's look at `exactly` and `exact`. You use `exactly` to show something is just right or very true. It is an adverb. For example, `You did it exactly right!`.
`Exact` is an adjective, and it describes something very correct or precise, like in `the exact time`.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`She knew the _ time of the meeting. She arrived _ at 3 pm.`
## --blanks--
`exact`
### --feedback--
This word is an adjective, describing the noun `time`.
---
`exactly`
### --feedback--
This word is an adverb, showing that her arrival time was very precise.

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id: 657b223e41ce6b9f9a01d214
title: Task 48
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-48
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Sarah: They weren't exactly big projects.
-->
# --description--
You'll review the past simple negative in this task. It's formed using `was` or `were` with `not`, like `weren't` (`were not`) or `wasn't` (`was not`). It's used to talk about things that did not happen or were not true in the past.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`They _ _ big projects.`
## --blanks--
`weren't`
### --feedback--
It's the negative form of `were` in the past tense, used to say something was not true or did not happen.
---
`exactly`
### --feedback--
This word is used to emphasize the statement, suggesting the projects were not precisely big.

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id: 657b227f7ad32ea17e2cdf28
title: "Dialogue 4: A Developer with a Different Background"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-4-a-developer-with-a-different-background
videoId: nLDychdBwUg
---
# --description--
Watch the video above to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.
# --assignment--
Watch the video

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id: 657b2310b8cd52a4f15c1818
title: Task 49
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-49
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: Hey, Alice. How was it for you to get into tech?
Alice: My background is a bit unconventional.
-->
# --description--
The word `unconventional` is used to describe something that's not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed. It often implies a method or approach that is different from the norm.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `unconventional` imply about Alice's background in tech?
## --answers--
Her background is different from the usual way people get into tech
---
Her background is exactly the same as most people in tech
### --feedback--
`Unconventional` means not following the usual conventions, which contradicts being the same as most people.
---
She doesn't have any background in tech
### --feedback--
`Unconventional` suggests a different approach, not the absence of a background.
---
She followed a very traditional path into tech
### --feedback--
`Unconventional` indicates a non-traditional path, not a very traditional one.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2340be1593a6517fe77b
title: Task 50
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-50
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Alice: I didn't study tech at a traditional university.
-->
# --description--
This task reviews the past simple negative form. In the past simple negative, `did not` (contracted to `didn't`) is followed by the base form of a verb. This structure is used to express that an action did not happen in the past. In this dialogue, Alice is describing her educational background related to technology.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ _ tech at a traditional university.`
## --blanks--
`didn't`
### --feedback--
This contraction is used in the past simple negative to indicate that an action was not done.
---
`study`
### --feedback--
The base form of the verb is used after the contraction in negative past simple sentences.

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id: 657b236aa1eb9fa7b209aa03
title: Task 51
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-51
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Alice: I'm mostly self-taught, and I took a lot of online courses.
-->
# --description--
The word `mostly` is used to indicate that something is true to a large extent but not completely. It suggests that while other factors or methods may be involved, the primary aspect is what is mentioned.
# --question--
## --text--
In Alice's statement, what does `mostly` suggest about her way of learning?
## --answers--
She only learned through formal education
### --feedback--
`Mostly` implies a greater emphasis on self-teaching rather than exclusive formal education.
---
She didn't learn anything on her own
### --feedback--
The use of `mostly` indicates a significant amount of self-learning, not an absence of it.
---
She learned equally through self-teaching and formal courses
### --feedback--
`Mostly` suggests a greater emphasis on one method over an equal balance.
---
Her learning was primarily through her own efforts, with some formal courses
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b23a413d28da927e087ca
title: Task 52
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-52
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
This task reviews how an adverb is often formed by adding `-ly` to an adjective.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`She completed _ of her work before lunch. The office is _ quiet in the mornings.`
## --blanks--
`most`
### --feedback--
This word is used as an adjective to describe the quantity of work completed.
---
`mostly`
### --feedback--
This word is used as an adverb to describe the general state of the office.

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id: 657b23bc0e32f9aa9c62eb82
title: Task 53
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-53
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The term `self-taught` refers to acquiring knowledge or skills without direct teaching from a traditional teacher or educational institution. It involves learning independently. The word `taught` is the past participle of `teach`. When someone is `self-taught`, it means they have taught themselves.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `self-taught` imply when someone says, `I am self-taught in programming`?
## --answers--
They were taught programming by a professional teacher
### --feedback--
`Self-taught` indicates learning independently, not being taught by a professional teacher.
---
They have no knowledge of programming
### --feedback--
`Self-taught` means they have acquired knowledge or skills, not that they lack them.
---
They learned programming on their own, without formal education
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They are planning to learn programming in the future
### --feedback--
`Self-taught` refers to learning that has already taken place, not future plans.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b23f03b449aac2c517089
title: Task 54
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-54
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `took` is a special case in the simple past tense. It's the past tense of `take`. Unlike regular verbs that follow the standard `-ed` ending for the past tense, `take` changes to `took`. This irregular form is important to know because it's commonly used to talk about actions that happened in the past. Choose the correct past tense form of `take` to complete the sentence:
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Last summer, she _ a photography class.`
## --blanks--
`took`
### --feedback--
This word is the past tense form of `take`. It's used to talk about actions that happened in the past.

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id: 657b242d06512dadaea55056
title: Task 55
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-55
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The verb `attend` means to be present at an event or place. It's often used regarding schools, colleges, meetings, or events. It implies regular participation or presence at a specific place or event.
# --question--
## --text--
If a friend tells you, `I'm going to attend the new art workshop downtown`, what are they planning to do?
## --answers--
They are planning to teach at the art workshop
### --feedback--
`Attend` suggests participating as a learner or member, not as a teacher.
---
They might visit the workshop once
### --feedback--
`Attend` implies regular or scheduled participation, not a one-time visit.
---
They are not interested in art workshops
### --feedback--
Saying they will `attend` indicates interest and intent to participate, not a lack of interest.
---
They plan to regularly participate in the art workshop
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b24542024c8af092cd6c4
title: Task 56
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-56
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: That's interesting! So, you didn't attend a regular college or anything like that?
-->
# --description--
This task reviews the past simple negative form. In the past simple, negative sentences are formed using `did not`, contracted to `didn't`, followed by the base form of the main verb. Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with these words.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`So, you _ _ a regular college or anything like that?`
## --blanks--
`didn't`
### --feedback--
This contraction is used to form a negative statement in the past tense.
---
`attend`
### --feedback--
The word means being present at an event or place.

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id: 657b24774d8cdab052ffe2a6
title: Task 57
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-57
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Alice: I didn't study tech at a traditional university. I'm mostly self-taught, and I took a lot of online courses.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks correctly.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ study tech at a traditional university. I'm _, and I _ a lot of online courses.`
## --blanks--
`didn't`
### --feedback--
This word is used to form a negative statement in the past tense.
---
`self-taught`
### --feedback--
This word describes acquiring knowledge or skills independently.
---
`took`
### --feedback--
This word is the past tense form of a verb meaning to have completed an action.

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id: 657b24a500800cb1c6945da9
title: Task 58
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-58
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Alice: No, not at all. I was at a different job, but I got really interested in programming and tech, so I started learning in my free time.
-->
# --description--
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`No, not at all. I _ at a different job, but I got really interested in programming and tech, so I _ learning in my free time.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
Use `to be` in the past tense.
---
`started`
### --feedback--
Use the verb `start`in the past tense.

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id: 657b2be1b19500c63fc1a467
title: Task 59
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-59
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
Audio reference
Tom: That's impressive! Did you enjoy learning on your own?
-->
# --description--
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`That's impressive! _ you _ learning on your own?`
## --blanks--
`Did`
### --feedback--
Auxiliary verb for questions. This word should be capitalized.
---
`enjoy`
### --feedback--
A verb used to describe you are having fun.

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id: 657b2c040bb5f6c77fa5df80
title: Task 60
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-60
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Alice: Absolutely. It was challenging, but I loved it.
-->
# --description--
This task is a review exercise. You'll be filling in blanks with words you're already familiar with.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Absolutely. It _ challenging, but I _ it.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of the verb `to be`, used for singular subjects.
---
`loved`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of a verb expressing a strong liking or enjoyment.

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id: 657b2d618b8851cc5baf9490
title: Task 61
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-61
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence.
# --fillInTheBlank--
Fill in the blank with correct words.
## --sentence--
`Yes, I did. I built a few small web applications, just to practice. It _ a great way to apply what I _.`
## --blanks--
`was`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `to be`, used here for a singular subject.
---
`learned`
### --feedback--
This is the past tense form of `learn`, indicating the acquisition of knowledge or skills in the past.

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id: 657b2d9cb974dace59024964
title: Task 62
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-62
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: I admire your dedication! It is amazing how far you got studying by yourself.
-->
# --description--
The word `got` in this context is a versatile term and can have several meanings. In its simplest form, it's the past tense of `get`, which can mean to receive, arrive, become, or reach, depending on the context. In Tom's statement, `got` refers to the progress or level Alice reached through self-study.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `got` imply in Tom's statement about Alice's progress?
## --answers--
She received something while studying
### --feedback--
While `got` can mean receiving, in this context it refers to the extent or level of progress.
---
She achieved or reached a significant level in her studies
---
She needs to get more resources for studying
### --feedback--
`Got` here refers to past progress, not a current need for more resources.
---
She didn't make any progress in her studies
### --feedback--
`Got` in this sentence clearly indicates significant progress, not a lack of it.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2dd7745fdcd03e5160f4
title: "Dialogue 5: Anna Talks About her Experience"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-5-anna-talks-about-her-experience
videoId: nLDychdBwUg
---
# --description--
Watch the video above to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.
# --assignment--
Watch the video

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id: 657b2e0666d4a9d1b851f90e
title: Task 63
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-63
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: Hey, I've been curious about your background. How did you end up as a Tech recruiter?
-->
# --description--
The term `tech recruiter` refers to a professional role focused on recruiting candidates for technology-related positions. This role involves understanding the tech industry, identifying qualified candidates, and matching them with suitable tech job openings.
# --question--
## --text--
What is Tom asking about when he mentions `Tech recruiter` in his question?
## --answers--
The technical skills needed to be a recruiter
### --feedback--
`Tech recruiter` here refers to the job role, not the specific skills required for the job.
---
The technology used by recruiters
### --feedback--
While technology is involved, `Tech recruiter` refers to the profession itself, not the tools used.
---
The person's career path in becoming a technology recruitment specialist
---
Recruiting people to learn technology
### --feedback--
`Tech recruiter` is about hiring for tech roles, not recruiting people to learn technology.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2ec6c054efd71e503a27
title: Task 64
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-64
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `actually` is often used to express a fact or reality, sometimes contrasting with what was thought, believed, or said before. It adds emphasis to a statement to clarify a truth or correct a previous assumption or statement.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `actually` imply in a sentence like `I actually prefer working remotely`?
## --answers--
The truth is contrary to what might have been assumed or stated before
---
I never work remotely
### --feedback--
`Actually` in this context is used to express a real preference.
---
I always work in an office setting
### --feedback--
Using `actually` here is meant to reveal a preference for remote work, not office work.
---
I don't have any work preferences
### --feedback--
`Actually` suggests a specific preference, contradicting the idea of having none.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2eeb31e435d89ecce6f3
title: Task 65
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-65
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
You'll learn about `actual` in this task. It's a describing word (adjective). It means what something is really like. For example, `the actual color` means the real color. You often add `-ly` to an adjective to form an adverb. This rule helps change many describing words into words that tell people how something is said or done. Here, you add `-ly` to `actual` and it's the adverb `actually`.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`The _ size of the room was quite small. She _ likes small cozy spaces.`
## --blanks--
`actual`
### --feedback--
This word describes the real size of the room.
---
`actually`
### --feedback--
This word is used to say she really likes small spaces.

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id: 657b2f0b3bcfe7d9f4151854
title: Task 66
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-66
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: My plan was to become a therapist or counselor.
-->
# --description--
The terms `therapist` and `counselor` refer to professionals who provide guidance and support to people dealing with emotional, psychological, or mental health issues. Both play a vital role in helping individuals work through personal challenges. In Anna's statement, these terms describe the career paths she was considering.
# --question--
## --text--
In Anna's statement, what does `therapist or counselor` refer to?
## --answers--
Jobs in the technology industry
### --feedback--
`Therapist or counselor` refers to mental health and emotional support roles, not technology-related jobs.
---
Career paths in mental health and emotional support
---
Educational courses she wanted to take
### --feedback--
While these roles require education, the terms directly refer to the job roles, not the courses.
---
Hobbies that she was interested in
### --feedback--
`Therapist or counselor` are professional career paths, not hobbies.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2f3bf7a2cbdb58d959d5
title: Task 67
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-67
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
The word `last` is used to refer to the most recent past occurrence of a period or event. For example, `last year` means the year before this one, `last month` refers to the month before the current one, and `last week` points to the week before this week. Understanding time expressions like `last year`, `last month`, `last week`, or `last day` helps in talking about events that happened in the recent past.
# --question--
## --text--
When someone mentions in a discussion about changes, `I switched careers last year.` What does `last year` indicate about the timing of their career change?
## --answers--
They are planning to switch careers in the near future
### --feedback--
This suggests a future action, but `last year` indicates the change already occurred in the past.
---
They have been considering a career change for a long time
### --feedback--
Though they might have considered it for a long time, `last year` specifically identifies when the change took place.
---
The career change is happening currently
### --feedback--
`Last year` refers to a completed action in the past, not something happening in the present.
---
The career switch happened in the previous year
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2f6cb66826dcbac08094
title: Task 68
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-68
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
`Organizational psychology` is a field of psychology that studies how people interact within groups, particularly in workplace settings. It focuses on understanding workplace dynamics, employee behavior, and organizational structure to improve the work environment and increase productivity.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `organizational psychology` typically involve?
## --answers--
It deals with organizing office spaces
### --feedback--
While organization is a part of the field, `organizational psychology` primarily focuses on people and behavior, not physical space.
---
It's about the psychology of organizing events
### --feedback--
`Organizational psychology` is not specifically about event planning but rather about behavior in workplace groups.
---
It's the study of how people behave and interact in workplace groups
---
It focuses on individual psychological treatment
### --feedback--
`Organizational psychology` looks at group dynamics in workplaces, not individual therapy.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b2fa89ddc20de629ca21f
title: Task 69
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-69
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Hey! It's an interesting story. I actually studied psychology in college. My plan was to become a therapist or counselor.
-->
# --description--
This task is a review exercise. You will fill in the blanks with words you have already learned.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ studied psychology in college. My plan was to become a _ or counselor.`
## --blanks--
`actually`
### --feedback--
This word is used to emphasize the accuracy or truth of a statement.
---
`therapist`
### --feedback--
This word refers to a professional role focused on mental health and emotional support.

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id: 657b2fc9c0f96bdfddfce4d9
title: Task 70
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-70
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: I took a course in organizational psychology, and it piqued my interest in the workplace and employee dynamics.
-->
# --description--
In this exercise, you will explore the phrase `pique one's interest`. This phrase means to stimulate or arouse someone's curiosity or interest in something. It's often used when something catches your attention and makes you want to learn more about it. Alongside this phrase, you will fill in the blanks with familiar words that you've already learned.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`I _ a course in organizational _, and it _ my interest in the workplace and employee dynamics.`
## --blanks--
`took`
### --feedback--
This word refers to the action of participating in or completing a course.
---
`psychology`
### --feedback--
This word describes the study of the mind and behavior, particularly in a workplace setting in this context.
---
`piqued`
### --feedback--
This word means to arouse or stimulate interest or curiosity. You should correctly use its simple past tense.

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id: 657b2fea728c2be14a8a98c4
title: Task 71
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-71
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
# --description--
`Employee dynamics` refers to the way employees interact and work together in a workplace. It's an example of using one noun (`employee`) to describe another noun (`dynamics`). This type of descriptive noun helps give more specific information about the subject. Other examples include `race car`, where `race` describes the type of car, and `garden hose`, where `garden` describes the type of hose.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `employee dynamics` refer to in a workplace context?
## --answers--
The dynamics of machines used by employees
### --feedback--
`Employee dynamics` specifically refers to interactions and relationships among employees, not machinery.
---
The interactions and relationships among employees
---
The employment status of workers
### --feedback--
`Employee dynamics` is about how employees work together, not their employment status.
---
The dynamics of hiring new employees
### --feedback--
`Employee dynamics` refers to existing employee interactions, not the hiring process.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b3026ff79fbe2dda6cb39
title: Task 72
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-72
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
<!--
AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: That's a cool twist.
-->
# --description--
The phrase `That's a cool twist` is often used to express that something is interestingly unexpected or surprisingly different. The word `twist` here refers to a change or development in a situation or story that is unusual or unexpected. `Cool` in this context means it's positively received.
# --question--
## --text--
What is Tom expressing when he says `That's a cool twist`?
## --answers--
He finds the unexpected change or development interesting
---
He thinks the situation is confusing
### --feedback--
While a `twist` can be surprising, Tom's use of `cool` suggests he finds it interesting rather than confusing.
---
He is unhappy with the new development
### --feedback--
`Cool twist` usually indicates a positive reaction, not dissatisfaction.
---
He expected the development all along
### --feedback--
The term `twist` implies that the development was unexpected.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b306fe94f29e4b4aa9105
title: Task 73
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-73
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: Not right away. I worked in a general HR role at a non-tech company first, focusing on training and development.
-->
# --description--
The phrase `not right away` is used to indicate that something didn't happen immediately or at the earliest opportunity. It suggests that there was a delay or a period before the action or change took place. This phrase helps to set the timeline of events or actions.
# --question--
## --text--
What does Anna mean when she says `not right away`?
## --answers--
She immediately started working in HR at a tech company
### --feedback--
`Not right away` indicates a delay or period before taking action, not immediate action.
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She started working in a different role before moving to HR at a tech company
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She has never worked in HR
### --feedback--
The statement implies she did work in HR, just not immediately.
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She was always focused on training and development
### --feedback--
`Not right away` suggests a progression or change over time, not a constant focus.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b30ac03b523e6640deaf1
title: Task 74
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-74
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Tom: That's a cool twist. Did you immediately start working as a tech recruiter after college?
Anna: Not right away. I worked in a general HR role at a non-tech company first, focusing on training and development.
-->
# --description--
This task is a review exercise. You will practice filling in the blanks with words that you have already learned.
# --fillInTheBlank--
## --sentence--
`Tom: That's a cool _. _ you immediately start working as a tech recruiter after college? Anna: Not right away. I _ in a general HR role at a non-tech company first, focusing on training and development.`
## --blanks--
`twist`
### --feedback--
It refers to an interesting or unexpected change in a situation.
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`Did`
### --feedback--
The auxiliary verb used to form a question in the past simple tense. The first letter should be capitalized.
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`worked`
### --feedback--
Past tense form of `work`, indicating an action completed in the past.

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id: 657b30e1b9f035e7e656fd01
title: Task 75
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-75
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: I saw that tech companies appreciate innovation and care for the employees’ well-being.
-->
# --description--
An `employee` is someone who works for a company or a person. When you talk about `employees' well-being`, you are talking about the health and happiness of all the people who work there. The `'s` after `employees` means that the well-being belongs to the employees. It's like `the cat's toy` (one cat) and `the cats' toy` (more than one cat).
# --question--
## --text--
What does Anna mean by saying `employees' well-being.`
## --answers--
It's about the health of the company
### --feedback--
`Employees'` means the people who work, not the company.
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One worker's health and happiness
### --feedback--
`Employees'` with an `'s` shows it's about all workers, not just one.
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Where the employees work
### --feedback--
`Well-being` is about health and happiness, not a place.
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The health and happiness of all the workers
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b315533e4edeba65111b8
title: Task 76
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-76
audioPath: curriculum/js-music-player/We-Are-Going-to-Make-it.mp3
---
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AUDIO REFERENCE:
Anna: This has a direct relation to what made me become a psychologist.
-->
# --description--
A `psychologist` is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They often help people understand and manage their emotions, behaviors, and mental processes. In Anna's statement, she refers to becoming a psychologist, indicating her professional choice related to studying and working with psychology.
# --question--
## --text--
What does `psychologist` mean in Anna's statement?
## --answers--
It means someone who studies physics
### --feedback--
`Psychologist` refers to a person who studies the mind and behavior, not physics.
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It's a type of medical doctor
### --feedback--
While related to health, a psychologist is different from a medical doctor and focuses on mental processes.
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A professional who studies and works with the human mind and behavior
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A teacher at a school
### --feedback--
A psychologist may teach, but their primary role is studying and working with the mind and behavior, not general teaching.
## --video-solution--
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id: 657b46c9be150f577f5a1086
title: "Dialogue 2: Another Job Interview"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-2-another-job-interview
videoId: nLDychdBwUg
---
# --description--
Watch the video above to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.
# --assignment--
Watch the video