From 3d88db0660220493227b6e0c04f23b308709f621 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:27:41 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 24 (#66865) --- .../696047f5d0d0e02c0c88a1ad.md | 363 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 311 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-phrasal-verbs-idioms/696047f5d0d0e02c0c88a1ad.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-phrasal-verbs-idioms/696047f5d0d0e02c0c88a1ad.md index bdb03901555..658d8e3b6e5 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-phrasal-verbs-idioms/696047f5d0d0e02c0c88a1ad.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-phrasal-verbs-idioms/696047f5d0d0e02c0c88a1ad.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 common phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions. + +To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. + +Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. # --quizzes-- @@ -18,219 +22,474 @@ To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following does NOT use the correct particle? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To wrap up` (meaning to complete something) --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To roll out` (meaning to launch something) --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To lay down` (meaning to establish official rules) #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To cut with` (meaning to reduce something to make it smaller) ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `back and forth` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Moving only in one direction --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Finishing something quickly --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Avoiding communication #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Exchanging ideas repeatedly ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following means to solve small problems through discussion or planning? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To iron in` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To iron on` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To iron over` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To iron out` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What does Brian mean by saying `while we're at it`? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_24-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 47.24, + "finishTimestamp": 50.8 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Brian", + "text": "And while we're at it, let's wrap up the section on professional development." + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +"Let's stop working and return to this later." --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +"Let's postpone this task until another meeting." --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +"Let's give this task to a different team." #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +"Let's do an additional related task." ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What are `in-office days`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Days when employees work from home --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Days when employees must work overtime --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Days for company holidays #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Days when employees must be physically present at work ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to say people share the same understanding, so you say: `The teams are BLANK`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`on another note` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`on my list` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`on the way` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`on the same page` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `to take time off` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +To work extra hours to finish tasks sooner --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +To change positions within the same company --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +To finish work earlier than usual each day #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +To stop working temporarily for rest or vacation ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does someone want to know if they ask: `Any thoughts on the update?` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +If you completed the update --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +If you canceled the update --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +If the update failed #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +If you have opinions or feedback ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean trying something new? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`They plan to branch out on new areas.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`They plan to branch out at new areas.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`They plan to branch out for new areas.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +`They plan to branch out in new areas.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `to open up the training` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +To cancel training for some departments --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +To shorten training --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +To repeat training privately #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +To make training available to more people + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which definition is incorrect? + +#### --distractors-- + +`To draft up` means to create an initial version of something. + +--- + +`To set up` means to organize or schedule something. + +--- + +`To send over` means to share or deliver something. + +#### --answer-- + +`To hash out` means to avoid discussing a problem. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What's the difference between these two sentences: `She helped to organize the code` and `She helped organize the code`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The first sentence changes the action into a future plan. + +--- + +The first sentence describes passive voice, while the second sentence is active. + +--- + +The second sentence is grammatically incorrect. + +#### --answer-- + +There is no difference in meaning. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the following best describes the `work environment`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The tools and devices employees use during work + +--- + +The salaries and financial benefits employees receive + +--- + +The profits and financial results of the company + +#### --answer-- + +The physical, social, and cultural conditions where people work + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `first off` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +Finally + +--- + +Suddenly + +--- + +By mistake + +#### --answer-- + +To begin with + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What do you describe as `custom`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Something produced long ago using traditional methods + +--- + +Something temporary that will soon be replaced + +--- + +Something damaged and needing repair or replacement + +#### --answer-- + +Something created specifically for a person or purpose + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What does Linda express? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_24-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 67, + "finishTimestamp": 69.7 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Linda", + "text": "Exactly. That should grab their attention." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +People will probably ignore the idea or message. + +--- + +The project will likely be stopped soon. + +--- + +The idea may be difficult for people to understand. + +#### --answer-- + +People will notice it and pay close attention to it. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does someone mean if they say: `I'll take note of that`? + +#### --distractors-- + +They will ignore the information for now. + +--- + +They are unsure if the information is useful. + +--- + +They want you to repeat the information again. + +#### --answer-- + +They will remember the information and consider it later. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What is an `agenda`? + +#### --distractors-- + +A company rule + +--- + +A meeting location + +--- + +A work report + +#### --answer-- + +A list of topics to discuss + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which expression means to distribute something to many people? + +#### --distractors-- + +`To send in` + +--- + +`To send back` + +--- + +`To send up` + +#### --answer-- + +`To send out` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: + +#### --distractors-- + +`I got the report finish yesterday.` + +--- + +`I got finished the report yesterday.` + +--- + +`I got finish the report yesterday.` + +#### --answer-- + +`I got the report finished yesterday.`