feat(curriculum): EN-B1 quiz for block 19 (#66712)

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# --description--
To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below.
This quiz checks your understanding of adjectives, demonstratives, comparisons, and descriptive language.
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--
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#### --text--
Placeholder question
Which of the following means to finish or complete something?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
`To wrap down`
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`To wrap with`
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`To wrap off`
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`To wrap up`
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
What do you describe as `existing`?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
Something planned for the future
---
Placeholder distractor 2
Something recently deleted
---
Placeholder distractor 3
Something temporary
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
Something that already exists
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
You want to refer to specific items that are not close, so you say: `Bring BLANK boxes into the office`.
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
`this`
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`that`
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`these`
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`those`
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
Listen to the audio. How many components does Sarah need this time? <!-- (quiz audio) Sarah: We're actually looking for quite a few of those. They're crucial for our new design. Last time, we ordered twenty. This time we might need double that. -->
#### --audio--
```json
{
"audio": {
"filename": "B1_19-1.mp3",
"startTimestamp": 13.5,
"finishTimestamp": 21.2
},
"transcript": [
{
"character": "Sarah",
"text": "We're actually looking for quite a few of those. They're crucial for our new design. Last time, we ordered twenty. This time we might need double that."
}
]
}
```
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
She doesn't mention this
---
Placeholder distractor 2
10
---
Placeholder distractor 3
20
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
40
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
What's the difference between `quite a few` and `many`?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
They have exactly the same meaning.
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`Quite a few` refers to people only, while `many` refers to objects only.
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`Quite a few` means almost none, while `many` means only a small number.
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`Quite a few` suggests a surprisingly large number, while `many` is more neutral.
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean something is very important or essential for success?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
`This feature is crucial on performance.`
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`This feature is crucial at performance.`
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`This feature is crucial with performance.`
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`This feature is crucial for performance.`
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
What is the correct direct comparison?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
`Twice long than`
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`Twice longer as`
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`Double long than`
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`Twice as long as`
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
What does `in stock` mean?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
Something is reserved for testing
---
Placeholder distractor 2
Something is no longer produced
---
Placeholder distractor 3
Something is damaged
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
Something is currently available
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
Which definition is incorrect?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
`Sufficient` means enough to meet a need.
---
Placeholder distractor 2
`Cost-effective` means giving good results without high cost.
---
Placeholder distractor 3
`Fast-evolving` means changing quickly.
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
`Robust` means weak and easily broken.
### --question--
#### --text--
Placeholder question
What does `to draft` mean?
#### --distractors--
Placeholder distractor 1
To delete a document
---
Placeholder distractor 2
To publish a final version
---
Placeholder distractor 3
To translate a text
#### --answer--
Placeholder answer
To create an early version
### --question--
#### --text--
Which of the following means introducing original and creative ideas that improve how things are done?
#### --distractors--
`Flexible`
---
`Sustainable`
---
`Adaptable`
#### --answer--
`Innovative`
### --question--
#### --text--
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
#### --distractors--
`Think about these features are how effective.`
---
`Think about how are these features effective.`
---
`Think about these features how effective are.`
#### --answer--
`Think about how effective these features are.`
### --question--
#### --text--
Listen to the audio. How does Jake describe GuardianTech? <!-- (quiz audio) Jake: GuardianTech isn't just helpful. It's essential for protecting against the wide array of digital threats facing startups today. -->
#### --audio--
```json
{
"audio": {
"filename": "B1_19-2.mp3",
"startTimestamp": 33.1,
"finishTimestamp": 41.1
},
"transcript": [
{
"character": "Jake",
"text": "GuardianTech isn't just helpful. It's essential for protecting against the wide array of digital threats facing startups today."
}
]
}
```
#### --distractors--
It is a bit helpful, but not really necessary for most companies.
---
It is somewhat useful, although startups could easily manage without it.
---
It is not helpful at all.
#### --answer--
It is absolutely necessary for protection.
### --question--
#### --text--
What does a `wide array` mean?
#### --distractors--
A small collection
---
A limited option
---
A random choice
#### --answer--
A broad selection
### --question--
#### --text--
Which of the following is NOT an example of a `user-friendly app`?
#### --distractors--
An app with clear navigation
---
An app that is easy to understand
---
An app with simple instructions
#### --answer--
An app that confuses users
### --question--
#### --text--
What do you describe as `long-term`?
#### --distractors--
Something temporary
---
Something that lasts only one day
---
Something completed immediately
#### --answer--
Something that continues over a long period of time
### --question--
#### --text--
Listen to the audio. What does James mention about the new version? <!-- (quiz audio) James: The new version not only looks better but also works better. It's faster and responds quicker when we do things on it. -->
#### --audio--
```json
{
"audio": {
"filename": "B1_19-3.mp3",
"startTimestamp": 10.6,
"finishTimestamp": 17
},
"transcript": [
{
"character": "James",
"text": "The new version not only looks better but also works better. It's faster and responds quicker when we do things on it."
}
]
}
```
#### --distractors--
Only the design improved
---
Only performance improved
---
Nothing changed significantly
#### --answer--
Both appearance and performance improved
### --question--
#### --text--
What does `by itself` mean?
#### --distractors--
With team support
---
With extra instructions
---
After approval
#### --answer--
Automatically, without anyone needing to act
### --question--
#### --text--
Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean being reasonably or fairly good?
#### --distractors--
`She is quite good in coding.`
---
`She is quite good on coding.`
---
`She is quite good for coding.`
#### --answer--
`She is quite good at coding.`
### --question--
#### --text--
What do you describe as `much more stable`?
#### --distractors--
Something only a little different from how it worked before
---
Something newer that may still cause unexpected problems
---
Something slower in performance but easier to afford
#### --answer--
Something significantly steadier and more reliable than before