diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-decisions-comparisons/6960456dccbf1b7260b1b7bb.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-decisions-comparisons/6960456dccbf1b7260b1b7bb.md index c006138c081..222617cc930 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-decisions-comparisons/6960456dccbf1b7260b1b7bb.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-decisions-comparisons/6960456dccbf1b7260b1b7bb.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 comparatives and superlatives, feature comparison vocabulary, and common expressions used when evaluating options and making decisions. + +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 +22,492 @@ To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`This software is more focused at performance then design.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`This software is most focused on performance than design.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`This software is more focused with performance than design.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`This software is more focused on performance than design.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the comparative forms is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`good` → `better` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`interesting` → `more interesting` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`user-friendly` → `more user-friendly` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`strong` → `stronglier` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `in the long run` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Something that happens immediately --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Something planned for tomorrow --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Something finished in the past #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Something considered over a long period of time ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What option is better in terms of security? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_13-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 16.6, + "finishTimestamp": 27.3 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Jake", + "text": "I know SecureSoft. It's a bit easier to use, but I think SafeGuard is more robust when it comes to security. It has stronger encryption and better protection against vulnerabilities." + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +SecureSoft is safer because it is simpler. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Both options have the same level of security. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Jake does not compare their security features. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +SafeGuard offers stronger protection and encryption. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What are `vulnerabilities`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Strong protection systems --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Software updates released regularly --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Tools used for data backup #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Weak points that attackers can exploit ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to introduce a specific topic, so you say: `BLANK security, this tool performs better`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`When it comes for` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`When comes to` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`At comes to` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`When it comes to` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following is correct about this sentence: `She does have experience in UI/UX design`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +It describes a future learning plan. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +It shows uncertainty about her skills. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +It is grammatically incorrect. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +It emphasizes that she truly has experience. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +When is it appropriate to say the phrase `from my experience`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +A manager tells the team what they must do next. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +An employee reads official company rules to the team. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +A researcher presents results from a formal scientific study. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +A developer shares what usually works for them based on past projects. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which phrase means an option is preferable based on certain criteria? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`That makes sense.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Thanks for pointing that out.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`That's a great idea.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +`It's probably the better choice.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. What does Sophie ask about? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_13-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 50.8, + "finishTimestamp": 56.2 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Sophie", + "text": "I noticed that SecureSoft has more integration options with other tools. Is SafeGuard as flexible?" + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Whether SafeGuard includes more integrations than SecureSoft. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Whether both tools were updated at the same time. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Whether SecureSoft should replace SafeGuard completely. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Whether SafeGuard has the same level of flexibility as SecureSoft. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which definition is incorrect? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Slightly` means a little or not much. + +--- + +`A bit` means to a small extent. + +--- + +`Extra` means beyond the usual amount. + +#### --answer-- + +`Solely` means partly or sometimes. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What do you describe as `sluggish`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Something fast and highly responsive + +--- + +Something easy to configure quickly + +--- + +Something stable under heavy workload + +#### --answer-- + +Something slow or lacking speed + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean choosing something after comparison? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Let's go at this option.` + +--- + +`Let's go to this option.` + +--- + +`Let's go on this option.` + +#### --answer-- + +`Let's go with this option.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the superlative forms is incorrect? + +#### --distractors-- + +`good` → `the best` + +--- + +`small` → `the smallest` + +--- + +`expensive` → `the most expensive` + +#### --answer-- + +`fast` → `the most fast` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the following is an example of a `good work-life balance`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Working late every day without breaks + +--- + +Answering emails all weekend + +--- + +Skipping holidays to meet deadlines + +#### --answer-- + +Finishing tasks while still having personal time + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `as much` express in this sentence: `This tool doesn't cost as much as the previous one`? + +#### --distractors-- + +The tool was more expensive in the past. + +--- + +The price will probably change later. + +--- + +The tool is more expensive than another one. + +#### --answer-- + +The tool is cheaper than another one. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What is the difference between `outsourcing` and `building in-house`? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Outsourcing` is always cheaper than `in-house work`. + +--- + +`Outsourcing` means working remotely, while `in-house` means working in an office building. + +--- + +Both terms describe the same development process. + +#### --answer-- + +`Outsourcing` uses external resources; `in-house` uses internal resources. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. Does Sarah support building the software in-house? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_13-3.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 20, + "finishTimestamp": 28.4 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Sarah", + "text": "Well, building in-house is probably the best way to maintain control over the project. We would have more flexibility, and we could ensure the quality is up to our standards." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +No, she prefers outsourcing completely. + +--- + +She is unsure about both options. + +--- + +She thinks both options are risky. + +#### --answer-- + +Yes, she supports building it internally. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which sentence uses the correct preposition meaning to be influenced by another factor? + +#### --distractors-- + +`The result depends in user feedback.` + +--- + +`The result depends with user feedback.` + +--- + +`The result depends at user feedback.` + +#### --answer-- + +`The result depends on user feedback.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `a tough call` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +A simple and obvious decision + +--- + +A technical support request + +--- + +A scheduled business meeting + +#### --answer-- + +A difficult decision with pros and cons