Expressing Concerns Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of how to raise problems, report what others said, and communicate worries. 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. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- Bob asked you, `Can we talk about the project timeline?` How would you report this to Maria? #### --distractors-- `Bob asks if we can talk about the project timeline.` --- `Bob said, can we talk about the project timeline.` --- `Bob told can we talk about the project timeline.` #### --answer-- `Bob asked if we could talk about the project timeline.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `a tight squeeze` mean? #### --distractors-- A comfortable situation with plenty of available time --- A physical space that is small but easy to use --- A task that can be completed slowly without pressure #### --answer-- A situation that is difficult because there is very little time ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the difference between these sentences: `He hardly worked on that project` and `He worked hard on that project`? #### --distractors-- The first describes careful work; the second describes fast work. --- Both sentences mean he worked very carefully. --- The first describes a past habit; the second describes a future plan. #### --answer-- The first means almost no work; the second means strong effort. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition meaning something is created using another thing as a foundation? #### --distractors-- `The design was based from user feedback collected earlier.` --- `The design was based with user feedback collected earlier.` --- `The design was based over user feedback collected earlier.` #### --answer-- `The design was based on user feedback collected earlier.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What is Maria concerned about? <!-- (quiz audio) Maria: That might help, but we need to be careful not to burn out the team. They're already putting in extra hours. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_12-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 19.9, "finishTimestamp": 25.2 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Maria", "text": "That might help, but we need to be careful not to burn out the team. They're already putting in extra hours." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- She worries that the project may cost too much money. --- She worries that deadlines might be canceled completely. --- She worries that the team may lose interest in the project. #### --answer-- She worries the team may become exhausted from too much work. ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to introduce an additional reason or argument, so you say: `BLANK, we need to consider the budget limits`. #### --distractors-- `However` --- `Meanwhile` --- `Therefore` #### --answer-- `Besides` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `To suggest` means to propose an idea or recommendation. --- `To consider` means to think carefully before deciding. --- `To overwork` means to work too much and become exhausted. #### --answer-- `To affect` means to completely avoid changing something. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is true about this question: `Wouldn't that make a difference?` #### --distractors-- The speaker is asking for completely new information. --- The speaker is unsure whether the idea is useful. --- The speaker is changing the topic of conversation. #### --answer-- The speaker expects the listener to agree. ### --question-- #### --text-- What are `critical parts`? #### --distractors-- Sections that are optional or rarely important --- Tasks that can easily be skipped during work --- Elements that are interesting but not necessary #### --answer-- The most important aspects of something ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence correctly sets a deadline? #### --distractors-- `We will finish the report at Friday afternoon.` --- `We will finish the report during Friday afternoon.` --- `We will finish the report until Friday afternoon.` #### --answer-- `We will finish the report by Friday afternoon.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What concern does James express? <!-- (quiz audio) James: We've already been putting in extra hours, and this new deadline isn't helping. It's like there's always more to do. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_12-2.mp3", "startTimestamp": 16.45, "finishTimestamp": 23.8 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "James", "text": "We've already been putting in extra hours, and this new deadline isn't helping. It's like there's always more to do." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- The team wants to add more tasks to the schedule. --- The team prefers working longer hours every week. --- The team believes the deadline is too easy to meet. #### --answer-- The team feels overloaded and under constant pressure. ### --question-- #### --text-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `The team feel stressed about the deadline.` --- `The team is feel stressed about the deadline.` --- `The team have feel stressed about the deadline.` #### --answer-- `The team feels stressed about the deadline.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `honestly` express at the beginning of a sentence? #### --distractors-- A humorous or sarcastic comment about a situation --- A formal instruction given during a meeting --- A neutral description without personal opinion #### --answer-- A sincere or direct personal opinion ### --question-- #### --text-- What does this sentence mean: `We need all hands on deck`? #### --distractors-- Only managers should work on the task. --- The work should be postponed until later. --- The task requires fewer people than usual. #### --answer-- Everyone's help is needed for an urgent situation. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which phrase means there is not enough time? #### --distractors-- `To be short for time` --- `To be long on time` --- `To be short in time` #### --answer-- `To be short on time` ### --question-- #### --text-- Someone says, `Time management has been a challenge`. Does that mean the problem is completely in the past? #### --distractors-- Yes, the problem ended a long time ago. --- Yes, the situation is no longer relevant. --- No, the problem only existed yesterday. #### --answer-- No, the problem started earlier and continues now. ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Maria mention about the deadline? <!-- (quiz audio) Maria: It's about the new deadline. The team is really worried it's too tight. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_12-3.mp3", "startTimestamp": 5.7, "finishTimestamp": 8.76 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Maria", "text": "It's about the new deadline. The team is really worried it's too tight." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- The deadline was already completed successfully. --- The deadline is flexible and easy to change. --- The deadline was canceled after discussion. #### --answer-- The deadline feels too short and causes concern. ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between `quite`, `really`, and `too`? #### --distractors-- `Quite` describes past actions, `really` describes future plans, and `too` describes habits. --- All three words mean exactly the same thing. --- `Quite` shows certainty, `really` shows doubt, and `too` shows comparison. #### --answer-- `Quite` means fairly or very, `really` strengthens meaning, and `too` shows excess. ### --question-- #### --text-- Why is it better to say `it isn't great` instead of `it is bad`? #### --distractors-- It makes the message sound stronger and more direct. --- It removes the negative meaning completely. --- It makes the statement more emotional and dramatic. #### --answer-- It softens criticism and sounds more polite. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to ease the pressure` mean? #### --distractors-- To increase responsibility and workload quickly --- To ignore a difficult or stressful situation --- To delay work without solving the problem #### --answer-- To make a stressful situation less intense