<sbook_test>
<sbook_test_ref>Quarterly test</sbook_test_ref>
<sbook_test_company>RRWC</sbook_test_company>
<sbook_test_group>Group 5</sbook_test_group>
<sbook_test_level>C1</sbook_test_level>
<sbook_test_date_submitted>2024/12/12 13:25:04</sbook_test_date_submitted>
<sbook_test_date4file_name>20241212_1325</sbook_test_date4file_name>
<sbook_test_student_name>Sergey Davydov</sbook_test_student_name>
<sbook_test_student_email>serhio@yandex.ru</sbook_test_student_email>
<sbook_test_total_score>68</sbook_test_total_score>
<sbook_test_teacher_comments><![CDATA[]]></sbook_test_teacher_comments>
<sbook_test_mcq>
<path_to_csv>inc_drills/vocab_discourse_markers_b2_03.csv</path_to_csv>
<exercise_nr>1</exercise_nr>
<exercise_type>Vocabulary</exercise_type>
<selection_number>B2 - 03</selection_number>
<exercise_name>Discourse markers</exercise_name>
<instructions><![CDATA[
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate expression.
]]></instructions>
<qa>
<qn>0</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[The product was old-fashioned, [ ] it was selling well]]></qs>
<ans>whereas</ans>
<ans>although</ans>
<ans>nevertheless</ans>
<true>nevertheless
</true>
<submitted_answer>nevertheless</submitted_answer>
<score>1</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>1</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[Strangely enough sales have increased [ ] the demand for the product has shrunk considerably]]></qs>
<ans>while</ans>
<ans>following</ans>
<ans>in spite of</ans>
<true>while
</true>
<submitted_answer>while</submitted_answer>
<score>2</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>2</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[The presentation was a success [ ] a few inaccuracies]]></qs>
<ans>though</ans>
<ans>in spite of</ans>
<ans>in accordance with</ans>
<true>in spite of
</true>
<submitted_answer>in spite of</submitted_answer>
<score>3</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>3</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[The market was hit by the crisis, [ ] we are still doing quite well]]></qs>
<ans>consequently</ans>
<ans>having said that</ans>
<ans>since</ans>
<true>having said that
</true>
<submitted_answer>consequently</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>4</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[[ ] the launch of our new service, our market share has doubled]]></qs>
<ans>Bearing in mind</ans>
<ans>Moreover</ans>
<ans>Following</ans>
<true>Following
</true>
<submitted_answer>Following</submitted_answer>
<score>4</score>
</qa>
<sub_score>80</sub_score>
</sbook_test_mcq>
<sbook_test_mcq>
<path_to_csv>inc_drills/grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_c1_01.csv</path_to_csv>
<exercise_nr>2</exercise_nr>
<exercise_type>Grammar</exercise_type>
<selection_number>C1 - 01</selection_number>
<exercise_name>Past and present habits</exercise_name>
<instructions><![CDATA[
Complete the gaps with the verbs in brackets to describe past or present habits only (other meanings are sometimes possible too but you should ignore them).
]]></instructions>
<qa>
<qn>0</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[When our previous manager had important deadlines to meet, he [ ] everyone to work overtime.]]></qs>
<ans>used to forced</ans>
<ans>('d|would) force</ans>
<ans>('d|would) have force</ans>
<true>('d|would) force
</true>
<submitted_answer>used to forced</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>1</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[Even if a product had suddenly failed to satisfy expectations, a loyal customer [ ] with the brand.]]></qs>
<ans>used to stuck</ans>
<ans>would stick</ans>
<ans>would have stuck</ans>
<true>would have stuck
</true>
<submitted_answer>would stick</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>2</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[Before the pandemic, our luxurious shops [ ] in both the city centre and international airports.]]></qs>
<ans>would be located</ans>
<ans>used to be located</ans>
<ans>were being located</ans>
<true>used to be located
</true>
<submitted_answer>were being located</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>3</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[Before the pandemic, all product launches [ ] in a prestigious venue in city.]]></qs>
<ans>would be held</ans>
<ans>were holding</ans>
<ans>used to be holding</ans>
<true>would be held
</true>
<submitted_answer>were holding</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>4</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[Nowadays much of business life [ ] place on-line.]]></qs>
<ans>is used to take</ans>
<ans>would take</ans>
<ans>will take</ans>
<true>will take
</true>
<submitted_answer>is used to take</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<sub_score>0</sub_score>
</sbook_test_mcq>
<sbook_test_open_cloze>
<path_to_csv>inc_drills/grammar_pronouns_b2_03.csv</path_to_csv>
<exercise_nr>3</exercise_nr>
<exercise_type>Grammar</exercise_type>
<selection_number>B2 - 03</selection_number>
<exercise_name>Pronouns</exercise_name>
<instructions><![CDATA[
Complete the gaps.
]]></instructions>
<qa>
<qn>0</qn>
<qs>Could you please store the contract in the drawer behind [ ] once you've finished reading it.</qs>
<true>you
</true>
<submitted_answer>you</submitted_answer>
<score>1</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>1</qn>
<qs>Those two competing products very much seem to look like [ ]: they are almost indistinguishable.</qs>
<true></true>
<submitted_answer>one</submitted_answer>
<score>0</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>2</qn>
<qs>During a crisis, [ ] often believes it is vital to cut costs while a minority argues investing more is a better strategy.</qs>
<true>one
</true>
<submitted_answer>one</submitted_answer>
<score>2</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>3</qn>
<qs>Neither Jack nor Jane had failed to reach [ ] sales targets before.</qs>
<true>their
</true>
<submitted_answer>their</submitted_answer>
<score>3</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>4</qn>
<qs>When a customer is disappointed by your brand image, it's challenging to keep [ ] much longer.</qs>
<true>them
</true>
<submitted_answer>them</submitted_answer>
<score>4</score>
</qa>
<sub_score>80</sub_score>
</sbook_test_open_cloze>
<sbook_test_match>
<path_to_csv>inc_drills/vocab_hostile_feelings_criticism_c1_01.csv</path_to_csv>
<exercise_nr>4</exercise_nr>
<exercise_type>Vocab</exercise_type>
<selection_number>C1 - 01</selection_number>
<exercise_name>Hostile feelings and criticism</exercise_name>
<instructions><![CDATA[
Unscramble expressions with the help of their definition.
]]></instructions>
<qa>
<qn>0</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[fu-odeg -n]]></qs>
<ans>to avoid giving clear and accurate information, or a clear answer
</ans>
<true>fudge on</true>
<submitted_answer>fudge on</submitted_answer>
<score>1</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>1</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[il-tle-fa-d]]></qs>
<ans>not lucky and ending sadly, especially in death or failure
</ans>
<true>ill-fated</true>
<submitted_answer>ill-fated</submitted_answer>
<score>2</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>2</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[po- oceun-n]]></qs>
<ans>quickly notice sth that sb has said or done, especially in order to criticize it
</ans>
<true>pounce on</true>
<submitted_answer>pounce on</submitted_answer>
<score>3</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>3</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[sc-oicnhr-g]]></qs>
<ans>used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc. sth is
</ans>
<true>scorching</true>
<submitted_answer>scorching</submitted_answer>
<score>4</score>
</qa>
<qa>
<qn>4</qn>
<qs><![CDATA[ra-ncou-r]]></qs>
<ans>feelings of hatred and a desire to hurt other people
</ans>
<true>rancour</true>
<submitted_answer>rancour</submitted_answer>
<score>5</score>
</qa>
<sub_score>100</sub_score>
</sbook_test_match>
<sbook_test_wri>
<exercise_nr>2</exercise_nr>
<exercise_type>Vocab</exercise_type>
<selection_number>C1 - 01</selection_number>
<exercise_name>Writing (~450words)</exercise_name>
<instructions><![CDATA[
Choose 3 topics (~150 words each)<br />
<!-- <strong>you are ENCOURAGED to use AI</strong> -->]]></instructions>
<topics_for_wri><![CDATA[<li>Do you really believe low literacy can result in a greater number of adult offenders?</li>
<li>Do you think children have a happier childhood nowadays than you used to?</li>
<li>Would you like to work for or with a member of your family? Why / why not?</li>
<li>Why would you like to learn what your colleagues think about their job?</li>
<li>Would you tell your boss how bad his ideas are?</li>
<li>How would you feel if you had a dead-end job: would you stay or leave?</li>
<li>If your hobby was more fulling than your job, would you consider trying to make a career out of your hobby instead?</li>
<li>Have you ever had a cold fish as manager? What were they like? How did you get on?</li>
<li>Would you like to have the same job all your life?</li>
<li>What aspects of your job do you find rewarding?</li>
<li>Why is important to have a bucket list? What's in yours?</li>
<li>Would you like to have a portfolio career?</li>]]></topics_for_wri>
<submitted_answer><![CDATA[
Do you think children have a happier childhood nowadays than you used to?

The question of children's happiness nowadays or in the past is quite complicated and philosophical. In general, I believe that happiness is connected with the fact of childhood. This means that children are equally happy at all times if the same conditions are met. Such as safety, well-being and loving parents. The only major difference between our time and the past is the large number of digital services and a volume of information.This leads to the fact that children can spend more time with a smartphone or a game console than with their parents. I have observed such situations a lot and it seems to me that both children and parents were quite happy with this. On the other hand, nowadays there are significantly fewer children in families, that means that they generally receive more attention and privileges. Therefore, it can be argued that our time provides more opportunities for a happy childhood.

If your hobby was more fulling than your job, would you consider trying to make a career out of your hobby instead?

I am convinced that the best situation is when a hobby becomes your job. This allows you to enjoy what you do and earn money at the same time. Unfortunately, very often work does not bring pleasure and a person feels unhappy, and in this case he continues to work at an unloved job or is looking for another one. Therefore, it is very important to study your desires at an early age and receive further education on this basis. I do not have seruious hobbies, so I am not faced with the question of changing my profession. But if I had a serious hobby, then of course I would think about making it my profession.

Why is important to have a bucket list? What's in yours?

It is certainly very useful to have a bucket list. It allows you to better understand yourself and structure your life and activities. It is important to have a stragetic bucket list. For example, career achievements, family achievements, major acquisitions and investments. It is also useful to have a current bucket list for the near future. I have such bucket lists and they help me plan my actions and distribute my time and money. My bucket lists take into account the balance between work and personal time. In them, I take into account how much time I can spend on my rest and other activities. I plan my trips and cultural events separately. I recommend everyone to use this useful tool.If you use this tool, you will be able to avoid a lot of mistakes and make your life more meaningful.
]]></submitted_answer>
<suggested_answer><![CDATA[
Do you think children have a happier childhood nowadays than you used to?

The question of children's happiness nowadays or in the past is quite complicated and philosophical. In general, I believe that happiness is connected with the fact of childhood. This means that children are equally happy at all times if the same conditions are met<strike>. Such</strike> <strong>such (no need to start a new sentence)</strong> as safety, well-being and loving parents. The only major difference between our time and the past is the large number of digital services and <strike>a</strike> <strong>the</strong> volume of information. This leads to the fact that children can spend more time with a smartphone or a game console than with their parents. I have observed such situations a lot and it seems to me that both children and parents were quite happy with this. On the other hand, nowadays there are significantly fewer children in families, <strong>(and)</strong> that means that they generally receive more attention and privileges. Therefore, it can be argued that our time provides more opportunities for a happy childhood.

If your hobby was more fulling than your job, would you consider trying to make a career out of your hobby instead?

I am convinced that the best situation is when a hobby becomes your job. This allows you to enjoy what you do and earn money at the same time. Unfortunately, very often work does not bring pleasure and a person feels unhappy, and in this case <strike>he</strike> <strong>he/she</strong> continues to work at an unloved job or is looking for another one. Therefore, it is very important to study your desires at an early age and receive further education on this basis. I do not have <strike>seruious</strike> <strong>serious</strong> hobbies, so I am not faced with the question of changing my profession. But if I had a serious hobby, then of course I would think about making it my profession.

Why is important to have a bucket list? What's in yours?

It is certainly very useful to have a bucket list. It allows you to better understand yourself and structure your life and activities. It is important to have a <strike>stragetic</strike> <strong>strategic</strong> bucket list. For example, career achievements, family achievements, major acquisitions and investments. It is also useful to have a current bucket list for the near future. I have such bucket lists and they help me plan my actions and distribute my time and money. My bucket lists take into account the balance between work and personal time. In them, I take into account how much time I can spend on my rest and other activities. I plan my trips and cultural events separately. I recommend everyone to use this useful tool.If you use this tool, you will be able to avoid a lot of mistakes and make your life more meaningful.
]]></suggested_answer>
<key><![CDATA[]]></key>
<sub_score>80</sub_score>
</sbook_test_wri>
</sbook_test>
