Quiz for IB English B HL

Which of the following is an example of a ‘mass media’ text?

• Diary

• Brochure

• Email

• Blog

The IB English B HL course encourages you to focus on which key concept when speaking or writing?

• Audience

• Grammar

• Spelling

• Vocabulary size

What is the relevance of ‘context’ in communication, according to the course?

• The place where you are writing

• The influence of the setting or situation on language use

• Using difficult words

• The length of the text

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the key concepts of the course?

• Purpose

• Audience

• Grammar

• Meaning

How is language classified as a 'way of knowing' in Theory of Knowledge (TOK)?

• It helps acquire knowledge

• It replaces knowledge

• It creates confusion in learning

• It is irrelevant to the learning process

How does Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) connect with the English B course?

• By focusing on international interaction and reflection

• By requiring students to write longer essays

• By offering a separate set of exams

• By excluding personal reflection from activities

Which skill is NOT one of the Approaches to Learning (ATL) in the IB programme?

• Communication skills

• Thinking skills

• Social skills

• Speed reading skills

What kind of literary works will Higher Level (HL) students need to study?

• Only poetry

• Prose fiction, prose non-fiction, poetry, and drama

• Non-fiction articles only

• Only classical literature

What is the focus of Paper 1 in the IB English B HL course?

• Listening comprehension

• Receptive skills

• Productive skills – writing

• Research skills

How long is the Paper 1 exam for IB English B HL students?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 1 hour 30 minutes