Answer:
well can we maybe know what their viewpoint is?
 
        
             
        
        
        
The verb used would be ‘is’ because we’re talking about a group of people in the present tense. I feel we would use ‘are’ only if there were specific things were were talking about, like [we] are, [you] are, [jack and jill] are, etc. Though, this wouldn’t be the case with he and she, because they always need to be in present tense.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
No
Explanation:
Because this year you should have learned more and be a bit smarter than years before. So your standards would be low because you should be learning not staying at the same place you were last year.
Hope this helps!