Basic English in 10 Days: Can you help me?, Services and Renting a home

1. Frage 1 von 30

   What does "No problem" mean?

   • AI can't help you.
   • BIt's OK. I'm happy to help.
   • CPlease ask me again.
   • DThere is a big problem here.
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   Antwort: B. It's OK. I'm happy to help.

   People say "No problem" when they are happy to help or to say "it's OK."

2. Frage 2 von 30

   Choose the correct word: She ___ speak three languages.

   • Acans
   • Bcan
   • Cis can
   • Dcan to
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   Antwort: B. can

   Can never takes -s, and there is no to after it: she can speak.

3. Frage 3 von 30

   Choose the correct word: I ___ swim. I never learned.

   • Acan't
   • Bdon't can
   • Ccannot to
   • Dnot can
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   Antwort: A. can't

   The negative of can is can't (cannot): I can't swim.

4. Frage 4 von 30

   Which request is the most polite?

   • ACan help me with this box?
   • BHey you, help me with this heavy box now.
   • CHelp me with this box.
   • DCould you help me with this box, please?
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   Antwort: D. Could you help me with this box, please?

   Could you…, please? is a very polite request.

5. Frage 5 von 30

   Choose the right reply. A: "Can I use your pen?" B: "___"

   • AYes, I can use it now.
   • BSure, here you are.
   • CYes, you can't.
   • DNo, thank you.
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   Antwort: B. Sure, here you are.

   Say "Sure" or "Of course" to say yes, and "Here you are" when you give something.

6. Frage 6 von 30

   Which sentence is an offer?

   • ACould you carry that?
   • BI can't carry that.
   • CCan I help you carry that?
   • DCan you help me carry that?
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   Antwort: C. Can I help you carry that?

   Can I help you…? offers help. Can you help me…? asks for help.

7. Frage 7 von 30

   Listen. Can the man help the woman?

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   Woman: Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?
   Man: Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here.

   • AYes, he takes her there.
   • BNo, he is too busy today.
   • CYes, he gives her a map.
   • DNo, he is not from here.
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   Antwort: D. No, he is not from here.

   The man says, "Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here."

   Transkript

   Woman: Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?
   Man: Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here.

8. Frage 8 von 30

   Listen. What does Ken ask to see?

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   Clerk: Can I help you?
   Ken: Yes, please. Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?

   • ABlack shoes, size 2
   • BBrown shoes, size 10
   • CBlack shoes, size 10
   • DBlack boots, size 10
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   Antwort: C. Black shoes, size 10

   Ken says, "Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?"

   Transkript

   Clerk: Can I help you?
   Ken: Yes, please. Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?

9. Frage 9 von 30

   Read the notice. When can the building manager help?

   NOTICE: The elevator is not working today. If you need help with bags or groceries, please call the building manager at 780-555-0167. We can help between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

   • AFrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   • BOnly in the morning
   • CAll day and all night
   • DAfter 5 p.m.
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   Antwort: A. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

   The notice says, "We can help between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m."

10. Frage 10 von 30

    Your friend asks, "Could you help me on Saturday?" You are busy. What do you say?

    • ANo problem, I can't.
    • BYes, I can't.
    • CHere you are.
    • DSorry, I can't.
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    Antwort: D. Sorry, I can't.

    "Sorry, I can't." is a polite way to say no. "Here you are" is for when you give something to someone.

11. Frage 11 von 30

    What does "withdraw money" mean?

    • ABorrow money from a friend
    • BSend money to a person in another country
    • CTake money out of your account
    • DPut money into your account
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    Antwort: C. Take money out of your account

    Withdraw means take money out. Deposit means put money in.

12. Frage 12 von 30

    Where do you usually buy stamps?

    • AAt the library
    • BAt the post office
    • CAt the pharmacy
    • DAt the bank
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    Antwort: B. At the post office

    The post office sells stamps and sends letters and packages.

13. Frage 13 von 30

    On a form, what does "Last name" mean?

    • AYour first name
    • BYour family name
    • CYour nickname
    • DYour middle name
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    Antwort: B. Your family name

    Last name is your family name. First name is your given name.

14. Frage 14 von 30

    Which one is a Canadian postal code?

    • A90210
    • B2TP J19
    • CT2P 1J9
    • DTP2 1J9
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    Antwort: C. T2P 1J9

    A Canadian postal code is letter, number, letter, space, number, letter, number: T2P 1J9.

15. Frage 15 von 30

    A form says: Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD). You were born on September 8, 2001. What do you write?

    • A2001-08-09
    • B2001-09-08
    • C09-08-2001
    • D08-09-2001
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    Antwort: B. 2001-09-08

    YYYY-MM-DD means year, month, day: 2001, then 09 (September), then 08.

16. Frage 16 von 30

    Choose the correct word: Please ___ here, at the bottom of the form.

    • Asignature
    • Bsigning
    • Csign
    • Dsigned
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    Antwort: C. sign

    After please, use the base verb: please sign. Signature is the noun.

17. Frage 17 von 30

    Listen. What does the clerk ask for?

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    Clerk: How can I help you?
    Fatima: I'd like to open a bank account.
    Clerk: Sure. Do you have two pieces of ID?

    • AHer bank card
    • BTwo pieces of ID
    • CA letter from her bank
    • DTwo stamps
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    Antwort: B. Two pieces of ID

    The clerk asks, "Do you have two pieces of ID?" ID shows who you are.

    Transkript

    Clerk: How can I help you?
    Fatima: I'd like to open a bank account.
    Clerk: Sure. Do you have two pieces of ID?

18. Frage 18 von 30

    Listen. Where is Leo sending the package?

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    Clerk: Where is the package going?
    Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?

    • ATo Calgary
    • BTo Halifax
    • CTo Quebec City
    • DTo Hamilton
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    Antwort: B. To Halifax

    Leo says, "To Halifax, Nova Scotia."

    Transkript

    Clerk: Where is the package going?
    Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?

19. Frage 19 von 30

    Read the form. When was Maria born?

    First name: Maria
    Last name: Lopez
    Address: 52 Oak Street, Apt. 3, Regina, SK S4P 2L7
    Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD): 1987-11-02
    Phone: 306-555-0119

    • ANovember 2, 1987
    • BNovember 2, 1978
    • CFebruary 11, 1987
    • DFebruary 2, 1987
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    Antwort: A. November 2, 1987

    The date is in the format YYYY-MM-DD: 1987-11-02 = year 1987, month 11 (November), day 2.

20. Frage 20 von 30

    Choose the right reply. Clerk: "Can I see your ID, please?" You: "___"

    • AYes, I can see it very well, thanks.
    • BNo, I'm Maria.
    • CSure. Here's my driver's licence.
    • DMy ID is very good.
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    Antwort: C. Sure. Here's my driver's licence.

    The clerk wants to see your ID. Give it and say "Here's…" or "Here you are."

21. Frage 21 von 30

    Who is a "landlord"?

    • AThe person who owns the home you rent
    • BA person who works at the bank near your home
    • CA person who lives next door
    • DThe person who pays rent and lives in the home
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    Antwort: A. The person who owns the home you rent

    The landlord owns the home. The tenant pays rent and lives there.

22. Frage 22 von 30

    What is "rent"?

    • AMoney you pay for food at a grocery store each week
    • BA bill for your phone
    • CMoney you pay every month to live in a home
    • DA home that you buy
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    Antwort: C. Money you pay every month to live in a home

    Rent is the money a tenant pays the landlord, usually every month.

23. Frage 23 von 30

    Choose the correct word: Is heat ___ in the rent?

    • Ainclude
    • Bincluded
    • Cincluding
    • Dincludes
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    Antwort: B. included

    We say "Is heat included?" It means: Is heat part of the price?

24. Frage 24 von 30

    What does "utilities" mean?

    • AThe kitchen and the bathroom
    • BCats and dogs
    • CElectricity, heat and water
    • DTables, beds and chairs
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    Antwort: C. Electricity, heat and water

    Utilities are services like electricity, heat and water.

25. Frage 25 von 30

    Choose the right reply. Landlord: "When do you want to move in?" You: "___"

    • AOn June 1.
    • BIt's $1,500 a month.
    • CYes, I have a cat.
    • DTwo bedrooms, please.
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    Antwort: A. On June 1.

    When asks about a time or a day. Answer with a date: On June 1.

26. Frage 26 von 30

    Choose the correct word: How much is the rent ___ month?

    • Ain
    • Ba
    • Cat
    • Don
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    Antwort: B. a

    We say a month or per month: $1,350 a month.

27. Frage 27 von 30

    Listen. Which bill does the tenant pay?

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    Landlord: The rent is fourteen hundred dollars a month. Water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.

    • AWater and heat
    • BWater
    • CElectricity
    • DHeat
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    Antwort: C. Electricity

    The landlord says water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.

    Transkript

    Landlord: The rent is fourteen hundred dollars a month. Water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.

28. Frage 28 von 30

    Listen. Who is Carol?

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    Carol: Hi, I'm Carol from apartment 4B. Welcome to the building!
    Sam: Thanks! I'm Sam. I just moved in.

    • ASam's new neighbour
    • BSam's manager at work
    • CSam's landlord
    • DSam's sister
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    Antwort: A. Sam's new neighbour

    Carol is "from apartment 4B" and says "Welcome to the building!" She lives near Sam, so she is a neighbour.

    Transkript

    Carol: Hi, I'm Carol from apartment 4B. Welcome to the building!
    Sam: Thanks! I'm Sam. I just moved in.

29. Frage 29 von 30

    Read the ad. Which sentence is true?

    FOR RENT: 1-bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. $1,350/month. Heat and water included. No pets. No smoking. Free parking. Available July 1. Call Raj at 403-555-0175.

    • AIt is on the first floor.
    • BParking is free.
    • CElectricity is included.
    • DPets are OK.
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    Antwort: B. Parking is free.

    The ad says "Free parking." It also says no pets, only heat and water are included, and it is on the 2nd floor.

30. Frage 30 von 30

    Your neighbour's music is very loud at night. What is the polite thing to say?

    • AMusic. Stop.
    • BCould you please turn the music down? I can't sleep.
    • CYou are a very bad neighbour.
    • DYour music is terrible and too loud. Stop it right now!
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    Antwort: B. Could you please turn the music down? I can't sleep.

    Could you please…? is polite. Give a reason: I can't sleep.

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