Basic English in 10 Days: Emergencies, Small talk and Review

Prueba temática sin límite de tiempo: 30 preguntas sobre Emergencies, Small talk and Review, con una explicación después de cada respuesta. Las preguntas y respuestas se mezclan cada vez.

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Canadá
300 preguntas
Revisado el 13 de octubre de 2026
Revisión lingüística: 13 de octubre de 2026

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Día 10: Emergencies, Small talk and Review

Pregunta 1 de 30
What is the emergency number in Canada?
- 911
- 311
- 411
- 999
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. 911
In Canada, call 911 in an emergency when you need police, fire or an ambulance right away. (Source: City of Calgary, calgary.ca/safety-contacts/911.html)
Pregunta 2 de 30
What is an "ambulance"?
- A truck for firefighters
- A taxi for the airport
- A vehicle for very sick or hurt people
- A car for the police
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. A vehicle for very sick or hurt people
An ambulance takes very sick or badly hurt people to the hospital. Paramedics work in it.
Pregunta 3 de 30
Choose the correct word: Help! Someone ___ hurt!
- is
- are
- be
- am
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. is
Someone is one person, so use is: Someone is hurt.
Pregunta 4 de 30
Which problem is a reason to call 911?
- I want to know when the bank opens.
- There is a fire in my kitchen.
- My internet is not working.
- I lost my umbrella.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. There is a fire in my kitchen.
Call 911 only for real emergencies, like a fire. (Source: City of Calgary, calgary.ca/safety-contacts/911.html)
Pregunta 5 de 30
Choose the right reply. Operator: "Where is the emergency?" You: "___"
- My name is Ali and I'm 35 years old.
- At 123 Maple Street, apartment 5.
- Yes, I can.
- I'm fine, thanks.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At 123 Maple Street, apartment 5.
Where asks about a place. Tell the operator the location of the emergency as soon as they ask. (Source: CRTC, crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/can.htm)
Pregunta 6 de 30
You called 911 by mistake. What should you do?
- Stay on the line and say there is no emergency.
- Turn off your phone.
- Hang up quickly and call again tomorrow morning.
- Send a text to a friend.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay on the line and say there is no emergency.
If you dial 911 by mistake, do not hang up. Stay on the line and tell the operator there is no emergency. (Source: CRTC, crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/can.htm)
Pregunta 7 de 30
You are talking to 911 and the call stops. What should you do?
- Call a friend
- Wait for an email
- Call back
- Go to bed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Call back
If you get disconnected (the call stops), call back. (Source: CRTC, crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/can.htm)
Pregunta 8 de 30
Listen. What happened to the neighbour?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Man: My neighbour fell down the stairs. He can't move his leg.
- He had an accident in his car.
- He lost his keys.
- He started a fire.
- He fell down the stairs.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. He fell down the stairs.
The man says, "My neighbour fell down the stairs." Fell is the past of fall.
Transcripción
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Man: My neighbour fell down the stairs. He can't move his leg.
Pregunta 9 de 30
Listen. Why is the woman calling?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Operator: Do you need police, fire or ambulance?
Woman: Police. Someone broke into my car.
- She hurt her arm in her car.
- Her car is on fire.
- Someone broke into her car.
- She can't find her car.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Someone broke into her car.
She says, "Someone broke into my car." That is a crime, so she needs the police.
Transcripción
Operator: Do you need police, fire or ambulance?
Woman: Police. Someone broke into my car.
Pregunta 10 de 30
Read the sign. Who sees a doctor first?
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT — Open 24 hours
Please go to the triage desk first. A nurse will check you.
Patients with the most serious problems see a doctor first.
- People with the most serious problems
- People who arrive at the hospital first
- Children under 12
- People with an appointment
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. People with the most serious problems
The sign says, "Patients with the most serious problems see a doctor first." A nurse checks everyone at triage.
Pregunta 11 de 30
Choose the right reply. A: "Have a nice weekend!" B: "___"
- No, thank you.
- Yes, I have.
- I'm fine.
- Thanks, you too!
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Thanks, you too!
Answer "Have a nice weekend!" with "Thanks, you too!"
Pregunta 12 de 30
Choose the right reply. A: "How was your weekend?" B: "___"
- Yes, it was.
- I'm going to work on Saturday and Sunday.
- It was great. I visited my cousins.
- It is Saturday and Sunday.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. It was great. I visited my cousins.
The weekend is in the past, so answer with was and a past verb: It was great. I visited…
Pregunta 13 de 30
Choose the right reply. A: "I love your scarf!" B: "___"
- Yes, I love.
- Thank you! It was a gift.
- You're welcome.
- Sorry.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Thank you! It was a gift.
Answer a compliment with thank you.
Pregunta 14 de 30
Which topic is good for small talk with a new co-worker?
- Their religion
- The weather
- How old they are
- How much money they make
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The weather
The weather is an easy, friendly topic. Money, religion and age are often too personal.
Pregunta 15 de 30
What does "How about you?" do?
- It asks the other person for directions to a place.
- It asks the other person the same question.
- It says goodbye.
- It asks about a price.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. It asks the other person the same question.
"How about you?" asks the same question back and keeps the talk going.
Pregunta 16 de 30
Choose the correct word: It ___ a beautiful day yesterday.
- be
- was
- is
- were
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. was
Yesterday is in the past. With it, use was.
Pregunta 17 de 30
Listen. What are Ella and Marco talking about?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.
- Their families
- Their work
- The weather
- A party
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The weather
Ella says, "Cold today, isn't it?" They talk about the weather.
Transcripción
Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.
Pregunta 18 de 30
Listen. What did Priya do on the weekend?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Priya: How was your weekend?
Ken: Pretty good. I watched a hockey game with my brother. How about you?
Priya: I just relaxed at home.
- She relaxed at home.
- She visited her brother.
- She went to work.
- She watched hockey.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. She relaxed at home.
Priya says, "I just relaxed at home." Ken watched hockey with his brother.
Transcripción
Priya: How was your weekend?
Ken: Pretty good. I watched a hockey game with my brother. How about you?
Priya: I just relaxed at home.
Pregunta 19 de 30
Listen. What does the boss say to Tara?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you.
- She is late today.
- She can go home early.
- She did a great job.
- She needs to work on Saturday.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. She did a great job.
The boss says, "You did a great job this week." That is a compliment.
Transcripción
Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you.
Pregunta 20 de 30
Read the message. What does Joe invite Dana to do?
Hi Dana! Great job on your presentation today. Everyone loved it. Do you want to get lunch on Friday? — Joe
- Give a presentation
- Have dinner on Friday
- Have lunch on Friday
- Have lunch today
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Have lunch on Friday
Joe writes, "Do you want to get lunch on Friday?" He also gives her a compliment.
Pregunta 21 de 30
Choose the correct word: He ___ to work by bus every day.
- going
- goes
- go
- gone
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. goes
Every day = present simple. With he, go becomes goes.
Pregunta 22 de 30
Choose the correct word: Last year I ___ in Mexico.
- lived
- was live
- live
- am living
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. lived
Last year is in the past. Live is regular: lived.
Pregunta 23 de 30
Choose the correct words: Tomorrow we ___ visit the museum.
- going to
- are going to
- are go to
- will going to
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. are going to
For plans, use be + going to + verb: we are going to visit.
Pregunta 24 de 30
Choose the correct word: ___ your sister live near you?
- Are
- Does
- Do
- Is
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Does
In present simple questions with he, she or it, use does: Does your sister live…?
Pregunta 25 de 30
Choose the right reply. A: "Did you have a good weekend?" B: "___"
- Yes, I have.
- Yes, I go camping.
- Yes, thanks. I went camping.
- Yes, I'm going to go camping next week.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Yes, thanks. I went camping.
The weekend is in the past, so answer with a past verb: I went camping.
Pregunta 26 de 30
Choose the most polite request.
- Hey, you there, open the door for me now.
- Could you open the door, please?
- Open the door.
- Door, please, now.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Could you open the door, please?
Could you…, please? is the most polite way to ask.
Pregunta 27 de 30
Listen. What is Lea going to do today?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Lea: I'm a nurse. I work at the city hospital. Yesterday I worked twelve hours, so today I'm going to rest.
- Rest
- Go to the hospital
- See a doctor
- Work twelve hours
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Rest
Lea says, "Yesterday I worked twelve hours, so today I'm going to rest."
Transcripción
Lea: I'm a nurse. I work at the city hospital. Yesterday I worked twelve hours, so today I'm going to rest.
Pregunta 28 de 30
Listen. What does Max want?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Max: Hello, this is Max. I can't come to my appointment on Monday. Could I change it to Tuesday?
- To change his appointment to Tuesday
- To ask for the clinic's address
- To cancel his appointment and not come back
- To make a new appointment on Monday
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. To change his appointment to Tuesday
Max says he can't come on Monday and asks, "Could I change it to Tuesday?"
Transcripción
Max: Hello, this is Max. I can't come to my appointment on Monday. Could I change it to Tuesday?
Pregunta 29 de 30
Listen. Where is the accident?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Kim: There's a car accident on Main Street. A man is hurt.
- Near the hospital
- At Kim's house
- On Main Street
- On Maple Street
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. On Main Street
Kim tells the 911 operator what happened and where: "on Main Street."
Transcripción
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Kim: There's a car accident on Main Street. A man is hurt.
Pregunta 30 de 30
Read the note. Where is the laundry room?
Hi Marta, welcome to the building! Garbage day is Tuesday. The laundry room is in the basement. It's open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you have a problem, call me at 604-555-0133. — Greg, building manager
- Next to the garbage room
- On the top floor
- In Greg's office
- In the basement
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. In the basement
The note says, "The laundry room is in the basement."

Día 10: Emergencies, Small talk and Review

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