Basic English in 30 Days: Small talk

1. Pregunta 1 de 10

   Choose the right reply. A: "Have a nice weekend!" B: "___"

   • ANo, thank you.
   • BYes, I have.
   • CI'm fine.
   • DThanks, you too!
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Thanks, you too!

   Answer "Have a nice weekend!" with "Thanks, you too!"

2. Pregunta 2 de 10

   Choose the right reply. A: "How was your weekend?" B: "___"

   • AYes, it was.
   • BI'm going to work on Saturday and Sunday.
   • CIt was great. I visited my cousins.
   • DIt 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…

3. Pregunta 3 de 10

   Choose the right reply. A: "I love your scarf!" B: "___"

   • AYes, I love.
   • BThank you! It was a gift.
   • CYou're welcome.
   • DSorry.
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Thank you! It was a gift.

   Answer a compliment with thank you.

4. Pregunta 4 de 10

   Which topic is good for small talk with a new co-worker?

   • ATheir religion
   • BThe weather
   • CHow old they are
   • DHow 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.

5. Pregunta 5 de 10

   What does "How about you?" do?

   • AIt asks the other person for directions to a place.
   • BIt asks the other person the same question.
   • CIt says goodbye.
   • DIt 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.

6. Pregunta 6 de 10

   Choose the correct word: It ___ a beautiful day yesterday.

   • Abe
   • Bwas
   • Cis
   • Dwere
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. was

   Yesterday is in the past. With it, use was.

7. Pregunta 7 de 10

   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.

   • ATheir families
   • BTheir work
   • CThe weather
   • DA 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.

8. Pregunta 8 de 10

   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.

   • AShe relaxed at home.
   • BShe visited her brother.
   • CShe went to work.
   • DShe 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.

9. Pregunta 9 de 10

   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.

   • AShe is late today.
   • BShe can go home early.
   • CShe did a great job.
   • DShe 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.

10. Pregunta 10 de 10

    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

    • AGive a presentation
    • BHave dinner on Friday
    • CHave lunch on Friday
    • DHave 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.

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