Basic English in 7 Days (Fast Track): Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more

Prueba temática sin límite de tiempo: 50 preguntas sobre Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more, con una explicación después de cada respuesta. Las preguntas y respuestas se mezclan cada vez.

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

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Día 7: Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more

Pregunta 1 de 50
What does "withdraw money" mean?
- Borrow money from a friend
- Send money to a person in another country
- Take money out of your account
- Put money into your account
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Take money out of your account
Withdraw means take money out. Deposit means put money in.
Pregunta 2 de 50
Where do you usually buy stamps?
- At the library
- At the post office
- At the pharmacy
- At the bank
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At the post office
The post office sells stamps and sends letters and packages.
Pregunta 3 de 50
On a form, what does "Last name" mean?
- Your first name
- Your family name
- Your nickname
- Your middle name
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Your family name
Last name is your family name. First name is your given name.
Pregunta 4 de 50
Which one is a Canadian postal code?
- 90210
- 2TP J19
- T2P 1J9
- TP2 1J9
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. T2P 1J9
A Canadian postal code is letter, number, letter, space, number, letter, number: T2P 1J9.
Pregunta 5 de 50
A form says: Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD). You were born on September 8, 2001. What do you write?
- 2001-08-09
- 2001-09-08
- 09-08-2001
- 08-09-2001
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 2001-09-08
YYYY-MM-DD means year, month, day: 2001, then 09 (September), then 08.
Pregunta 6 de 50
Choose the correct word: Please ___ here, at the bottom of the form.
- signature
- signing
- sign
- signed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. sign
After please, use the base verb: please sign. Signature is the noun.
Pregunta 7 de 50
Listen. What does the clerk ask for?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Clerk: How can I help you?
Fatima: I'd like to open a bank account.
Clerk: Sure. Do you have two pieces of ID?
- Her bank card
- Two pieces of ID
- A letter from her bank
- Two stamps
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Two pieces of ID
The clerk asks, "Do you have two pieces of ID?" ID shows who you are.
Transcripción
Clerk: How can I help you?
Fatima: I'd like to open a bank account.
Clerk: Sure. Do you have two pieces of ID?
Pregunta 8 de 50
Listen. Where is Leo sending the package?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Clerk: Where is the package going?
Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?
- To Calgary
- To Halifax
- To Quebec City
- To Hamilton
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. To Halifax
Leo says, "To Halifax, Nova Scotia."
Transcripción
Clerk: Where is the package going?
Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?
Pregunta 9 de 50
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
- November 2, 1987
- November 2, 1978
- February 11, 1987
- February 2, 1987
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. November 2, 1987
The date is in the format YYYY-MM-DD: 1987-11-02 = year 1987, month 11 (November), day 2.
Pregunta 10 de 50
Choose the right reply. Clerk: "Can I see your ID, please?" You: "___"
- Yes, I can see it very well, thanks.
- No, I'm Maria.
- Sure. Here's my driver's licence.
- My ID is very good.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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."
Pregunta 11 de 50
Who is a "landlord"?
- The person who owns the home you rent
- A person who works at the bank near your home
- A person who lives next door
- The person who pays rent and lives in the home
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The person who owns the home you rent
The landlord owns the home. The tenant pays rent and lives there.
Pregunta 12 de 50
What is "rent"?
- Money you pay for food at a grocery store each week
- A bill for your phone
- Money you pay every month to live in a home
- A home that you buy
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Money you pay every month to live in a home
Rent is the money a tenant pays the landlord, usually every month.
Pregunta 13 de 50
Choose the correct word: Is heat ___ in the rent?
- include
- included
- including
- includes
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. included
We say "Is heat included?" It means: Is heat part of the price?
Pregunta 14 de 50
What does "utilities" mean?
- The kitchen and the bathroom
- Cats and dogs
- Electricity, heat and water
- Tables, beds and chairs
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Electricity, heat and water
Utilities are services like electricity, heat and water.
Pregunta 15 de 50
Choose the right reply. Landlord: "When do you want to move in?" You: "___"
- On June 1.
- It's $1,500 a month.
- Yes, I have a cat.
- Two bedrooms, please.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. On June 1.
When asks about a time or a day. Answer with a date: On June 1.
Pregunta 16 de 50
Choose the correct word: How much is the rent ___ month?
- in
- a
- at
- on
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. a
We say a month or per month: $1,350 a month.
Pregunta 17 de 50
Listen. Which bill does the tenant pay?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Landlord: The rent is fourteen hundred dollars a month. Water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.
- Water and heat
- Water
- Electricity
- Heat
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Electricity
The landlord says water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.
Transcripción
Landlord: The rent is fourteen hundred dollars a month. Water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.
Pregunta 18 de 50
Listen. Who is Carol?
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¿Sin sonido? Lee el texto
Carol: Hi, I'm Carol from apartment 4B. Welcome to the building!
Sam: Thanks! I'm Sam. I just moved in.
- Sam's new neighbour
- Sam's manager at work
- Sam's landlord
- Sam's sister
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
Carol: Hi, I'm Carol from apartment 4B. Welcome to the building!
Sam: Thanks! I'm Sam. I just moved in.
Pregunta 19 de 50
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.
- It is on the first floor.
- Parking is free.
- Electricity is included.
- Pets are OK.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 20 de 50
Your neighbour's music is very loud at night. What is the polite thing to say?
- Music. Stop.
- Could you please turn the music down? I can't sleep.
- You are a very bad neighbour.
- Your music is terrible and too loud. Stop it right now!
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Could you please turn the music down? I can't sleep.
Could you please…? is polite. Give a reason: I can't sleep.
Pregunta 21 de 50
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 22 de 50
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 23 de 50
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 24 de 50
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 25 de 50
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 26 de 50
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 27 de 50
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 28 de 50
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 29 de 50
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 30 de 50
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 31 de 50
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 32 de 50
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 33 de 50
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 34 de 50
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 35 de 50
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 36 de 50
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 37 de 50
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 38 de 50
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 39 de 50
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 40 de 50
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 41 de 50
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 42 de 50
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 43 de 50
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 44 de 50
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 45 de 50
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 46 de 50
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 47 de 50
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 48 de 50
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 49 de 50
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 50 de 50
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."

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