Basic English in 7 Days (Fast Track): Home, Food and drink, Shopping and prices and more

1. Question 1 sur 40

   Where do you usually sleep?

   • AIn the garage
   • BIn the bedroom
   • CIn the bathroom
   • DIn the kitchen
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. In the bedroom

   The bedroom is the room with a bed.

2. Question 2 sur 40

   Which thing is in the bathroom?

   • Aa couch
   • Ba stove
   • Ca shower
   • Da garage
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. a shower

   A shower is in the bathroom. A stove is in the kitchen.

3. Question 3 sur 40

   Choose the correct word: "There ___ two bedrooms in my apartment."

   • Aare
   • Bam
   • Cbe
   • Dis
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. are

   Use "there are" with two or more things.

4. Question 4 sur 40

   Choose the correct word: "There ___ a big window in the kitchen."

   • Ahas
   • Bis
   • Chave
   • Dare
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. is

   Use "there is" with one thing. Do not use "have" or "has" here.

5. Question 5 sur 40

   Choose the correct word: "I live in ___ apartment."

   • Aa
   • Bon
   • Can
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. an

   "Apartment" starts with a vowel sound, so use "an".

6. Question 6 sur 40

   "Is there a garage?" Choose the correct answer.

   • ANo, isn't there.
   • BNo, there isn't.
   • CNo, there not.
   • DNo, there aren't.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. No, there isn't.

   Answer "Is there…?" with "there is" or "there isn't".

7. Question 7 sur 40

   In Canada, many houses have a room or floor under the ground. What is it called?

   • Aa basement
   • Ba garage
   • Ca balcony
   • Da closet
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. a basement

   The basement is under the ground floor.

8. Question 8 sur 40

   Listen. How many bedrooms are there?

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   Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

   My apartment is small. There is one bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. There isn't a balcony.

   • ANone
   • BTwo
   • CThree
   • DOne
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. One

   The speaker says, "There is one bedroom."

   Transcription

   My apartment is small. There is one bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. There isn't a balcony.

9. Question 9 sur 40

   Listen. Is there a garage?

   ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

   Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

   Agent: The house has a big kitchen, and there are three bedrooms upstairs.
   Nina: Is there a garage?
   Agent: No, there isn't.

   • AYes, there is one garage.
   • BNo, there is no garage.
   • CYes, there are two garages.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. No, there is no garage.

   Nina asks, "Is there a garage?" The agent says, "No, there isn't."

   Transcription

   Agent: The house has a big kitchen, and there are three bedrooms upstairs.
   Nina: Is there a garage?
   Agent: No, there isn't.

10. Question 10 sur 40

    Read. Which sentence is true?

    For rent: 2-bedroom apartment. Big living room, new kitchen, 1 bathroom. There is a balcony. No garage. Near a bus stop.

    • AThere is a balcony.
    • BThere is one bedroom.
    • CThere are two bathrooms.
    • DThere is a garage.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. There is a balcony.

    The ad says, "There is a balcony." It has one bathroom, two bedrooms and no garage.

11. Question 11 sur 40

    Which one is a drink?

    • Abread
    • Bjuice
    • Ccheese
    • Drice
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. juice

    Juice is a drink. Bread, rice and cheese are foods.

12. Question 12 sur 40

    Choose the correct word: "I eat ___ egg every morning."

    • Aan
    • Ba
    • Cmany
    • Dtwo
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. an

    "Egg" starts with a vowel sound, so use "an". "Two" and "many" need a plural.

13. Question 13 sur 40

    One tomato, two ___.

    • Atomato
    • Btomatos
    • Ctomatoes
    • Dtomatoies
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. tomatoes

    Tomato and potato take -es in the plural: tomatoes, potatoes.

14. Question 14 sur 40

    Which sentence is correct?

    • AI want a rice.
    • BI want some rice.
    • CI want two rices.
    • DI want an rice.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. I want some rice.

    We do not count rice. Use "some", not a/an or a number.

15. Question 15 sur 40

    Choose the correct word: "Is there ___ milk in the fridge?"

    • Aany
    • Ban
    • Cmany
    • Da
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. any

    Use "any" in questions with words we do not count, like milk.

16. Question 16 sur 40

    One strawberry, two ___.

    • Astrawberrys
    • Bstrawberryes
    • Cstrawberry
    • Dstrawberries
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. strawberries

    Consonant + y: change y to ies. Strawberry → strawberries.

17. Question 17 sur 40

    What is the meal in the middle of the day?

    • Adinner
    • Ba drink
    • Cbreakfast
    • Dlunch
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. lunch

    Breakfast is in the morning, lunch is in the middle of the day and dinner is in the evening.

18. Question 18 sur 40

    Listen. What does the person drink for breakfast?

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    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    For breakfast, I usually have bread with cheese and a cup of tea.

    • ACoffee
    • BTea
    • CMilk
    • DJuice
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Tea

    The speaker has bread with cheese and a cup of tea.

    Transcription

    For breakfast, I usually have bread with cheese and a cup of tea.

19. Question 19 sur 40

    Listen. Which food do they already have?

    ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Dad: We need milk, six eggs and some apples.
    Amy: OK. And bread?
    Dad: No, we have bread.

    • AMilk
    • BApples
    • CEggs
    • DBread
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Bread

    Amy asks about bread. Dad says, "No, we have bread."

    Transcription

    Dad: We need milk, six eggs and some apples.
    Amy: OK. And bread?
    Dad: No, we have bread.

20. Question 20 sur 40

    Read. How many eggs are on the list?

    Shopping list
    - 2 kg potatoes
    - 1 bag of rice
    - 12 eggs
    - some bananas
    - orange juice

    • A12
    • B2
    • C6
    • D1
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 12

    The list says "12 eggs". The 2 is for the potatoes (2 kg).

21. Question 21 sur 40

    How do you say $4.50?

    • Aforty-five dollars
    • Bfour cents and fifty dollars
    • Cfour dollars and fifty cents
    • Dfour dollars and fifteen cents
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. four dollars and fifty cents

    Say the dollars first, then the cents: four dollars and fifty cents (four fifty).

22. Question 22 sur 40

    Choose the correct word: "How much ___ these shoes?"

    • Abe
    • Bam
    • Care
    • Dis
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. are

    "Shoes" is plural, so use "are": How much are these shoes?

23. Question 23 sur 40

    In Canada, what is a "toonie"?

    • Aa 10¢ coin
    • Ba $2 coin
    • Ca $1 coin
    • Da 25¢ coin
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. a $2 coin

    A toonie is a $2 coin. A loonie is a $1 coin.

24. Question 24 sur 40

    Which sentence is correct?

    • AThese apples are $3.
    • BThis apples are $3.
    • CThese apple is $3.
    • DThese apples is $3.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. These apples are $3.

    Use "these" and "are" with plurals: These apples are $3.

25. Question 25 sur 40

    The cashier asks, "Cash or card?" What do you say?

    • AIt's ten dollars.
    • BMedium, please.
    • CYes, please.
    • DCard, please.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Card, please.

    Answer the question: say how you want to pay.

26. Question 26 sur 40

    What does "L" mean on a clothes label?

    • Alight
    • Blong
    • Clittle
    • Dlarge
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. large

    Sizes are S (small), M (medium), L (large) and XL (extra large).

27. Question 27 sur 40

    Listen. How much is it?

    ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Cashier: That's twenty-three fifty, please.
    Customer: Here you go.

    • A$23.15
    • B$23.50
    • C$20.35
    • D$32.50
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. $23.50

    "Twenty-three fifty" means twenty-three dollars and fifty cents: $23.50.

    Transcription

    Cashier: That's twenty-three fifty, please.
    Customer: Here you go.

28. Question 28 sur 40

    Listen. Which size does the customer want?

    ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Customer: Excuse me, do you have this sweater in a medium?
    Clerk: Sorry, we only have small and large.

    • AExtra large
    • BLarge
    • CSmall
    • DMedium
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Medium

    The customer asks for the sweater in a medium.

    Transcription

    Customer: Excuse me, do you have this sweater in a medium?
    Clerk: Sorry, we only have small and large.

29. Question 29 sur 40

    Listen to the cashier. Choose the best answer.

    ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Cashier: Do you need a bag?

    • AYes, it's ten dollars.
    • BNo, I'm not.
    • CYes, a medium.
    • DNo, thanks. I have one.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, thanks. I have one.

    The cashier asks if you need a bag. "No, thanks. I have one." answers the question.

    Transcription

    Cashier: Do you need a bag?

30. Question 30 sur 40

    Read. Which item costs the most?

    FRESH MARKET
    Milk (2 L): $5.49
    Bread: $3.29
    Apples (1 kg): $4.40
    Total: $13.18
    Paid by card. Thank you!

    • AThe bread
    • BThe apples
    • CThey all cost the same.
    • DThe milk
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The milk

    Milk is $5.49. Bread is $3.29 and apples are $4.40.

31. Question 31 sur 40

    Which is the most polite?

    • AGive me a tea.
    • BI'd like a tea, please.
    • CI want tea.
    • DA tea, give me.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. I'd like a tea, please.

    "I'd like…, please" is polite. "Give me" and "I want" can sound rude.

32. Question 32 sur 40

    What does "I'd like" mean?

    • AI would like
    • BI had like
    • CI will like
    • DI did like
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. I would like

    In "I'd like", the 'd means "would".

33. Question 33 sur 40

    The server asks, "For here or to go?" What does this mean?

    • ADo you want to pay now or later?
    • BDo you want milk or sugar?
    • CDo you want a big size or a small size?
    • DWill you eat here or take it with you?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Will you eat here or take it with you?

    "For here" = in the café. "To go" = you take it with you.

34. Question 34 sur 40

    The server asks, "Anything else?" You want nothing more. What do you say?

    • ANo, I'd like.
    • BYes, nothing.
    • CYes, that's all.
    • DNo, that's all, thanks.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, that's all, thanks.

    "No, that's all" means you do not want anything more.

35. Question 35 sur 40

    Choose the correct word: "Could I ___ a muffin, please?"

    • Ahave
    • Bto have
    • Chaving
    • Dhas
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. have

    After "could", use the base verb: Could I have…?

36. Question 36 sur 40

    "Would you like milk in your coffee?" Choose the correct answer.

    • AYes, I like.
    • BYes, you would.
    • CYes, please.
    • DYes, I would like.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Yes, please.

    A simple answer is "Yes, please" or "No, thank you." Do not end with "I would like".

37. Question 37 sur 40

    Listen. What size is the drink?

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    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Server: Hi! What can I get for you?
    Customer: I'd like a large hot chocolate and a muffin, please.

    • ASmall
    • BLarge
    • CMedium
    • DExtra large
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Large

    The customer orders a large hot chocolate.

    Transcription

    Server: Hi! What can I get for you?
    Customer: I'd like a large hot chocolate and a muffin, please.

38. Question 38 sur 40

    Listen. What does the customer want?

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    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Server: Is that for here or to go?
    Customer: To go, please.

    • ATo take the order away
    • BTo eat at a table in the café
    • CA bigger size
    • DTo pay later
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. To take the order away

    The customer says "To go", so they take it with them.

    Transcription

    Server: Is that for here or to go?
    Customer: To go, please.

39. Question 39 sur 40

    Listen. How does the customer pay?

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    Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

    Server: That's eight seventy-five.
    Customer: Can I pay by card?
    Server: Sure.

    • AWith cash
    • BBy card
    • CBy phone
    • DWith a cheque
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. By card

    The customer asks, "Can I pay by card?" The server says yes.

    Transcription

    Server: That's eight seventy-five.
    Customer: Can I pay by card?
    Server: Sure.

40. Question 40 sur 40

    Read. You order a medium coffee and a muffin. How much is it?

    Maple Café
    Coffee: small $2.25, medium $2.75, large $3.25
    Tea: $2.00 (any size)
    Muffin: $3.50
    Bagel with cream cheese: $4.25

    • A$5.75
    • B$6.25
    • C$6.75
    • D$5.25
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. $6.25

    A medium coffee is $2.75 and a muffin is $3.50. $2.75 + $3.50 = $6.25.

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