Basic English in 10 Days: Health, Clothes and colours and Phone and appointments

1. Vraag 1 van 30

   Which part of the body do you use to hear?

   • AYour ears
   • BYour eyes
   • CYour nose
   • DYour mouth
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Your ears

   We hear with our ears and see with our eyes.

2. Vraag 2 van 30

   Choose the correct word: I have a ___. My head hurts.

   • Aheadache
   • Bsore throat
   • Cbackache
   • Dstomachache
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. headache

   A pain in your head is a headache.

3. Vraag 3 van 30

   Choose the correct word: My feet ___.

   • Ahurt
   • Bhurts
   • Churting
   • Dis hurt
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. hurt

   Feet is plural (two feet), so use hurt with no -s. One foot hurts; two feet hurt.

4. Vraag 4 van 30

   Choose the correct word: She has a pain ___ her stomach.

   • Aat
   • Bto
   • Con
   • Din
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. in

   We say a pain in + body part: a pain in her stomach.

5. Vraag 5 van 30

   Choose the right reply. Doctor: "What's wrong?" Patient: "___"

   • AIt's on Main Street, near the bank.
   • BI have a sore throat.
   • CI'm fine, thank you.
   • DI have 30 years.
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. I have a sore throat.

   "What's wrong?" asks about your problem. Tell the doctor what hurts.

6. Vraag 6 van 30

   What is a "prescription"?

   • AA kind of pain
   • BA doctor's office
   • CA special room in a hospital for sick people
   • DA note from a doctor for medicine
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A note from a doctor for medicine

   A prescription is a note from your doctor. You give it to the pharmacist to get medicine.

7. Vraag 7 van 30

   Listen. How many pills do you take every day?

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   Doctor: Take one pill three times a day, after meals.

   • AThree
   • BTwo
   • COne
   • DSix
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Three

   One pill three times a day = three pills every day.

   Transcript

   Doctor: Take one pill three times a day, after meals.

8. Vraag 8 van 30

   Listen. Where is Omar's pain?

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   Nurse: What's the problem?
   Omar: I have a pain in my back. It started three days ago.

   • AIn his stomach
   • BIn his back
   • CIn his leg
   • DIn his chest
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. In his back

   Omar says, "I have a pain in my back."

   Transcript

   Nurse: What's the problem?
   Omar: I have a pain in my back. It started three days ago.

9. Vraag 9 van 30

   Read the label. What is the most you can take in 24 hours?

   Take 2 tablets every 6 hours.
   Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
   Take with food.
   Keep away from children.

   • A2 tablets
   • B24 tablets
   • C8 tablets
   • D6 tablets
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 8 tablets

   The label says, "Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours."

10. Vraag 10 van 30

    Listen. What does Lucy need?

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    Pharmacist: Do you have a prescription?
    Lucy: No, I don't. I just need something for a cold.

    • ASomething for a cold
    • BA new prescription
    • CAn appointment with a doctor
    • DSomething for a headache
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Something for a cold

    Lucy says, "I just need something for a cold." She does not have a prescription.

    Transcript

    Pharmacist: Do you have a prescription?
    Lucy: No, I don't. I just need something for a cold.

11. Vraag 11 van 30

    What do you wear on your hands in winter?

    • AGloves
    • BSocks
    • CBoots
    • DA scarf
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Gloves

    Gloves are for your hands. Socks and boots are for your feet. A scarf is for your neck.

12. Vraag 12 van 30

    Choose the correct words.

    • Aa jacket blue
    • Ba blues jacket
    • Cblue a jacket
    • Da blue jacket
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. a blue jacket

    In English, the adjective goes before the noun: a blue jacket.

13. Vraag 13 van 30

    Choose the correct words: She has two ___.

    • Agreen sweaters
    • Bgreens sweaters
    • Csweater green
    • Dsweaters greens
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. green sweaters

    Adjectives never take -s. Only the noun is plural: two green sweaters.

14. Vraag 14 van 30

    What is a "toque"?

    • AA long coat
    • BA pair of warm gloves
    • CA warm winter hat
    • DA winter boot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A warm winter hat

    A toque is a warm winter hat. It is a Canadian word.

15. Vraag 15 van 30

    Choose the correct sentence.

    • AThese pant are too long.
    • BThese pants are too long.
    • CThese pants is too long.
    • DThis pants are too long.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. These pants are too long.

    Pants is always plural, so use these and are: These pants are too long.

16. Vraag 16 van 30

    Listen. What colour coat does Jin want?

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    Clerk: Can I help you?
    Jin: Yes, I'm looking for a winter coat. Do you have it in grey?

    • AGreen
    • BBlue
    • CGrey
    • DBlack
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Grey

    Jin asks, "Do you have it in grey?"

    Transcript

    Clerk: Can I help you?
    Jin: Yes, I'm looking for a winter coat. Do you have it in grey?

17. Vraag 17 van 30

    Listen. What colour are Sara's boots?

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    Sara: Today I'm wearing jeans, a white T-shirt and brown boots.

    • AWhite
    • BBlue
    • CBlack
    • DBrown
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Brown

    Sara says she is wearing "brown boots." Her T-shirt is white.

    Transcript

    Sara: Today I'm wearing jeans, a white T-shirt and brown boots.

18. Vraag 18 van 30

    Read the sign. Where are the fitting rooms?

    WINTER SALE!
    All coats: 30% off.
    Boots: buy one pair, get the second pair 50% off.
    Fitting rooms are at the back of the store.

    • AOn the second floor
    • BNear the front door of the store
    • CNext to the boots
    • DAt the back of the store
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At the back of the store

    The sign says, "Fitting rooms are at the back of the store."

19. Vraag 19 van 30

    Put the words in order: big / a / bag / black

    • Aa bag big black
    • Ba big black bag
    • Cbig a black bag
    • Da black big bag
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. a big black bag

    Size comes before colour, and both go before the noun: a big black bag.

20. Vraag 20 van 30

    Choose the right reply. Customer: "Can I try these pants on?" Clerk: "___"

    • ANo, I'm not wearing.
    • BIt's a size medium, and the colour is blue.
    • CSure. The fitting room is over there.
    • DYes, they are blue.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Sure. The fitting room is over there.

    The customer asks to try on the pants. The clerk says yes and shows the fitting room.

21. Vraag 21 van 30

    What does "Just a moment, please" mean?

    • APlease wait a short time.
    • BPlease call back tomorrow.
    • CPlease say your name.
    • DPlease speak more slowly.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Please wait a short time.

    "Just a moment" means "wait a short time." People say it on the phone.

22. Vraag 22 van 30

    How do you say your name on the phone?

    • AHello, I am here Maria.
    • BHello, this is Maria.
    • CHello, it's me is Maria.
    • DHello, here speaking Maria.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Hello, this is Maria.

    On the phone, use "this is" + your name: Hello, this is Maria.

23. Vraag 23 van 30

    Choose the correct word: My appointment is on Friday ___ the morning.

    • Ato
    • Bin
    • Cat
    • Don
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. in

    Use in with parts of the day: in the morning, in the afternoon. Use on with days and at with clock times.

24. Vraag 24 van 30

    Choose the correct sentence.

    • AThe dentist can see you on Tuesday in 3:30.
    • BThe dentist can see you on Tuesday at 3:30.
    • CThe dentist can see you at Tuesday in 3:30.
    • DThe dentist can see you in Tuesday on 3:30.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The dentist can see you on Tuesday at 3:30.

    Use on with days (on Tuesday) and at with clock times (at 3:30).

25. Vraag 25 van 30

    Choose the right reply. Receptionist: "Is Wednesday at 10 a.m. OK?" You: "___"

    • AYes, that works for me.
    • BYes, it's 10 years.
    • CYes, I am Wednesday.
    • DNo, thanks. I'm fine, how are you?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Yes, that works for me.

    "That works for me" means the day and time are good for you.

26. Vraag 26 van 30

    Listen. Why is Tom calling?

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    Receptionist: Good morning, Bright Smile Dental.
    Tom: Hi, I'd like to make an appointment for a cleaning, please.

    • ATo pay a bill
    • BTo cancel an appointment
    • CTo speak to his doctor
    • DTo make an appointment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. To make an appointment

    Tom says, "I'd like to make an appointment." I'd like is a polite way to ask.

    Transcript

    Receptionist: Good morning, Bright Smile Dental.
    Tom: Hi, I'd like to make an appointment for a cleaning, please.

27. Vraag 27 van 30

    Listen. When is Ana's appointment?

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    Receptionist: Dr. Lee can see you on Thursday, May 9, at 4:15.
    Ana: Great, thank you.

    • AThursday at 4:15
    • BThursday at 4:50
    • CTuesday at 4:15
    • DTuesday at 4:50
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Thursday at 4:15

    The receptionist says Thursday, May 9, at 4:15. Listen carefully: fifteen (15) and fifty (50) sound similar.

    Transcript

    Receptionist: Dr. Lee can see you on Thursday, May 9, at 4:15.
    Ana: Great, thank you.

28. Vraag 28 van 30

    Read the voicemail. What does Karen want you to do?

    Hi, this is Karen from Westview Clinic. I'm calling about your appointment tomorrow at 9 a.m. The doctor is sick, so we need to change it. Please call us back at 587-555-0143. Thank you.

    • ACall the clinic back
    • BCome to the clinic at 9 a.m.
    • CCall the doctor at home
    • DCancel your appointment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Call the clinic back

    Karen says, "Please call us back," because the clinic needs to change your appointment.

29. Vraag 29 van 30

    Choose the correct word: You speak very fast. Could you speak more ___, please?

    • Aslow
    • Bfastly
    • Cslowly
    • Dslower
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. slowly

    Use more + slowly: Could you speak more slowly, please?

30. Vraag 30 van 30

    Put the words in order: an / like / I'd / appointment / make / to

    • AI'd like to make an appointment.
    • BI'd like make to an appointment.
    • CLike I'd to make an appointment.
    • DI'd to like make an appointment.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. I'd like to make an appointment.

    The pattern is I'd like + to + verb: I'd like to make an appointment.

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