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

Themaquiz zonder tijdslimiet: 50 vragen over Services, Renting a home, Emergencies and more, met een uitleg na elk antwoord. Vragen en antwoorden worden elke keer gehusseld.

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

Vraag 1 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Take money out of your account
Withdraw means take money out. Deposit means put money in.
Vraag 2 van 50
Where do you usually buy stamps?
- At the library
- At the post office
- At the pharmacy
- At the bank
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. At the post office
The post office sells stamps and sends letters and packages.
Vraag 3 van 50
On a form, what does "Last name" mean?
- Your first name
- Your family name
- Your nickname
- Your middle name
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Your family name
Last name is your family name. First name is your given name.
Vraag 4 van 50
Which one is a Canadian postal code?
- 90210
- 2TP J19
- T2P 1J9
- TP2 1J9
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. T2P 1J9
A Canadian postal code is letter, number, letter, space, number, letter, number: T2P 1J9.
Vraag 5 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. 2001-09-08
YYYY-MM-DD means year, month, day: 2001, then 09 (September), then 08.
Vraag 6 van 50
Choose the correct word: Please ___ here, at the bottom of the form.
- signature
- signing
- sign
- signed
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. sign
After please, use the base verb: please sign. Signature is the noun.
Vraag 7 van 50
Listen. What does the clerk ask for?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Two pieces of ID
The clerk asks, "Do you have two pieces of ID?" ID shows who you are.
Transcript
Clerk: How can I help you?
Fatima: I'd like to open a bank account.
Clerk: Sure. Do you have two pieces of ID?
Vraag 8 van 50
Listen. Where is Leo sending the package?
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Clerk: Where is the package going?
Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?
- To Calgary
- To Halifax
- To Quebec City
- To Hamilton
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. To Halifax
Leo says, "To Halifax, Nova Scotia."
Transcript
Clerk: Where is the package going?
Leo: To Halifax, Nova Scotia. How much is it?
Vraag 9 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. November 2, 1987
The date is in the format YYYY-MM-DD: 1987-11-02 = year 1987, month 11 (November), day 2.
Vraag 10 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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."
Vraag 11 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. The person who owns the home you rent
The landlord owns the home. The tenant pays rent and lives there.
Vraag 12 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Money you pay every month to live in a home
Rent is the money a tenant pays the landlord, usually every month.
Vraag 13 van 50
Choose the correct word: Is heat ___ in the rent?
- include
- included
- including
- includes
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. included
We say "Is heat included?" It means: Is heat part of the price?
Vraag 14 van 50
What does "utilities" mean?
- The kitchen and the bathroom
- Cats and dogs
- Electricity, heat and water
- Tables, beds and chairs
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Electricity, heat and water
Utilities are services like electricity, heat and water.
Vraag 15 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. On June 1.
When asks about a time or a day. Answer with a date: On June 1.
Vraag 16 van 50
Choose the correct word: How much is the rent ___ month?
- in
- a
- at
- on
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. a
We say a month or per month: $1,350 a month.
Vraag 17 van 50
Listen. Which bill does the tenant pay?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Electricity
The landlord says water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.
Transcript
Landlord: The rent is fourteen hundred dollars a month. Water and heat are included, but you pay for electricity.
Vraag 18 van 50
Listen. Who is Carol?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Transcript
Carol: Hi, I'm Carol from apartment 4B. Welcome to the building!
Sam: Thanks! I'm Sam. I just moved in.
Vraag 19 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 20 van 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!
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Could you please turn the music down? I can't sleep.
Could you please…? is polite. Give a reason: I can't sleep.
Vraag 21 van 50
What is the emergency number in Canada?
- 911
- 311
- 411
- 999
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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)
Vraag 22 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 23 van 50
Choose the correct word: Help! Someone ___ hurt!
- is
- are
- be
- am
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. is
Someone is one person, so use is: Someone is hurt.
Vraag 24 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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)
Vraag 25 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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)
Vraag 26 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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)
Vraag 27 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Call back
If you get disconnected (the call stops), call back. (Source: CRTC, crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/can.htm)
Vraag 28 van 50
Listen. What happened to the neighbour?
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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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. He fell down the stairs.
The man says, "My neighbour fell down the stairs." Fell is the past of fall.
Transcript
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Man: My neighbour fell down the stairs. He can't move his leg.
Vraag 29 van 50
Listen. Why is the woman calling?
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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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Someone broke into her car.
She says, "Someone broke into my car." That is a crime, so she needs the police.
Transcript
Operator: Do you need police, fire or ambulance?
Woman: Police. Someone broke into my car.
Vraag 30 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 31 van 50
Choose the right reply. A: "Have a nice weekend!" B: "___"
- No, thank you.
- Yes, I have.
- I'm fine.
- Thanks, you too!
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Thanks, you too!
Answer "Have a nice weekend!" with "Thanks, you too!"
Vraag 32 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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…
Vraag 33 van 50
Choose the right reply. A: "I love your scarf!" B: "___"
- Yes, I love.
- Thank you! It was a gift.
- You're welcome.
- Sorry.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Thank you! It was a gift.
Answer a compliment with thank you.
Vraag 34 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The weather
The weather is an easy, friendly topic. Money, religion and age are often too personal.
Vraag 35 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. It asks the other person the same question.
"How about you?" asks the same question back and keeps the talk going.
Vraag 36 van 50
Choose the correct word: It ___ a beautiful day yesterday.
- be
- was
- is
- were
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. was
Yesterday is in the past. With it, use was.
Vraag 37 van 50
Listen. What are Ella and Marco talking about?
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Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.
- Their families
- Their work
- The weather
- A party
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. The weather
Ella says, "Cold today, isn't it?" They talk about the weather.
Transcript
Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.
Vraag 38 van 50
Listen. What did Priya do on the weekend?
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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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. She relaxed at home.
Priya says, "I just relaxed at home." Ken watched hockey with his brother.
Transcript
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.
Vraag 39 van 50
Listen. What does the boss say to Tara?
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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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. She did a great job.
The boss says, "You did a great job this week." That is a compliment.
Transcript
Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you.
Vraag 40 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Have lunch on Friday
Joe writes, "Do you want to get lunch on Friday?" He also gives her a compliment.
Vraag 41 van 50
Choose the correct word: He ___ to work by bus every day.
- going
- goes
- go
- gone
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. goes
Every day = present simple. With he, go becomes goes.
Vraag 42 van 50
Choose the correct word: Last year I ___ in Mexico.
- lived
- was live
- live
- am living
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. lived
Last year is in the past. Live is regular: lived.
Vraag 43 van 50
Choose the correct words: Tomorrow we ___ visit the museum.
- going to
- are going to
- are go to
- will going to
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. are going to
For plans, use be + going to + verb: we are going to visit.
Vraag 44 van 50
Choose the correct word: ___ your sister live near you?
- Are
- Does
- Do
- Is
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Does
In present simple questions with he, she or it, use does: Does your sister live…?
Vraag 45 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Yes, thanks. I went camping.
The weekend is in the past, so answer with a past verb: I went camping.
Vraag 46 van 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.
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Could you open the door, please?
Could you…, please? is the most polite way to ask.
Vraag 47 van 50
Listen. What is Lea going to do today?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Rest
Lea says, "Yesterday I worked twelve hours, so today I'm going to rest."
Transcript
Lea: I'm a nurse. I work at the city hospital. Yesterday I worked twelve hours, so today I'm going to rest.
Vraag 48 van 50
Listen. What does Max want?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. To change his appointment to Tuesday
Max says he can't come on Monday and asks, "Could I change it to Tuesday?"
Transcript
Max: Hello, this is Max. I can't come to my appointment on Monday. Could I change it to Tuesday?
Vraag 49 van 50
Listen. Where is the accident?
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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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. On Main Street
Kim tells the 911 operator what happened and where: "on Main Street."
Transcript
Operator: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency?
Kim: There's a car accident on Main Street. A man is hurt.
Vraag 50 van 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
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. In the basement
The note says, "The laundry room is in the basement."

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