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

1. Tanong 1 ng 30

   Which part of the body do you use to hear?

   • AYour ears
   • BYour eyes
   • CYour nose
   • DYour mouth
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Your ears

   We hear with our ears and see with our eyes.

2. Tanong 2 ng 30

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

   • Aheadache
   • Bsore throat
   • Cbackache
   • Dstomachache
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. headache

   A pain in your head is a headache.

3. Tanong 3 ng 30

   Choose the correct word: My feet ___.

   • Ahurt
   • Bhurts
   • Churting
   • Dis hurt
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. hurt

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

4. Tanong 4 ng 30

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

   • Aat
   • Bto
   • Con
   • Din
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. in

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

5. Tanong 5 ng 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.
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. I have a sore throat.

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

6. Tanong 6 ng 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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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. Tanong 7 ng 30

   Listen. How many pills do you take every day?

   I-play ang audioMakinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.

   Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

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

   • AThree
   • BTwo
   • COne
   • DSix
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Three

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

   Transcript

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

8. Tanong 8 ng 30

   Listen. Where is Omar's pain?

   I-play ang audioMakinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.

   Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

   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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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. Tanong 9 ng 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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. 8 tablets

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

10. Tanong 10 ng 30

    Listen. What does Lucy need?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 11 ng 30

    What do you wear on your hands in winter?

    • AGloves
    • BSocks
    • CBoots
    • DA scarf
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Gloves

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

12. Tanong 12 ng 30

    Choose the correct words.

    • Aa jacket blue
    • Ba blues jacket
    • Cblue a jacket
    • Da blue jacket
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. a blue jacket

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

13. Tanong 13 ng 30

    Choose the correct words: She has two ___.

    • Agreen sweaters
    • Bgreens sweaters
    • Csweater green
    • Dsweaters greens
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. green sweaters

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

14. Tanong 14 ng 30

    What is a "toque"?

    • AA long coat
    • BA pair of warm gloves
    • CA warm winter hat
    • DA winter boot
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. A warm winter hat

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

15. Tanong 15 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. These pants are too long.

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

16. Tanong 16 ng 30

    Listen. What colour coat does Jin want?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

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

    • AGreen
    • BBlue
    • CGrey
    • DBlack
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 17 ng 30

    Listen. What colour are Sara's boots?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

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

    • AWhite
    • BBlue
    • CBlack
    • DBrown
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 18 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At the back of the store

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

19. Tanong 19 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. a big black bag

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

20. Tanong 20 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 21 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Please wait a short time.

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

22. Tanong 22 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Hello, this is Maria.

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

23. Tanong 23 ng 30

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

    • Ato
    • Bin
    • Cat
    • Don
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 24 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 25 ng 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?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Yes, that works for me.

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

26. Tanong 26 ng 30

    Listen. Why is Tom calling?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 27 ng 30

    Listen. When is Ana's appointment?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 28 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Call the clinic back

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

29. Tanong 29 ng 30

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

    • Aslow
    • Bfastly
    • Cslowly
    • Dslower
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. slowly

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

30. Tanong 30 ng 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.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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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