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English for the Canadian Workplace Course：Polite requests and asking for clarification

不限时专题测验：关于Polite requests and asking for clarification的16道题，每道题作答后都有解释。每次题目和选项都会重新打乱。

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  • 加拿大
  • 99道题
  • 核对于2026年10月13日
  • 事实核查：2026年10月13日
从课文开始English for the Canadian Workplace Course: Lessons：阅读时间约240分钟。测试中的每道题在课文中都有讲解。

专题测验3：Polite requests and asking for clarification

  1. 第1题，共16题

    Which request is the most polite?
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    答案: C. Could you pass me the tape, please?

    "Could you ..., please?" is a soft, polite request. Direct commands can sound rude to coworkers.

  2. 第2题，共16题

    Your coworker asks, "Would you mind helping me with these boxes?" You are happy to help. What do you say?
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    答案: A. Not at all. Where do they go?

    "Would you mind ...?" asks if it is a problem for you. "Not at all" means it is no problem and you will help.

  3. 第3题，共16题

    Complete the request: "Would you mind ___ the door?"
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    答案: C. closing

    After "Would you mind", use the -ing form of the verb: "Would you mind closing the door?"

  4. 第4题，共16题

    You did not hear a number your supervisor said. What is the best thing to say?
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    答案: B. Sorry, could you repeat the number?

    Ask politely for the part you missed. Job Bank advises asking for more explanation when you do not understand.

  5. 第5题，共16题

    Your supervisor writes, "I need the report by EOD." What does EOD mean?
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    答案: A. End of day

    EOD means end of day, usually the end of the workday. If you are not sure what time that is, ask.

  6. 第6题，共16题

    Which sentence asks for permission politely?
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    答案: B. Would it be okay if I took my break now?

    "Would it be okay if I ...?" and "Is it all right if I ...?" are polite ways to ask permission.

  7. 第7题，共16题

    Listen. What does Mateo do to avoid a mistake?
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    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

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    答案: D. He repeats the key details to check them

    Mateo says "Just to confirm" and repeats the place and time. Repeating key details back is the best way to avoid mistakes.

    听力原文

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

  8. 第8题，共16题

    Listen. Where should the blue bins go?
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    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

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    答案: A. Bay four

    The supervisor says bay four. "Two" is the time the truck comes, not the bay.

    听力原文

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

  9. 第9题，共16题

    Your supervisor explains a task, but you do not understand the word "restock". What should you ask?
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    答案: A. Sorry, what do you mean by "restock"?

    Ask about the exact word you did not understand. "What do you mean by ...?" is clear and polite.

  10. 第10题，共16题

    Your manager asks you to stay late tonight, but you must pick up your child. Which answer is polite and clear?
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    答案: C. I'm sorry, I can't tonight, but I could stay tomorrow.

    A polite "no" says sorry, gives a clear answer and, if possible, offers another option.

  11. 第11题，共16题

    Why is it a problem to just nod and say "yes" when you do not understand an instruction?
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    答案: C. Your supervisor will think you understood

    If you say "yes", your supervisor expects the job done correctly. Ask questions instead, especially about safety.

  12. 第12题，共16题

    Listen. What does Dev offer to do?
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    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

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    答案: D. Print the document on another floor

    Dev asks, "Would you like me to print it on the second floor?" "Would you like me to ...?" is a polite offer.

    听力原文

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

  13. 第13题，共16题

    Listen. How many copies does Grace ask for?
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    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

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    答案: A. Ten

    Grace asks for ten copies. "Five" is the minutes until the meeting, and "second" is the floor.

    听力原文

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

  14. 第14题，共16题

    Which sentence checks your understanding without sounding rude?
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    答案: B. So, if I understand correctly, I start with yesterday's orders?

    "If I understand correctly ..." lets you repeat the task back and check it politely.

  15. 第15题，共16题

    Read the message. What does Lucy offer Ahmed?

    Hi Ahmed, could you cover my shift on Saturday? I have a family event. I'd be happy to take your Wednesday shift in return. No worries if you can't. Just let me know by Thursday so I can ask someone else. Thanks! Lucy

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    答案: D. To work his Wednesday shift

    Lucy writes that she would be happy to take Ahmed's Wednesday shift in return. Offering something back makes a request easier to accept.

  16. 第16题，共16题

    Read the message. By when does Lucy need an answer?

    Hi Ahmed, could you cover my shift on Saturday? I have a family event. I'd be happy to take your Wednesday shift in return. No worries if you can't. Just let me know by Thursday so I can ask someone else. Thanks! Lucy

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    答案: B. Thursday

    Lucy asks Ahmed to let her know by Thursday so she has time to ask someone else.

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