Situational Responses Test 2
Question 1 |
You suddenly learn that you have to be in Rome at the weekend. You telephone your travel agent and ask:
A | Does Rome have two airports? |
B | Is there a flight to Rome on Friday? |
C | Are you flying to Rome this weekend? |
D | Is the flight to Rome already booked? |
E | Can you send me the ticket at the weekend? |
Question 2 |
Even though tomorrow is Saturday, you have to be up early. You say to your mother:
A | What time did you get up? |
B | Please, wake me at 7:30 a.m. Not a minute later! |
C | Tomorrow's Saturday. I can sleep late. |
D | I'm lucky I don't have to get up early tomorrow. |
E | We're going up to the hills tomorrow; can you make me some sandwiches? |
Question 3 |
You want to go to the Shakespeare Theatre, but you don't know where it is. So you ask a policeman:
A | Could you tell me how I can get to the Shakespeare Theatre? |
B | Where is the nearest bus stop for the Shakespeare Theatre? |
C | How long will it take me to walk to the Shakespeare Theatre? |
D | Do you know what time the Shakespeare Theatre opens? |
E | Where can I get a taxi to the Shakespeare Theatre? |
Question 4 |
Your little sister is upset about a bad exam result. You want to cheer her up; so you say:
A | I didn’t expect you to get a good mark. |
B | You should have worked a lot harder! |
C | Never mind. It's the only poor mark you've had all year. |
D | It is your own fault. |
E | You'll have to stay home this evening and work. |
Question 5 |
You have promised to go to a friend's house in the evening but find you can't do so. You telephone and say:
A | I'm sorry you'll have to go by yourself. |
B | I've got to work this evening. What are you doing? |
C | Why didn't you give your party yesterday instead? |
D | Let's go there tomorrow, not today. |
E | About tonight. I'm sorry but I can't come. Can I come tomorrow instead? |
Question 6 |
You are in the library, but you can’t find any material for your homework on old Turkish history. You ask the librarian:
A | Don’t you have any more books on old Turkish history? |
B | Can I keep these books for two weeks? |
C | Are there any books or articles on old Turkish history? |
D | Are you interested in old Turkish history? |
E | How many books am I allowed to borrow? |
Question 7 |
You want a new coat made for you, but you don't want to pay too much. So you ask a friend:
A | Who is the best tailor in town? |
B | Where did you buy that coat? I like it. |
C | Who made that coat for you? |
D | Why aren't you wearing your new coat? |
E | Can you recommend a good tailor who isn't too expensive? |
Question 8 |
You are buying a blouse for your mother, but you are not sure if it is the right size. You say to the shop assistant:
A | Does the bigger size cost more? |
B | Do you think this is too expensive? |
C | If it doesn’t fit, I can change it, can't I? |
D | What other colours are there? |
E | This is my size, isn't it? |
Question 9 |
You want to open a savings account at the bank but you have never done this before and you want to learn what to do. You say:
A | I was wondering if you could tell me when you are open. |
B | When can I get a savings account at this bank? |
C | Excuse me! I would like to get some information about opening an account at this bank. |
D | Could you help me I have never opened this bank's accounts before? |
E | Where is the nearest bank in which they have savings accounts? |
Question 10 |
There is a beach near your home but the water is polluted and swimming is restricted here. You see several young children playing in the water, you say:
A | Don't swim in the water. The water is very dirty and you may get ill. |
B | If I were you, I'd get permission before swimming in this water. |
C | They have restricted the water. You should go to your beach if you want to play. |
D | I'm sorry but I'm not allowed to swim here either. |
E | The fishing is not very good here. Why don't you come back with your parents? |
Question 11 |
Your best friend has just told you that she is getting married. You say:
A | That was very nice of you. |
B | I'm very happy for you. |
C | When do you think it will be possible? |
D | I have been expecting you for a long time. |
E | This is the best time of year to go. |
Question 12 |
John is ill and the teacher has just asked you why he isn't in school. You say:
A | He can stay at home with his mother. |
B | The doctor is with him today. |
C | His mother said he was not feeling well. |
D | The doctor said he couldn't come anymore. |
E | School is the best place for John. |
Question 13 |
You bought Jill a sweater for her birthday. Unfortunately, the sweater is too small. You say:
A | She is too big for it. |
B | Don't worry it looks well. |
C | The smaller size will fit better. |
D | Why don't I exchange it? |
E | It cost too much, anyway. |
Question 14 |
You are going to have a party tomorrow night. You call the butcher and say:
A | Are you invited to the party? |
B | I would like the meat to be ready in the morning. |
C | The hamburger might be undercooked. |
D | Why don’t you try an appetizer? |
E | I'll be ready at 9 a.m. |
Question 15 |
You best friend is pale and seems very tired today; you ask:
A | Why are you sleeping so late? |
B | Which medicine did you take? |
C | How soon can you come with me to the dentist's? |
D | When are you going to bed this evening? |
E | Aren't you feeling well? |
Question 16 |
Your friend has just come back from vacation; you ask:
A | When will you be getting back? |
B | How was the holiday? |
C | Where shall I go for lunch? |
D | Were you interested in the work? |
E | Are the natives friendly? |
Question 17 |
You are in a department store. You can't seem to find the shoe department. When the salesclerk asks you if he can help you, you say:
A | Which department are you working in? |
B | When does the store close? |
C | How soon can I get someone to assist me? |
D | Where is the shoe department? |
E | Do you have anything my size? |
Question 18 |
Your mother is going out shopping. She asks you if you want anything and you say:
A | I won’t be able to go with you. |
B | No. Thanks. |
C | Can I help you? |
D | Where are the bags? |
E | It would be better to rest for a while. |
Question 19 |
There has been a car accident near your home and you must report it to the police. You telephone the police station and say:
A | I want to report an accident. |
B | It wasn't my car in the accident. |
C | They were asking me for help. |
D | I didn't do anything. |
E | Was there anyone interested in the accident? |
Question 20 |
You have decided to mail your penfriend in Germany a present for the holidays. You go to the post office and say:
A | Would you like to mail a present too? |
B | How do I mail a package from here? |
C | I want to give my friend your present. |
D | How do I mail a package to Germany? |
E | What’s the best way to go to the holidays in Germany? |
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