1.
Would you like something to drink?
Correct Answer
B. Could I have some water?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Could I have some water?" because the person is asking for a specific drink, which is water. The previous statement "I didn't" indicates that they did not want something to drink, but then they changed their mind and requested water. The response "Yes, some chips" is unrelated to the question and does not make sense in the context of the conversation.
2.
Would you like some coffee?
Correct Answer
B. Yes, thank you.
Explanation
The question asks if the person would like some coffee. The response "Yes, thank you" is the most appropriate because it acknowledges the offer and expresses gratitude. The other responses do not directly answer the question or show appreciation.
3.
Whose is this?
Correct Answer
A. It's Tom's.
Explanation
The correct answer is "It's Tom's" because the question asks about the ownership of the object. The response "It's Tom's" indicates that the object belongs to Tom. The other responses, "It's my" and "No, it isn't" are incorrect as they do not correctly identify the owner of the object.
4.
Who wrote "The Old Man and the Sea"?
Correct Answer
A. Ernest Hemingway.
Explanation
The correct answer is Ernest Hemingway because he is the author of "The Old Man and the Sea." The additional information provided about reading it last week and being in London is irrelevant to the question and does not affect the authorship of the book.
5.
Where were you born?
Correct Answer
B. In Seattle.
Explanation
The question asks about the birthplace of the person, and the answer "In Seattle" directly provides the information being asked.
6.
Where is the nearest bank?
Correct Answer
B. On the corner.
Explanation
The correct answer is "On the corner" because it directly responds to the question "Where is the nearest bank?" This answer suggests that the nearest bank is located on a street corner.
7.
Where do you come from?
Correct Answer
C. The USA
8.
Where did you go?
Correct Answer
A. We went to LA.
Explanation
The given answer "We went to LA" is the correct answer because it directly responds to the question "Where did you go?" and provides the specific location, which is LA. The additional information provided in the question such as "By car" and "At three o'clock" are not necessary to answer the question, as they do not specify the location.
9.
What would you like?
Correct Answer
B. A steak, please.
Explanation
The correct answer is "A steak, please." because the question is asking for a preference or choice, and the response "A steak, please." indicates a specific request for a particular food item. The other options provided do not address the question correctly as they are unrelated preferences or negative responses.
10.
What's your surname?
Correct Answer
B. Jones
11.
What time is it?
Correct Answer
B. Two-thirty
12.
What is it like?
Correct Answer
B. It's great!
Explanation
The given answer "It's great!" is the appropriate response to the question "What is it like?" It implies that the experience or situation being referred to (playing golf and reading) is enjoyable and positive.
13.
What does he look like?
Correct Answer
C. He's quite tall and handsome.
Explanation
Based on the given information, the answer "He's quite tall and handsome" suggests that the person being described has physical attributes of being tall and attractive. The other statements about his interests and personality traits do not provide any information about his physical appearance.
14.
What do you do?
Correct Answer
B. I'm a teacher.
Explanation
The question asks about someone's occupation or what they do. Out of the given options, "I'm a teacher" is the only response that provides information about the person's profession. The other options, "I'm watching TV" and "I'm fine, thank you," do not give any indication of the person's job. Therefore, the correct answer is "I'm a teacher."
15.
How big is it?
Correct Answer
B. It's quite large.
Explanation
The correct answer is "It's quite large." The question asks about the size of something, and the response "It's quite large" indicates that the thing being referred to is of significant size. The other responses do not provide information about the size, so they are not the correct answer.
16.
What did you do?
Correct Answer
A. We visited friends on the coast.
Explanation
The correct answer is "We visited friends on the coast" because it is the only response that directly answers the question "What did you do?" The other responses do not provide a specific action or activity, but instead mention unrelated information such as occupation or past travel.