ESOL English for Daily Life 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are on a city bus and need to know when to get off. What should you ask the driver?
- Stop the bus!
- Could you let me know when we reach Main Street? (Correct answer)
- Main Street — go!
- Is this bus going downtown?
Correct answer: Could you let me know when we reach Main Street?
Politely asking the driver to notify you when you reach your stop is the correct and common approach on public transit.
Question 2: Someone gives you directions: 'Go straight two blocks, then turn left.' You started facing north. Which direction are you now facing?
- North
- South
- East
- West (Correct answer)
Correct answer: West
If you are facing north and turn left, you turn to face west.
Question 3: A train schedule shows 'Departure: 9:15 AM, Arrival: 11:40 AM.' How long is the trip?
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- 2 hours 25 minutes (Correct answer)
- 2 hours 35 minutes
- 3 hours 25 minutes
Correct answer: 2 hours 25 minutes
From 9:15 AM to 11:40 AM is exactly 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Question 4: A road sign shows a speed limit of '35 MPH.' What does MPH stand for?
- Miles Per Hour (Correct answer)
- Maximum Public Highway
- Meters Per Hour
- Motor Patrol Highway
Correct answer: Miles Per Hour
MPH stands for miles per hour, the unit used for speed limits in the United States.
Question 5: You need to transfer from one subway line to another. Which word describes this action?
- Commute
- Transfer (Correct answer)
- Terminate
- Depart
Correct answer: Transfer
To transfer means to switch from one train or bus line to another to continue your journey.
Question 6: A parking sign reads 'No Parking 7 AM–6 PM Mon–Fri.' It is Saturday at 10 AM. Can you park there?
- No, because it is before 6 PM.
- Yes, because Saturday is not included in the restriction. (Correct answer)
- No, because 10 AM is always a restricted time.
- Yes, but only for 30 minutes.
Correct answer: Yes, because Saturday is not included in the restriction.
The restriction only applies Monday through Friday, so parking is allowed on Saturday at any time.
Question 7: You missed your bus. The next one comes in 20 minutes. What phrase describes this situation?
- I caught the bus.
- I missed the bus and have a layover.
- I just missed the bus and need to wait for the next one. (Correct answer)
- I transferred buses.
Correct answer: I just missed the bus and need to wait for the next one.
'Missed the bus' means you arrived after it left, and waiting for the next one is the correct response.
ESOL English for Daily Life 3
You are on a city bus and need to know when to get off.
What should you ask the driver?