General English Social Test

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It is very important to know how to behave in social situations. This test checks how good your social English is in business context. Choose the most appropriate response in every situation. Most of the time, it is a question of culture and politeness.

1.

How do you do?

Very well, thank you.

How do you do?

I do very well today.

Thanks, I’m fine. And you?

2.

It was very nice of you to meet me.

It’s a pleasure.

Not a problem.

Why not?

That’s all right

3.

Do you mind if I smoke?

Yes, not a problem.

No, of course not.

Thank you very much.

So do I.

4.

Oh, sorry. I didn’t mean it.

The same to you.

Excuse me, please.

That’s all right.

Let’s forget about it.

5.

It looks like rain.

No, please.

It’s a pleasure.

Oh, I hope not

No, not at all

6.

Do come in!

Thank you

You’re welcome.

Very well, thank you.

So do I

7.

Have a nice weekend!

Yes, certainly.

The same to you.

No, of course not.

Very nice, thanks.

8.

You’re checking in at the airport. Ask for a seat near a window.

Are the seats near the window?

Please a seat near the window.

Could I have a seat near a window, please?

I want a seat next to a window.

9.

You talk with a colleague who speaks English better than you. You didn’t understand what he said. Ask him to repeat.

Excuse me? Could you repeat, please?

Excuse me, I don’t hear you.

Pardon you sir.

Say that again.

10.

You need to change $50 at the exchange office.

Do you have change for $50?

I need change $50.

Can I change $50, please?

Is there a change for $50?

11.

You are going on holidays. You want to book a room in a hotel.

I like a single room, please.

How much is a single room?

Is a single room empty in the hotel?

I’d like to book a single room for one night, please?

12.

You are in a restaurant. You have just finished eating. Ask a waiter to bring a bill.

Waiter, we want to pay

Could I have a bill, please? We are in a hurry.

We’ve finished now; bring us a bill, please.

How much is it?

13.

You are in an unknown town. Ask for the way to the station.

How can I get to the station from here?

Could I have the way to the station, please?

What is the road to the station, please?

Do you know the place of the station, sir?

14.

You don’t feel well. Phone a doctor and arrange a meeting.

I need to see the doctor.

I want to arrange a meeting with the doctor, please.

Is it possible to go to the doctor?

Could I make an appointment to see the doctor?

15.

You phone your colleague but he’s not at home. How do you leave a message?

Could I bring a message to Peter, please?

Could you take a message for Peter, please?

Do you write a message to Peter?

Can I leave some news for Peter?

16.

You are in a shop. You want to know the price of something.

How much is it?

How expensive is it?

Does it cost expensive?

How much it costs.

17.

You are in a clothes shop. You want to see if the trousers suit you.

May I try them in?

Is it possible to try them in the shop?

Can I try them on?

Could I wear them for a short time, please?

18.

Is next Friday suitable?

Not completely, I’m afraid.

Sorry, it’s not possible.

Yes, Friday suits me fine.

It’s a pleasure.

19.

Thank you very much. That was very kind of you to help us.

Not a problem.

It was nice. No problem.

Don’t talk about it. It was a pleasure.

Don’t mention it. Pleased to have been able to help.

20.

You’re at the airport checking in. The airline steward says something about your flight being delayed, but you don’t understand her. What could you say?

Sorry, could you repeat?

What did you say?

Could you say that again, please?

I didn’t hear well, sir.

21.

You’re at a restaurant. The waiter has brought you chicken but you asked for steak. What do you say to the waiter?

Excuse me, I ordered steak, not chicken.

Excuse me, I don’t want this chicken.

I didn’t ask chicken, I asked steak.

There is an error in this order!

22.

You’re staying at a hotel, and you have to get up at 7:15 the next morning. What do you say to the receptionist?

Could you wake me up at 7:15 tomorrow, please?

Call me at 7:15 tomorrow.

Can you call me tomorrow at 7:15, please?

I need to wake up at 7:15 tomorrow.

23.

You bought some jeans yesterday but when you got home you saw the zip was broken. You take them back the next day. What do you say to the shop assistant?

Give me back my money

I’d like my money back, please.

Could I have back my money, please?

I need another pair of jeans, please.

24.

You have just bought a ticket from London to Oxford. The train leaves at 11:15 and you want to know more or less what time you’ll arrive. What do you say to the ticket clerk?

How long does it take?

What time does the train I am going to catch arrive at its destination?

What time we get to Oxford?

Is it far?

25.

You’re at a party. You break a glass and you want to apologize. What do you say?

Excuse me.

I’m really sorry.

I’m terrible sorry.

Ups, what a mess.

26.

You’re on holiday with a friend. You’ve got a camera but you’d like a photo with both of you in it. You stop a stranger. What do you say to him/her?

Excuse me, would you mind take a photo of us?

Excuse me, do you think you could take a photo of us?

Excuse me, sir! Take a photo of us, please.

Sorry, can you take a photo?

27.

You’re with some colleagues. You haven’t decided what to do in the evening, so you suggest going to the cinema. What could you say?

Let’s see a film.

We’ll see a film.

Why we don’t see a film

My idea is to see a film.

28.

You’ve arranged to go out with some friends but you’re not sure where to meet. What do you say?

Where do we meet?

Where shall we meet?

Where we can meet?

So, we meet where?

29.

Sue, I haven’t seen you for ages! What were you up to?

I wasn’t in the office.

Well, I'd rather not say.

Things are rather busy for me lately.

We haven’t seen each other since October.

30.

Did you have any problems finding us?

Finding you was easy.

No, none at all. The map you sent me was very clear.

Yes, I have

I haven’t received the map you promised.

31.

John sends his regards, by the way.

He does?

Give him mine too, when you see him. How is he these days?

The same to him

Very well, thanks.

32.

I think we’ve met before, haven’t we?

It’s impossible. I would have remembered.

Why should we?

In Oslo definitely.

Yes, weren’t you at the conference in London last year?

33.

It’s very nice to meet you at last.

The same to you.

Yes. We’ve spoken so often on the phone. It’s great to finally meet you in person.

Oh, hello. How do you do?

Is it?

34.

I hope you had a pleasant journey?

I hope too.

Oh, it was fine, thanks.

No. The journey was horrible.

Well, if you say so.

35.

Is this your first time in Scotland?

I have been in Scotland before.

No, Scotland is new to me.

Yes, it is, actually. Fascinating place.

Actually I am staying in Edinburgh.

36.

What line of business are you in?

I am in marketing.

I am a sales representative.

My company is in Egypt.

Why do you ask?

37.

Isn’t this weather awful? Half a meter of snow this morning, I heard.

Yeah, it gets pretty cold here in Oslo, that’s for sure.

I heard it was only 20 cm.

Well, it is winter, isn’t it?

The weather? I haven’t noticed.

38.

You’re at your colleague’s house and need to make a phone call. What could you say?

Do you mind if I use your phone?

May I use your phone?

I want to make a call, OK?

Is your phone vacant?

39.

Anna, have you met John before?

No, he’s a stranger to me.

Yes, we actually met each other last year in Madrid.

Has he, I thought he must be new.

No, Joanna has already introduced us.

40.

Do you know his full name?

I only know his surname.

I think it is John something.

His family name is Bond.

He’s our new boss! His name is James Wood.

41.

Where’s she from?

I think she’s from The Netherlands.

She is Britain, isn’t she?

Her nationality is Polish.

Her country is Germany.

42.

What does Graham do?

He’s from Australia.

He’s a teacher, but now he’s retired.

He’s reading a newspaper.

His surname is Brown.

43.

Do you like windsurfing?

Oh great, I’d love to.

No, thank you, maybe some other time.

Yes, but I prefer sailing.

I can’t windsurf.

44.

It’s 11.30! Why are you working so late?

Because I have to catch up with some things.

I’m sorry I’m late.

Excuse me, won’t happen again.

Since I have a lot to do.

Well done! You're almost there!

45.

Bad new, is it?

Yes, I’m afraid so. You are made redundant.

Yes, I’m so sorry. You are made redundant.

Just give it to me, than.

46.

Come on! We should’ve left ten minutes ago!

Sorry, sorry, can you wait a little longer?

No, we shouldn’t have.

Don’t rush me! Now where did I put my nail varnish?

Who cares!

47.

Let’s have a break, shall we?

Oh, good. I need to drink something

I see. I’m dying for a cup.

All right! I’m dying for a cup.

Oh, well, how long is the break going to last?

48.

Can I have one of your fags?

Damn. Help yourself. I’ve got loads.

Why not. I’ve got loads.

Sure. Help yourself. I’ve got loads.

Of course, the pleasure is mine.

49.

To your health!

Stand up!

To our health!

Cheers!

Bless you!

50.

See you later, Sue.

OK!

So do I!

Well done!

Bless you!

General English Social Test

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