QUESTION BANK INTRO LEVEL

1. How are you?

I am well, thank you/ I am fine/ I am doing well, how about you?/ I am ok.

2. How are you feeling?

I am doing OK/ I am fine now/ I feel better.

3. What do you use in the classroom?

I use a notebook/textbook/workbook/pen/pencil.

4. What is this?

This is my backpack/my bag/my purse/my book.

5. What do you see?/ Tell me what do you see?

I see a student/a tree/an apartment etc.,

6. Why do you study English?

Because I need to talk to my family/grand kids/ Because I need it to get a good job/ Because I need it to work.

7. What do you think about this dress/class?

I think it's good/not good/fine/ok

8. Do you think it will rain tomorrow?

Yes, I think it will rain./ No, I don't think it will rain.

9. Excuse me, do you have a pencil?

Yes, I do/ No, I don't.

10. Where is the chair?

The chair is across from the table/ next to the table/between the table and the white board.

11. What is your name? Spell your first name.

My name is/ I am George/I'm Diana

12. What is your last name? Spell your last name.

My last name is Jones.

13. What is your middle name? Spell your middle name.

My middle name is Luis.

14. What's your phone number?

My phone number is 512-354-6789

15. And what's your area code?

My area code is 512.

16. What's your email address?

My email address is George.Jones@gmail.com

17. Where do you live?

I live in Round Rock/ I live on Lamar Drive.

18. Where are you from?

I am from Venezuela.

19. Are you a student?

Yes, I am/ No, I am not/ Yes, I'm a student/No, I'm not a student. I work.

20. Can you open your book?

Yes, I can/No. I can't.

21. Can you close your book?

Yes, I can/No. I can't.

22. Can you fill this out?

Yes, I can/No. I can't/ I can fill it out/ I can't fill it out.

23. Where is the notebook?

The notebook is on the table/ The notebook is next to the marker/ The notebook is below the student book/The notebook is above the student book.

24. What is your favorite season?

My favorite season is Summer.

25. Why is Spring your favorite season?

Because I can go outside/Because I can play in the park/Because I can ride my bike/Because it is not cold/Because it is warm/ Because I can wear a dress.

26. Do you do chores at home?

Yes, I do. / No, I don't,

27. Do you have change for a dollar?

Yes, I do/No, I don't

28. Do you have a pencil?

Yes, I do/No, I don't

29. Do they have pencils?

Yes, they do.

30. Does he/it/she have a pencil?

Yes, he does/No, he doesn't.

31. What is this?

It's a map.

32. What are these?

There are markers.

33. What is that?

That is a table.

34. What are those?

Those are tables.

35. Where is the restroom?

The restroom is down the hallway/The restroom is next to the office/The restroom is across from the dental office/The restroom is next to the office.

36. Where am I?

You are in the classroom.

37. Where are you?

I am in the classroom.

38. How do you get to Manos?

I take the bus to Manos/I ride my bike to Manos/I take an Uber to Manos.

39. What do you use in the classroom?

I use many things- a notebook, my cell phone, Students book, workbook, games, white board, projector, markers, pencils and pens.

40. What time is it?

It's quarter past 11/It's half past 11/It's 10 to 11/It's 11.30 am/It's 11.30 pm.

41. What time is class? When does class begin? When does class end?

Class is at 9 a.m./Class begins at 9 a.m. and finishes at 11.30 a.m. (and ends at 11.30 a.m).

Class is from 9 am to 11.30 am.

42. What time do you wake up/sleep/have breakfast…?

I wake up at 6 a.m./ I have lunch at/I have breakfast at/ I sleep at/ I go to work at

43. When do you go to English class?

I go to English class on Monday/From Monday to Thursday.

44. When is your class?

My class is at 9 a.m.

45. Why do you go to English class?

I go to English class to learn English.

46. Who's that?/ Who is he?/ Who is she? (pointing to a photo)

That is family/mother/father/son/daughter/granddaughter/grandson/uncle/aunt/nephew/niece/cousin/mother-in-law/father-in-law/friend/family

47. Who are they? (pointing to a photo)

They are my children/colleagues/friends

48. Do you like coffee?

Yes, I do/ No, I don't

49. Does she go to school?

Yes, she does/ No, she doesn't.

50. Do they have a car? (Do you think they have a car?)

Yes, they do/No, they don't I think they do/I think they don't/Maybe, I am not sure.

51. Does she like pizza?

Yes, she does/ No, she doesn't like pizza.

52. Does she need change?

She needs change for $10.

53. Do you do chores at home? Do you do the dishes? Do you vacuum?

Yes, I do/No, I don't

54. Do you have siblings?

Yes, I do. I have two siblings. One brother and one sister.

55. What is the date today?

Today it's July 9th. (7/9/2025)

56. What is your date of birth? When were you born?

My birthday is on June 20th, 1975. I was born on June 20th, 1975.

57. Where do you shop for groceries?

I shop for groceries at HEB.

58. Do you need to buy vegetables/fruits?

I need to buy fruit/I need to buy bananas/I need to buy tomatoes/ I need bananas

59. Can you name some vegetables?

Yes, I can. Tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, beans, yams and onions.

60. Can you name five fruits?

Papaya, banana, strawberry, blueberry and apples.

61. Do you need anything from the store?

Yes, I do. I need…

62. How much do we/you need? (I need a loaf/gallon/pint/pound/box/dozen/bag/can)

I need a loaf of bread/ a gallon of milk/a pint of cream/a pound of tomatoes or chicken/a box of cereal/a dozen eggs/a bag of potatoes/ 6 cans of tomatoes paste.

63. How much soup do you need?

We need 2 cans.

64. How much butter do you need?

We need 4 sticks or 1 pound.

65. How much sugar is in the recipe?

There is ½ cup of sugar. And 1 cup of oil.

66. What do we need to bake a cake?

We need one cup of flour. 1 cup of water. 1 cup of oil and ½ cup of sugar.

67. How much rice do you want to cook?

We need 2 cups of rice.

68. How much milk is in the fridge?

There is 1/2 gallon in the fridge.

69. Do you like wheat bread or white bread?

I like multi grain bread. I like wheat bread. I like white bread with raisins.

70. What would you like to order?

I'd like to order a pizza without olives. I'd like to order a pizza with onions.

71. Where do you live?

I live on Burnet road.

72. Do you live in an apartment or a house?

I live in an apartment/ I live in a house/ I live in a studio/ I live as a paying guest.

73. Do you need to rent an apartment?

Yes. I am looking for a 2-bedroom apartment and a separate dining room.

74. What do you need in the kitchen/bedroom/living room?

I need a washer and dryer. I need a microwave, oven and fridge in the kitchen, and I need a queen bed in the bedroom.

75. How much is the rent?

The rent is $700 per month.

76. What's your apartment like? Tell me about your home? Can you describe it?

My apartment is on McNeil Road. It has two bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room and two bathrooms. It also has a balcony. There is a common garden downstairs.

77. Is there a dishwasher in your apartment?

Yes, there is.

78. Are there beds in the bedroom?

There is a King bed in the bedroom/ There are two twin beds in the bedroom.

79. Are there couches in the living room?

There is one couch in the living room and two chairs.

80. What about a TV?

Yes, of course!

81. Do you have change for 100 dollars? For $10? Change for a dollar?

I have 5 twenties/ 10 ones/ 4 quarters

82. Do you need shoes?

I need a size 11 in sneakers.

83. Where do you shop for clothes?

I shop for clothes at Ross.

84. How much does a shirt cost?

A shirt costs $15. It was on sale.

85. What size shirt are you looking for?/ do you need?

I need a blue shirt in Medium/Large/Small. I need it in blue stripes/ I need it for work/ I need a formal style.

86. What are you wearing? What do you have on? What does he have on?

I am wearing a red dress, as you can see it is polka dots/ I have on a black shirt/ He has on a blue striped shirt

87. What clothes do people in your native country wear at weddings?

In my native country the bride wears a white dress, and the groom wears a black suit.

88. What color clothes do people in your native country wear at funerals?

In my native country people wear black at a funeral/ at funerals.

89. What do you do in the morning?

I brush my teeth in the morning. I eat breakfast in the morning, and I wash the dishes in the morning.

90. What time do you go to work?

I go to work at 8 a.m.

91. What do you do in your free time?

I ride my bike/ I go to the park/ I meet a friend/ I go to the movies/ I finish my grocery shopping/ I go to the gym/ I go for a walk/ I garden/ I …...

92. How often do you go to the park/ride a bike?

Once a week/ twice a week/ three time a week/ on the weekend/ during the week.

93. What are you doing right now?

I am eating right now. I am listening right now. I am watching TV right now.

94. Are you eating?

Yes, I'm eating / No, I'm not eating.

95. Can you come to a movie with me/ Can you go to a movie with me? Can you go out with me?

Yes, I can/ No, I can't go with you.

96. What are some places in your neighborhood?

A bank/ park/ATM/barber shop/Dollar Tree/Laundromat/HEB/Drugstore/Cafe/Restaurant.

97. Where is the bank/school in your neighborhood?

The school is next to the supermarket in my neighborhood. The bank is across from the laundromat. The bank is on the corner of Spring street and Sunflower street. The school is between the supermarket and the park.

98. How do you get to Manos for English class?

I take the bus/ I ride my bike/ I carpool/ I drive my car.

99. How do you get from your home to work?

I first take a bus from … to the train station. Then, I take an Uber from the train station to my workplace.

100. Identify the signs. (show the student signs)

This is a STOP sign/ No crossing/ No parking etc.,

101. Can you show me your arms/ankles/head/arms/stomach/back (body parts)

Yes, I can. (student points to body parts)

102. What's wrong? What's the matter? What's the problem?

I have a cold/flu/headache/backache/stomachache/earache/toothache?

103. Do you need to see a doctor?

Yes, I do.

104. Do you need medicine? Did the doctor prescribe anything?

I need Tylenol and cough syrup. The doctor prescribed a strong pain reliever. The doctor said over the counter medicine was fine for pain.

105. How many teaspoons of the cough syrup do you need?

I need to take 2 tsps.

106. What do you do?

I am a manager at a restaurant/ I am a carpenter/ I am a woodworker/ I am a plumber.

107. Where do you work?

I work at a restaurant. I work at a bank.

108. What are your job skills?

I can use a computer. I can use a cash register. I can use WORD. I can type. I can cook. I speak two languages.

109. Do you have a resume? As a WORD doc?

Yes, I do. I can email it to you or give you a hard copy. Here it is.

110. Can you apply in person? Can you fill in the application?

Yes, I can./ Sure

111. Do you need a job?

Yes, I do. I need a full time job.

112. Can you operate a cash register?

I can operate a cash register.

113. Can you use a computer?

Yes, I can.

114. What is your experience?

I have 2 years of experience.

115. How many hours do you work in a week? (part time/full time)

I work full time/ I work five days a week/ I work part time for 20 hours.

116. Can you work with a team?

Yes, I can. I love working with others.

117. Is a short lunch break, Ok?

Yes, that's fine.

118. Can you get to work by 9 a.m.?

That's no problem. I can take the bus at 7.30 a.m.

119. Can you walk to the bust stop from your home?

Yes, I can do that. It's closeby.

120. Can you work under pressure?

Yes, I can. That's no problem. I am used to it.

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