Day 2

Question 1

Lift

Answer 1

Definition: A device used to carry people or goods up and down inside a building (British English for “elevator”).

Examples: Take the lift to the top floor.

Question 2

Chemist’s

Answer 2

Definition: A shop where medicines and other health products are sold (British English for “pharmacy”).

Examples: I need to go to the chemist’s for some cough medicine.

Question 3

Cough

Answer 3

Definition: A sudden, forceful release of air from the lungs.

Examples: He has a bad cough.

Type: Noun, also can be a verb (“He coughed all night”).

Question 4

Bless you

Answer 4

Definition: A phrase said to someone after they sneeze.

Examples: Achoo! – “Bless you!”

Question 5

Cab

Answer 5

Definition: A vehicle for hire that transports passengers (informally “taxi”).

Examples: I took a cab to the airport.

Question 6

Are you pleased?

Answer 6

Definition: A question asking if someone is happy or satisfied.

Examples: Are you pleased with the results?

Question 7

I’ll put you through

Answer 7

Definition: A phrase meaning to connect someone on the phone to another person.

Examples: Please hold, I’ll put you through to the manager.

Question 8

Badminton

Answer 8

Definition: A racquet sport played with a shuttlecock.

Examples: They played badminton at the park.

Question 9

On the 4th floor

Answer 9

Definition: A phrase describing the location of something on the fourth level of a building.

Examples: The office is on the 4th floor.

Question 10

I’ll send someone up to look at it right now

Answer 10

A phrase meaning that someone will be sent to inspect or fix something immediately.

Examples: There’s a leak? I’ll send someone up to look at it right now.

Question 11

Bay

Answer 11

Definition: An indentation of the coastline, usually smaller than a gulf; can also refer to a parking space.

Examples: The ship docked in the bay. / Park your car in the bay.

Question 12

Has Mark shown you this site?

Answer 12

A question asking if Mark has already introduced someone to a particular location or website.

Examples: Has Mark shown you this site yet?

Question 13

Maybe I can show you around

Answer 13

Definition: A suggestion offering to give someone a tour or guide them.

Examples: If you’re new to the office, maybe I can show you around.

Question 14

I’ll see you around

Answer 14

Definition: A casual way to say goodbye, implying you’ll meet again in the future.

Examples: It was great seeing you! I’ll see you around.

Question 15

Break up

Answer 15

Definition: To end a relationship, or to disband a group.

Examples: They decided to break up after five years.

Question 16

Could I have a refund?

Answer 16

Definition: A request asking for money to be returned, typically after returning an item or service.

Examples: The product was faulty. Could I have a refund?

Question 17

What symptoms do you have?

Answer 17

Definition: A question asking someone to describe any signs of illness.

Examples: You seem unwell. What symptoms do you have?

Question 18

Sneeze

Answer 18

Definition: A sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth.

Examples: He sneezed loudly in the middle of the meeting.

Type: Verb (can also be a noun: “a sneeze”).

Question 19

Gulf

Answer 19

Definition: A large body of water that is partially enclosed by land, often larger than a bay.

Examples: The Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Mexico.