ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Everyday English Conversations 1

Question 1

A classmate says, 'I'm swamped with assignments this week.' What does 'swamped' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Extremely busy or overwhelmed

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Very organized and prepared

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Confused about the assignments

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Finished with all the work

Question 2

A professor says at the end of class, 'Feel free to drop by my office if you have questions.' What is the professor inviting students to do?

Accepted Answer

Visit the professor's office informally at a convenient time

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Submit their questions in writing only

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Schedule a formal meeting through the department

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Drop off their assignments at the office door

Question 3

A new student asks a classmate, 'Could you fill me in on what I missed?' What is the student requesting?

Accepted Answer

An explanation of what happened while they were absent

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A copy of the teacher's notes

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Help completing a missed assignment

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Permission to borrow the classmate's textbook

Question 4

During a group project meeting, one student says, 'Let's touch base tomorrow to see where everyone is.' What does 'touch base' mean?

Accepted Answer

Briefly check in with each other to share progress

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Meet at the school's main entrance

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Complete all the work before the next day

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Decide on a new topic for the project

Question 5

A school counselor tells a student, 'Don't hesitate to reach out if things get difficult.' What is the counselor encouraging the student to do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the counselor whenever the student needs support

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Avoid asking for help to stay independent

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Reach out to other students instead of the counselor

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Write a formal letter describing any problems

Question 6

At orientation, a staff member says, 'If you get lost on campus, just ask any student or staff member — everyone is happy to point you in the right direction.' What does 'point you in the right direction' mean?

Accepted Answer

Tell you where to go or give you guidance

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Draw a physical map of the campus for you

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Walk you personally to your destination

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Show you the school's official website