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New York is five hours behind London, so 09:00 minus 5 hours is 04:00.

Tokyo is two hours ahead of Bangkok, so 10:00 plus 2 hours is 12:00.

UTC is the coordinated universal time standard that all time zones are compared with.

Daylight saving changes the local clock and therefore the UTC offset during part of the year.

On a 24-hour clock, times after noon continue past 12: 13:00 is 1 PM, 14:00 is 2 PM, and 15:00 is 3 PM. The statement is therefore true.

Add the flight duration to the departure time: 08:00 plus 10 hours gives 18:00. Since there is no time zone change, the local arrival time is 18:00, matching option a.

In winter London is UTC+0 and Tokyo is UTC+9, so Tokyo is nine hours ahead.

The International Date Line is where the calendar date changes by one day.

Longitude is the main basis for time zones because the Earth rotates from west to east.

Subtract the time difference from your local time: 20:00 minus 6 hours gives 14:00. The person is behind you, so their time is earlier, making option a correct.

10 USD times 90 JPY per dollar equals 900 JPY.

Banks usually quote a slightly worse rate than the market rate, and the difference is the spread.

Converting all prices to one currency lets you compare them fairly.

Japan uses the yen as its official currency, and one yen is written with the symbol JPY. The currency name is yen, so the blank is filled with yen.

Subtract the meal cost from the note you paid with: 50 EUR minus 20 EUR equals 30 EUR. The change should be 30 EUR, so option a is correct.

Cashback lets you add a small amount of cash to your card payment at the checkout.

Airport kiosks often charge higher spreads because of convenience and limited competition.

Multiply the amount in GBP by the exchange rate: 5 x 1.20 = 6.00 USD. Option a is correct; the other values come from adding, subtracting, or using the wrong rate.

Avoiding foreign transaction fees saves money on purchases made in another currency.

Currency conversion usually includes a fee or a spread built into the exchange rate.

The prefix kilo means one thousand, so 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters. Option a is correct; 100 meters would be only a tenth of a kilometer.

One mile is approximately 1.6 kilometers, a common conversion used in travel and road signs. Options 0.6 and 2.4 are not the accepted approximation, so option a is correct.

Under standard conditions, water changes from liquid to solid at 0 degrees Celsius. Option 32 is the Fahrenheit freezing point, and 100 is the Celsius boiling point, so option a is correct.

One US gallon is about 3.79 liters, so a gallon is larger.

The prefix centi means one hundredth, so 1 meter contains 100 centimeters. The correct number to type is 100.

The prefix kilo means one thousand, so 1 kilogram equals 1,000 grams. Option a is correct; 100 grams would be only one tenth of a kilogram.

In the US, height is commonly expressed in feet and inches, such as 5 feet 8 inches. The missing unit is inches, so the answer is inches.

The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales meet at the freezing point of water: 0°C equals 32°F.

500 milliliters is half of 1,000 milliliters, so it equals 0.5 liters.

Most countries use kilometers for long road distances on signs and maps, while miles are common on US roads. Therefore option a is correct.

The boarding gate is the departure point where passengers enter the aircraft.

A layover is the time you spend waiting at an airport between connecting flights.

Passport and visa requirements are the most important documents for international travel.

Carry-on baggage is small enough to bring into the airplane cabin.

ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival, which tells passengers when a flight or journey is expected to arrive. The missing word is Arrival.

A valid passport is the standard travel document for crossing international borders.

Baggage claim is the area where checked bags are returned to passengers.

Asking someone to show your destination on a map is a clear and practical way to get directions.

Most airports require a boarding pass to enter the security screening area.

A transfer is a connection where you change from one flight or mode of transport to another.

A platform is the raised area beside the track where passengers board trains.

A transit card stores fare credit or a travel pass for buses, trains, and subways, letting riders tap and pay quickly. The common name is transit card.

A crosswalk is a marked area where pedestrians have the right of way, and using it is the safest way to cross a busy road. The other options are dangerous, so option a is correct.

Ride-hailing apps connect passengers with drivers through a mobile platform.

Departures refers to trips that are leaving a station or airport, while arrivals refers to trips coming in. The departures board shows services leaving, so option a is correct.

Running late means the service is later than its scheduled time.

A taxi stand is a designated place where taxis queue for passengers.

Station staff can tell you about the next service or help you adjust your ticket.

An ATM is an automated teller machine for withdrawing and managing cash.

A PIN is the secret number used to verify your identity at ATMs and payment terminals.

Banks must verify a customer identity before opening an account, so they require a passport, national ID, or similar official document. A receipt, bus pass, or library card is not accepted, so option a is correct.

To withdraw is to take money out of an account, usually at an ATM or bank counter. Putting money in is depositing, so option a is correct.

Debit card payments are deducted directly from the linked bank account.

A wire transfer moves money electronically from one bank account to another.

Interest is the amount a bank pays on deposited savings.

Freezing or blocking a lost card immediately prevents someone else from using it, protecting your money. Waiting or sharing your PIN increases risk, so option a is correct.

A lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and a tenant for renting property.

A security deposit covers possible damage or unpaid rent at the end of the tenancy.

Most residential leases are paid monthly, with rent due on the same day each month. The statement is therefore true.

Utilities included means the rent covers services such as water, electricity, or gas.

Reading the agreement and inspecting the property helps you avoid misunderstandings later.

The tenant is the person who rents and lives in the property.

A notice period is how far in advance you must tell the landlord you are moving out.

A written agreement and receipts protect both the tenant and the landlord.

Calling the local emergency number gets you immediate professional help.

A pharmacy is a shop that sells medicines, health products, and sometimes other everyday items. It is not a restaurant, bank, or train station, so option a is correct.

A general practitioner, often called a GP, is a doctor who provides general medical care and refers patients to specialists when needed. The missing word is general.

Unconsciousness is a medical emergency and needs immediate professional help.

The emergency dispatcher needs your location first so that help can be sent to the right place quickly. Other personal details are less important, so option a is correct.

Health insurance covers part of the cost of medical treatment and care.

A walk-in clinic treats minor illnesses and injuries without requiring an appointment. It is not a police station, bank, or car, so option a is correct.

An ambulance transports people who need urgent medical care to a hospital.

The speaker is asking for directions to the nearest subway station.

Using "could you" makes a request sound polite and respectful.

"Please" is the polite word used when making a request.

The question asks whether the restaurant offers dishes suitable for vegetarians.

The question asks for the price of an item, which is the amount of money you must pay to buy it. Size, color, and origin are different details, so option a is correct.

Asking someone to say something again is a polite way to request repetition.

People say thank you after receiving help, a gift, or an act of kindness to show gratitude. The statement is therefore true.

Expressing gratitude is the polite response after someone helps you.