Overseas Life Essentials

Practice 80 practical questions about time zones, currency, units, travel, transport, banking, renting, health and everyday English for living abroad.

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Question 1

If it is 09:00 in London (UTC+0) in winter, what time is it in New York (UTC-5)?

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Question 2

Japan is UTC+9 and Thailand is UTC+7. If it is 10:00 in Bangkok, what time is it in Tokyo?

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Question 3

Which statement about UTC is correct?

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Question 4

When a country uses daylight saving time, what usually changes?

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Question 5

A 24-hour clock shows 15:00 for 3 PM.

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Question 6

If a flight departs at 08:00 local time and lasts 10 hours with no time change, what is the local arrival time?

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Question 7

Tokyo (UTC+9) is how many hours ahead of London (UTC+0) in winter?

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Question 8

The line that divides calendar days is called the International Date ___.

Question 9

Time zones are broadly based on longitude.

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Question 10

If you call someone at 20:00 your time and they are six hours behind, what is their local time?

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Question 11

If 1 USD equals 90 JPY and you exchange 10 USD, how many JPY do you receive before fees?

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Question 12

The fee a bank charges to convert one currency into another is often called an exchange-rate spread.

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Question 13

Which is the best way to compare prices in different countries?

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Question 14

The currency of Japan is the ___.

Question 15

If a meal costs 20 EUR and you pay with a 50 EUR note, what change should you receive?

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Question 16

What does "cashback" usually mean at a store?

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Question 17

Airport currency exchange kiosks often offer worse rates than banks.

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Question 18

If 1 GBP equals 1.20 USD, what is 5 GBP in USD?

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Question 19

Which card feature is most important when traveling abroad?

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Question 20

A small amount of money a bank charges for converting currency is a ___.

Question 21

How many meters are in 1 kilometer?

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Question 22

One mile is approximately how many kilometers?

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Question 23

At what Celsius temperature does water freeze?

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Question 24

Which is larger: 1 liter or 1 gallon?

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Question 25

There are ___ centimeters in 1 meter.

Question 26

How many grams are in 1 kilogram?

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Question 27

In the US, height is often measured in feet and ___.

Question 28

0°C is the same temperature as 32°F.

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Question 29

If a recipe needs 500 ml of water, how many liters is that?

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Question 30

Which unit is most common for long road distances in most countries?

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Question 31

What does "boarding gate" mean at an airport?

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Question 32

A layover is a stop between two flights.

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Question 33

What should you check before boarding an international flight?

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Question 34

"Carry-on" baggage means a bag you...

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Question 35

If your flight is delayed, "ETA" stands for Estimated Time of ___.

Question 36

What document do you usually need to enter a foreign country?

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Question 37

The place where you collect checked luggage is called baggage ___.

Question 38

Which phrase is most useful when you cannot find your hotel?

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Question 39

You usually need a boarding pass before going through airport security.

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Question 40

A "transfer" in travel usually means...

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Question 41

What is a "platform" at a train station?

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Question 42

A reusable card used for buses and trains is often called a ___ card.

Question 43

Which is the safest way to cross a busy road?

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Question 44

Uber and Lyft are examples of ride-hailing apps.

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Question 45

What does "departures" mean at a station?

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Question 46

If a bus is "running late", it means the bus is...

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Question 47

The place where taxis wait for passengers is a taxi ___.

Question 48

What should you do if you miss your train?

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Question 49

What does "ATM" stand for?

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Question 50

A personal identification number is called a ___.

Question 51

Which document is usually required to open a bank account?

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Question 52

What does "withdraw" mean in banking?

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Question 53

A debit card takes money directly from your bank account.

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Question 54

What is a "wire transfer"?

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Question 55

The money your bank pays you for keeping savings there is called ___.

Question 56

If your card is lost, what should you do first?

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Question 57

What is a "lease" in housing?

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Question 58

The money paid at the start of a rental to protect the owner is a ___.

Question 59

Rent is usually paid monthly.

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Question 60

What does "utilities included" mean?

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Question 61

What should you do before signing a lease?

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Question 62

A person who rents a property is called a ___.

Question 63

What is a "notice period"?

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Question 64

If a landlord asks for cash only and no written agreement, what should you do?

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Question 65

What should you do in a medical emergency?

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Question 66

What is a "pharmacy"?

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Question 67

A doctor who treats general health problems is often called a ___ practitioner.

Question 68

You should call emergency services if someone is unconscious.

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Question 69

What should you tell the emergency dispatcher first?

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Question 70

Health insurance helps pay for ___ expenses.

Question 71

If you need a doctor but it is not an emergency, you can visit a ___ clinic.

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Question 72

What is an "ambulance"?

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Question 73

What does "Excuse me, where is the nearest subway station?" ask about?

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Question 74

"Could you help me?" is a polite request.

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Question 75

To order politely, say "I would like a coffee, ___."

Question 76

What does "Do you have any vegetarian options?" ask about?

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Question 77

"How much does this cost?" asks about...

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Question 78

To ask someone to repeat, say "Could you say that ___?"

Question 79

"Thank you" is used to show gratitude.

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Question 80

Which response is most polite after receiving help?

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