Health & Safety
You have a bad pain in your head. What do you tell the doctor?
I have a headache.
You are at the store. You want to know the price of an item. What do you ask the shopkeeper?
"How much is this?"
Where in your home do you cook food?
The kitchen.
Where do you go to borrow books for free?
The library.
You see smoke and fire in your house. Who do you call?
The fire department (or 911).
The EMT asks, "Where does it hurt?" You point to your arm. What do you say?
My arm hurts.
You are at the bank. You want to put money into your account. What do you tell the teller?
"I want to make a deposit."
Where in your home do you wash your hands and take a shower?
The bathroom.
Where do you go to buy fresh food, fruits, and vegetables?
The supermarket (or grocery store).
A police officer stops your car. What two documents will they ask to see?
Driver's license and registration (or insurance).
You need medicine from the doctor. What do you ask for?
"Can I get a prescription?" (or "I need medicine.")
You buy a shirt for $10 and give the shopkeeper $20. What money do you get back?
Your change ($10).
A mail carrier drops off a package that is not for you. What do you say?
"This is not my mail." (or "Wrong address.")
Where do children go every day to learn?
School.
You need help finding housing. What professional can help you?
A real estate agent.
The nurse asks, "Are you allergic to any medicine?" What does "allergic" mean?
The medicine makes you sick.
You want to take cash out of your bank account. What do you tell the teller?
"I want to withdraw money."
What room in the house is usually used for sleeping?
The bedroom.
Where do you go to board a bus or train?
The bus station / train station.
You lost your wallet in the city. What place do you go to report it missing?
The police station.
You call 911 for a medical emergency. What are the first two things you must tell them?
Your emergency and your address (location).
You bought a broken item at the store. What do you say to return it?
"This is broken. Can I get a refund?" (or "Can I exchange this?")
You want to send a letter to another state. What two things must you put on the front of the envelope?
A stamp and the address.
Where do you go if you need to apply for food help or housing assistance?
The social services office (or benefit office).
A firefighter enters a burning building and asks, "Is anyone inside?" How do you answer if your house is empty?
"No, everyone is outside."