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1. A: The map shows that this street goes downtown.B: _ _A) Yes, but what we want to know is how to get to the park.B) Yes, and we are going to the park.C) Sure, but we are going to the business district.D) Sure, and well stay home anyway.2. A: Karen suggested going to the art gallery this weekend.B:_ _A) Why doesnt she buy us tickets?B) Whatever she decides is fine with me.C) Maybe she went there yesterday.D) That depends on the weather.3. A: Lets see if the baseball game has started yet.B:_ _.A) Sorry. I dont think I can help you.B) Really? Lets have a look now.C) Oh, I dont care about the result.D) Started? It must be clear whos winning by now.4. A: Before Sam built his house, he was living on a boat, and then in a tent.B:_ _A) Dont forget that just before he moved in, he stayed at the hotel.B) I know that he will live at the hotel.C) Dont forget that he used to live in the hotel.D) Great, Ill try many places too.5. A: Id like to exchange this orange shirt that I bought last week for the pink one.B:._ _A) Oh, the orange shirt is fine on you, just take it.B) Sorry, Im busy now.C) Lets see now. The pink one is only eleven dollars, and the orange one was fifteen dollarsD) However. I have no idea about the colors.6. A: What time did you get home? B: _ _A) My flight will arrive a quarter past six, but maybe I will not get home until nine.B) If the weather is fine, my flight will arrive on time.C) My plane arrived a little after six, but I didnt get home at nine.D) My plane got in a little after six, but I didnt get home until nine or nine ten.7. A: How are your German lessons going? B:_ _A) I do. I enjoy them very much.B) Dont worry. I can deal with it easily.C) Very well. My teacher thinks Im making progress, and I find the lessons well worth the time and trouble.D) Very good. My students like my lectures very much.8. A: Hi, Tim, would you like to go swimming this afternoon? B:_ _A) Wow, thats a great idea, but I cant swim.B) Gee, Im going to a party.C)I wish I could, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.D) Im fine, and Ill ask if Linda would like to go. 9. A: Im anxious to get started on our project. Can we meet sometime before the weekend?B:_ _A) Why dont we meet on Saturday afternoon?B) If we meet Friday morning, Ill have time to go to the library that afternoon.C) Friday morning is fine, but I have to go to the library that afternoon.D) All right. Do you really need my help?10. A: Is it true you cant take this medicine?B: _ _A) No. It works well, but the side effects are really strong.B) Yes. It works well, but the side effects are really strong.C) No. It doesnt work well and the side effects are really strong.D) Yes. It works well and the side effects arent strong.11. A: Can I help you, Maam? B: _ A) Yes, officer. I want to report a robbery.B) Yes, doctor. I want to take some medicine.C) Yes, Professor. I want to turn in my term paper.D) Sorry. I dont need your help.12. A: I want to try on that black pair.B: _ _.A) Give up, they are terrible on you.B) Sorry, Im afraid the blue ones are better on you.C) Oh, I thought the red ones look very nice on you.D) Thank you, Im glad you like this pair.13. A: Would you mind sending champagne and strawberries to my room at 1a.m. please?B:_ _A) Yes, but the kitchen staff will leave at that time.B) Ill try, maam. But on Wednesday the kitchen staff will leave at midnight.C) Not at all. But we only have apples.D) Sorry, I cant help you because its too late.14. A: How annoying! I cant figure out a solution to this problem. Can you help me?B: _ _A) Dont you see Im busy now?B) Sorry, it cant be helped.C) Well. Im afraid I cant at the moment.D) Ill try, but I dont think I can work it out.15. A: You are thirsty? There are some cans of coke in the fridge.B: _ _A) Forget it. Is there any coffee?B) Well, I dont like canned food.C) You know something, Im hungry now.D) I forget. Is there any wine? 16. A: What do you think of the movie?B:_ _A) I had no idea about it.B) Oh, youve already seen that movie.C) We should go to see it together tomorrow.D) It was worth neither the time nor the money.17. A: Sam offered to give me a ride to the train station tomorrow. I hope he wont forget.B: _ _A) Oh. Dont worry. If Sam says he will do something, he does it.B) Dont take it seriously. You can ride a bike there by yourself.C) He meant it. Ill take you there.D) If he turns it down, you can give him a call.18. A: I dont know why we listen to Gorge.B: _ _.A) Oh, what a shame! He deserves it.B) Oh, come on, Martin! Anybody can make a mistake.C) Believe it or not, anybody can make a mistake.D) Dont regret. You would make the same mistake.19. A: Look at this pink watch. It looks great, doesnt it? And its only twenty dollars.B: _ _A) But $ 20 watch will break in no time, and besides, you already have a watch.B) But $ 20 watch will break soon, and besides, its too expensive.C) Its nice, but Im broke now.D) Sorry, I dont think I need a watch. Thanks anyway.20. A: Have you decided what to get your wife for Christmas yet?B: _ _A) As a matter of fact, I dont mind it at all.B) Its up to her, we are going to take trip to Florida.C) I dont have to buy her a gift, dont you think?D) No, not yet. I know she likes video cameras, but thats too expensive.21. A: I was thinking of staying in for tonight to surf the Internet. Do you want to join me?B: _ _.A) You bet. I worked on computer all day at work. I need a break.B) Absolutely. I worked on computer all day at work. I need a rest from a computer screen.C) Not really. I worked on computer all day at work. I need a break from a computer screen. D) I doubt it. I worked on computer all day at work. I need a break.22. A: Thats the worst painting I have ever seen.B: _ _A) Oh, yours is worse than that.B) Take it easy. I can help you with it.C) Come on! Its not that bad.D) What a pity! I just had the walls painted last weekend.23. A: How long can I keep the book?B: _ _A) Three weeks. You will be fined if it is overdue.B) You can check it out through the computer over there.C) Three weeks. You can renew it if you need it for a longer time.D) You can borrow it for three weeks if you have a library card here.24. A: Everyone seems to be on a diet. Have you noticed that?B: _ _.A) Oh, no. Its not on my diet.B) Yes, a neighbor of mine is on a banana diet, yet she doesnt look any thinner.C) Oh dear, Ive almost forgot. Whats the diet?D) No, I dont think I need it.25. A: Mum, I got a part-time job at the supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.B: _ _A) How dare you? What about your school work?B) Really? Are you going to drop your courses?C) Congratulations. But are you sure you can handle it? What about homework?D) Are you kidding? It will ruin your study.26. A: Please, sit down. Lets see, you are Mr. Wash. Is that right?B: Right.A: And are you looking for a job?B: _ _A) Yes and all the information is on my resume.B) Oh, yeah, I hope you could hire me.C) Yes. Ill graduate from a college soon, but I have little working experience.D: Yes, Im. Ill graduate from a college next June. Im majoring in architecture.27. A: Hello, Barbara. How are you? Have you got over that cold you had?B: _ _A) Oh, yes, fortunately. I couldnt have survived another day of it. It makes you feel so miserable, doesnt it?B) Oh, no, unfortunately. I couldnt feel better now.C) Oh, yes, definitely. But I could feel better.D) Oh, yes, of course, and I will see the doctor earlier.28. A: Is there anything I can do for you, Madam?B: _ _.A) Id like to see some bed linen, please.B) Sorry. I want to have a look by myself.C) Sure. Please do me a favor.D) All right. My name is Henry Smith and I want to know the way to the bank.29. A: Did everything come out as exactly as you planned?B: _ _.A) Exactly. And things came out better than Id planned.B) Not exactly. As a mater of fact, things came out rather better than Id planned.C) Fortunately, things could have been better.D) Come on, I have no idea about it.30. A: Why didnt your aunt fly?B: _ _.A) I dont know. Maybe she isnt going to Washington.B) It would have cost $ 44. The bus fare is only $ 14.C) Guess what? She used to be a stewardess.D) How come? Shes crazy about flying.31. A: Whats the matter with your appetite?B: _ _A) Oh, I could eat a horse.B) Wow, this apple pie couldnt be better.C) Im not used to eating in the middle of a night.D) I used to eat during the day time.32. A: Oh, dear. I wonder where I have left my notebook.B: Is it at home?A: _ _A) Maybe l left it on my desk. I forget where I put it.B) Sorry, I dont think you can help me.C) Ive looked everywhere. If only I could remember where I left it.D) Ive looked everywhere. Only if I could remember where left it.33. A: I cant believe that its raining again today.B: _ _A) Sorry, its my favorite weather.B) Three weeks without a change is pretty boring.C) But its really cool here.D) So you never listen to the forecast, do you?34. A: You must take some rest. Youve been working too hard.B: _ _.A) But for what? I can finish it on Friday.B) But you know something? I would be fired without a break.C) But how can I? I have to finish it by Friday.D) No, never. I cant bear with it. 35. A: Would you care for a biscuit?B: _ _A) Thank you, but I dont care about a biscuit at all.B) Sorry, I dislike biscuits.C) Not just at the moment, thank you. Id rather have another piece of cake if I may.D) Oh, thanks a lot, I cant wait to have a taste.36. A: The bookstore is out of the texts for English literature. And the exam is on next Monday.B: _ _A) You should have bought one earlier. But you didnt listen to me.B) What a shame. Why do you wait until the last minute?C) Youd better borrow one from the library, because the new order wont arrive by then.D) Is the exam so important to you?37. A: Hi, Alice, would you like to go to a movie tonight?B:_ _ .A) Thanks, Id love to. I havent been to a movie for a long time.B) Oh, thank you and let me treat you.C) Oh, I am glad. Is it on you?D) Sorry, I would die to see a movie.38. A: What a waste of money just for a new Arts Center. Why couldnt the money be spent on something more important?B: _ _ A) Nonsense. Anything is more important than the art.B) You said it. Nothing is more important than the art.C) I cant agree more. Anything is less important than the art.D) Nonsense. Nothing is more important than the art.39. A: Your library books are due on November 14th. If you havent finished using them by then, you may renew them once.B: _ _A) Thats good. I wont need them until text week.B) Thank you very much. I only need them for a few days.C) Thats ridiculous. I have no time to renew them.D) Oh, come on, can you allow me a few more days?40. A: Sam, what a surprise to see you at the supermarket! I thought you always ate in restaurants.B: _ _A) Im used to eating in the restaurants. I eat at home.B) I often eat in the restaurants. I rarely eat at home.C) Do you believe Im fed up with cooking?D) The restaurants cost too much. I eat at home.41. A: Could you lend me $ 240?B: _ _.A) My pleasure. But when can you return it?B) God! Are you broke again.C) Sorry. I only have $ 100.D) Oh, I have to discuss it with my wife.42. A: Did you meet our new teacher Professor Bright yesterday?B: _ _A) Ive been sick of him for three days.B) Ive been sick for three days.C) I didnt meet him very often.D) I dont want to meet the new teacher.43. A: Do you mind if I smoke?B: _ _.A) Please dont.B) Yes, go ahead.C) No, please dont.D) My pleasure.44. A: Arent you ready? The Browns lunch is for one oclock. Wed better leave right away or well arrive late. Theyll think we have bad manners.B: _ _A) To be honest, they dont have manners in France.B) Take it easy. Its impolite to be late for the Browns lunch.C) It isnt bad manners to be late. In France everybody is late.D) Thats too bad. Ill take you there soon.45. A: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the nearest post office?B: _ _ A) No problem. Its my pleasure to head the way.B) Kidding me. Its just next to the bank.C) Frankly speaking, your guess is better than mine.D) Sorry. Im a stranger here.46. A: Help yourself to some more chicken.B: _ _.A) Sorry, Ive had enough.B) Oh, Im happy to have more.C) Thank you, Im full.D) I will if you dont mind.47. A: Check in here?B: Yes. Can I see your ticket, please?A: _ _.A) Of course. But did I do something wrong?B) Sorry, I havent got one yet.C) Oh, dear! I lost it on the train. D) Here it is. Im going to Los Angeles.48. A: You were driving too fast, werent you? May I see your drivers license?B: _ _A) Sorry, dont write me a ticket.B) Im terribly sorry I didnt realize. I was trying to get to the station.C) But I was driving at 70 miles per hour.D) Ok. But Im a new driver.49. A: May I have the key to Room 214, please?B: Your name, please?A: King. John King.B: _ _A) Do you want a double room or single room?B) Have you got a reservation?C) Just one second. Yes, here you are, Mr. King.D) Oh, I dont think I know you before.50. A: Im exhausted today. Ive been here in the classroom all day reading and doing my homework. What about you?B: _ _A) Not too bad. But Im hungry now. Lets go to the restaurant, shall we?B) You look tired. Lets have dinner together.C) I cant believe it. Its only three oclock.D) Oh, I hope you arent worn out.51. A: Do you have the time?B: _ _A. Sorry, I dont have a watch.B. Sorry, I have no time.C. Oh, the time is up.D. You know, my watch is slow.52. A: Would you like to join us for a stroll by the lake?B: _ _.A. Gee, I really like a picnic by water.B. Come on, dont you know I cant swim.C. What a nice way to spend the evening!D. Sure. Lets get our stroller first. 53. A: I just cant get the answer to this problem! Ive been working on it for three hours.B: _ _A. Oh, dear, I feel sorry for you.B. Just drop it if its beyond your ability.C. Are you sure youve tried your best.D. Maybe you should get some rest and try it again later.54. A: Were you able to find everything that you were looking for?B: _ _A. What a pity. I lost my way. Can you show me how to get there?B. Not really. Youve moved things around since the last time I was here, and I had trouble finding the washing powder.C. Of course. I can find them out wherever you put them.D. Not yet. You shouldnt put them away yesterday.55. A: Did you buy a birthday present for your brother?B: _ _.A. Do you think he really needs anything?B. Give me a break. Im out of money.C. If I were him, I would like a new camera.D. Ive been thinking about getting him a CD. He likes classical music.56. A: Shall I bring you your coffee now or would you rather have it with your lunch, Sir?B: _ _A. Thank you. But I have no idea about it.B. Oh, did I order coffee?C. Id like it now, please.D. Uh, its up to you.57. A: Could you please explain the assignment for Monday, Miss Smith?B: _ _A. So you didnt listen to me in the lecture?B. Certainly. Read the next chapter in your textbook and come to class prepared to discuss what youve read.C. Why not come to see me in the office hour tomorrow afternoon.D. I wrote it on the blackboard. Have a look by yourself.58. A: My roommate and I are going hiking this weekend.B: _.A. Thats great. Can I go with you together?B. Id like to have a quiet morning.C. I hope you have a good time. Look out for each other, OK?D. I dont think its as exciting as mountain-climbing.59. A: I was hoping that youd wear your new dress. Its much prettier.B: _ _A. But this one is more comfortable for hot weather.B. But I like this one and its none of your business.C. Forget it. It cost me a fortune.D. But I dont care about my appearance.60. A: Good morning. Id like to speak to Mr. Adams, please. This is Edward Miller at the Sun Valley Health Center.B: _ _.A. Mr. Miller, my husband isnt at home. I can give you his business phone if youd like to call him at work, though.B. My husband is not it. Whats the matter?C. Oh, Im his wife. May I take a message?D. This is Mrs. Adams, my husband is out, I can talk to me.61. A: Hello, Anne. This is Larry at the office. Is Fred at home?B: _ _A. Hi, this is Anne, his wife. Ill take a message.B. No, Larry. Hes in class now. Hell be home for lunch though.