1. -- Waiter! ____

-- I can't eat this. It's too salty.

A. Yes, sir? B. What? C. All right? D. Pardon?

 

2. -- ____ ?

-- No, thanks. I'm just looking around. I'll let you know if I want anything.

A. Have you made up your mind what you want

B. What will you buy

C. Can I help you

D. Do you like it

 

3. -- Thank you so much for the lovely evening, Jim. Frank and I had such a good time.

-- You're quite welcome, John. ____.We'd been looking forward to seeing you.

A. We're glad to meet you

B. I'm afraid you didn't have a good time

C. Just stay a little longer

D. Thank you for coming

 

4. -- I'm interested in that chair. How much do you want for it?

-- $25.00.

-- ____ .I'll give you $15.00.

-- No, that's not enough.

A. The chair is really nice B. That's too much

C. Please lower the price D. Nobody will have it except me

 

5. -- I think I'm coming down with a bad cold.

-- ____.

A. Oh, don't say that again

B. Then you'd better see a doctor

C. Well, I suggest you have a rest

D. But you should go up a bit

 

6. -- What's going on?

-- ____

A. No, we won't go on. We need rest. B. The Times Theatre is on fire.

C. I'm going on telling the story. D. How about some ice cream?

 

7. -- I'm sorry to hear that your mother is ill in hospital.

-- ____.

A. That's all right B. Don't be so sorry. She's well soon

C. It's nothing D. It's very kind of you

 

8. -- Your name again, please? ____.

-- It's Bell Green.

A.I didn't quite catch you B. I couldn't quite catch you

C.I don't hear you D. It's your turn

 

9. -- What do you think of that tea set as a gift for Mary's birthday?

-- ____, but I don't particularly care for the design.

A. It's the right thing B. I think it's a Chinese style

C. Not bad D. Let me think it over once again

 

10. -- Bruce was killed in a traffic accident.

-- ____ I talked with him yesterday morning!

A. What a pity! B. I beg your pardon?

C. Sorry to hear that. D. Is that so?

 

11. -- Try this yellow shirt.

-- ____ -- How about the red one?

-- That's OK.

A. But I don't like the size B. I like it very much

C. But I don't like the color D. I'll take it

 

12. -- ____ It will help you a lot.

-- That's a good idea. Let's make some.

A. I promise to get you some coffee. B. Would you please make me some coffee?

C. Help yourself to some coffee. D. You'd better have some coffee.

 

13. -- I'm so tired, working all morning on the farm.

-- Why not take a rest, then? --____.

A. Because I can't afford it B. Maybe I should C.I don't know D. Sorry, I can't tell you

 

14. -- My daughter has passed the exam.

-- Congratulations! She's really intelligent.

-- ____

A. No, no, she is nothing. B. Oh, thank you! C. Sometimes she is intelligent. D. You are right.

 

15. -- My children are always arguing.

-- ____

A. Just ignore them. B. That's all right. C. Are you sure? D. How old are the boys?

 

16. -- Don't forget to phone me when you get home. Just to let me know you've arrived safely. -- I won't forget. Good-bye then.

-- ____

A. With pleasure B. Have a nice trip C. Don't mention it D. It's very kind of you

 

17. -- I'm sorry I broke your mirror.

-- Oh, really? ____

A. It doesn't matter B. Don't be so sorry C. It's OK with me D. I don't care

 

18. -- If I were you, I would tell her frankly.

-- ____

A. It's none of your business B. It's my pleasure

C. I will think about it D. It's very kind of you to help me

 

19. -- I was so sure that our experiment was going to succeed, but something went wrong at the last moment.

-- ____ , but don't give it up.

A. You don't mean that B. Find out the reason C. Never mind D. I'm sorry to hear that

 

20. -- Have you heard that Susan has been appointed director of the Engineering Department?

-- After working so hard for so many years, ____

A. she surely welcomes it B. she certainly deserves it

C. she is welcome to it D. it's good news

 

21. -- Were you late for yesterday's conference?

-- No. Fortunately, I ____ catch the last bus to the place.

A. could B. ought to C. was able to D. was to

 

22. -- Why didn't you make a phone call to tell me about it yesterday?

-- ____, but I forgot all about it after a meal.

A. I did telephone you B.I should tell you C. I might have told you D.I ought to have told you

 

23. -- Do you think our basketball players played very well yesterday?

-- ____.

A. They were not nervous at all B. They were still young

C. They played naturally D. They couldn't have done better

 

24. -- How did you enjoy the concert last night?

-- ____! My favourite singer lost her voice and didn't even make an appearance.

A. What a failure B. What a disappointment C. Awful D. Very dissatisfactory

 

25. -- My computer doesn't work. Can you repair it for me?

-- ____.

A. OK, I'11 try B. Of course not C. You're welcome D. Yes, you've found me

 

26. -- We've got to do something about pollution. It's getting worse.

-- ____.

A. Yes, it certainly is B. Yes, it is certainly C. Yes, we have D. No, you haven't

 

27. -- Is that Mike speaking?

-- Yes. ____?

A. Who's this B. Who's that C. Who are you D. Who's Mike

 

28. -- Have a nice weekend!

-- ____.

A. The same to you B. The same as you C. You do too D. You have it too

 

29. -- I'm afraid robots will replace man in almost all the fields of society one day.

-- ____.

A. Yes, they do B. I'm glad to hear that

C. I'm sorry, but I can't agree with you D. I'm sorry for man

 

30. -- I'm sorry, but I can't hear you clearly.

-- I say the meeting has been put off till tomorrow. Can you hear me?

-- Yes, ____.

A. I see B. I know C. Let me see D. go away

 

31. -- Are you close to your uncle and aunt?

-- ____.

A. Yes, but we seldom go to see them B. No, they are not all right

C. In fact, their house is some distance off D. Not particularly

 

32. -- Your notebook? ____

-- My god! How can you do it on what doesn't belong to you?

A. No, I didn't B. Yes, I did C.I threw it into the waste D. I left it as it was

 

33. -- I know it's getting late, but this problem will be over in 10 minutes.

-- OK. ____ It may trouble your neighbours.

A. But turn it down. B. Then you won't get enough sleep.

C. But turn it off a while. D. But when will you study for tomorrow?

 

34. -- You couldn't have chosen any gift better for me.

-- ____.

A. That's all fight. I"ll give you a better one next time.

B. I'm sorry I can't let you be satisfied.

C. I'm glad you like it so much.

D. You have a gift for music, don't you?

 

35. -- Why didn't you tell Anna the truth?

-- ____.

A. Yes, I was afraid to be scolded by her B. No, but I wanted to

C. But I did D. I always hate telling lies

 

36. -- ____ ?

-- No, I didn't know I had to buy one.

A. Where's your ticket B. Did you bring any money

C. Didn't you buy a ticket D. Why didn't you buy one for yourself

 

37. --____

-- Yes, I think so.

A. Am I supposed to get over and see Caroline?

B. I went to see Caroline yesterday evening.

C. I hear that Caroline's ill in hospital.

D. Why is Caroline staying in hospital?

 

38. -- ____ , did you do it yourself?.

-- I'm glad you like it. My sister did it for me.

A.I don't think so B. I like your new hair style C.I have no idea D. You look nice today

 

39. -- I've got your invitation.

-- Oh, good. ____.

A. Can you come? B. Thanks a lot. C. I'll take it. D. May I help you?

 

40. -- I'll be away on a business trip. Would you mind looking after my cat?

-- Not at all. ____

A. I've not time B. I'd rather not C. I'd like it D. I'd be happy to

 

1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.D

11.C 12.D 13.B 14.B 15.A 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.B

21.C 22.D 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.A 27.B 28.A 29.C 30.B

31.D 32.C 33.A 34.C 35.C 36.C 37.A 38.B 39.A 40.D