1.

Doctor
Take this medicine for a week and you'll start to feel better.
Patient
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Doctor
Are you sure? It's the best on the market.
Patient
Yes I am. Can you please prescribe another one?

A) What shall i do if unexpected side effects arise?

B) What is the ideal dosage for my weight?

C) No, it's too early to prescribe another medicine.

D) But I've used it before and it did not help at all.

E) It looks as if the illness has already been cured.

2.
Jake
How did you like the movie you saw last night?
Karen
I can't say it was the best I've ever seen.
Jake
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Karen
Certainly not. Do not waste your time.

A) Did you go alone or with a friend from work?

B) Hadn't you read the reviews before you went to see it?

C) What do you mean by saying it depends?

D) I knew I could always count on you.

E) Then you wouldn't recommend it, would you?

3.
Father
What? You crashed the car again?
Son
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Father
I'm sure it wasn't. This is the third accident you have had this year.
Son
You're very angry now, dad. We had better talk about this later on.
 A) I do apologize. I promise it won't happen again.

B) Was the car in good condition?

C) But it wasn't my fault. You've got to believe me.

D) Was it worth the money and time you had wasted?

E) Why do you ask? Don't you know it's too late now?

4.
Chuck
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Sue
Why do you think so?
Chuck
Whenever we meet, she pretends not to see me.
Sue
I don't thin k it's because she hasn't got over her anger. She's having
a bad time at work nowadays.

A) It seems that Martha is still angry with me.

B) Martha will never make a good manager.

C) I have never seen a smarter woman than Martha.

D) One thing that I especially like about Martha is her sincerity.

E) Martha has finally managed to get over her resentment.

5.
Tom
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Mary
Are you kidding? We are in June.
Tom
So what? What's wrong with June?
Mary
The right time to trim your roses is the beginning of winter, when they
lose their flowers.

A) Are you going to plant those roses in your garden in June or July?

B) Can you help me prune the roses in the garden at the weekend?

C) I didn't know your brother knew so much about gardening.

 D) Have you got any idea what the right time is to shorten rose plants?

E) Are we supposed to do anything special to keep the roses fresh?

1. D 2. E 3. C 4. A 5. B

a. I would be able to apply for this position.

1. Students can't use calculators
b. since I last heard from my parents.

2. I wish you wouldn't make so much noise c. doing any of the questions on the test.

d. in the early years of the cinema.

3. Just as the play was about to start, e. during a math or physics exam.

f. in their high school years.

4. The pupils rushed out of the classroom g. as soon as the bell rang.

h. someone in the audience cried for help.

i. while I am trying to concentrate.

5. It has been three months
j. for fifteen hours now.

6. The film crew has been working

7. Mike couldn't remember

8. If I could speak English well,

9. Very few students can learn English

10. There were only silent films

1. e 2. I 3. H 4. G 5. B 6. J 7. C 8. A 9. F 10. D

1.
Patient
I have had sleep disorder for nearly 3 months.
Doctor
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Patient
No, I wanted to see a doctor first.
Doctor
You did the right thing. Now I will give you so me pills for that.

A) Have you done anything about it?

B) Why didn't you see a doctor immediately alter this complaint started?

C) Do you know what I should do about it?

D) Did you have this complaint the last time you came to me?

E) Your situation is really serious so you should immediately start getting

professional help.

2.
Andy
 You haven't been looking so well recently. Anything wrong?
Sasha
Yes. Yesterday I had to take my mother to hospital due to high blood
sugar.
Andy
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Sasha
Not really. All she has to do is to follow a strict diet.

A) It is not a very serious illness. You don't need to worry.

B) I hope she is fine now. Please let me know how she is when she is back
from hospital.

C) Oh God! How is she right now? Anything serious?

D) I told her that she had lo be careful with what she ate but she never
listens to me.

E) I am sorry I didn't know. Is she OK now?

3.
Henry
Are we supposed to hand in our assignments by Friday?
Ashley
No, we have time until the end of this month. Have you finished it yet?
Henry
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Ashley
Neither have I. I really don't know what to do.

A) No, I haven't. I'm still trying lo find some reference books but I haven't
found any yet.

B) Yes, I didn't sleep last night in order to complete it.

C) I am nearly done but I still need some help for the cover.

D) I didn't even know about it until yesterday. I found out when John
talked to me about it.
 E) You never change. You always do your work on the last day, don't
you?

4.
Brad
Do you remember when Lili's birthday is?
Steward
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Brad
I hope it is not past yet; she would never forgive us if we forgot it.
Stewart
You are absolutely right, let me check my calendar.

A) Yes, I do. it was last month and we had a party for her.

B) Don't worry. You have ten more days before her birthday.

C) Not exactly, but as far as remember it must be close.

D) What do you have to do with her birthday? You are not even friends

E) Don't tell me you have forgotten lo celebrate her birthday.

5.
Antonio
What do you think of the recent developments in the economy?
Julia
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Antonio
Don't you? The inflation has recently reached its highest level in the
nation's history.
Julia
But it is not surprising for such a bad economy management as ours.

A) I don't think there is a problem. We are the best when it is economy

management.

B) Everything seems to be alright but I don't think I am good at economic

comments.
 C) I think unless they take some precautions, it will really be a hard year
for most of us.

D) I am so busy with my work that I don't have time to watch news at all
and I have no idea what's going on lately.

E) I am the last one to ask such a question as I hate economics.

1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D

1.
Betsy
This weather is killing me. I can't breathe.
Billy
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Betsy
Yes. I do but it's boiling today.
Billy
You're right. Shall we go to the pool?

A) It's much higher than the average.

B) I thought you liked hot weather.
C) Do you listen to the weather report?
 D) You don't want to swim today, do you?
E) You should have listened to the weather forecast before you went out.

2.
Molly
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Ricky
I'm not sure. Why do you think he is?
Molly
He doesn't even say a word unless he is asked a question.
Ricky
It's probably because he doesn't have any friends yet.

A) Don't you think the new student is a little strange?

B) The teacher warned the new student to come to class on time.
C) Is your father interested in modern education techniques?
D) The taxi driver doesn't see m to know the city very well.
E) Is your brother doing better at school this year?

3.
David
Shall we watch the football match tonight in a pub?
Victoria
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David
Shame on you. The national team is playing against Germany.
Victoria
You know I don't like football very much.

A) Why not? You could come to my place. Don't forget to bring some fruit,
 will you?
B) I didn't know there was going to be a match tonight.
C) Pubs are very crowded when there is a big match on TV.
D) I would rather play football than watch it.
E) I am not available tonight, so why don't we play another day?

4.
Mother
I don't want you to come back home so late again.
Daughter
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Mother
It was too late for a girl at your age. I don't want to discuss this.
Daughter
Okay, mom. I won't do that again.

A) It was not late, mom. it was only ten o'clock.

B) Do you have any idea what time it is?
C) Neither do I, but I think it's too early to punish her.
D) If you keep talking, how do you expect me to concentrate on what I
am doing right now?
E) This is the first time I have been so late for work.

5.
Dentist
You don't seem to brush your teeth regularly.
Patient
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Dentist
You know how bad they are for general health, don't you?
Patient
 Of course, I do. But I can't stop myself.

A) I don't but I promise that i will from now on.

B) I'm warning you. You can't insult me like this.
C) I've brushed my teeth regularly since I was a child.
D) Actually, I do, but I eat a lot of sweets.
E) How do you know that I don't brush them regularly?

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. D

1.
Nina
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Mark
That's because they never stop criticizing me.
Nina
Why don't you try telling them how you feel about it?
Mark
 Do you think I haven't? They just don't care about how I feel.

A) Why are you always complaining about your parents?

B) What's the reason for her aggressive behavior?
C) Why are the policemen running around?
D) What makes you think that the exam questions will be difficult?
E) Are your parents aware of the problems you are going through?

2.
Peter
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Andrew
No, I'm okay. I can wait until the end of the meeting.
Peter
I don't think so. You can't keep your eyes open.
Andrew
I guess you're right. I'll see you tomorrow.

A) Are you feeling better today than yesterday?

B) Can you tell me why you're smiling all the time?
C) Is it possible for you to wait for the end of the meeting?
D) You had better go home and take a rest.
E) Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?

3.
Penny
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Dana
But it's not enough if you want to lose weight.
Penny
I know, but it's only a beginning.
Dana
Sure, it's better than doing nothing.

A) The dietician said I need to lose ten pounds.

B) I've decided not to go to the gym anymore.
C) I've stopped eating bread.
D) The new chef is really good at making snacks.
E) I've sold my tennis rackets.

4.
Sandra
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George
Then you should start wearing glasses.
Sandra
I already have contact lenses, but still I can't see clearly.
George
It's time you changed them, then.

A) When did you last go to an eye doctor?

B) Should I tell my grandmother to see an optician?
C) I can't see the sentences on the board.
D) Are you able to see better now?
E) This pain in my back is killing me.

5.
Chris
Shall we leave the car here and walk?
Nick
I don't think we should, because the bank is almost five hundred
meters from here.
Chris
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Nick
I don't care. I can't walk up to the bank in this weather.

A) It may lake more than an hour lo walk lo the bank.

B) They've decided to open a new branch near here?
C) Normally, I walked to school from home.
D) But it's very difficult lo find a parking place near the bank
E) I agree. The bank will have been closed by then.
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. D

1.
Frank
I heard you are taking a Spanish class at the community college.
Jerry
Yes, I'm going to Guatemala next spring and I thought knowing a little
Spanish would make the trip easier.
Frank
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Jerry
I have a course catalogue. We can see whether or not they're offering
a French course next semester.

A) I had done the same thing when I went to live with my sister who is
living in France.
B) It will take you more time to master it.
C) Could you tell me how you found the course?
D) I'm visiting my brother in Marseilles next year. Maybe I should take a
French class.
E) Are you satisfied with that course?

2.
Ingrid
Are you going to the post office?
Paul
Why are you asking?
Ingrid
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Paul
I can hold off for a few minutes, but that's all.

A) I'm working on some letters, but they are not quite ready.
B) I might come with you. That's why I'm asking.
C) If you are so busy, I can go instead of you.
D) I have already posted the letters, so you don't need to go
E) I am not going to the post office. I'll go later in the afternoon.
3.
Jack
Have you heard about Timmy?
Pete
No, is there something wrong with him?
Jake
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Pete
Really? I hope it is not too serious.

A) He told me that he was on holiday.

B) No, but I just wonder if he is OK.
C) He had to be rushed to the emergency room yesterday.
D) He recovered from his illness long ago.
E) It could be, but I am not sure.

4.
Maria
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Jenny
Why not find another laundry?
Maria
I have already done that, but nothing changed.
Jenny
Then, you should try washing them yourself. That might help.

A) How do you manage to clean your clothes spotlessly?

B) What do you think about the colors of my new shirt?
C) I am not pleased with the way my clothes look when they are cleaned.
D) I have washed the white colours with black ones and ruined all my
clothes.
E) Since my mother went on holiday, I haven't been able to deal with the
laundry.
5.
Mother
Why are you studying in the living room?
Son
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Mother
Then we will ask your father to look at it when he comes home.
Son
It will be great as I can't concentrate on my lessons thoroughly in this room.

A) I got bored in my room and wanted a company.

B) The lamp in my room isn't working.
C) There had been too much noise coming from the next door.
D) Our bookshelf is in this room and I am fed up with going to my room
and coming back here.
E) I have already asked him to do that, but he couldn't mend it.

1. D
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. B

1.
Peter
Have you started your research project for management class?
Martin
Well, I have decided on a topic, but haven't actually started the
research yet.
Peter
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Martin
I know. Actually, I went to the library yesterday, but wasn't sure
where to look.

A) Didn't you hear what the professor said yesterday?

B) I will also write about motivation. Will this be a problem for you?
 C) I guess we should get started today, so shall we head to the library
now?
D) You are late. You don't have that much time to complete the paper.
E) If you want to find books on that subject, why don't you try the card
catalogue?

2.
Betty
It's summertime. I thought people only took trips to Crested Butte in
the winter, for skiing.
Wilma
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Betty
Like what?
Wilma
It's great for hiking. Or, if you don't feel like traveling on foot, you can
rent horses or mountain bikes.

A) I just can't believe we are going to Colorado.

B) It is a great place to go in the summer, too. There are lots to do.
C) This trip next week to Crested Butte is going to be fantastic, isn't it?
D) Could we get very far on a mountain bike if the hills are very steep?
E) Okay, then. If you don't want to go there, we could go somewhere
else.

3.
Carla
How much of a tip should we leave?
Sally
No more than a dollar.
Carla
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Sally
No, not at all. The service was slow and the soup was cold.
 A) Why do you say that? Wouldn't it be too little?
B) They didn't offer us coffee, either.
C) How about leaving nothing? I wasn't satisfied with it.
D) Instead of leaving a tip, I think we should complain to manager.
E) If I were you, I wouldn't leave that amount.

4.
Jane
Alice was so angry when the toaster that she bought didn't work.
Judy
She certainly was.
Jane
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Judy
She made the company refund her money.

A) She should have examined it thoroughly before she bought it.

B) She always acts too quickly and gets into trouble.
C) What did she do when she found out?
D) Why didn't they take it back?
E) Is the new one working better?

5.
Tim
Were you able to get some sleep last night? I know you were really
tired.
Amy
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Tim
Oh, really. What was the problem?
Amy
I was disturbed by the noisy traffic.
 A) Thanks, I slept soundly as soon as I went to bed.
B) The NBA fans were everywhere making a lot of noise with their cars'
horns.
C) I was going to do that, but some of my friends popped in to have
coffee.
D) I have been having this problem for a long time, so I'd better take
some sleeping pills.
E) Well, actually I was able to sleep only a little bit.
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. E