11. Father: OK! We are ready to start baking a cake. We need to find some things first.
Son: So, what should I get?
Father: Well, ______ 
Son: Oh! Sorry, I drank the whole bottle yesterday!
(A) the cake is baking now.
(B) I need two cups of milk.
(C) go get some flour for me.
(D) we need 50 grams of butter.

7. We got train seats for the Lunar New Year season as we planned ______ and made our reservation once tickets went on sale. (A) ahead (B) almost (C) either (D) even

8. To ease his pressure, Mr. Hung decided to listen to bedtime music for ______ . (A) presentation (B) publication (C) relaxation (D) reputation

9. The police pursued the bank robber through the streets last night. (A) begged (B) chased (C) praised (D) treated

10. I have looked through the records extensively, but couldn’t find anything about the person you mentioned. (A) eventually (B) marginally (C) occasionally (D) thoroughly

12. Judy: OK, here’s your tea. But no snacks, as you wanted.Tina: Oh, thanks.Judy: ______  I have some homemade cookies left. My mom made them.Tina: Oh, no thanks. I’m fine. I’m really full.(A) Are you sure I cannot eat any cookies?(B) Do you know you shouldn’t eat too much?(C) Are you sure you don’t want anything to eat?(D) Do you know you should buy something for me?

13. Ann: What do you want to see at the computer exhibition?Ken: I want to find the booth that has the virtual reality setup.Ann: Virtual reality? ______ Ken: You have to put on a headset, and when the game is turned on, you feel like you are actually in the game.(A) How does it work? (B) What did you see?(C) When was it set up? (D) Where have you been?

14. Ted: Do you want to jog around the track one more time?Sue: Sure, I think I can make it.Ted: If you’re tired, you can wait here for me. I know you haven’t been jogging for a while.Sue: ______  Come on, let’s go.(A) Don’t worry about me. (B) Please cover your tracks.(C) No, I’ll be waiting here. (D) Yes, you’re tired of jogging.

15. Tour agent: Welcome to Fun Travel, ma’am. My name is Willy. How may I help you?Alice: I’m here to get more information about your travel special.Tour agent: Good. ______ Alice: I’d like to go in June, I think.(A) What do you want to see? (B) When do you plan to travel?(C) How is the weather in June? (D) Where would you like to go?

16. Ann: Do you want to see a movie? There’s a terrific animated movie at the theater.Dan: Animation? You mean like a cartoon? ______ Ann: Not at all. Many adults also enjoy animation, just like children do.Dan: Really? I guess I should go and see if I like it.Ann: Great. The movie starts at 7 p.m. Do you want me to pick you up?(A) Isn’t that just for children?(B) Isn’t it nice to see it again?(C) Do the children go with us?(D) Do you get the tickets now?

17. Bank clerk: May I help you?Simon: Yes, where should I go to ask for a loan?Bank clerk: ______  He’s on the second floor.Simon: Thank you.(A) How much do you plan to ask for?(B) What is the interest rate next year?(C) I’m afraid that we don’t offer any loans this year.(D) The manager in the loan department can help you.