12. Ann: I like Helen Smith’s latest novel. She really knows how to tell a good story! Joy: Really?__________ Ann: Sure, but I haven’t finished it yet. Joy: All right. I’ll wait until you finish it.
(A) Is it based on a true story?
(B) Is she going to tell us a story?
(C) Do you know I saw her yesterday?
(D) Can you lend it to me to take a look?

8. In Taiwan, Jay Chou (周杰倫)is such a well-known singer that almost every teenager has heard about him. (A) creative (B) famous (C) high (D) wild .

9. After his mother ordered him to turn off the TV, Tom reluctantly went to bed because his favorite movie was not over yet. (A) indirectly (B) informally (C) untruthfully (D) unwillingly .

10. Some people don’t believe in the existence of ghosts because they don’t believe what they cannot see. (A) absence (B) conflict (C) presence (D) standard .

11. Leonardo da Vinci(達文西)is definitely an important figure in the history of art. (A) absolutely (B) relatively (C) suspiciously (D) temporarily .

13. Karen: Are you going to Linda’s wedding? Nick: No! I’m very mad at her. Karen:__________ Nick: She said there were no invitations left, so she sent a photo of the invitation to my phone. Karen: An electronic wedding invitation?! How nice! (A) Did she tell you why? (B) Is there anything wrong? (C) Yeah, she always gets angry. (D) Oh my, but she was single.

14. Amy: Gosh, you’re opening up every box! Bob: Be patient! I need to check every strawberry inside the box. Amy: So you’re touching every single strawberry?! Bob:__________ Amy: You cannot do that when you buy fruit at a supermarket. (A) No, thank you. (B) Of course. Why not? (C) Good idea. Where is it? (D) Yes, they only take checks.

15. Manager: Mr. Pan. Can you tell me where you were working before? Mike: Well, I worked at the Golden Café for two years, and then at Pizza House for about one year. Manager:__________ Mike: I left my first job because I moved, and I left my second job because I wanted to work in the daytime but they only had jobs at night. (A) Why did you quit your jobs? (B) Why did you want to work there? (C) What questions do you have for us? (D) What do you think about the new job?

16. Pharmacist: May I help you? Eva: Yes, I don’t feel well. Do you have anything for a sore throat? Pharmacist:__________ Eva: It just started yesterday. Pharmacist: Well, I’d recommend this one. It’ll relieve the pain. Eva: Thank you. Pharmacist: But if it gets any worse, you should see a doctor. (A) What is your address? (B) How long have you had it? (C) Which day can you make it? (D) When did you make an appointment?

17. Sam: Do you think I should tell my parents about this accident? Mike: Of course. You’d better tell them as soon as you can, or things will get worse. Sam: But I’m afraid they won’t understand. Mike: Don’t worry! It wasn’t your fault anyway. Sam: I know.__________ That’s what I am worried about. (A) It’s just between you and me. (B) How did you know about the accident? (C) But they don’t take bad news very well. (D) Why don’t you just ignore this conversation?

18. Salesperson: I strongly recommend sports cars because they’re right for you. Justine: Hmm, they’re really nice. Salesperson: Look at this red one. It’s pretty cool. Justine: Yes, it is____________. Salesperson: Then what about a family car? It’s bigger and not that expensive. Justine: Oh, I don’t know. Let me think it over. (A) And I think red is the color of the year. (B) But it’s small and I really can’t afford it. (C) And I’ve been dreaming of having a red car. (D) But you shouldn’t make your decision now.