17. Claire: I’m experiencing a culture shock. 

Francis: Oh, really? I’m appreciating the dance steps native to the local culture.

 Claire: ______But I’m glad to see how passionate the dancers are in the music.

 Francis: Guess what? We’re invited to the next slow dance.
(A) I’m afraid you have a culture shock.
(B) We’re shocked to know our culture.
(C) You just came back from a wedding party.
(D) They’re different from those I'm familiar with.

13. On the first day of work, Oscar was told to treat all people in the workplace with ______ and respect. (A) barrier (B) courtesy (C) fiction (D) merchant

14. Ski resorts often use ______snow to keep them open through the winter and early spring to extend their ski seasons. (A) artificial (B) brutal (C) explosive (D) fierce

15. We will be more ______ and safer to wear bright-colored clothes when walking on the street at night. (A) elderly (B) gradual (C) organic (D) visible

16. Andy: Professor Lee, could I have a word with you? Professor: Yes, of course. Andy, what’s on your mind?Andy: Would it be all right if I leave class early today? I have a dentist appointment. Professor: Andy, ______Thanks for telling me. (A) you do have a class. (B) that’s not a problem. (C) I’ll be right with you. (D) let me get this straight.

18. Timothy: Jeremy is driving me to my job interview at the bank. Angela: In that outfit? ______ Timothy: What would you recommend me to wear then? Angela: If I were you, I’d wear a navy blue or gray suit with a white dress shirt and a tie. (A) Shouldn’t you change? (B) Come on. It’s too late! (C) Wish you get well soon! (D) Wouldn’t you like to know?

19. Staff: Good morning, sir. ______ Simon: My wife and I would like to walk along the beach collecting seashells and seaweeds. Staff: Certainly, sir. January is a lovely season on our tropical island. May I suggest a candlelit dinner by the seashore? Simon: Yes, please book a table for us at 7 p.m. (A) Would you care to join us for dinner? (B) Would you like to upgrade to a superior double? (C) How may I help you arrange today’s activities? (D) How would you like to make a room reservation?

20. Kevin: Hi, Laura. What’re you doing here? Laura: Uh...I’m usually here on weekends. It’s my dad’s shop. So, you’re looking for a bike? Kevin: Yeah. I’m thinking about getting some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time. Laura: Well, you came to the right place. ______ Kevin: I don’t want a racer bike or a touring bike. Mostly, I’ll just be using it to get me back and forth from work. (A) Did you drive a racing car? (B) Do you know what you’d like? (C) What would you suggest that I buy? (D) Where is the best place to buy a bike?

21. Jennifer: Let’s have brunch together tomorrow. Cathy: Sure. When would you like to meet? Jennifer: How about 10 o’clock in the morning? ______ Cathy: No, I think we can get a nice table near the windows by 11 a.m. (A) Would that be too early? (B) Would that be too long? (C) How would you like to go? (D) How do we reserve a table?

22. George: Sir, could you show me how to get to the library? Jack: Sure! But the library is closed on Mondays. George: That’s fine. ______ Jack: Alright, let me show you the way. (A) I just need to borrow the books I’ve reserved at the counter. (B) I just want to apply for a membership card of the fitness center. (C) I just want to copy some pages of the books for in-library use only. (D) I just need to return these books to the book drop outside the library.

23. Shawn: What’s playing at the cinema?Vicky: You’re barking up the wrong tree. Shawn: Do you never go to the movies? Vicky: ______ It’s hard to believe, right? But that’s the case. (A) I’m afraid not. (B) I’m a moviegoer. (C) I like all sorts of films. (D) I’m not a movie maker.