17. Jill: When is your monthly test?

 Larry: Next Thursday. Oh, I’m running out of time! 

Jill: Relax! There are still five more days to prepare. 

Larry: Easy for you to say. ______

Jill: I have confidence in you.
(A) I can’t believe he spoke to you this way.
(B) I’m not sure if I can be ready by that time.
(C) But it’s kind of dangerous to run here.
(D) The monthly treatment takes too long.

13. Clerk: How can I help you? Customer: Yes, this desk lamp was broken when I tried to turn it on at home. Clerk:______Customer: Great, thanks for your assistance. (A) Believe it or not, it’s just been bought. (B) I’m sorry, but I can replace it for you. (C) It seems you’re interested in the house. (D) The mechanic will fix your car in no time.

14. Fred: Oops! I left my workbook at home! Jamie:______ Ms. Kim reminded us just yesterday about it. Fred: There isn’t much I can do. It’s too late for me to go back home now. Jamie: Ms. Kim will be very upset. (A) Salaries have not gone up. (B) You are in trouble, my friend. (C) He left the bookstore yesterday. (D) Consider the assignment done.

15. Zax: What are today’s headlines? Claire: Super Junior canceled tomorrow’s concert. Zax: ______Claire: You bet. So many fans like me were very excited about seeing their show. (A) It sounds like you’re not into music. (B) How many fans will be attending it? (C) Who are the members of the band? (D) You must feel terribly disappointed.

16. Dora: Where can I get that novel? David: I just ordered it online. Dora: ______David: Anyone can! It’s so easy to use online bookstores nowadays. (A) I’m amazed you can do that. (B) How’s the store’s service quality? (C) It’s actually about storytelling. (D) The system has a virus, doesn’t it?

18. Operator: City Hall. How may I direct your call? Citizen: ______Operator: And the reason for your call? Citizen: Well, the park in our neighborhood looks terrible. I mean, there’s litter everywhere and nobody has picked it up. Operator: I see. One moment please. (A) I’d like to speak to Environmental Services, please. (B) Yes, you may hand the problem to our department. (C) Read it before you hand it in to the director, please. (D) Please turn right at the next corner to find the center.

19. Teacher: Chris, you need to pay more attention to your attendance. Chris: ______I thought students could join clubs. Teacher: Clubs are fine, but you should also concentrate on your studies. Chris: I know. I’ll try to manage my time more effectively. (A) But I’m sure the payment I made was correct. (B) It was just because my grandmother was sick. (C) I was practicing with the band I’m leading. (D) I think it broke down a couple of days ago.

20. Sam: What should I wear to a school interview? Susan: I don’t think you should get overly dressed. You want to look approachable. Sam: ______Susan: Come on, you’re being so sensitive. (A) A special welcome to all interviewees. (B) Of course I can wash them for you. (C) My appearance never pleases you. (D) I hope to select the best worker.

21. Tom: My dad loves my mom very much, even after such a long marriage. Emily: ______Tom: Well, he always tells her that he loves her the way she is. Emily: That sounds sweet. Tom: And he always kisses her goodbye before going out. Emily: Wow, it seems they are still very much in love after all these years. (A) How can you tell that he does? (B) How long ago did they meet? (C) What does he wish for most? (D) What was the wedding like?

22. (A) entertained (B) entertaining (C) entertainment (D) entertainer

23. (A) Each (B) Some (C) None (D) All