18. Linda: Hey, did I tell you I went to Taipei from Kaohsiung by the High Speed Railway yesterday? Harry: _______________ Linda: The train ran so smoothly and the trip only took me about 90 minutes. Harry: Nice! Maybe I should try it next time.
(A) No way! For here or to go?
(B) No kidding! How was it?
(C) The total is 10 dollars.
(D) I heard the bad news.

14. He only cleans up his room when it gets really _______________. (A) moral (B) messy (C) mental (D) magic

15. The chocolate cake in the bakery next door is so _______________, but I probably need to stop thinking about it since I am on a very strict diet. (A) drilling (B) dealing (C) topping (D) tempting

16. Jason: So, how was your winter break, Linda? Linda: Great, actually! My family and I went touring around Taiwan. It was the first time we ever had a chance to see the east coast. Jason: Really? _______________ Linda: If you’re interested, next time you can join us. We are going back next year. (A) I have been planning to go for years. (B) I heard it was a broken winter. (C) I am so full. I cannot go on anymore. (D) I bet there must be a lot of families.

17. Waitress: Our specials tonight are steak, steamed oysters, and lobster. What would you like? Tom: I would like steak, please! Waitress: No problem. How would you like your steak cooked? Tom: _______________ (A) Big size, please. (B) As frank as possible, please. (C) I like it very much. (D) Medium rare, please.

19. Waiter: Can I get you something to drink while you are looking at the menu? John: OK, coke will be fine! Sam: _______________ Waiter: I will be back in just a moment. (A) Who is it for? (B) I’ll take ice tea. (C) Could you give me a ride? (D) I’ll take the fine.

20. Front desk: Front desk, how can I help you? Hotel customer: Yes, sir. I need to go to a meeting at Taipei 101. _______________ Front desk: Not a problem at all. There will be one waiting as soon as you’re here. Hotel customer: Thank you so much. (A) Can I order a room service? (B) Can I recognize him? (C) Can I get a taxi in 10 minutes? (D) Can I find a post office easily?

21. Ray: Hello, Susan. It’s Ray. Is this a good time to talk? Susan: Um, not really. _______________ Ray: OK, can I call you back later? Susan: Sure! Call me in an hour! I really have to go now! (A) I am so sorry to hear that. (B) I will have fun. (C) I am late for a meeting. (D) I cannot agree more.

22. Man: _______________ Woman: I’m in the good mood for something light. Man: We’ll go to the café on the corner. They serve good salads. (A) Do you think I am too heavy? (B) Do you need any flashlight? (C) Are you happy? (D) Where would you like to eat?

23. Woman: Do you think you would have time to mail this letter? Man: Yes. _______________ Woman: I appreciate it. I really want to stay home and finish this novel. (A) I have many times. (B) You should go on your own. (C) I can do it on my way to the bank. (D) You can say that again.

24. Tim: What time does your bus leave today? Robert: I am taking the 4:30 bus. Oh, no, it’s almost 4:00. Tim: Don’t worry! _______________ Robert: Thank you so much. Let me get my suitcase. (A) I can drive you to the station. (B) I can leave before you. (C) I can stay up. (D) I can swim for an hour.