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.

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?

19. Mary: Do you want to go to the modern art exhibition in the museum? Lily: Very much. But, it’s crowded on weekends. Mary: Really? Lily: Yes, I went there last Saturday; it was packed. I could hardly see my favorite paintings close up. Mary: What a pity!____________ Lily: Good idea. Which day would be the best? (A) I prefer oil paintings to sculpture. (B) You are too busy to visit the museum. (C) Let’s go there sometime during the week. (D) You shouldn’t have packed your paintings.

20. Mother: Our daughter Lucy is pregnant. Father: That’s wonderful! She and Peter must be very happy. Mother: Yes, they are. But having a baby will cost them a lot. Father: That’s true.____________ Mother: Don’t worry. I’ll look after the baby when Lucy goes to work. Father: Oh, you’re the best grandma ever! (A) Is the baby about to have solid food? (B) Will the baby look like Lucy or Peter? (C) May I name the baby Belle if she’s a girl? (D) Do they earn enough to hire a babysitter?

21. Husband: I’m exhausted!____________ Wife: But it helps protect the environment. Husband: I know. Are there easier ways of doing it? It takes too much time to classify things. Plastic bottles in this bag, regular garbage in that one…. It drives me crazy. Wife: Why don’t you take a break? I’ll take care of it. (A) We have only one earth. (B) Clean air is what we need now. (C) I think recycling is just a waste of time. (D) Environmental protection is really important.

22. (A) above (B) at (C) over (D) up

23. (A) Because (B) If (C) Unless (D) While

24. (A) become (B) becomes (C) to become (D) will become