18. Steve: I went to see a horror movie last night.
Louisa: Really? How did you like it?
Steve: It was great. __________ I suggest you go to see it too.
Louisa: No, thanks. I’ll never go to see this type of movie.
(A) I enjoyed the scary moments.
(B) I don’t like sitting in the dark.
(C) I go to the movies every week.
(D) I didn’t like the horrible acting.

14. Jimmy: Do you think you're a healthy person, Winnie? Winnie: Yes, I do. I seldom get sick. Jimmy: Really? That’s good. When was the last time you went to the doctor? Winnie: __________ Whenever I have a health problem, I take my grandmother’s advice. She taught me what to do using natural ways. (A) I can’t remember. (B) Just for a few days. (C) When my grandma gets ill. (D) So he gives me some advice.

15. Linda: I think it’s great to ban plastic bags and other single-use items. Now I take my own spoon and fork when eating out. Denny: Good for you. It’s time to take action! But, __________ I’m really bad with straws since I love bubble tea so much. Linda: You can get a reusable straw. (A) it sounds good to quit eating out. (B) we have to protect our environment. (C) bubble tea has a strange flavor that you won’t like it. (D) there are many things I haven’t been able to cut out.

16. Lewis: The heavy rain last night was horrible. Doris: Did you get wet on your way home? Lewis: Luckily, __________ . Doris: That’s good (A) the rain never stopped last night (B) the rain poured before I arrived home (C) I made it home just before the rain started (D) I couldn’t find my way home because of the rain

17. Cathy: You grow taller every year. How did you make it? Irene: Maybe it’s good diet and exercise. Cathy: __________ These are the two things I never do. Irene: Well, it’s never too late to eat well and exercise. (A) That’s the point. (B) Nothing is special. (C) I eat a healthy diet. (D) I exercise very often.

19. Sales clerk: May I help you? Mrs. Chen: Yes. Can I take a look at that sweater in the window? Sales clerk: Sure.__________ Mrs. Chen: No, the blue one. Sales clerk: Oh! The man’s sweater. Mrs. Chen: That’s right. It’s for my husband. (A) By credit card or cash? (B) Is it really cold outside? (C) Did you say the blue one? (D) The pink one or the red one?

20. Jack: Are you ready for your trip to New York? Carl: Yeah, kind of. But I need to go online to find a cheap flight. Jack:__________ Carl: Well, it’s not that hard to get a cheap ticket. You just have to do some research. (A) Is it hard to take that flight in advance? (B) Is it easy to find bargains on the Internet? (C) Is it hard to go online on that cheap flight? (D) Is it easy to make a reservation in New York?

21. Waiter: Do you have a reservation? George: No, I’m afraid not. Are there any tables available? Waiter: We have a few left.__________ George: It’s just me. Waiter: OK, this way, please. (A) Some tables are on the right side. (B) You need to come earlier next time. (C) Who is going to reserve the table? (D) How many people are there in your party?

22. (A) set up (B) setting up (C) be setting up (D) that set up

23. (A) that (B) which (C) even though (D) since then

24. (A) find (B) found (C) have found (D) will find