21. Jean: Hey, you did a great job in the meeting just now. Your report was excellent. Peter:________________ Jean: You know, you handled the situation really well. It’s not easy. Peter: Well, I tried to do my best.
(A) I’m sorry to hear that.
(B) Thanks for your compliment.
(C) Can you do me a favor?
(D) You don’t like it?

17. Fred: Excuse me. I’m looking for the train station. Could you tell me how to get there? Sue: ________________You can’t miss it. Fred: Thank you very much. (A) Go straight down for two more blocks. (B) The train leaves in five minutes. (C) Where are you heading? (D) What a large station it is!

18. Customer: I bought this shirt from your store yesterday for my husband. But it’s too small for him. Can I change it for size XL? Salesclerk: Sure. … Oh, I’m sorry. We just run out of stock for blue XL.________________ Customer: What do you have? Salesclerk: Wait a minute, please. I’ll show you the white and the yellow ones. (A) Would you like to pay by cash? (B) Would you like to have a discount? (C) Would you like to try it on now? (D) Would you like to look at other colors?

19. Assistant: Next, please. Can I help you? Stephen: Yes, I’d like a cheeseburger and a large order of fries. Assistant:________________ Stephen: For here. (A) What is it for? (B) Do you have a reservation? (C) Could you wait a minute here? (D) Is that for here or to go?

20. Jeff: Do you have any plans for the weekend? Amy: No. Nothing’s come up yet. Why? Jeff: Mark invited us to his cabin in the mountains again. What do you think? Amy: Well, I’m not really interested,________________ (A) but thanks for asking. (B) so I’m looking forward to it. (C) because I love his cabin. (D) though I don’t like Mark.

22. Waitress: Are you ready to order now? Wayne: We’re still thinking about it. Can we have a couple more minutes? Waitress: Sure. ________________I’ll be back in a few minutes. (A) Save your time. (B) Don’t lose your time. (C) Enjoy your time. (D) Take your time.

23. David: Excuse me, Professor Johnson. Professor: Yes, David, what can I do for you? David: I’m not feeling well and I’d like to go to see a doctor.________________ Professor: O.K. You don’t have to come to class. I hope you feel better soon. (A) Is there anything I can get you? (B) Can you tell me if I passed the exam? (C) Would you give me your attention a minute? (D) May I be excused from class this afternoon?

24. Employer: Nice to meet you, Mr. Lin. I’ve looked over your resume. Now, tell us why you think you are suited to the job as a computer programmer. Mr. Lin: Well,________________ Employer: I see. Do you have any working experience? Mr. Lin: Yes. One year. (A) I’d like to work for a big company like yours. (B) I’d like to know more about the job. (C) I majored in electronics and I am expert at programming. (D) I love playing computer games and watching sports programs.

25. Hair stylist: Hello, Nancy’s Hair-styling House. Cindy: Hello.________________ Hair stylist: Sure. When would you like to have it done? Cindy: How about Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock? (A) I have a 2 p.m. appointment for a haircut. (B) I’d like to make an appointment for a haircut. (C) How does my hair look? (D) Where can I get a haircut?

26. (A) as few as (B) as little as (C) as many as (D) as much as

27. (A) him (B) himself (C) them (D) themselves