21. Olivia: How are you feeling today?
Emma: The medicine I took seems to have helped, but _______________
Olivia: No wonder you’ve been looking sleepy this week.
Emma: I'll be fine next week. Thanks for asking.
(A) it’s been no good for me at all.
(B) it’s making me awfully drowsy.
(C) it cured my illness almost overnight.
(D) it was two months before it all healed.

17. Jane: What’s so special about this restaurant? Eva: _______________ Jane: Okay, let me see the menu for a few minutes. Eva: I’d like the clear stewed beef noodle soup with sliced beef. Jane, are you ready to order? (A) We must obey orders. (B) It’s well known for its beef noodles. (C) I’d like to know your daily specials. (D) Solving special problems is my cup of tea.

18. Judy: Hey Mike, one of my friends wants to rent out her apartment for only NT$5000. Mike: Terrific! That’s under my budget. _______________ Judy: Tonight if you want. But the apartment is on the fifth floor, and the building doesn’t have an elevator. Mike: Gosh, I guess I don’t need to go to the gym anymore. (A) When can I see it? (B) Where is it located? (C) Which one is your friend? (D) How could I pay the rent?

19. Liam: Look! That’s a very long line! Oliver: Do you think there'll be any tickets left for the first show? Liam: I don't think it's likely to happen. Oliver: I guess _______________ (A) it’s too early for us to show up. (B) the people in line all have gone. (C) we’ll have to go to a later show then. (D) very few people are lining up for tickets.

20. Sara: Hi! I want to mail this box of books to Japan. Clerk: Sure. But there’s a weight limit of five kilograms, and that box looks big. Sara: Oh, _______________ Clerk: Let’s see...yes, four kilograms even. (A) you forgot to write the return address. (B) I'd like to send it by registered airmail. (C) your small packets are good for airmail. (D) I think it weighs less than five kilograms.

22. Diana: Could we have dinner at Juliet’s tonight? Shawn: Good idea, but we didn't make a reservation. Diana: _______________ Shawn: Nope. I think our chances are slim. (A) Are we going to be late? (B) Is the food way too expensive? (C) Could we order something else? (D) Do you think we might get a table?

23. Linda: Excuse me, I’m looking for my student, Jerry Lin. He had a car accident and was sent to this hospital. Nurse: _______________ Linda: No, I have no idea. Could you please check the patient directory for me? Nurse: I saw the name, Jerry L. Lin. He’s in 318 on the third floor. (A) Did he have a car accident? (B) Do you need any assistance? (C) Do you know what room he’s in? (D) Did he happen to be your student?

24. Amelia: You look great after taking those exercise classes. Ted: Thanks! I’ve never felt better in my life. Amelia: I can tell _______________ Ted: They work for me and that’s all that matters. (A) you’ve gotten pretty out of shape. (B) the classes are far from satisfactory. (C) you’re not happy about your workout. (D) the classes have improved your health.

25. Ivy: Which dress should I wear to the party tonight, this one or that one? Alice: _______________ They both look the same to me. Ivy: Well, maybe neither dress is good enough. I’m not going with you. Alice: Wait! Now I see the difference. The yellow one is better than the pink one. (A) What sets them apart? (B) When is the party? (C) Where are we going? (D) How are you going to buy?

26. (A) develop (B) develops (C) developed (D) development

27. (A) but (B) for (C) since (D) though