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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

25. Jason: Excuse me. I bought a CD player two days ago from your store. For some reason, it stopped working. Is it possible for me to bring it back for a refund? Salesclerk: Well, _______________ there will be no problem at all. Jason: I see. It is not with me right now. Can I come back later? Salesclerk: No problem. Anytime this week will be OK. Sorry for all the trouble. (A) if you plan to burn more CD players, (B) as long as you have got your receipt, (C) if you have lost the CD player, (D) as long as you stay healthy,

26. (A) gives (B) give (C) giving (D) to give

27. (A) organizers (B) explorers (C) residents (D) aliens