25. Joy: How’s your new job going, Sara? Sara: It’s great. _______________ Joy: What exactly do you do at your company? Sara: Well, I work as a tour guide.
(A) At least I don’t have to deal with people.
(B) It’s going to be an exciting opportunity.
(C) I couldn’t have gotten a better job.
(D) It’s the best trip our company went on.

21. Becky: Have you thought of how to begin your writing assignment? Terry: _______________ Becky: But the website is currently under construction. They’re adding works by other authors. (A) I’ll need a room with an Internet connection. (B) I thought of surfing the online library. (C) We can chat about it later on the MSN messenger. (D) I’ll probably type it out using a writing software.

22. Sharon: We are going to a karaoke club. Would you care to join us? Bonnie: Sorry, I can’t. I have to prepare the upcoming exams. Sharon: _______________ Bonnie: At least you realize your weakness. (A) You know it isn’t as difficult as you imagine it to be. (B) We’ll have to reschedule the whole thing then. (C) In my opinion, you shouldn’t get all so stressed up. (D) Well ... I guess I shouldn’t keep delaying my studies.

23. James: What kind of movies did you rent? Mike: Let me see. Well, I have science fiction and action movies. James: _______________ Mike: I’m afraid that the latest ones were rented out. (A) Are they from the campus video store? (B) I don’t like the recent ones. (C) Where are the new comedies? (D) Seems you’ve made good choices.

24. Rick: How are you going to use your voucher? Lisa: I haven’t decided yet. _______________ Rick: Sure. My mom promised me that I can use it to buy a new MP4. Lisa: That’s cool. (A) Well, why don’t you tell me about your voucher? (B) I’ve heard you’ve already bought something, right? (C) When will you be shopping with your mom? (D) Is that new gadget hanging from your neck an MP4?

26. (A) According to them (B) As a result of this (C) In addition to this (D) Of these hotels

27. (A) personal recipes (B) complaint forms (C) travel brochures (D) class registers

28. (A) but (B) and (C) because (D) so

29. (A) trusted (B) neglected (C) secured (D) royal

30. (A) for two, sir (B) not included (C) in the morning (D) receipt provided

31. (A) accessible (B) casual (C) well-placed (D) focused