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

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?

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.

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

32. (A) The other solution is (B) Have you ever tried (C) Take an example of (D) Fortunately, there is