27.
(A) calls off
(B) leaves out
(C) speeds up
(D) turns down

23. Cindy: Do you think men and women are treated equally at work?John: ____________ Women often get paid less for the same job.Cindy: What can we do to close the gender pay gap in the workplace?John: We should create a culture of respect and ensure that salary information is open and clear.(A) I don’t see it that way.(B) This topic is on the way out.(C) We won’t stand in your way.(D) You have a way with people.

24. Mike: Do you think we can completely eliminate plastic waste?Tom: ____________ I believe we can become plastic-free, but finding effective alternatives to cope with plastic waste is challenging.Mike: Perhaps we can begin with food and drink industries and encourage them to adopt eco-friendly cups.Tom: That could be a positive step forward.(A) That’s such a huge topic.(B) We’ve gotten so far off topic.(C) Let’s shift the topic of conversation.(D) That’s the topic we should stop discussion.

25. Angel: Good afternoon, Fashion Outfit. This is Angel speaking. How may I help you?Sophie: Yeah, I bought a blue dress suit at your store a week ago. But I found its color faded so quickly after the first wash. I did follow the washing instructions.Angel: I’m very sorry to hear that. However, our refund or exchange policy doesn’t include clothes that have been washed or worn.Sophie: I see. ____________ Could you please offer a discount for my next purchase?(A) I won’t visit your store again.(B) I won’t be able to return it then.(C) The outfits don’t suit my dress code.(D) Your clothes don’t have washing labels.

26. (A) taking a short nap (B) having a good bath (C) relaxing on the couch (D) going for a short walk

28. (A) At first (B) In addition (C) Consequently (D) Nevertheless

29. (A) compared with (B) resulted from (C) produced by (D) suited for 

30. (A) inspiring for (B) to inspire (C) inspired by (D) who inspired

31. (A) use two forms of energy (B) are poorly equipped (C) carry on-board crew (D) have many functions

32. (A) Before (B) Since (C) During (D) Upon

33. (A) free and equal (B) safe and sound (C) grateful and humbled (D) armed and dangerous