Luyện tập giao tiếp 1
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Hung: “I think we should save energy at home as well as at school.”
Lan: “__________”
| A. Yes, we think. | B. That’s a good idea | C. Yes, we do. | D. No, we don’t. |
2. Hoa: “Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!”
Mai: “__________”
| A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? | B. I like you to say that. | C. Yes, of course. It’s expensive. | D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. |
3. A: “I’m taking my first exam next week.”
B: “__________”
| A. Well done! | B. Good luck | C. Congratulations! | D. Cheers! |
4. A: “Would you mind if I smoke here?”
B: “__________”
| A. I’m sorry | B. Yes, I’d love to | C. I’d rather you didn’t | D. No, I don’t |
5. Minh: “Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rural areas.”
Phong: “__________”
| A. Neither | B. No, I won’t | C. So do I | D. Yes, I like it |
6. A: “How about going to Paris for our next holiday?”
B: “__________”
| A. No, I don’t | B. Sounds great! | C. What a pity! | D. Well done! |
7. Nga: “We’ve passed the first round.”
Hoa: “__________”
| A. That’s a good idea. | B. It’s nice of you to say so. | C. Do you? | D. Congratulations! |
8. A: “It was very kind of you to invite me to dinner.”
B: “__________”
| A. It’s my pleasure. | B. Don’t worry. | C. Thank you! | D. Oh it’s great. |
9. Nam: “I don’t go out much these days.”
Giang: “__________”
| A. I don’t too | B. I don’t neither | C. Me too | D. Neither do I |
10. Linh: “I’m afraid I failed my driving test.”
Trinh: “__________”
| A. I’m sorry. | B. Never mind. Better luck next time! | C. Oh dear. I don’t think I can. | D. Oh, I think you shouldn’t. |
11. Trang: “Would you like some more coffee?”
Ninh: “__________”
| A. No, I wouldn’t | B. No, thanks | C. No, I don’t | D. No, I wouldn’t like |
12. Hoa: “Why don’t we go out tonight?”
Ba: “__________”
| A. That’s a good idea | B. Never mind | C. What’s the matter | D. Don’t worry |
13. A: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.”
B: “__________”
| A. I have nothing to tell you. | B. Never mind! | C. Oh, poor me! | D. What absent-minded you are! |
14. A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?”
B: “__________”
| A. Sorry, the seat is taken | B. No, thanks | C. Yes, I am so glad | D. Yes, yes. You can sit here. |
15. Mark: “__________”
Tom: “He is tall and thin with brown eyes.”
| A. How is John doing? | B. What does John like? | C. What does John look like? | D. Who does John look like? |
16. A: “I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save water.”
B: “__________”
| A. Great! Don’t do that. | B. Well done! | C. That’s a good idea | D. OK. I don’t want to. |
17. A: “I suggest we go on a picnic at the park.”
B: “__________”
| A. See you again | B. Great idea! | C. Have a good time! | D. I’m not sure |
18. A: “What would you like to eat?”
B: “__________”
| A. Yes, please | B. Bread, please | C. No, thanks | D. OK |
19. Minh: “I promise I will study harder from now on.”
Hoa: “__________”
| A. I hope so | B. Good idea | C. No thanks | D. Sorry, I can’t |
20. John: “Thank you for your help, Jane.”
Jane: “__________”
| A. Don’t say my name | B. Forget it | C. No problem | D. It’s my pleasure |
21. John: “Can you do the cooking today?”
Linda: “__________”
| A. All right | B. Yes, please | C. No, thanks | D. I know that |
22. Linh: “Let’s go to Nha Trang for the weekend!”
Daniel: “__________”
| A. Oh, you are good to say so | B. Yes, let’s | C. That’s a good idea | D. That’s a nice day. |
23. Nam: “How do you usually go to school?”
Giang: “__________”
| A. Fifteen minutes | B. One kilometer | C. Every day | D. On foot |
24. Marry: “I’m going to have an exam tomorrow.”
Lan: “__________”
| A. Good luck | B. See you | C. Bye bye | D. Thank you |
25. Mr. Harry: “You’ve written a much better essay this time, John.”
John: “__________”
| A. Oh, you’re right | B. Thank you. It’s encouraging | C. Never mind | D. Writing? Why? |
26. Nga: “You look so nervous __________?”
Trinh: “This thunder scares me to death.”
| A. What’s wrong | B. What’s that | C. Why’s that | D. What are you |
27. Janet: “I have passed my final exam.”
Mark: “__________!”
| A. Good luck | B. I know | C. Congratulations | D. Thank you |
28. “Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?”
“__________”
| A. Really? Good | B. Not at all | C. Sure, thanks | D. You’re right |
29. Harry: “Thank you for your help, Judy.”
Judy: “__________”
| A. With all my heart | B. Never mention me | C. It’s my pleasure | D. No problem |
30. Mary: “I’ve got an exam tomorrow.”
Peter: “__________”
| A. Thank you | B. Same to you | C. Good luck | D. See you |
31. Lan: “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.”
Lan’s mother: “__________”
| A. Good job! | B. Good way! | C. You are right. | D. Oh, hard luck! |
32. Mary: “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?”
Peter: “__________”
| A. Do you think I would? | B. I wouldn’t. Thank you. | C. Yes, you are a good friend. | D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. |
33. Tim: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
Judy: “__________”
| A. It’s my pleasure. | B. You are welcome. | C. Thanks, I will. | D. Good idea, thanks. |
34. Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”
Helen: “__________”
| A. It’s up to you. | B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. | C. I’d rather not. | D. You can say that again. |
35. Nam: “I’ve won the first prize.”
Linh: “__________”
| A. Congratulations! | B. Good luck. | C. I see. Thank you | D. Yes, let’s |
36. Harry: “Would you mind if I turned off the air conditioner?”
Jessica: “__________”
| A. Yes, I don’t mind | B. No, I wouldn’t | C. No, I don’t mind | D. Yes, I wouldn’t |
37. Giang: “That’s an excellent picture you have painted, Minh!”
Minh: “__________”
| A. It’s not bad | B. Not at all | C. It’s nice of you to say so | D. Congratulation |
38. A: “How long have you been here?”
B: “__________”
| A. Since a week | B. Last Sunday | C. For two days | D. In five days |
39. A: “How often do you exercise?”
B: “__________”
| A. No, I sometimes do. | B. About three times a week. | C. Yes, I often do. | D. Often I don’t do. |
40. Mary: “How much was your T-shirt?”
Rose: “__________”
| A. It was cheap. | B. It was in a shop. | C. It’s a red shirt. | D. It’s quite fit me. |
41. A: “What do you usually do on your days off?”
B: “__________”
| A. I usually drive to work | B. I usually do not much | C. I will sleep all day | D. Nothing much. I always sleep until noon. |
42. Jack: “It’s time for lunch”
Jill: “__________”
| A. No, thanks. | B. Oh, good. | C. One hour. | D. Half past twelve. |
43. A: “Do you get much exercise?”
B: “__________”
| A. I usually do. | B. Yes, I do. | C. How about you? | D. Very often. |
44. Leo: “Can I help you?”
Nancy: “__________”
| A. At two o’clock. | B. Yes, please. | C. Can I help you. | D. No, you don’t. |
45. A: “You’re really in good shape!”
B: “__________”
| A. Yeah, I’m a real couch potato. | B. Thanks a lot. | C. Oh, are you? | D. Good for you! |
46. Passenger: “Excuse me! When does the next train leave?”
Ticket seller: “__________”
| A. Platform 4 | B. Yesterday | C. In ten minutes | D. The next station |
47. Laura: “Have a good holiday!”
Tim: “__________”
| A. You have. | B. You too. | C. You will. | D. You do. |
48. Waiter: “Would you like a drink?”
Customer: “__________”
| A. I don’t like coffee | B. Coffee, please. | C. I prefer tea. | D. I want. |
49. Marry: “I love your clock. It looks great in your living room.”
Peter: “__________”
| A. Thanks. A friend of mine brought it to me from Oregon. | B. Of course, do you know how much it is? | C. My pleasure. | D. I am afraid you like it. |
50. A: “I am sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.”
B: “__________”
| A. Excuse me | B. That’s all right | C. You are welcome | D. What a pity |
51. John: “I am having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?”
Tony: “__________”
| A. Can I take a rain check? | B. Come on. It’s your turn | C. Thanks, but I mustn’t | D. As a matter of fact, I do. |
52. Linda: “It was very kind of you to invite us to your party.”
Michael: “__________”
| A. It’s my pleasure | B. No, thanks | C. Ok, that’s great | D. Good idea, thanks |
53. Janet: “What a lovely house you have!”
Jane: “__________”
| A. No problem | B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in | C. Of course not, it’s not costly | D. I think so |
54. A: “Oh, no. Did I do that? I’m sorry.”
B: “__________”
| A. Oh, that’s right! It can happen to anyone | B. Did I? I’m sorry | C. I’m worried about that | D. No, of course not |
55. Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening.”
Diana: “__________”
| A. No, it’s not good | B. I’m glad you enjoyed it | C. Yes, it’s really great | D. Oh, that’s right |
56. A: “__________”
B: “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
| A. Could you do me a favour? | B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt! | C. May I help you? | D. White, please |
57. Shop assistant: “Can I help you, madam?”
Lucy: “__________”
| A. Yes, it’s in the summer sale | B. No, thanks. I’m just looking | C. It’s very cheap | D. Right. It looks a bit small |
58. Sue: “She is the best pianist ever!”
Harry: “__________”
| A. That’s it | B. That’s not a problem | C. Never mind | D. You can say that again |
59. Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”
Customer: “__________”
| A. Don’t mention it. | B. Can I pay by credit card? | C. What do you have? | D. You’re welcome. |
60. Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?”
Kyle: “__________”
| A. It’s my honour. | B. Let’s do it then. | C. The more the merrier. | D. That’s right. |
61. Diana: “That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.”
Anne: “__________”
| A. Never mind. | B. Don’t mention it. | C. Thank you. | D. You’re welcome. |
62. Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
Mary: “__________”
| A. Not a chance. | B. That’s very kind of you. | C. I can’t agree more. | D. What a pity! |
63. Susan: “Oops! I’m sorry, Denise.”
Denise: “__________”
| A. You shouldn’t do that. | B. It’s alright. | C. You are welcome. | D. It’s nonsense. |
64. Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
Jenifer: “__________”
| A. I’d love it. | B. That’s nice of you to say so. | C. I couldn’t agree more. | D. Don’t mention it. |
65. Jolie: “Hi, Tom. How are you doing?”
Tom: “__________. How about you?”
| A. I’m waiting for my sister | B. I’m shopping for food | C. I’m doing nothing | D. I’m doing well |
66. Maria: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted. Do you think so?”
Alex: “__________. It’s really worrying.”
| A. I’ll think about that | B. I don’t agree | C. I don’t think so | D. I can’t agree more |
67. Liz: “Guess what? My first novel has just been published.”
Andrew: “__________”
| A. It’s my pleasure. | B. Congratulations! | C. Better luck next time! | D. It’s very kind of you. |
68. Jenny: “Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?”
Teacher: “__________. And you?”
| A. I’m going home | B. I’m leaving now | C. I’m thirty years old | D. Fine, thank you |
69. Linda: “Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”
Daniel: “__________”
| A. You can say that again | B. Thank you for looking for it | C. I like reading books | D. I’m glad you like it |
70. David: “Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?”
Mr Deakin: “__________. And you?”
| A. I’m busy now | B. I’m fine. Thank you | C. I’m going home | D. I’m having a class now |
71. Mike: “Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?”
Mrs Smith: “__________. The sign says ‘No feeding the animals’.”
| A. Of course you can | B. I don’t think it works | C. I’m sure about that | D. I’m afraid not |
72. Andrew: “Can I have the bill, please?”
Waiter: “__________”
| A. You are very kind | B. Just a minute, please | C. My pleasure | D. You’re exactly right |
73. Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?”
Salah: “__________. We can’t afford such a big event.”
| A. You can say that again | B. I can’t agree with you more | C. Yes, you’re right | D. No, I don’t think so |
74. Laura: “__________”
Bob: “That’s great. Congratulations!”
| A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow. | B. I’ve passed the exam with an A. | C. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow. | D. I didn’t do well in the exam. |
75. Nancy: “I think school days are the best time of our lives.”
James: “__________. We had sweet memories together then.”
| A. I’m afraid so | B. Absolutely. | C. That’s nonsense | D. I doubt it |
76. John: “__________”
Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.”
| A. Where did you buy your car? | B. What a nice car! | C. Your car is new, isn’t it? | D. My car is very expensive. |
77. Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
Kate: “__________. It is an essential life skill.”
| A. Oh, that’s a problem. | B. I can’t agree with you more. | C. Not at all | D. You can make it. |
78. Jane: “__________”
Mike: “It’s my pleasure.”
| A. It’s too heavy. | B. It’s not my duty. | C. Thanks a lot, indeed. | D. Welcome back. |
79. Adam: “__________”
Janet: “Yes, please.”
| A. Do you mind if I sit here? | B. Can you pass me the salt, please? | C. It’s a bit hot in here, isn’t it? | D. Would you like a cup of coffee? |
80. Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”
Jimmy: “__________. There are successful people without a degree.”
| A. That’s life | B. That’s all right | C. I don’t quite agree | D. I can’t agree more |
81. John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
Passer-by: “__________”
| A. Not way, sorry. | B. Just round the corner over there. | C. Look it up in a dictionary! | D. There’s no traffic near here. |
82. Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
Lora: “__________”
| A. No, I don’t think so. | B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you? | C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. | D. Thanks, my mum bought it. |
83. John: “__________”
Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”
| A. Do you often have time for a drink after class? | B. Would you like to have a drink after class? | C. Do you often go out for a drink after class? | D. Would you like tea or coffee after class? |
84. Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
Daisy: “__________”
| A. It doesn’t matter at all. | B. There’s no doubt about that. | C. It is very kind of you to say so. | D. I am sorry to hear that. |
85. Jack: “Would you like to come to my party this weekend?”
Mary: “__________”
| A. Yes, I’d love to | B. No, don’t worry | C. You’re welcome | D. I’m afraid so |
86. Laura: “I think Art should be a compulsory subject.”
Mitchell: “__________. Art helps develop creativity.”
| A. I quite agree | B. You must be kidding | C. I’m of the opposite opinion | D. I don’t think that’s a good idea |
87. Joana: “I think we should teach our students how to use the library.”
David: “__________”
| A. You’re absolutely wrong | B. You must be kidding | C. I couldn’t agree with you more | D. That’s not a good idea |
88. Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else?”
Customer: “__________”
| A. That’s all. Thanks | B. Good job! | C. With pleasure | D. You’re welcome |
89. Ann: “I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
Peter: “__________. It’s their duty in the family.”
| A. That’s what I think | B. You’re exactly right | C. There’s no doubt about it | D. I don’t think so |
90. Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
Tom: “__________”
| A. Studying in a group is great fun. | B. We are too busy on weekdays. | C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? | D. The library would be best. |