SECTION 4: COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. John is having dinner at Linda’s house.
John: “The boiled chicken tastes so good!”
Linda: “__________”
| A. I’m glad you like it | B. No, don’t worry | C. I don’t, either | D. Sure. I’d love to |
2. Tom and Falla are talking about the drawbacks of the Internet.
Tom: “Many students are distracted from their study when paying much attention to online games.”
Falla: “__________. This can lead to their poorer academic results.”
| A. You can say that again | B. No problem | C. I think differently | D. Don’t mention it |
3. Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday.
Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?”
Kyle: “__________”
| A. That’s right | B. Let’s do it then | C. It’s my honor | D. The more the merrier |
4. Peter: “How about having a drink when we finish school?”
Petty: “__________”
| A. You needn’t do that | B. No, certainly | C. You’re welcome | D. That’s a good idea |
5. Jack: “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?”
Jill: “__________”
| A. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. | B. Yes, you’re a good friend. | C. Do you think I would? | D. It is a waste of time. Thank you. |
6. Harry is telling his mom about his winning a scholarship.
Harry: “Mom, I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study at Cambridge University.”
Mom: “__________”
| A. Congratulations, dear! | B. Really? Good luck! | C. Just kidding! | D. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. |
7. Peter is in a restaurant.
Waiter: “Would you like to order now?”
Peter: “__________. I’m hungry now.”
| A. It is delicious | B. No, a table for five | C. Yes, not now | D. Yes, I would like a beef salad |
8. Nam and Nga are talking about women in the workplace.
Nam: “I think women can now manage their family life and career very well.”
Nga: “__________. Some women are excellent at everything they do.”
| A. Oh come on! That is nonsense | B. I completely agree | C. I totally disagree | D. I am not so sure |
9. Jean and Tom are talking about education programs.
Jane: “I think educators should teach their students to care about the environment and keep it clean.”
Tom: “__________. Students should be actively involved in preserving the environment.”
| A. That’s not completely true | B. I disagree with you | C. I couldn’t agree more | D. Don’t say anything about it |
10. Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
Mary: “__________”
| A. I can’t agree more. | B. What a pity! | C. That’s very kind of you. | D. Not a chance. |
11. Ted and Linda, two teachers, are talking about televised lessons.
Ted: “I think televised lessons are very useful.”
Linda: “__________. They allow students to revise what they have learned in class.”
| A. You’re wrong | B. I don’t agree | C. That’s for sure | D. Not really |
12. Mindy and Laura are discussing their plan for the weekend.
Mindy: “How about attending the workshop on time management?”
Laura: “__________”
| A. Never mind. | B. Thanks so much! | C. Don’t mention it. | D. Good idea! |
13. Bob and Yuna are talking about music.
Bob: “Well, you have good taste in music.”
Yuna: “__________”
| A. Oh, it is too difficult. | B. Thanks! I appreciate that. | C. My pleasure | D. Oh, it’s just an old thing. |
14. Emir and Paul discuss a design for a client.
Emir: “Look at these designs here. I think this is the style that the client wants.”
Paul: “__________. They said they wanted it clean and minimal.”
| A. Why not | B. I think I disagree | C. It is terrible | D. I hope so |
15. David is in a restaurant.
David: “Could you bring me some water?”
Waiter: “__________”
| A. Yes, I can | B. I don’t want to | C. Certainly, sir | D. No, I can’t |
16. A customs officer is talking to a client at the airport.
Officer: “Can I have your passport, please?”
Client: “__________”
| A. But I don’t like it. | B. Yes, here you are. | C. Thank you for your help. | D. No, I think it expired. |
17. Peter is talking to Henry, his new colleague, in the restaurant.
Peter: “Thank you for the delicious meal.”
Henry: “__________”
| A. Thank you, too. | B. It’s too hard | C. I’m glad you like it | D. I hope so |
18. Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
Hoa: “Swimming should be taught in the school.”
Nam: “__________. It is an essential life skill.”
| A. I can’t agree with you more | B. Not at all | C. Oh, that’s a problem | D. You can make it |
19. Laura’s aunt, Mary, is visiting her family on Christmas evening. She phones and asks her aunt.
Laura: “When would you like to have dinner?”
Mary: “__________”
| A. How about six o’clock? | B. No, thank you. I’m full. | C. How about at a Chinese restaurant? | D. Anywhere you can go. |
20. Mark and David are talking about their plan for the weekend.
Mark: “Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?”
David: “__________”
| A. Of course not. | B. It’s my pleasure. | C. You’re welcome. | D. Yes, I’d love to. |
21. Joe and Nam are talking about the use of tablets.
Joe: “Using tablets to jot down ideas can be great.”
Nam: “__________. They are useful in organizing your thoughts.”
| A. I totally disagree with you | B. I can’t agree with you more | C. Yes, tell me about it | D. I’m afraid not |
22. Ann is paying a compliment on Daisy’s new dress.
Ann: “You look very pretty in this dress!”
Daisy: “__________”
| A. It’s so nice of you to say that. | B. I see what you mean. | C. Thanks for your wish. | D. Yes, it is fairly expensive. |
23. Matthew and Emily are talking about their class’s presentation.
Matthew: “I think the presentation is a bit disorganized.”
Emily: “__________. It’s really logical and easy to understand.”
| A. I can’t agree more | B. Exactly right | C. Great idea | D. I don’t agree |
24. Claire is talking to Emma in the schoolyard.
Claire: “Would you like to go for a hike with me this Saturday?”
Emma: “__________. What time will we start?”
| A. Yes, I’d love to | B. No, thanks | C. Congratulations | D. Good luck |
25. Thomas and Jennifer are at a party.
Thomas: “What an attractive hairstyle you’ve got, Jennifer!”
Jennifer: “__________. I got it done yesterday.”
| A. You are telling a lie | B. I don’t like your saying | C. I’m not sure about that | D. Thank you for your compliment |
26. Two students are talking about some necessary life skills at a café.
Paul: “I think time management skills are important in today’s busy world.”
Sarah: “__________. It allows us to complete more in less time.”
| A. Absolutely agree with you | B. I don’t understand what you mean | C. You may be wrong | D. I don’t think so |
27. Emma is talking to Lucas about her return from the US.
Emma: “Can you please pick me up at the airport next Sunday?”
Lucas: “__________. What time are you arriving?”
| A. Same to you | B. You’re welcome | C. Congratulations | D. Certainly |
28. Jane and Jack are talking in a restaurant.
Jane: “It’s very generous of you to offer to pay!”
Jack: “__________”
| A. I’m glad you like it. | B. You can say that again. | C. Thanks a million. | D. It’s the least I can do. |
29. David and Oliver are talking about environmental protection.
David: “We should stop burning leaves.”
Oliver: “__________. We can use composting instead.”
| A. It’s not true | B. I completely agree | C. I don’t quite agree | D. You’re wrong |
30. Mary and Paul are having dinner.
Mary: “Would you like some more spaghetti?”
Paul: “__________. I’ve had more than enough.”
| A. No, thanks | B. Yes, please | C. Yes, I would | D. No, I wouldn’t |