1.Situational Dialogs
Instructions: Read each situational
dialogue carefully and choose the most appropriate
expression for each situation.
expression for each situation.
1. Your teacher asks your opinion
about an outside reading book. You found it boring but
you want to be polite so you say, “…………..”
you want to be polite so you say, “…………..”
1. How could you assign such a boring
book?
2.
The book I liked was certainly not this one.
3. I prefer the book we read last term.
4. The book was unreadable, wasn’t it?
5. It’s the worst book I’ve ever read.
2. Bill and Anne have been to a pop
concert to listen to their favorite band.
On their way
home, Anne says disappointedly, “……….”
home, Anne says disappointedly, “……….”
1. They are not as good as they used to be.
2. They are less good than they ever were.
3. They
were much worse during the last month.
4. They always play such brilliant music.
3. Myra has been unable to study because
of the loud hammering coming from the room
next to hers. She phones the apartment manager and says, “………….., but could you do
something about the noise?”
next to hers. She phones the apartment manager and says, “………….., but could you do
something about the noise?”
1. I’m
sorry to bother you
2.
There’s something going on
3.
Excuse me for saying this
4. Please accept my apologies, do you?
5. Can
I help you?
4. In an examination room, a student’s
mobile phone starts to ring. The teacher
says,
“………”
“………”
1. Turn that off.
2. Let it out.
3. Who’s calling?
4. What happens?
5. Shut up.
5. A friend is walking with you along the
pavement. You see he is about to step in
a
puddle of water and say, “……….”
puddle of water and say, “……….”
1. Loop
up!
2. Look
out!
3. Step
along!
4. Step
over!
5. Look over!
6. When you check your bill at the
restaurant, you find you have been overcharged. You
say to the waiter, “…………”
say to the waiter, “…………”
1. I
think there has been a mistake.
2. I
want another bill.
3.
There is too much to pay.
4. You
are cheating me.
5. Bill, please.
7. One of your classmates has won a scholarship to study abroad. You congratulate her by
saying, “…………”
saying, “…………”
1. Well
done. I’m very happy for you.
2. Amazing. I never expected so much.
3. Very
well. How did it go?
4.
Cheers. Better me than you.
5. I can’t believe it.
8. A policeman fine to a woman who has
just thrown an empty plastic bottle on the street.
The woman say, “………..”
The woman say, “………..”
1.
What’s the matter with you?
2. What
did I do wrong?
3. Do
you have a problem with me?
4. How
can I help you?
5. Are you sure?
9. Someone offers you a glass of wine.
You say, “……….”
1. Let me find out.
2. I apologize for
drinking.
3.
That would be funny.
4.
Sorry, I don’t drink.
5. Why
you do this to me?
10. A customer in an electronics store
asks the salesperson if the camera can be used to
take pictures of coral in the sea. The salesperson, wanting to make a sale, says, “_____”
take pictures of coral in the sea. The salesperson, wanting to make a sale, says, “_____”
1. Of course, it’s washable.
2. Always keep it
handy.
3. Sure, it’s waterproof.
4. I doubt if it’s
automatic.
5. I’m
not sure.
11. A police officer is chasing a robber
and wants him to stop. He shouts, “________”
1. Stand up!
2. Cool!
3. Sit down!
4. Freeze!
5.
Calm down!
12. Mother sees blood on your finger. She
asks what happened. You say, “Oh, it’s not
serious. ________”
serious. ________”
1. I’m about to faint.
2. The knife hurt me.
3. I just cut myself.
4. My finger is
painful.
5.
Will I die, Mom?
13. A father is teaching his son
that he must work hard and make sacrifices to be successful.
He sums up his lecture by saying, “________”
He sums up his lecture by saying, “________”
1. No pain, no gain.
2. All work and no play
make Jack a dull boy.
3. Take time to smell the
flowers.
4. Curiosity killed the
cat.
5.
Time and Tide waits for no man.
14. Leaves and dead branches from your
neighbor’s tree always fall in your backyard. You
tell your neighbor, “________”
tell your neighbor, “________”
1. Could you trim the
branches?
2. I’m sick of your
leaving.
3. You are welcome to take
leave.
4. Will you please keep
your tree to yourself?
5. Can
you move away?
15. A
mother is teaching her children about table manners and says, “________”
1. You should eat vegetables.
2. You should help me set
the table.
3. You should not invite
your friends over for dinner.
4. You should not chew with
your month open.
5.
You should eat three meals a day.
16. Linda receives a bouquet of flowers
from her friend. She says, “________”
1. How
could you do such a thing?
2. You really shouldn’t have.
3. How much did they cost?
4. You don’t know what’s good for me.
5. I don’t like this kind of flowers.
17. Mary just said something impolite. Her
mother is upset and says to her, “________”
1. Bend over backwards.
2. Let it go.
3. Keep your word.
4. Hold your longue.
5. Get out.
18. A woman is in a jewelry store when she
sees something she likes in a showcase. She
asks the salesperson, “________”
asks the salesperson, “________”
1. Would you keep an eye on me?
2. Would you take it or leave it?
3. Can I have a chance to show it?
4. Could I have a look at that?
5. Can I buy it?
19. Leo has just won a lot of money in a
lottery. He shouts, “________”
1. Yuck!
2. Hurray!
3. Hush!
4. Yummy!
5. OMG!
20. During an interview, you are asked
about your extracurricular activities. You reply,
“________”
“________”
1. I went sightseeing with my parents every
summer.
2. I was a very hard-working student and I
earned good grades.
3. I was captain of the university football
learn.
4. I could get along well with my classmates.
5.
I love playing computer games.
2.
Dialogue
A.
Instructions:
Read the dialogue carefully and
choose the most appropriate expression
for the missing parts.
for the missing parts.
Situation : Ted is having lunch with his close friend
Helen.
Ted : So
how are things going ? Is your boss still giving you a hard time ?
Helen : Did you have to ___21_____ while
we’re eating ? I’ve had a terrible morning.
Ted : Forgive me.
Helen : It’s just
that I can never seem to do anything right ___22_____.
Ted : Do you want to talk about it ? Sometimes it’s better
to get it ___23_____
Helen : I guess you’re right. Well Brenda, my boss,
always seems to be checking up on me to see if I come to work late or leave
early. She’s always asking other people about me. I’m really ___24_____
Ted : Why don’t you ___25_____ looking for another
job. If it’s really as bad as you say, you should leave.
Helen : ___26_____, Ted. Don’t forget I have a rent
to pay and food to buy. I have no savings so I can’t afford to be ___27_____
Ted : Why not try talking to Brenda. Be
calm and, ___28_____, be nice. As they say, you always get more with honey than
with vinegar.
Helen : You’re
right. I’ll just have to have a more positive attitude ___29_____.
Ted : ___30_____ Things are improving already !
21. 1. pass that around
2. bring that up
3. tell me to do that
4. speak like that
5. get over it
22. 1. in her eyes
2. from her thoughts
3. on her mind
4. with her
outlook
5. from her heart
23. 1. by lunch time
2. in the
news
3. off your
chest
4. out of sigh
5. out of date
24. 1. sick of it
2. bored by
you
3. mad about them
4. crazy for her
5. happy to see her
25. 1. try out
2. make up
3. think
about
4. let on
5. give up
26. 1. Easier said than done
2. Too much too
soon
3. The more the merrier
4. Slow but sure
5. Better late than never
27. 1. out of work
2. on the run
3. away from
home
4. off the record
5. in danger
28. 1. over all
2. above all
3. after all
4. all of a sudden
5. all in one
29. 1. before this
2. since then
3. now and then
4. from now on
5. up to now
30. 1. Hear?
2. See?
3. Watch!
4. Tell?
5. Sure?
6.
B. Instructions: In this part, you will have to answer TWO
questions to gain TWO marks.
There are two parts in this section. Read each situation and the dialogue
carefully. Choose
There are two parts in this section. Read each situation and the dialogue
carefully. Choose
1. the
appropriate expression for the first missing part (Item A) and
2. the
response/reaction to the expression for the second missing part (Item B)
Both answers
(Items A and B) must be correct and make sense in order to gain Two marks.
31. Situation: Sandra is at a fast food restaurant. She wants to buy a pizza.
Assistant :
………… (A)…........
Sandra
: Yes, That’s me.
Assistant
: ………….(B)………..
Sandra
: Can I have a large pizza,
please?
A. 1. Number 34, please.
2. May I help you?
3. Is that your turn?
4. Anything I can help you?
5. Are you waiting?
B. 1.
Would you like anything else?
2. What would you like?
3. What’s your favourite
food?
4. How would you like to pay?
5. What would you like to drink?
32. Situation
: Paul and Robert are talking on the phone.
Robert
: Hi,
Paul – it’s Robert. ………… (A)………..
Paul : Hi,
Robert. Er.., I haven’t got any plans……… (B)………..
Robert :
I was wondering if you’d
like to come and watch a football match on Saturday . I’ve got an extra ticket.
A. 1. How are you doing?
2.
Are you free at the moment?
3. Will you be busy this weekend?
4. What are you doing this weekend?
5. What did you do last weekend?
B.
1. Why do you ask?
2. What do you mean by that?
3. Are you alright?
4. Thanks for asking me.
5. Would you like to leave a message?
33. Situation : Pim
wants to buy a pair of Jeans
Assistant: Hello , ………………A……………………… .
Pim: Yes,
Can I try these on, please?
Assistant : …………B…………. . The fitting rooms are over
there .
Pim: Thank you.
A: 1. What’s wrong with you?
2.
Would you like anything else?
3.
May I help you?
4. What’s the matter?
5.
Last day on sale!
B: 1. That’s okay, but hurry up.
2.
Of course.
3. O.K. but you must take them.
4. They’re very nice.
5.
Please, Don’t be shy.
34. Situation : Jim
gives his news to his friend.
Jim:
……………A…………………. I ‘m afraid I failed my driving test.
John
: …………B…………………… You must be really disappointed.
A: 1. How the wonderful world it is!
2.
Take it easy!
3.
My dream has come true!
4.
I’ve got something to tell you.
5.
I was really excited.
B: 1.That’s
terrific!
2.
What a pity!
3.
Congratulations!
4.
It’s so nice.
5. That’s brilliant.
35. Situation:
Jennifer invites Rose to her birthday party.
Jennifer : I’m
having my birthday party at my house. ………………A……………………
Rose: ………..B……………….. When should I be there ?
Jennifer : Anytime after 8 .
A: 1.Would you like to come?
2.
Can you come?
3.
Do you come?
4.
Please join me.
5.
May you come?
B: 1.Thank you.
2.
Sorry, I’m not free.
3.
Should I?
4.
Don’t mention it.
5.
I’d love to.
36. Situation: Vicky
gave some money to a beggar.
Valerie: Why did you give
money to that beggar?
Vicky: ...............A…………
I can't walk past, ignoring him.
Valerie: You are just encouraging him to be lazy. It is a bad
habit.
Vicky: He looks old and sick.
Valerie: …………...B………… But there are organizations to help people
like him.
A. 1. Why shouldn’t I?
2. He’s always there.
3. I dislike beggars.
4. I feel sorry for.
5. Forget it.
B.
1. All right.
2. Yes, he does.
3. I believe you.
4. You may be right.
5. I don’t think so.
37. Situation : Mother
and daughter are cooking in the kitchen.
Mother: The pot's hot. …………..A……………….
Daughter: …………….B……………… I'll use a pot holder.
Mother: Could you lay the table for me?
Daughter: Of course.
A. 1.
Beware!
2. Don’t
touch it.
3. Leave
it alone.
4. Took it off the stove.
5. Throw it away.
B.
1. I can cook.
2.
I'm not stupid.
3.
I'll be careful.
4.
I've done it before.
5.
It’s a pleasure.
38. Situation: A
couple is going to see a show.
Wife: If you don't hurry, we'll be
late for the show.
Husband: There's plenty of time………………A………………
Wife: Plenty of time? The show starts
in twenty minutes.
Husband: It
takes only ten minutes to get there. We can leave now.
Wife: ………………B…………………………..
Husband: It's bad for health to be so anxious
about everything.
A. 1.
Why are you in a hurry?
2. It's only six o'clock.
3. I won't take long.
4. You are always so
impatient.
5. Why complain?
B. 1.
Good.
2. That's better.
3. Thank goodness for
that!
4. It's about time.
5. Oh! my god.
39. Situation : Samurai
is late for his appointment .
Samurai: ……………..A……………. I got held up by the heavy traffic.
Indra: That's all right. It's always like that on Saturday
evenings.
Have you met Liza
Have you met Liza
Samurai: ………………B…………………………….
Indra: Come and meet her then. Liza. I'd like you to meet
Samurai.
Samurai: Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you. Indra has told me so
much
about you.
about you.
A. 1.
I’m sorry I’m late.
2. I’m know. I’m late.
3. Forgive me for being late.
4. I’m terribly, aren’t I?
5. Don’t you know I’m late?
B. 1.
I don’t know.
2. No, I
haven’t.
3. You know I
haven’t.
4. I can’t remember.
5. Oh! I forget it.
40. Situation: Amy
broke her mother’s vase.
Amy: Mother,
I have something to tell you.
Mother: What
is it?
Amy: ______A______
Mother: How
did it happen?
Amy: I
was dusting the shelf and knocked it over.
Mother: ______B______
That's the second vase you have broken.
I'm going to deduct some money from your allowance each week.
I'm going to deduct some money from your allowance each week.
A. 1.
I didn't finish the dusting.
2. You won't
believe what I've done.
3.
Promise me you won't get angry.
4. I have
broken your favorite vase.
5. I’m sure you
get angry.
B.
1. Not again!
2. How could
you?
3. You are really careless.
4. Don't go into my room again.
5. It’s your
false.
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