Part I Use of English (20 points)
Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. --- Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now?
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A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment B. No, you can’t
C. Sorry, you can’t D. I don’t know
2. --- Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?
--- __________ .
A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, go on
C. Yes, help yourself D. It doesn’t matter
3. --- Is that Mr Robert Lee?
--- __________ .
A. Yes, Lee speaking B. Hello, what do you want
C. Sorry, speaking D. I don’t know
4. --- Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown’s office?
--- __________ .
A. You can’t ask me
B. Pardon? I have no idea
C. Please don’t say so
D. Sorry I don’t know, but you can ask the man over there
5. --- Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John?
--- __________ .
A. Thank you very much
B. No, no, John is not bad
C. Thank you. He is fine
D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good
6. --- What can I do for you, madam?
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A. I want a kilo of apples B. You can go your own way
C. Thanks D. Excuse me. I’m busy
7. --- I’d like to take you to the coffee house on the corner.
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A. Thank you. You shouldn’t’ do that B. Thanks, I’d like to go with you
C. No, you can’t say so D. No, no, You can’t do that
8. --- Do you mind telling me where you’re from?
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A. Certainly. I’m from London B. Sure. I was born in London
C. Not really, you can do it D. Certainly not. I’m from London
9. --- May I see the menu, please?
--- __________ .
A. That is the menu, sir B. Yes, please go on
C. Here you are, sir D. Of course, sir
10. --- I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A!
--- __________ .
A. Don’t worry about it
B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course
C. Mr Brown is very good
D. Good luck to you!