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 manager about the price?
--- __________ .
A. Sorry, he is out at the moment B. No, you can’t
C. Sorry, you can’t D. I don’t know
2. --- Can I borrow your camera for a couple of days?
--- __________ .
A. Yes, you may borrow
B. Yes, go on
C. Sure, here you are. Enjoy your journey
D. It doesn’t matter
3. --- Mr. Chairman, could I raise a point about the plan?
--- __________ .
A. Yes, Dr Chock B. I think so, either
C. Yes, I hope not D. No, I have no idea
4. --- Sorry to interrupt, but can you give me another copy of the handout?
--- __________ .
A. No, of course not
B. Certainly
C. I’m sorry to hear that
D. By no means, but it’s impossible
5. --- Do you mind if I join you?
--- __________ .
A. I’m very happy to do so B. Never mind
C. Please do D. Oh, I can’t
6. --- My grandmother’s taken ill and I’ve got to go down to the hospital.
--- __________ .
A. We’re going to the same place
B. Very sorry to hear it. I hope it’s nothing serious
C. Really?
D. Let me go with you
7. --- Well done. Congratulations on your success.
--- __________ .
A. Thank you very much B. Oh, no, no
C. No, I didn’t do very well D. Sorry, I couldn’t any better
8. --- That man alone over there – who is he?
--- __________ .
A. He is a student B. He is Doctor Took
C. A driver, I suppose D. He’s drunk
9. --- Well, it’s getting late. I must be going. Thank you again for inviting me to the party.
--- __________ .
A. Oh, it’s so late B. Thank you for coming
C. Oh, so soon? D. I really had a happy time
10. --- I want go to New York. What’s the fare?
--- ___________ .
A. Pardon me? B. I’m sorry
C. Yes, I don’t understand D. I’m not understanding