1．—Jimmy came close to being killed in a traffic accident the other day.
—______? He was driving carefully all the time.
A．When B．What
C．Pardon D．How
2．—Do you think I can pass the test?
—______, I’m afraid.
A．Not a chance B．Of course
C．You can D．A little bit
3．—Next Monday is my birthday.
—Is that so? ______
—Thank you.
A．I don’t believe so.
B．I’m so glad.
C．What presents do you need?
D．Many happy returns of the day!
4．—Go for hiking this Saturday, OK?
—______. I like getting close to nature.
A．I couldn’t agree more
B．I believe not
C．I’m afraid not
D．I don’t think so
5．—May I ask a favour of you?
—______.
A．It’s my pleasure B．I’ve no time
C．Ask please D．Sure, go ahead
6．—Did you go Dutch after that meal, I mean, with the other five friends?
—______.
A．Yes, they did
B．Yes, they paid for the meal
C．No, they didn’t
D．No, because it was my treat that day
7．—Thank you for your CD-ROM. I’ll return it as soon as possible.
—______. I’ve got another one to spare.
A．No problem B．No hurry
C．Nothing much D．Be careful
8．—I’m sorry I can’t go with you.
—______? Haven’t you agreed?
A．How’s that B．What is it
C．Why don’t you D．What do you think
9．—Good afternoon, ______? The name is David Parks.
—Two letters, sir, and a postcard.
A．is there any mail for me
B．could you post these letters for me
C．what can I do for you
D．is that John speaking
10．—David, it’s Frank. Do you have a few minutes? I need to see you.
—______. But I hope “a few minutes” doesn’t turn into an hour.
A．I’m afraid not B．It doesn’t matter
C．I don’t think so D．I guess so
11．—Have a good Women’s Day, mom.
—Thanks. ______.
A．You’re welcome B．That’s all right
C．It’s kind of you to say so D．The same to you
12．—Excuse me, ______?
—That’s $35.76 altogether, madam.
A．how much is the meal we’ve had
B．but can I take your order
C．could I have the bill, please
D．would you please take the money
3．—How is Tom?
—______.
A．He is a teacher B．He is much better
C．He is like his father D．He is twenty
14．—I’d like to take a week’s holiday.
—______; we are too busy.
A．Don’t worry B．Don’t mention it
C．Forget it D．Pardon me
15．—Excuse me.
—______?
—Could you tell me how I can get to the First Department?
A．Pardon B．Why
C．Yes D．Please
16．—Do you mind if I smoke here.
—______.
A．No, please don’t B．I’d rather you didn’t
C．I don’t want you to D．I’m afraid I don’t
17．—I’m sorry, but I can’t follow you. ______
—OK, it’s B-L-A-C-K.
A．Would you please walk slowly?
B．I don’t understand you.
C．Would you please repeat it more slowly?
D．What’s the meaning of this word?
18．—Wish you every success in the future.
—______.
A．Sure, I will
B．Thanks
C．It’s not easy to do so
D．I’ll do my best
19．—How did you find your visit to the museum, John?
—______
A．By taking a No. 3 bus.
B．Oh, wonderful, indeed.
C．I went there alone.
D．A classmate of mine showed me the way.
20．—Let’s go out for a drive tomorrow. We can take a picnic.
—______.
A．Yes, do please B．That’s OK
C．Good idea D．Many thanks
21．—I’m going to join them in the game.
—______
A．Have fun. B．I’m sure of it.
C．What a pity! D．Maybe you like it.
22．—My daughter has passed the college entrance exam.
—Congratulations! She is really intelligent.
—______.
A．No, no. She is nothing
B．Oh, thank you
C．Sometimes she is
D．The same to your daughter
23．—Tom, it is careless of you to have left your key in the lock hole of your car.
—______ So I did. I might have my car stolen.
A．Thank you. B．I’m sorry.
C．My God! D．It doesn’t matter.
24．—Could I use your bathroom?
—Why, of course. Just ______.
A．be careful B．make yourself at home
C．keep in mind D．go upstairs
25．—Thank God. It’s Friday again. A nice weekend.
—______.
A．The same to you B．Me too
C．That’s all right D．Yes, I’ll be free then
26．—Excuse me, Miss, but may I share your table?
—Of course. ______.
A．Not at all B．Be my guest
C．As you wish D．I don’t mind
27．—Have a sweet dream.
—______.
A．Yes, I will B．Thank you all the same
C．All right D．You too
28．—I’m too busy to go to the cinema with you, John.
—______ The film is said to be a very good one.
A．That’s all right. B．I’m so sorry.
C．What a shame! D．It’s too disappointing.
29．—Do you still smoke?
—______. It’s two years since I smoked.
A．No, I don’t
B．Yes, I do
C．Not too much
D．Oh, yes, but I wish I didn’t
30．—Let’s go shopping first and then go fishing tomorrow.
—______. I’ll pick you up at 9.
A．Well, I don’t know B．You go yourself
C．That’s a good point D．I’m afraid I don’t agree
31．—Do you want to go out tonight?
—______; it’s up to you.
A．Yes, I want to B．That’s all right
C．I’m easy D．No problem
32．—May I look at the menu for a little while?
—Of course, ______, sir.
A．don’t worry B．it doesn’t matter
C．enjoy yourself D．take your time
33．—Let’s go skating after school.
—______ Call for me at any time.
A．Wait a moment. B．Sounds good.
C．That depends. D．What for
34．—Lucy, my good friend died in an accident yesterday.
—______.
A．That’s all right B．Oh, well, that’s life
C．You’re lucky D．Don’t worry
35．—How would you like your tea?
—______.
A．Very quickly B．As it comes, please
C．Very much D．I don’t like tea
