21. Your office is still open, 21. Your office is still open, isn’t it?isn’t it?

(A) It should be.(A) It should be.

(B) Yes, I am.(B) Yes, I am.

(C) The officer is outside. (C) The officer is outside.

22.22. How can I access these How can I access these files?files?

(A) The accessories are (A) The accessories are expensiveexpensive..

AccessoryAccessory (pl. -ies) (pl. -ies) 11. [usually pl.] an extra piece of . [usually pl.] an extra piece of equipment that is useful but not equipment that is useful but not essential or that can be added to sth else essential or that can be added to sth else as a decoration:as a decoration:ExEx: bicycle accessories: bicycle accessoriesa range of furnishings and accessories a range of furnishings and accessories for the homefor the home22. [usually pl.] a thing that you can wear . [usually pl.] a thing that you can wear or carry that matches your clothes, for or carry that matches your clothes, for example a belt or a bag example a belt or a bag

(B) I can give you the code.(B) I can give you the code.

(C) The files are inside the (C) The files are inside the house. house.

23.23. Your package arrived on Your package arrived on time, didn’t it?time, didn’t it?

(A) I’m afraid I’ll be late (A) I’m afraid I’ll be late again.again.

(B) I lost my luggage.(B) I lost my luggage.

(C) Right when I needed it. (C) Right when I needed it.

24.24. Do you think she’ll finish Do you think she’ll finish the proposal before noon?the proposal before noon?

(A) He proposed to her last (A) He proposed to her last night.night.

(B) She promised she would.(B) She promised she would.

(C) She finished second.(C) She finished second.

25.25. Where’s the opera house?Where’s the opera house?

(A) I think it starts at nine.(A) I think it starts at nine.

(B) It’s the building on your (B) It’s the building on your left.left.

(C) I’ll meet you at your (C) I’ll meet you at your house.house.

26.26. Would you consider Would you consider moving to Hawaii?moving to Hawaii?

(A) I would if it weren’t so hot (A) I would if it weren’t so hot there.there.

(B) Hawaiian produce is (B) Hawaiian produce is shipped overnightshipped overnight..

ProduceProduce (n) things that have (n) things that have been made or grown, been made or grown, especially things connected especially things connected with farming:with farming:ExEx: farm produce. The shop : farm produce. The shop sells only fresh local produce.sells only fresh local produce.It says on the label ‘Produce It says on the label ‘Produce of France’. of France’.

(C) Let’s move it later. (C) Let’s move it later.

27.27. Does that electronic Does that electronic equipment work?equipment work?

(A) I’m at work right now.(A) I’m at work right now.

(B) Let’s hope so.(B) Let’s hope so.

(C) We will equip the (C) We will equip the workers.workers.

To equip yourself / sb / sth To equip yourself / sb / sth (with sth) (for sth)(with sth) (for sth)to provide yourself/sb/sth with to provide yourself/sb/sth with the things that are needed for the things that are needed for a particular purpose or a particular purpose or activityactivitySYN  SYN  To kit outTo kit out::to be fully / poorly equipped to be fully / poorly equipped

28.28. You were supposed to You were supposed to hand-deliver that bill, weren’t hand-deliver that bill, weren’t you?you?

(A) That’s not what I was told(A) That’s not what I was told

(B) They billed us for an (B) They billed us for an express delivery.express delivery.

To bill sb (for sth)To bill sb (for sth) to send sb a bill for sth:to send sb a bill for sth:ExEx: Please bill me for the : Please bill me for the books. books.

ExpressExpress (adj.) [only before (adj.) [only before noun] travelling very fast; noun] travelling very fast; operating very quickly:operating very quickly:ExEx: an express : an express bus / coach / train express bus / coach / train express delivery services delivery services

(C) He always (C) He always supposessupposes the the worst. worst.

To supposeTo suppose to think or believe that to think or believe that sth is true or possible (based on the sth is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have):knowledge that you have):ExEx: [vn to inf, vn-adj] (formal) She : [vn to inf, vn-adj] (formal) She had supposed him (had supposed him (to beto be) very rich. ) very rich.

29.29. What kind of position are What kind of position are you applying for?you applying for?

(A) Lying down.(A) Lying down.

(B) Four of them.(B) Four of them.

(C) A clerical one.(C) A clerical one.

ClericalClerical connected with office connected with office work:work:clerical Ex: clerical Ex: workers / staff / assistants Ç a workers / staff / assistants Ç a clerical error (= one made in clerical error (= one made in copying or calculating sth) copying or calculating sth)

30. Haven’t we already 30. Haven’t we already notifiednotified the highway the highway department?department?

To notify sb (of sth) | To notify sth To notify sb (of sth) | To notify sth to sbto sb to formally or officially tell sb to formally or officially tell sb about sthabout sthSYN  SYN  To informTo inform: : Competition winners will be Competition winners will be notified by post. notified by post. The police must be notified of the The police must be notified of the date of the demonstration. date of the demonstration.

(A) I told the department (A) I told the department head myself.head myself.

(B) I’ll be ready shortly.(B) I’ll be ready shortly.

(C) I know which way to go. (C) I know which way to go.

31. Do you inspect every single 31. Do you inspect every single device?device?

(A) They inspected every (A) They inspected every room.room.

(B) He’ll devise a way.(B) He’ll devise a way.

To deviseTo devise to invent sth new or to invent sth new or a new way of doing stha new way of doing sthSYN  SYN  To think upTo think up::A new system has been A new system has been devised to control traffic in devised to control traffic in the city. the city.

(C) On certain products I do. (C) On certain products I do.

32.32. When did the When did the ambassadorambassador leave the office?leave the office?

AmbassadorAmbassador an official who an official who lives in a foreign country as lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there the senior representative there of his or her own country:of his or her own country:ExEx: the British Ambassador to : the British Ambassador to Italy / in Rome Italy / in Rome a former ambassador to the a former ambassador to the UN UN

(A) The (A) The embassyembassy is closed. is closed.

EmbassyEmbassy (n) (pl. -ies) (n) (pl. -ies) a group of officials led by an a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent ambassador who represent their government in a foreign their government in a foreign country:country:ExEx: embassy officials : embassy officials to inform the embassy of the to inform the embassy of the situation situation

(B) He dashed out minutes (B) He dashed out minutes ago.ago.

To dash To dash to go somewhere very quicklyto go somewhere very quicklySYN  SYN  To rushTo rush

(C) He lives near the office. (C) He lives near the office.

33.33. Don’t you advertise in the Don’t you advertise in the weekly newspaper?weekly newspaper?

(A) We haven’t yet.(A) We haven’t yet.

(B) I only read it on Sundays.(B) I only read it on Sundays.

(C) (C) SalesSales are weak this year. are weak this year.

SalesSales [pl.] the number of items [pl.] the number of items sold:sold:ExEx: Retail sales fell in : Retail sales fell in November by 10%.November by 10%.Export sales were up by 32% Export sales were up by 32% last year. The sales figures for last year. The sales figures for May May

34.34. What did you think of the What did you think of the downtown area?downtown area?

(A) Let’s drive down to the (A) Let’s drive down to the shoreshore..

ShoreShore (n) the land along the edge (n) the land along the edge of the sea or ocean, a lake or of the sea or ocean, a lake or another large area of water:another large area of water:ExEx: a rocky / sandy shore : a rocky / sandy shore To swim from the boat to the To swim from the boat to the shore shore A house on the shores of the lake A house on the shores of the lake The ship was anchored off shore. The ship was anchored off shore.

(B) It’s very well laid out.(B) It’s very well laid out.

To lay outTo lay out [often passive] to [often passive] to plan how sth should look and plan how sth should look and arrange it in this way:arrange it in this way:ExEx: The gardens were laid out : The gardens were laid out with lawns and flower beds. with lawns and flower beds. A well laid out magazine A well laid out magazine

(C) Don’t take (C) Don’t take aerial aerial photographsphotographs. .

AerialAerial (adj.) adjective from a (adj.) adjective from a plane:plane:ExEx: aerial attacks/ : aerial attacks/ photographyphotographyAn aerial view of Palm IslandAn aerial view of Palm Island

35.35. Have the Have the transcriptstranscripts been been reviewedreviewed yet? yet?

TranscriptTranscript (also (also transcriptiontranscription) ) AA written or printed copy of written or printed copy of words that have been spoken:words that have been spoken:a transcript of the interviewa transcript of the interview

To reviewTo review to carefully examine to carefully examine or consider sth again, especially or consider sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changesnecessary to make changesSYN  SYN  To reassessTo reassess::ExEx: to review the evidence. : to review the evidence. The government will review the The government will review the situation later in the year. situation later in the year.

(A) The movie got bad reviews(A) The movie got bad reviews

ReviewReview (n) a report in a newspaper (n) a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the Internet, or magazine, or on the Internet, television or radio, in which sb gives television or radio, in which sb gives their opinion of a book, play, film / their opinion of a book, play, film / movie, etc.; the act of writing this movie, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report:kind of report:ExEx: a book review : a book review the reviews (page) in the papers the reviews (page) in the papers good / bad / mixed / rave reviews in good / bad / mixed / rave reviews in the national pressthe national press

(B) Every (B) Every conscriptconscript has been has been informed.informed.

ToTo Conscript Conscript to make sb join the to make sb join the armed forces = armed forces = to draft (A.E) to draft (A.E) Conscript (n)Conscript (n) (US usually (US usually drafteedraftee) ) a person who has been a person who has been conscripted to join the armed conscripted to join the armed forces:forces:ExEx: young army conscripts : young army conscripts Conscript soldiers / armies Conscript soldiers / armies

(C) They only checked for (C) They only checked for typing errors. typing errors.

36.36. Would you mind helping Would you mind helping out in the other store?out in the other store?

(A) Will I get (A) Will I get overtimeovertime..

OvertimeOvertime (n) the money sb (n) the money sb earns for doing overtime:earns for doing overtime:ExEx: They pay $150 a day plus : They pay $150 a day plus overtime. overtime.

(B) I shouldn’t have had (B) I shouldn’t have had another helpinganother helping..

(C) I’ll help myself. (C) I’ll help myself.

37.37. What What raterate does the does the credit credit unionunion chargecharge??

RateRate (n) a fixed amount of (n) a fixed amount of money that is charged or paid money that is charged or paid for sth:for sth:ExEx:advertising / insurance / post:advertising / insurance / postal, etc. rates al, etc. rates a low / high hourly rate of pay a low / high hourly rate of pay We offer special reduced rates We offer special reduced rates for students. for students.

Credit unionCredit union (n) (n) an organization that lends an organization that lends money to its members at low money to its members at low rates of interest rates of interest

To charge (sb/sth) for sth | To charge (sb/sth) for sth | charge (sb) sth (for sth)charge (sb) sth (for sth) to ask to ask an amount of money for goods an amount of money for goods or a service:or a service:ExEx: What did they charge for : What did they charge for the repairs? the repairs?

(A) We won’t (A) We won’t chargecharge you for you for that.that.

(B) It’s definitely less than the (B) It’s definitely less than the competitioncompetition..

(C) They’ll (C) They’ll creditcredit your your account. account.

To credit A (with B) | To credit To credit A (with B) | To credit B (to A)B (to A) to add an amount of to add an amount of money to sb’s bank account:money to sb’s bank account:ExEx: Your account has been : Your account has been credited with $50 000.credited with $50 000.$50 000 has been credited to $50 000 has been credited to your account.  OPP  your account.  OPP  ToTo debitdebit

38.38. Do you also sell Do you also sell commercial properties?commercial properties?

(A) This is private property.(A) This is private property.

(B) Only in the central part of (B) Only in the central part of the citythe city..

(C) I sell wholesale. (C) I sell wholesale.

39.39. Do you use your e-mail Do you use your e-mail often?often?

(A) They always open my mail(A) They always open my mail

(B) I don’t know how to use it.(B) I don’t know how to use it.

(C) You’ll use a lot of (C) You’ll use a lot of nailsnails on on that job. that job.

NailNail (n) thin hard layer (n) thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes: fingers or toes:

40.40. Where will we display the Where will we display the new model?new model?

(A) Let’s put it in front of the (A) Let’s put it in front of the store.store.

(B) He can play his flute (B) He can play his flute anywhereanywhere..

FluteFlute (n) a musical instrument (n) a musical instrument of the woodwind group, of the woodwind group, shaped like a thin pipe. The shaped like a thin pipe. The player holds it sideways and player holds it sideways and blows across a hole at one end. blows across a hole at one end.

(C) I don’t think he knew (C) I don’t think he knew about this place. about this place.

41. Do you know where I can 41. Do you know where I can find a find a stationerystationery store? store?

StationeryStationery (n) materials for (n) materials for writing and for using in an writing and for using in an office, for example paper, office, for example paper, pens and envelopes pens and envelopes

(A) I’m looking for a (A) I’m looking for a stationarystationary bike. bike.

StationaryStationary (adj.) (adj.) not moving; not intended to be not moving; not intended to be moved:moved:ExEx: I remained stationary. : I remained stationary. A stationary exercise bikeA stationary exercise bikeOPP  OPP  mobilemobile

(B) I know where we can store (B) I know where we can store it.it.

(C) There’s one across town(C) There’s one across town..

42.42. Are you familiar with the Are you familiar with the company policy on this?company policy on this?

(A) My family owns most of (A) My family owns most of the land.the land.

(B) The police knew all about (B) The police knew all about it.it.

(C) I didn’t know there was (C) I didn’t know there was one. one.

43.43. Can you repair this for Can you repair this for under one hundred dollars?under one hundred dollars?

(A) That’s an expensive pair (A) That’s an expensive pair of socks.of socks.

(B) That should be possible.(B) That should be possible.

(C) We fixed four hundred of (C) We fixed four hundred of them.them.

44.44. When are the When are the dividendsdividends usually usually disburseddisbursed??

DividendDividend (n) (n) 11. an amount of the profits that a . an amount of the profits that a company pays to people who company pays to people who own shares in the company:own shares in the company:dividend payments of 50 cents a dividend payments of 50 cents a shareshare22. (BrE) a money prize that is . (BrE) a money prize that is given to winners in the football given to winners in the football pools pools

To disburseTo disburse (formal) to pay (formal) to pay money to sb from a large money to sb from a large amount that has been amount that has been collected for a purpose  collected for a purpose  disbursementdisbursement (n) [U, C]: (n) [U, C]:ExEx: the disbursement of funds : the disbursement of funds

aid disbursements aid disbursements

(A) You should receive yours (A) You should receive yours any day now.any day now.

(B) We do a few hours of (B) We do a few hours of work each day.work each day.

(C)(C) This will help them This will help them concentrate. concentrate.

45.45. When can we expect to see When can we expect to see you again?you again?

(A) At next week’s meeting, I (A) At next week’s meeting, I hope.hope.

(B) She’s expecting any day (B) She’s expecting any day now.now.

(C) We’ll inspect them again (C) We’ll inspect them again later. later.

46.46. Why has the election been Why has the election been called offcalled off??

To call sth offTo call sth off to cancel sth; to to cancel sth; to decide that sth will not happen:decide that sth will not happen:ExEx: to call off a trip / strike They : to call off a trip / strike They have called off their engagement have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). (= decided not to get married). The game was called off because The game was called off because of bad weather. of bad weather.

(A) Please (A) Please call outcall out your names your names

To call outTo call out to say something to say something loudlyloudlycall something ↔ outcall something ↔ out 'Hi there!' I called out.'Hi there!' I called out.

(B) It hasn’t; it’s just been (B) It hasn’t; it’s just been delayed.delayed.

(C) He appreciated your (C) He appreciated your selection.selection.

47.47. The The ferryferry left on time, left on time, didn’t it?didn’t it?

FerryFerry (n) a boat that carries (n) a boat that carries people, vehicles and goods people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a across a river or across a narrow part of the sea narrow part of the sea

(A) I never left the boat.(A) I never left the boat.

(B) I ran out of time.(B) I ran out of time.

(C) It always does. (C) It always does.

48.48. Could we have the Could we have the banquetbanquet in the lower dining room?in the lower dining room?

BanquetBanquet (n) (n) 11. a formal meal for a large . a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a number of people, usually for a special occasion, at which special occasion, at which speeches are often made:speeches are often made:ExEx: a state banquet in honour of : a state banquet in honour of the visiting Presidentthe visiting President22. a large impressive meal . a large impressive meal

(A) The meal was delicious.(A) The meal was delicious.

(B) It wasn’t very expensive.(B) It wasn’t very expensive.

(C) I don’t see why not. (C) I don’t see why not.

49.49. When does the supply When does the supply truck arrive?truck arrive?

(A) Usually right after the (A) Usually right after the lunch break.lunch break.

(B) The (B) The ducksducks arrived early arrived early this year.this year.

(C) The truck drivers are paid (C) The truck drivers are paid on Wednesday.on Wednesday.

50.50. When did the new When did the new management management take overtake over??

To take over (from sb) | To To take over (from sb) | To take sth over (from sb) take sth over (from sb) to begin to have control of or to begin to have control of or responsibility for sth, responsibility for sth, especially in place of sb else especially in place of sb else

(A) Early tomorrow morning.(A) Early tomorrow morning.

(B) Late last month.(B) Late last month.

(C) Later tonight. (C) Later tonight.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21.21. How did this How did this stockstock perform perform last year?last year?

21.21. How did this How did this stockstock perform perform last year?last year?

Stock (of sth)Stock (of sth) a supply of sth a supply of sth that is available for use that is available for use

(B) The show wasn’t the best.(B) The show wasn’t the best.

(C) It did very well.(C) It did very well.

22. You checked the 22. You checked the fusefuse box, box, didn’t you?didn’t you?

FuseFuse a small wire or device a small wire or device inside a piece of electrical inside a piece of electrical equipment that breaks and equipment that breaks and stops the current if the flow of stops the current if the flow of electricity is too strong electricity is too strong

(A) Yes, the mail box is empty.(A) Yes, the mail box is empty.

(B) I’ll get you the check now.(B) I’ll get you the check now.

(C) I did that this morning. (C) I did that this morning.

23. How high could the 23. How high could the interest rates go?interest rates go?

(A) Up to twenty percent, I’m (A) Up to twenty percent, I’m told.told.

(B) I wouldn’t go any higher.(B) I wouldn’t go any higher.

(C) This new subscription rate (C) This new subscription rate is very low. is very low.

24. Did everyone in the office 24. Did everyone in the office see this memo?see this memo?

(A) I saw them all yesterday.(A) I saw them all yesterday.

(B) I believe so.(B) I believe so.

(C) They’ve been to our other (C) They’ve been to our other offices.offices.

25.25. Your sales are doing well, Your sales are doing well, aren’t they?aren’t they?

(A) We’re selling the house (A) We’re selling the house this year.this year.

(B) They’re sailing to Wales(B) They’re sailing to Wales..

(C) No, in fact, they’re (C) No, in fact, they’re dropping. dropping.

26.26. Do you offer senior citizen Do you offer senior citizen discounts?discounts?

(A) Yes, he has seniority here.(A) Yes, he has seniority here.

(B) No, this counter is closed, (B) No, this counter is closed, ma’am.ma’am.

(C) Yes, I’ll just need to see (C) Yes, I’ll just need to see your ID. your ID.

27.27. How much cement will be How much cement will be needed for the foundation?needed for the foundation?

(A) We found what we (A) We found what we needed.needed.

(B) Several tons, I would say.(B) Several tons, I would say.

(C) Rubber cement would (C) Rubber cement would work. work.

28.28. Does this plane stop in Does this plane stop in Dublin?Dublin?

(A) It does, but only briefly.(A) It does, but only briefly.

(B) Be sure to stop and see the (B) Be sure to stop and see the islands.islands.

(C) The stop sign is in this (C) The stop sign is in this lane.lane.

29.29. You were at your sister’s You were at your sister’s house, weren’t you?house, weren’t you?

((A) No, he sold his house A) No, he sold his house yesterday.yesterday.

(B) I was there last night.(B) I was there last night.

(C) My sister works at home. (C) My sister works at home.

30.30. What kind of museum What kind of museum would you like to visit?would you like to visit?

(A) One with dinosaurs would (A) One with dinosaurs would be nice.be nice.

DinosaurDinosaur 11. an animal that lived millions of . an animal that lived millions of years ago but is now extinct (= it no years ago but is now extinct (= it no longer exists). There were many longer exists). There were many types of dinosaur, some of which types of dinosaur, some of which were very large.were very large.22. (disapproving) a person or thing . (disapproving) a person or thing that is old-fashioned and cannot that is old-fashioned and cannot change in the changing conditions of change in the changing conditions of modern life modern life

(B) I can’t stay very long.(B) I can’t stay very long.

(C) I haven’t seen that kind (C) I haven’t seen that kind before.before.

31.31. Have you ordered the Have you ordered the microphone yet?microphone yet?

(A) Yes, but the microscope (A) Yes, but the microscope was expensive.was expensive.

(B) I’ll order a new phone (B) I’ll order a new phone right away.right away.

(C) Not yet, I need a part (C) Not yet, I need a part number. number.

32.32. Do you work day or night Do you work day or night shift?shift?

(A) No, only in the winter.(A) No, only in the winter.

(B) I work nine to five.(B) I work nine to five.

(C) Yes, it’s alright. (C) Yes, it’s alright.

33.33. Is the printer plugged in?Is the printer plugged in?

(A) I’ll check.(A) I’ll check.

(B) No, it’s working fine.(B) No, it’s working fine.

(C) The print is much too (C) The print is much too light.light.

34.34. What role did he play in What role did he play in the negotiations?the negotiations?

(A) He was the chief (A) He was the chief negotiator.negotiator.

(B) These rolls are (B) These rolls are stalestale..

StaleStale 11. (of food, especially bread and cake) no . (of food, especially bread and cake) no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eateat22. (of air, smoke, etc.) no longer fresh; . (of air, smoke, etc.) no longer fresh; smelling unpleasant:smelling unpleasant:stale cigarette smoke stale cigarette smoke 33. something that is stale has been said or . something that is stale has been said or done too many times before and is no done too many times before and is no longer interesting or exciting:longer interesting or exciting:- stale jokes - stale jokes - Their marriage had gone stale. - Their marriage had gone stale.

(C) He plays every Saturday. (C) He plays every Saturday.

35.35. Has your manager been Has your manager been given some time off?given some time off?

(A) Yes, she always came on (A) Yes, she always came on time.time.

(B) Yes, she’s in Hawaii now.(B) Yes, she’s in Hawaii now.

(C) Yes, she was the first to (C) Yes, she was the first to get back on. get back on.

36.36. Why should the media be Why should the media be invited?invited?

(A) We need the (A) We need the exposureexposure..

ExposureExposure (n) ON TV / IN (n) ON TV / IN NEWSPAPERS, etc.NEWSPAPERS, etc.the fact of being discussed or the fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc.newspapers, etc.SYN  SYN  publicitypublicity::ExEx: Her new movie has had a lot of : Her new movie has had a lot of exposure in the media. exposure in the media.

(B) All middle management (B) All middle management was invitedwas invited..

(C) Let’s go together. (C) Let’s go together.

37.37. Don’t you think this ad will Don’t you think this ad will attract attention?attract attention?

(A) They’re an attractive (A) They’re an attractive couple.couple.

(B) It will only add to the (B) It will only add to the tensiontension..

TensionTension (n) a feeling of anxiety and (n) a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to stress that makes it impossible to relax:relax:- nervous tension - nervous tension - We laughed and that helped ease - We laughed and that helped ease the tension.the tension.

(C) It most definitely will. (C) It most definitely will.

38.38. Would the contract include Would the contract include the shipping department?the shipping department?

(A) I was told it would.(A) I was told it would.

(B) The ships are departing (B) The ships are departing immediately.immediately.

(C) We weren’t able to (C) We weren’t able to contact the boat.contact the boat.

39.39. Do you remember which Do you remember which gate we leave from?gate we leave from?

(A) He told me the rate before (A) He told me the rate before he left.he left.

(B) We shouldn’t leave the (B) We shouldn’t leave the gate open.gate open.

(C) I think it’s gate five on (C) I think it’s gate five on concourseconcourse B. B.

ConcourseConcourse (n) a large, open part of a (n) a large, open part of a public building, especially an airport public building, especially an airport or a train station:or a train station:- the station concourse - the station concourse

40.40. Have you spoken with the Have you spoken with the chief engineer about thechief engineer about theleakleak??

LeakLeak (n) a small hole or crack that (n) a small hole or crack that lets liquid or gas flow in or out of sth lets liquid or gas flow in or out of sth by accident:by accident:- a leak in the roof - a leak in the roof - a leak in the gas pipe - a leak in the gas pipe

(A) The (A) The spokesspokes are weak. are weak.

SpokeSpoke (n) one of the thin bars (n) one of the thin bars or long straight pieces of or long straight pieces of metal that connect the centre metal that connect the centre of a wheel to its outer edge, of a wheel to its outer edge, for example on a bicycle for example on a bicycle

(B) I haven’t been able to (B) I haven’t been able to reach her yet.reach her yet.

(C) The engine has a leak (C) The engine has a leak now.now.

41.41. Where did I leave my Where did I leave my credit card?credit card?

(A) At the house, I think.(A) At the house, I think.

(B) I’m sorry it’s (B) I’m sorry it’s overdrawnoverdrawn..

OverdrawnOverdrawn (adj.) (adj.) 11. [not usually before noun] (of a . [not usually before noun] (of a person) having taken more money out person) having taken more money out of your bank account than you have in of your bank account than you have in it:it:- I’m overdrawn by £100.- I’m overdrawn by £100.22. (of a bank account) with more . (of a bank account) with more money taken out than was paid in or money taken out than was paid in or left in:left in:- an overdrawn account - an overdrawn account - Your account is £200 overdrawn. - Your account is £200 overdrawn.

(C) I think it was this (C) I think it was this afternoon. afternoon.

42.42. Do you mean he was fired?Do you mean he was fired?

(A) He was all fired up.(A) He was all fired up.

To fire sb upTo fire sb up to make sb to make sb excited or interested in sth:excited or interested in sth:- She’s all fired up about her - She’s all fired up about her new job. new job.

(B) That’s what Miriam told (B) That’s what Miriam told me.me.

(C) He can be mean when he’s (C) He can be mean when he’s tired.tired.

43.43. Are the ambassadors still Are the ambassadors still in the building?in the building?

(A) They left an hour ago.(A) They left an hour ago.

(B) The embassy is just down (B) The embassy is just down the street.the street.

(C) Please be still while you (C) Please be still while you are in here. are in here.

44.44. Can flight reservations be Can flight reservations be made this late?made this late?

(A) There are a few tickets for (A) There are a few tickets for the fight left.the fight left.

(B) Normally not, but I’ll try.(B) Normally not, but I’ll try.

(C) This table is reserved. (C) This table is reserved.

45.45. Why should she take all Why should she take all the blame?the blame?

(A) She laid claim to the (A) She laid claim to the inheritance.inheritance.

InheritanceInheritance (n) (n) 11. [C, usually sing., U] the money, . [C, usually sing., U] the money, property, etc. that you receive from sb property, etc. that you receive from sb when they die; the fact of receiving sth when they die; the fact of receiving sth when sb dies:when sb dies:She spent all her inheritance in a year. She spent all her inheritance in a year. 22. [U, C] something from the past or . [U, C] something from the past or from your family that affects the way from your family that affects the way you behave, look, etc.:you behave, look, etc.:our cultural inheritanceour cultural inheritance

(B) She took what she could (B) She took what she could carry.carry.

(C) Well, she was responsible. (C) Well, she was responsible.

46.46. How do I get this fax to How do I get this fax to start?start?

(A) It would help to verify the (A) It would help to verify the facts.facts.

To verifyTo verify11. to check that sth is true or accurate:. to check that sth is true or accurate:[vn] We have no way of verifying his [vn] We have no way of verifying his story. story. - [v that] Please verify that there is - [v that] Please verify that there is sufficient memory available before sufficient memory available before loading the program. loading the program. 22. to show or say that sth is true or . to show or say that sth is true or accurateaccurateSYN  SYN  confirmconfirm

(B) You have to type in your (B) You have to type in your codeword.codeword.

(C) Fax machines start at (C) Fax machines start at about forty dollars. about forty dollars.

47. George is showing up late 47. George is showing up late again, isn’t he?again, isn’t he?

(A) He thinks no one notices.(A) He thinks no one notices.

(B) They don’t bloom until (B) They don’t bloom until late in the season.late in the season.

To To bloombloom (n) (n) 11. . to produce flowersto produce flowers SYN   SYN  flowerflower::Most roses will begin to bloom from late Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.May.22. to become healthy, happy or confident. to become healthy, happy or confident SYN   SYN  blossomblossom::The children had bloomed during their The children had bloomed during their stay on the farm. stay on the farm.

(C) I watched the late show (C) I watched the late show last night. last night.

48.48. Who’s answering the Who’s answering the phone at the front desk?phone at the front desk?

(A) She only answers to Mrs. (A) She only answers to Mrs. Walton.Walton.

(B) She’s very polite on the (B) She’s very polite on the phone.phone.

(C) The receptionist should be (C) The receptionist should be there. there.

49.49. How often has that How often has that mechanic repaired this car?mechanic repaired this car?

(A) The mechanic has ordered (A) The mechanic has ordered a pair.a pair.

(B) More than once.(B) More than once.

(C) There’s at least two of (C) There’s at least two of them. them.

50.50. You’re Roberto’s You’re Roberto’s supervisor, aren’t you?supervisor, aren’t you?

(A) I’m actually one of his (A) I’m actually one of his colleagues.colleagues.

(B) I’ll talk with the (B) I’ll talk with the superintendent.superintendent.

SuperintendentSuperintendent 1. a person who has a lot of authority 1. a person who has a lot of authority and manages and controls an and manages and controls an activity, a place, a group of workers, activity, a place, a group of workers, etc.:etc.:- a park superintendent - a park superintendent - the superintendent of schools in - the superintendent of schools in Dallas Dallas

(C) He’s got a great (C) He’s got a great visorvisor. .

VisorVisor 11. a part of a helmet that can be pulled . a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the eyes and facedown to protect the eyes and face—picture at crash helmet—picture at crash helmet22. a curved piece of plastic, etc. worn on . a curved piece of plastic, etc. worn on the head above the eyes to protect them the head above the eyes to protect them from the sun3a small piece of plastic, etc. from the sun3a small piece of plastic, etc. inside the front window of a car that can inside the front window of a car that can be pulled down to protect the driver’s be pulled down to protect the driver’s eyes from the suneyes from the sun—picture at car —picture at car

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21.21. Where is the phone?Where is the phone?

(A) I’m applying for a loan.(A) I’m applying for a loan.

(B) It’s on the desk.(B) It’s on the desk.

(C) We can run there. (C) We can run there.

22.22. May I help you?May I help you?

(A) May is always pleasant (A) May is always pleasant here.here.

(B) I can’t help it.(B) I can’t help it.

(C) Yes, I’d appreciate that.(C) Yes, I’d appreciate that.

23. Where is the embassy?23. Where is the embassy?

(A) It’s behind the parking (A) It’s behind the parking lot.lot.

(B) The ambassador is (B) The ambassador is upstairs.upstairs.

(C) I’ve been there myself. (C) I’ve been there myself.

24.24. Have you spoken with the Have you spoken with the travel agent yet?travel agent yet?

(A) No, I prefer to travel by (A) No, I prefer to travel by jet.jet.

(B) She spoke of you often.(B) She spoke of you often.

(C) Yes, and she’s made the (C) Yes, and she’s made the reservation.reservation.

25.25. Should we take the train or Should we take the train or the bus?the bus?

(A) The train is more (A) The train is more convenient.convenient.

(B) You really should.(B) You really should.

((C) IC) I waited for you at the bus waited for you at the bus stop. stop.

26.26. Why not form a Why not form a partnership with them?partnership with them?

(A) I don’t know them well (A) I don’t know them well enough.enough.

(B) They’re already married.(B) They’re already married.

(C) My partner is out of town.(C) My partner is out of town.

27. When is your client 27. When is your client coming?coming?

(A) He’ll stay overnight.(A) He’ll stay overnight.

(B) He’s coming for a whole (B) He’s coming for a whole week.week.

(C) We’re expecting her any (C) We’re expecting her any minute. minute.

28.28. Do you have any small Do you have any small change?change?

(A) We only have medium and (A) We only have medium and large sizes.large sizes.

(B) Yes, here are some coins.(B) Yes, here are some coins.

(C) No, there were quite a few (C) No, there were quite a few changes.changes.

29.29. How is Mr. Ben net doing?How is Mr. Ben net doing?

(A) Much better, I’m told.(A) Much better, I’m told.

(B) We’ve been so busy.(B) We’ve been so busy.

(C) He’s been doing the (C) He’s been doing the payroll. payroll.

30.30. Was our committee chosen Was our committee chosen for the award?for the award?

(A) Unfortunately, it wasn’t.(A) Unfortunately, it wasn’t.

(B) We chose not to attend.(B) We chose not to attend.

(C) He won the vote.(C) He won the vote.

31. How do I find Twentieth 31. How do I find Twentieth Street?Street?

((A) The sooner the better.A) The sooner the better.

(B) Yours is the twenty-first (B) Yours is the twenty-first seat.seat.

(C) Take a right at the corner.(C) Take a right at the corner.

32.32. Who closes the office on Who closes the office on Wednesdays?Wednesdays?

(A) The night manager does.(A) The night manager does.

(B) Jeff is always close by.(B) Jeff is always close by.

(C) I try to leave my work at (C) I try to leave my work at the office. the office.

33. May I leave a message for 33. May I leave a message for Ms. Gallo?Ms. Gallo?

(A) She’s leaving a message (A) She’s leaving a message now.now.

(B) No, the messenger didn’t (B) No, the messenger didn’t pick it up.pick it up.

(C) Yes, I’ll make sure she (C) Yes, I’ll make sure she gets it.gets it.

34.34. What task will he be What task will he be assigned?assigned?

(A) I’ll ask for help.(A) I’ll ask for help.

(B) An easy one, I’m sure.(B) An easy one, I’m sure.

(C) He’ll be assigned his own (C) He’ll be assigned his own room.room.

35.35. What did she say about the What did she say about the seminar?seminar?

(A) She enjoyed seminary (A) She enjoyed seminary school.school.

(B) She’s getting a new car.(B) She’s getting a new car.

(C) It was informative. (C) It was informative.

36.36. When will the awards be When will the awards be given?given?

(A) They’ll be presented (A) They’ll be presented during dinner.during dinner.

(B) The ceremony is at the (B) The ceremony is at the town hall.town hall.

(C) We were given very little (C) We were given very little notice. notice.

37.37. Did you know the Did you know the conference will be in Hong conference will be in Hong Kong?Kong?

(A) No, I was never there(A) No, I was never there..

(B) I referred her to Mr. (B) I referred her to Mr. Chang.Chang.

(C) Yes, 1 received an e-mail (C) Yes, 1 received an e-mail about it. about it.

38.38. Don’t you have these Don’t you have these sweaters in stock?sweaters in stock?

(A) Normally we do.(A) Normally we do.

(B) These socks make my feet (B) These socks make my feet sweat.sweat.

(C)(C) Those are goose feathers.Those are goose feathers.

39.39. Where are the Where are the refreshments?refreshments?

(A) The air is fresher by the (A) The air is fresher by the window.window.

(B) You’ll find them on the (B) You’ll find them on the balcony.balcony.

(C) A shower is refreshing. (C) A shower is refreshing.

40.40. When does the library open?When does the library open?

(A) The public may enter at ten.(A) The public may enter at ten.

(B) The book shop is closed (B) The book shop is closed today.today.

(C) The library is open to (C) The library is open to everyone. everyone.

41. How does this machine 41. How does this machine work?work?

(A) By listening carefully.(A) By listening carefully.

(B) By turning on this switch(B) By turning on this switch..

(C) By being on time. (C) By being on time.

42.42. How simple are these tests?How simple are these tests?

(A) I tested almost all of them.(A) I tested almost all of them.

(B) They’re easy to get along (B) They’re easy to get along with.with.

(C) I don’t find them at all (C) I don’t find them at all difficult. difficult.

43.43. Where is there a hotel with Where is there a hotel with an indoor pool?an indoor pool?

(A) We have pool tables (A) We have pool tables inside.inside.

(B) There are several in the (B) There are several in the downtown area.downtown area.

(C) Let’s stay outside for a (C) Let’s stay outside for a while. while.

44.44. Will they accept personal Will they accept personal checks?checks?

(A) If they know you.(A) If they know you.

(B) The clerk is a personal (B) The clerk is a personal friend of mine.friend of mine.

(C) He took it personally.(C) He took it personally.

45.45. When did you receive the When did you receive the promotion?promotion?

(A) We were given suntan (A) We were given suntan lotion.lotion.

(B) The commotion lasted all (B) The commotion lasted all night.night.

(C) The week we finished the (C) The week we finished the project. project.

46.46. Were the representatives Were the representatives satisfied with the meeting?satisfied with the meeting?

(A) They met in the (A) They met in the boardroom.boardroom.

(B) All of them were pleased(B) All of them were pleased..

(C) Yes, the present was (C) Yes, the present was acceptable. acceptable.

47. Could you show Ms. 47. Could you show Ms. Tashiko our new office?Tashiko our new office?

(A) She liked her new office.(A) She liked her new office.

(B) We can make the last (B) We can make the last show.show.

(C) It’d be a pleasure.(C) It’d be a pleasure.

48.48. This fax machine has a This fax machine has a warranty, doesn’t it?warranty, doesn’t it?

(A) I can’t guarantee the (A) I can’t guarantee the results.results.

(B) The fact is, he doesn’t (B) The fact is, he doesn’t have it.have it.

(C) I was told it has a lifetime (C) I was told it has a lifetime one. one.

49.49. Where are my plane Where are my plane tickets?tickets?

(A) In the envelope.(A) In the envelope.

(B) I made the reservations.(B) I made the reservations.

(C) Up in the sky.(C) Up in the sky.

50.50. What do you think of the What do you think of the lamp shades?lamp shades?

(A) I like lamb.(A) I like lamb.

(B) They’re in the shade.(B) They’re in the shade.

(C) The color seems a bit off.(C) The color seems a bit off.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21. Has the ship arrived yet?21. Has the ship arrived yet?

(A) All shipments undergo (A) All shipments undergo inspection.inspection.

(B) It’s entering the harbor (B) It’s entering the harbor now.now.

(C) I’ll get it. (C) I’ll get it.

22. Don’t you remember the 22. Don’t you remember the name of the song?name of the song?

(A) I know it was an unusual (A) I know it was an unusual one.one.

(B) I can’t remember his (B) I can’t remember his name.name.

(C) I’m a member of the (C) I’m a member of the songwriter’s club.songwriter’s club.

23. How fast can this new 23. How fast can this new plane travel?plane travel?

(A) He once flew a supersonic (A) He once flew a supersonic plane.plane.

(B) Pack plain and simple (B) Pack plain and simple clothes for traveling.clothes for traveling.

(C) It’s top speed is five (C) It’s top speed is five hundred miles an hour.hundred miles an hour.

24. Who’s in charge of the 24. Who’s in charge of the office while you’re away?office while you’re away?

(A) My secretary will be away (A) My secretary will be away all week.all week.

(B) We’re closing until I (B) We’re closing until I return.return.

(C) You weren’t charged for (C) You weren’t charged for the first visit. the first visit.

25. Can I use these batteries in 25. Can I use these batteries in this flashlight?this flashlight?

(A) There are very few gas (A) There are very few gas lights left.lights left.

(B) I’d rather use the (B) I’d rather use the fluorescent light.fluorescent light.

(C) Yes, but you’ll need four (C) Yes, but you’ll need four of them. of them.

26. Can you establish how 26. Can you establish how many potential readers we’ll many potential readers we’ll have?have?

(A) Yes, we’ll be doing (A) Yes, we’ll be doing marketing surveys.marketing surveys.

(B) I only read magazines.(B) I only read magazines.

(C) They set up twenty-five (C) They set up twenty-five book stores.book stores.

27.27. How many cars do you How many cars do you think are on that train?think are on that train?

(A) I think trains are faster.(A) I think trains are faster.

(B) There must be twenty of (B) There must be twenty of them.them.

(C) We have two cars.(C) We have two cars.

28. You’ll call when you get 28. You’ll call when you get there, won’t you?there, won’t you?

(A) They don’t know what to (A) They don’t know what to call the new perfume.call the new perfume.

(B) As soon as I walk in the (B) As soon as I walk in the door.door.

(C) Yes, it’s all for your hair. (C) Yes, it’s all for your hair.

29.29. When will we open our When will we open our office in Seoul?office in Seoul?

(A) By the end of the month, I (A) By the end of the month, I hope.hope.

(B) We’ll have a few openings (B) We’ll have a few openings next week.next week.

(C) She’ll be the sole (C) She’ll be the sole proprietor. proprietor.

30. What did you think of the 30. What did you think of the opera?opera?

(A) I couldn’t find the (A) I couldn’t find the operating room.operating room.

(B) I liked the set and the (B) I liked the set and the costumes.costumes.

(C) If only she would (C) If only she would cooperate. cooperate.

31. Why did you change your 31. Why did you change your mind?mind?

(A) They didn’t mind at all.(A) They didn’t mind at all.

(B) These changes aren’t (B) These changes aren’t mine.mine.

(C) I haven’t(C) I haven’t. .

32.32. This is the summary This is the summary report, isn’t it?report, isn’t it?

(A) Let’s ask Mary, she’ll (A) Let’s ask Mary, she’ll know.know.

(B) It should have been (B) It should have been reported.reported.

(C) We enjoyed the summer (C) We enjoyed the summer breeze. breeze.

33. Is this auction open to the 33. Is this auction open to the general public?general public?

(A) These are your functions.(A) These are your functions.

(B) On the weekends it is.(B) On the weekends it is.

(C) The public’s welfare (C) The public’s welfare comes first. comes first.

34. Haven’t you put an ad in 34. Haven’t you put an ad in the paper yet?the paper yet?

(A) I will, first thing in the (A) I will, first thing in the morning.morning.

(B) I can add these numbers (B) I can add these numbers for you.for you.

(C) I’ll put a pad of paper on (C) I’ll put a pad of paper on your desk. your desk.

35. Why did you choose to sell 35. Why did you choose to sell real estate?real estate?

(A) I’m selling the estate.(A) I’m selling the estate.

(B) It’s more lucrative.(B) It’s more lucrative.

(C) You’re so choosy.(C) You’re so choosy.

36.36. She mailed it express, She mailed it express, didn’t she?didn’t she?

(A) I would like to express my (A) I would like to express my sympathy...sympathy...

(B) She said she would press (B) She said she would press them.them.

(C) Let me call and ask her. (C) Let me call and ask her.

37. Can’t you call ahead to 37. Can’t you call ahead to warn them?warn them?

(A) I don’t have their number (A) I don’t have their number with me.with me.

(B) It’s warmer up there.(B) It’s warmer up there.

(C) We’re almost ahead of (C) We’re almost ahead of them. them.

38. Have you put a bid in on 38. Have you put a bid in on the project?the project?

(A) I put a bib on him.(A) I put a bib on him.

(B) Mine was the first one (B) Mine was the first one they received.they received.

(C) I never objected to their (C) I never objected to their plan.plan.

39. You’ll come to the 39. You’ll come to the anniversary celebration, anniversary celebration, won’t you?won’t you?

(A) They came late again.(A) They came late again.

(B) It was no later than 2:15.(B) It was no later than 2:15.

(C) Of course I will. (C) Of course I will.

40. Do you sell laboratory 40. Do you sell laboratory equipment?equipment?

(A) We used to, but only (A) We used to, but only wholesale.wholesale.

(B) The lab is in the cellar(B) The lab is in the cellar..

(C) There’s a lavatory (C) There’s a lavatory downstairs. downstairs.

41. What accounts for this 41. What accounts for this high electric bill?high electric bill?

(A) I can’t jump that high.(A) I can’t jump that high.

(B) These accounts need to be (B) These accounts need to be updated.updated.

(C) It was probably the air-(C) It was probably the air-conditioners.conditioners.

42. You were nearly at a 42. You were nearly at a standstill, weren’t you?standstill, weren’t you?

(A) Yes, and then Bill came up (A) Yes, and then Bill came up with a solution.with a solution.

(B) No, we didn’t have to (B) No, we didn’t have to stand still.stand still.

(C) I almost did a handstand. (C) I almost did a handstand.

43. How will I explain this to 43. How will I explain this to my boss?my boss?

(A) Her boss explained it well.(A) Her boss explained it well.

(B) The plain design is better.(B) The plain design is better.

(C) Just tell him the truth. (C) Just tell him the truth.

44. How did they figure it out 44. How did they figure it out so quickly?so quickly?

(A) I learned how to figure (A) I learned how to figure skate.skate.

(B) They had the answer (B) They had the answer sheet.sheet.

(C) He figured it would self (C) He figured it would self quickly.quickly.

45. Would you like to tour the 45. Would you like to tour the plant with us?plant with us?

(A) Yes, and thank you for (A) Yes, and thank you for asking.asking.

(B) There are so many plants.(B) There are so many plants.

(C) No, I’ll pour it myself. (C) No, I’ll pour it myself.

46. Why not ask the 46. Why not ask the company’s lawyer about this?company’s lawyer about this?

(A) I’ll do that this afternoon.(A) I’ll do that this afternoon.

(B) I don’t like to do laundry.(B) I don’t like to do laundry.

(C) I enjoyed your company.(C) I enjoyed your company.

47. Your boss hasn’t arrived 47. Your boss hasn’t arrived yet, has he?yet, has he?

(A) My boss prefers to drive (A) My boss prefers to drive himself.himself.

(B) His plane doesn’t land for (B) His plane doesn’t land for another hour.another hour.

47. Your boss hasn’t arrived 47. Your boss hasn’t arrived yet, has he?yet, has he?(A) My boss prefers to drive (A) My boss prefers to drive himself.himself.(B) His plane doesn’t land for (B) His plane doesn’t land for another hour.another hour.(C) I’ll get it at five o’clock.(C) I’ll get it at five o’clock.

48. Would a tax break be 48. Would a tax break be incentive enough?incentive enough?

(A) If it was substantial, it (A) If it was substantial, it would be.would be.

(B) He can be pretty (B) He can be pretty insensitive.insensitive.

(C) I couldn’t even break it (C) I couldn’t even break it with an ax.with an ax.

49. How much notice will she 49. How much notice will she need?need?

(A) They put the notice up (A) They put the notice up right away.right away.

(B) She never notices me.(B) She never notices me.

(C) A few hours will be (C) A few hours will be enough. enough.

50. What do you suggest we 50. What do you suggest we do with the extra income?do with the extra income?

(A) I’ll let the guests come in.(A) I’ll let the guests come in.

(B) I’d like to save it for a (B) I’d like to save it for a house.house.

(C) I bought the extra soft (C) I bought the extra soft tissues.tissues.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21.21. What do you think should What do you think should be done with the funds?be done with the funds?

(A) You should learn the (A) You should learn the fundamentals.fundamentals.

(B) They should be set aside (B) They should be set aside for emergencies.for emergencies.

(C) We had fun last night. (C) We had fun last night.

22.22. How much snow are they How much snow are they expecting?expecting?

(A) There’s no way to get there (A) There’s no way to get there from here.from here.

(B) We’re expecting it to snow.(B) We’re expecting it to snow.

(C) The forecast said several feet. (C) The forecast said several feet.

23.23. Would you prefer to travel Would you prefer to travel first class?first class?

(A) I would, but only on the (A) I would, but only on the return trip.return trip.

(B) The class was hard for me.(B) The class was hard for me.

(C) They referred me to this (C) They referred me to this agency. agency.

24.24. Your package arrived, Your package arrived, didn’t it?didn’t it?

(A) I’ll drive to the package (A) I’ll drive to the package store.store.

(B) Not that I know of.(B) Not that I know of.

(C) I left my luggage at the (C) I left my luggage at the house. house.

25. Why not ask the waiter for 25. Why not ask the waiter for a fresh napkin?a fresh napkin?

(A) I’d like some fresh coffee.(A) I’d like some fresh coffee.

(B) think I will.(B) think I will.

(C) It’s all right I’ll just wait (C) It’s all right I’ll just wait here. here.

26.26. How do you get tickets for How do you get tickets for the concert?the concert?

(A) Just use this 1-800 (A) Just use this 1-800 number.number.

(B) She’s certain that she saw (B) She’s certain that she saw her.her.

(C) There are no bigots here. (C) There are no bigots here.

27.27. You were going over the You were going over the blueprints, weren’t you?blueprints, weren’t you?

(A) No, I painted it blue.(A) No, I painted it blue.

(B) Yes, think they’re (B) Yes, think they’re excellent.excellent.

(C) I couldn’t find any (C) I couldn’t find any footprints. footprints.

28.28. What do you think is What do you think is causing the delays?causing the delays?

(A) The long days tired her.(A) The long days tired her.

(B) I went because I was (B) I went because I was curious.curious.

(C) There’s an accident on the (C) There’s an accident on the bridge. bridge.

29.29. Do you conduct a lot of Do you conduct a lot of business overseas?business overseas?

(A) We saw several Japanese (A) We saw several Japanese businessmen.businessmen.

(B) The conductor is from (B) The conductor is from Austria.Austria.

(C) Not as much as I would (C) Not as much as I would like to. like to.

30.30. Where does the gas line Where does the gas line appear to be leaking? appear to be leaking?

(A) think it’s right at the joint.(A) think it’s right at the joint.

(B) I got in line about ten (B) I got in line about ten minutes ago.minutes ago.

(C) The gas pumps are locked. (C) The gas pumps are locked.

31.31. Have you ever participated Have you ever participated in the negotiations?in the negotiations?

(A) As a consultant I have.(A) As a consultant I have.

(B) This is part of the (B) This is part of the negation.negation.

(C) The classifications were (C) The classifications were too general. too general.

32.32. Can’t you change the Can’t you change the height if you need to?height if you need to?

(A) I have to check with the (A) I have to check with the architect first.architect first.

(B) Her height changes every (B) Her height changes every month.month.

(C) There’s no need to fight. (C) There’s no need to fight.

33.33. She’s getting her raise, She’s getting her raise, isn’t she?isn’t she?

(A) The president praised her (A) The president praised her for her work.for her work.

(B) She can’t raise it any (B) She can’t raise it any higher.higher.

(C) That’s what she was (C) That’s what she was promised. promised.

34.34. Why did you decide on a Why did you decide on a merger with National Gas?merger with National Gas?

(A) I can’t decide which way (A) I can’t decide which way to go.to go.

(B) Their management is (B) Their management is remarkably efficient.remarkably efficient.

(C) We lost it because of a (C) We lost it because of a power surge. power surge.

35.35. Why should construction Why should construction be halted because of the rain?be halted because of the rain?

(A) The train stops here.(A) The train stops here.

(B) New vaults are being (B) New vaults are being constructed.constructed.

(C) Dangerously high winds (C) Dangerously high winds are being forecast as well. are being forecast as well.

36.36. Will Mr. Tan be attending Will Mr. Tan be attending the seminar?the seminar?

(A) He’s very punctual.(A) He’s very punctual.

(B) The whole department has (B) The whole department has to be there.to be there.

(C) They tend to be late. (C) They tend to be late.

37.37. This is the approval code, This is the approval code, isn’t it?isn’t it?

(A) He’ll never approve it.(A) He’ll never approve it.

(B) It looks like it, but I’ll (B) It looks like it, but I’ll check.check.

(C) We have a new dress code. (C) We have a new dress code.

38.38. What did he give for an What did he give for an explanation?explanation?

(A) He said he lost his job.(A) He said he lost his job.

(B) I asked for some (B) I asked for some clarification.clarification.

(C) His explorations made (C) His explorations made him famous. him famous.

39.39. Would you rather (fax it or Would you rather (fax it or mail it?mail it?

(A) We looked at all the facts.(A) We looked at all the facts.

(B) The mail box was moved.(B) The mail box was moved.

(C) I’ll just pick it up when I (C) I’ll just pick it up when I come today. come today.

40.40. When can we expect to see When can we expect to see an improvement?an improvement?

(A) We’re making home (A) We’re making home improvements.improvements.

(B) It will take several days.(B) It will take several days.

(C) You can see her tonight. (C) You can see her tonight.

41.41. Where in Saudi Arabia do Where in Saudi Arabia do you live?you live?

(A) We have a home in the (A) We have a home in the north.north.

(B) They wear light clothes (B) They wear light clothes there.there.

(C) About seven years ago. (C) About seven years ago.

42.42. How often does the ink pen How often does the ink pen need refilling?need refilling?

(A) I don’t use the pencil (A) I don’t use the pencil often.often.

(B) think it’s a pin.(B) think it’s a pin.

(C) It usually lasts a good (C) It usually lasts a good month. month.

43.43. Can I get you anything to Can I get you anything to drink?drink?

(A) Iced tea would be nice.(A) Iced tea would be nice.

(B) I didn’t take anything.(B) I didn’t take anything.

(C) No, she doesn’t drink. (C) No, she doesn’t drink.

44.44. Who’s preparing the final Who’s preparing the final draft?draft?

(A) No one is ready yet.(A) No one is ready yet.

(B) This is the last raft.(B) This is the last raft.

(C) I asked Jennifer to.(C) I asked Jennifer to.

45.45. How far south is your How far south is your warehouse?warehouse?

(A) It’s just over the border.(A) It’s just over the border.

(B) It’s too hot down there.(B) It’s too hot down there.

(C) It’s a big house. (C) It’s a big house.

46.46. Don’t you send out Don’t you send out promotional mail?promotional mail?

(A) I sent you a letter.(A) I sent you a letter.

(B) Normally we do.(B) Normally we do.

(C) We promoted him. (C) We promoted him.

47.47. He’s signing the lease He’s signing the lease today, isn’t he?today, isn’t he?

(A) He hasn’t found the leash (A) He hasn’t found the leash yet.yet.

(B) After he puts down a (B) After he puts down a deposit.deposit.

(C) The sign is going up (C) The sign is going up immediately. immediately.

48.48. How much did we earn last How much did we earn last year?year?

(A) We learned how to sail.(A) We learned how to sail.

(B) Over eighty thousand (B) Over eighty thousand dollars.dollars.

(C) Two years in a row. (C) Two years in a row.

49.49. How many times has that How many times has that reporter called here?reporter called here?

(A) She has ten reports to (A) She has ten reports to deliver.deliver.

(B) I’d like to meet them.(B) I’d like to meet them.

(C) At least a dozen times.(C) At least a dozen times.

50.50. You’re buying a new You’re buying a new computer, aren’t you?computer, aren’t you?

(A) I was thinking about it.(A) I was thinking about it.

(B) We’re primarily in sales.(B) We’re primarily in sales.

(C) Magazines keep me (C) Magazines keep me updated on technology. updated on technology.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21. He’s the captain of the 21. He’s the captain of the ship, isn’t he?ship, isn’t he?

(A) He’s on the ship.(A) He’s on the ship.

(B) He’s got ten seats.(B) He’s got ten seats.

(C) Yes, I talked with him (C) Yes, I talked with him earlier. earlier.

22.22. How many employees do How many employees do you have now?you have now?

(A) We employ men and (A) We employ men and women.women.

(B) We’ll have seventy-five by (B) We’ll have seventy-five by the end of the year.the end of the year.

(C) My employer has the (C) My employer has the report. report.

23.23. Why not add an extra car Why not add an extra car for the rush hour?for the rush hour?

(A) We already have.(A) We already have.

(B) Because of his rash.(B) Because of his rash.

(C) There’s no need to rush. (C) There’s no need to rush.

24. Could I see the new 24. Could I see the new features you talked about?features you talked about?

(A) There’ll be another (A) There’ll be another demonstration shortly.demonstration shortly.

(B) We talked for hours.(B) We talked for hours.

(C) Everyone talked about her (C) Everyone talked about her facial features. facial features.

25. When will electrical 25. When will electrical services be restored?services be restored?

(A) The service here is very (A) The service here is very prompt.prompt.

(B) The store doesn’t have any (B) The store doesn’t have any electricity.electricity.

(C) Probably not until (C) Probably not until morning. morning.

26.26. Are you interested in Are you interested in studying financial planning?studying financial planning?

(A) Yes, we have a financial (A) Yes, we have a financial plan.plan.

(B) Possibly, I’d like to know (B) Possibly, I’d like to know more about it.more about it.

(C) I subscribe to the (C) I subscribe to the Financial Times.Financial Times.

27.27. How will the department How will the department finance this purchase?finance this purchase?

(A) She’ll buy both of them.(A) She’ll buy both of them.

(B) The apartment is for sale.(B) The apartment is for sale.

(C) The funds have already (C) The funds have already been set aside. been set aside.

28.28. Do you have any Do you have any experience in data entry?experience in data entry?

(A) There’s no entry here.(A) There’s no entry here.

(B) I’m missing some data.(B) I’m missing some data.

(C) That’s what I do in my (C) That’s what I do in my job. job.

29.29. Do you find the revised Do you find the revised contract too lengthy?contract too lengthy?

(A) I like the title.(A) I like the title.

(B) No, but too complicated.(B) No, but too complicated.

(C) She re-typed it. (C) She re-typed it.

30.30. What about hiring What about hiring temporary staff for the event?temporary staff for the event?

(A) I’d rather pay our people (A) I’d rather pay our people overtime.overtime.

(B) It will be over shortly.(B) It will be over shortly.

(C) Four people were fired. (C) Four people were fired.

31.31. Would you consider this a Would you consider this a worthwhile investment?worthwhile investment?

(A) I did it for a while.(A) I did it for a while.

(B) The investigator is (B) The investigator is considerate.considerate.

(C) I’d have to study it first. (C) I’d have to study it first.

32.32. Do you know if this is Do you know if this is aluminum or tin?aluminum or tin?

(A) I think it’s a little bit of (A) I think it’s a little bit of both.both.

(B) No, I haven’t seen either (B) No, I haven’t seen either of them.of them.

(C) I’m sure it isn’t ammonia. (C) I’m sure it isn’t ammonia.

33.33. Have the shipping clerks Have the shipping clerks been notified?been notified?

(A) It will cost about five (A) It will cost about five dollars.dollars.

(B) The harbor is very busy.(B) The harbor is very busy.

(C) I contacted them earlier (C) I contacted them earlier today. today.

34.34. Can I invest in all three Can I invest in all three companies?companies?

(A) I wouldn’t, but you can.(A) I wouldn’t, but you can.

(B) My vest is missing two (B) My vest is missing two buttons.buttons.

(C) I could sure use some (C) I could sure use some company. company.

35.35. What did the accounting What did the accounting office say about the missing office say about the missing invoice?invoice?

(A) They weren’t very (A) They weren’t very pleased.pleased.

(B) She lost her voice.(B) She lost her voice.

(C) He’ll recount it. (C) He’ll recount it.

36.36. Is this the human resources Is this the human resources division?division?

(A) This environment is not (A) This environment is not safe.safe.

(B) Yes, are you applying for (B) Yes, are you applying for a job?a job?

(C) No, human life is priceless. (C) No, human life is priceless.

37.37. Why should the furnace be Why should the furnace be left on?left on?

(A) I left them at the station.(A) I left them at the station.

(B) If you put this on, it won’t (B) If you put this on, it won’t burn.burn.

(C) It will dry the room out. (C) It will dry the room out.

38.38. Can I have another look at Can I have another look at those guidelines?those guidelines?

(A) I saw it again.(A) I saw it again.

(B) Here, you can keep this (B) Here, you can keep this copy.copy.

(C) We’re looking for good (C) We’re looking for good people. people.

39.39. When did your plane When did your plane arrive? arrive?

(A) I prefer to drive.(A) I prefer to drive.

(B) At the international (B) At the international airport.airport.

(C) Minutes before the storm (C) Minutes before the storm started. started.

40.40. Haven’t you ordered Haven’t you ordered dictionaries for the office?dictionaries for the office?

(A) I was told we need atlases.(A) I was told we need atlases.

(B) I can’t find my office copy.(B) I can’t find my office copy.

(C) I’m looking for a glossary. (C) I’m looking for a glossary.

41.41. When may I drive you When may I drive you home?home?

(A) I always drive in the (A) I always drive in the daytime.daytime.

(B) My home is on Fifth and (B) My home is on Fifth and Lane.Lane.

(C) After this speech, if you (C) After this speech, if you wouldn’t mind. wouldn’t mind.

42.42. What accounts for the What accounts for the drop in water pressure?drop in water pressure?

(A) Sales dropped rapidly (A) Sales dropped rapidly after that.after that.

(B) It was a very tough (B) It was a very tough deadline.deadline.

(C) One of the main pipes (C) One of the main pipes burst. burst.

43.43. You were supposed to meet You were supposed to meet Mrs. Baldwin at ten,Mrs. Baldwin at ten,weren’t you?weren’t you?

(A) Oh no, I forgot all about (A) Oh no, I forgot all about it.it.

(B) She’ll meet the plane at (B) She’ll meet the plane at ten.ten.

(C) They met at the station. (C) They met at the station.

44.44. Does this plane fly direct to Does this plane fly direct to Botswana?Botswana?

(A) Let me check.(A) Let me check.

(B) The plane leaves from (B) The plane leaves from Rome.Rome.

(C) They’re boarding now. (C) They’re boarding now.

45.45. Are the elevators working Are the elevators working again?again?

(A) He’s out of work again.(A) He’s out of work again.

(B) They fixed them last night.(B) They fixed them last night.

(C) She elevates her feet at (C) She elevates her feet at work. work.

46. How will this car perform 46. How will this car perform in very hot climates?in very hot climates?

(A) The theater has air-(A) The theater has air-conditioning.conditioning.

(B) We were near the equator.(B) We were near the equator.

(C) It’s been designed just for (C) It’s been designed just for that. that.

47.47. Do you think two hundred Do you think two hundred seats will be sufficient?seats will be sufficient?

(A) We sold enough tickets.(A) We sold enough tickets.

(B) Well, we only invited a (B) Well, we only invited a hundred and fifty people.hundred and fifty people.

(C) There was standing room (C) There was standing room only. only.

48. How do you suppose we’ll 48. How do you suppose we’ll get there?get there?

(A) We can dispose of them on (A) We can dispose of them on the way.the way.

(B) I suppose they’re good.(B) I suppose they’re good.

(C) I was told a bus has been (C) I was told a bus has been chartered. chartered.

49.49. Your cellular phone is Your cellular phone is working, isn’t it?working, isn’t it?

(A) He’ll be at work this (A) He’ll be at work this afternoon.afternoon.

(B) Let me test it.(B) Let me test it.

(C) She called from her cell. (C) She called from her cell.

50. Is the elevator out of order 50. Is the elevator out of order again?again?

(A) It’s gaining.(A) It’s gaining.

(B) No, I ordered a new one.(B) No, I ordered a new one.

(C) Unfortunately it is.(C) Unfortunately it is.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21.21. The music director The music director approved it, didn’t he?approved it, didn’t he?

(A) They liked the music.(A) They liked the music.

(B) He did, but with a few (B) He did, but with a few changes.changes.

(C) He couldn’t prove it.(C) He couldn’t prove it.

22.22. How long will the taxi How long will the taxi strike last?strike last?

(A) It was about three feet.(A) It was about three feet.

(B) They last longer in the (B) They last longer in the plastic.plastic.

(C) I think it’ll be over next (C) I think it’ll be over next week. week.

23.23. Why are you changing Why are you changing professions?professions?

(A) I’m taking different (A) I’m taking different lessons.lessons.

(B) I have the same professor.(B) I have the same professor.

(C) I’d like to try the medical (C) I’d like to try the medical field. field.

24. Who’s going to do the 24. Who’s going to do the driving?driving?

(A) Betty offered to.(A) Betty offered to.

(B) She drove there.(B) She drove there.

(C) I’m going to the drive-in. (C) I’m going to the drive-in.

25. Where’s the doctor in 25. Where’s the doctor in charge of emergencies?charge of emergencies?

(A) The emergence was (A) The emergence was sudden.sudden.

(B) He wants to become a (B) He wants to become a doctor.doctor.

(C) She’s in the emergency (C) She’s in the emergency room. room.

26.26. Why should she turn the Why should she turn the porch light on?porch light on?

(A) She lit the torch again.(A) She lit the torch again.

(B) They want to sit outside.(B) They want to sit outside.

(C) I would turn it over. (C) I would turn it over.

27.27. Would you help me start Would you help me start my car?my car?

(A) Yes, let me take a look at (A) Yes, let me take a look at it.it.

(B) No, the traffic isn’t (B) No, the traffic isn’t moving at all.moving at all.

(C) The new cars started (C) The new cars started selling fast. selling fast.

28.28. Are you ready to take the Are you ready to take the typing exam?typing exam?

(A) Yes, I’ve been practising (A) Yes, I’ve been practising all week.all week.

(B) I took the exams to the (B) I took the exams to the printer.printer.

(C) I’ll type it for you. (C) I’ll type it for you.

29.29. Do you have a truck Do you have a truck driver’s license?driver’s license?

(A) No, but I can get one.(A) No, but I can get one.

(B) My driver is late.(B) My driver is late.

(C) I’ll get a new license plate (C) I’ll get a new license plate tomorrow. tomorrow.

30.30. What about changing the What about changing the hiring requirements?hiring requirements?

(A) We hired all new staff.(A) We hired all new staff.

(B) The tires need to be (B) The tires need to be changed.changed.

(C) I think they’re fine as they (C) I think they’re fine as they are. are.

31.31. Where are the copier Where are the copier supplies stored?supplies stored?

(A) I keep them in the (A) I keep them in the cupboard.cupboard.

(B) The store was out of (B) The store was out of supplies.supplies.

(C) We buy them every week. (C) We buy them every week.

32.32. Do you know of any Do you know of any problems on that route?problems on that route?

(A) The roots are all (A) The roots are all entangled.entangled.

(B) The traffic problem in (B) The traffic problem in cities is growing.cities is growing.

(C) It was fine this morning. (C) It was fine this morning.

33.33. Where should we go on Where should we go on vacation? vacation?

(A) We pick up Egyptian (A) We pick up Egyptian stations.stations.

(B) I’d like to go to the shore.(B) I’d like to go to the shore.

(C) She went to the Bahamas. (C) She went to the Bahamas.

34.34. Would you like to sit here Would you like to sit here or there?or there?

(A) I’ll be there later.(A) I’ll be there later.

(B) I bought them here.(B) I bought them here.

(C) I’d like to sit by the (C) I’d like to sit by the window. window.

35.35. Don’t you have any credit Don’t you have any credit cards?cards?

(A) I can’t find my car.(A) I can’t find my car.

(B) I used to have excellent (B) I used to have excellent credit.credit.

(C) Several, but I try not to (C) Several, but I try not to use them. use them.

36.36. Would you rather inspect Would you rather inspect the electrical connectionsthe electrical connectionsfirst?first?

(A) I missed my connecting (A) I missed my connecting flight.flight.

(B) I’d rather go first class.(B) I’d rather go first class.

(C) Yes, could you turn the (C) Yes, could you turn the power on? power on?

37.37. Has he been forced to sell Has he been forced to sell the family store?the family store?

(A) His family owns the store.(A) His family owns the store.

(B) That’s what his brother (B) That’s what his brother told me.told me.

(C) He only sells brand names. (C) He only sells brand names.

38.38. Is the loan officer I spoke Is the loan officer I spoke with available?with available?

(A) He just stepped out for a (A) He just stepped out for a minute.minute.

(B) My office will be available (B) My office will be available soon.soon.

(C) I didn’t say anything (C) I didn’t say anything about the loan. about the loan.

39.39. Can I pick up the tickets at Can I pick up the tickets at the box office?the box office?

(A) The boxes are in the (A) The boxes are in the upstairs office.upstairs office.

(B) Yes, or you can have them (B) Yes, or you can have them sent by mail.sent by mail.

(C) No, you should take it to (C) No, you should take it to your office. your office.

40.40. When did flight 779 When did flight 779 depart?depart?

(A) Tomorrow.(A) Tomorrow.

(B) At 2:15.(B) At 2:15.

(C) In five minutes. (C) In five minutes.

41.41. Do you know how to type?Do you know how to type?

(A) I don’t have that type.(A) I don’t have that type.

(B) I can do sixty words a (B) I can do sixty words a minute.minute.

(C) I can’t read the type.(C) I can’t read the type.

42.42. What will the advisory What will the advisory board recommend?board recommend?

(A) We’ll know tomorrow.(A) We’ll know tomorrow.

(B) I took the recommended (B) I took the recommended dosage.dosage.

(C) There’s a winter advisory (C) There’s a winter advisory in effect.in effect.

43. You updated the officer’s 43. You updated the officer’s report, didn’t you?report, didn’t you?

(A) He wasn’t sure of the date.(A) He wasn’t sure of the date.

(B) I did it first thing this (B) I did it first thing this morning.morning.

(C) She reported the incident. (C) She reported the incident.

44.44. Do these transmission Do these transmission parts fit your car?parts fit your car?

(A) Let me ask my mechanic.(A) Let me ask my mechanic.

(B) My transmission is (B) My transmission is broken.broken.

(C) Car parts are expensive. (C) Car parts are expensive.

45.45. Would you like to see the Would you like to see the test results? test results?

(A) If you have them.(A) If you have them.

(B) I see what she means.(B) I see what she means.

(C) We’re testing them now. (C) We’re testing them now.

46.46. Do you think they’ll Do you think they’ll offer offer me the secretarial job today?me the secretarial job today?

(A) You’ll like the job.(A) You’ll like the job.

(B) I don’t see why not.(B) I don’t see why not.

(C) My secretary was offered (C) My secretary was offered a better job. a better job.

47.47. You were shown the You were shown the changes in the contract, changes in the contract, weren’t you?weren’t you?

(A) She changed the contract.(A) She changed the contract.

(B) I didn’t know there were (B) I didn’t know there were any.any.

(C) No one showed up. (C) No one showed up.

48. Could you send your new 48. Could you send your new catalog to my office?catalog to my office?

(A) I have the log book.(A) I have the log book.

(B) What’s the address?(B) What’s the address?

(C) We’re sending you to a (C) We’re sending you to a new office. new office.

49.49. How can I fire him after all How can I fire him after all these years?these years?

(A) We put the fire out.(A) We put the fire out.

(B) He’s known him for many (B) He’s known him for many years.years.

(C) Tell him we’re (C) Tell him we’re downsizing. downsizing.

50.50. You met the deadline, You met the deadline, didn’t you?didn’t you?

(A) With minutes to spare.(A) With minutes to spare.

(B) We’re not at a dead end.(B) We’re not at a dead end.

(C) I didn’t know he was in (C) I didn’t know he was in town. town.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

21.21. The charter bus leaves at 6 The charter bus leaves at 6 p.m., doesn’t it?p.m., doesn’t it?

(A) I left them on the bus.(A) I left them on the bus.

(B) That’s what the schedule (B) That’s what the schedule says.says.

(C) He’ll leave six of them for (C) He’ll leave six of them for you. you.

22.22. My appointment wasn’t at My appointment wasn’t at nine, was it?nine, was it?

(A) No, it has a dull point.(A) No, it has a dull point.

(B) I’m sure he meant it.(B) I’m sure he meant it.

(C) Yes, but it’s not a (C) Yes, but it’s not a problem. problem.

23.23. What do you find is the What do you find is the most popular item?most popular item?

(A) The lamps sold out right (A) The lamps sold out right away.away.

(B) She’s more popular than I (B) She’s more popular than I am.am.

(C) I find it everywhere. (C) I find it everywhere.

24.24. How much gas does your How much gas does your tank hold?tank hold?

(A) I can’t hold it much (A) I can’t hold it much longer.longer.

(B) We need a new tank.(B) We need a new tank.

(C) I never really noticed. (C) I never really noticed.

25.25. Would you consider Would you consider leasing a car?leasing a car?

(A) My lease is up next month.(A) My lease is up next month.

(B) If the company were (B) If the company were paying, yes.paying, yes.

(C) He’s very considerate. (C) He’s very considerate.

26.26. You helped them renovate You helped them renovate the store, didn’t you?the store, didn’t you?

(A) They let me store it (A) They let me store it downstairs.downstairs.

(B) The store was old anyway.(B) The store was old anyway.

(C) I did the wallpapering. (C) I did the wallpapering.

27.27. Can’t you test that Can’t you test that loudspeaker outside?loudspeaker outside?

(A) They’re taking a test (A) They’re taking a test inside.inside.

(B) I’ll speak to her tonight.(B) I’ll speak to her tonight.

(C) I would but it’s raining. (C) I would but it’s raining.

28.28. How do you know which How do you know which paper to buy?paper to buy?

(A) I went right by your (A) I went right by your office.office.

(B) It tells you on the order (B) It tells you on the order form.form.

(C) I like to read the paper (C) I like to read the paper over breakfast. over breakfast.

29.29. You were at the sales You were at the sales meeting, weren’t you?meeting, weren’t you?

(A) I won’t be able to make it.(A) I won’t be able to make it.

(B) We’re meeting them later.(B) We’re meeting them later.

(C) I was there for part of it. (C) I was there for part of it.

30.30. Why would demand fall off Why would demand fall off so suddenly?so suddenly?

(A) His demands seem (A) His demands seem sudden.sudden.

(B) Sales always drop in the (B) Sales always drop in the Autumn.Autumn.

(C) She hadn’t given me any (C) She hadn’t given me any notice. notice.

31.31. Are you comfortable with Are you comfortable with this arrangement?this arrangement?

(A) These shoes don’t fit.(A) These shoes don’t fit.

(B) They’re very relaxing.(B) They’re very relaxing.

(C) I would prefer a lower (C) I would prefer a lower monthly payment. monthly payment.

32.32. Do you have any glue?Do you have any glue?

(A) I have too much to do.(A) I have too much to do.

(B) No. I have a red one.(B) No. I have a red one.

(C) Over there in my drawer. (C) Over there in my drawer.

33.33. Have you offered Mrs. Have you offered Mrs. Dano the position?Dano the position?

(A) She’s lying down.(A) She’s lying down.

(B) Yes, she wasn’t interested.(B) Yes, she wasn’t interested.

(C) Its an offer I can’t refuse. (C) Its an offer I can’t refuse.

34.34. Can’t you show them Can’t you show them something in a lower price something in a lower price range?range?

(A) I’m giving it to them at (A) I’m giving it to them at cost.cost.

(B) The show was downtown.(B) The show was downtown.

(C) The lower range is (C) The lower range is broken. broken.

35.35. She’s the art director. isn’t She’s the art director. isn’t she?she?

(A)(A) I like his art.I like his art.

(B) He likes to direct musicals.(B) He likes to direct musicals.

(C) Yes, she was just (C) Yes, she was just promoted. promoted.

36.36. Did you know she passed Did you know she passed the bar?the bar?

(A) No, but I’m meeting her (A) No, but I’m meeting her there tonight.there tonight.

(B) Now she can start to (B) Now she can start to practise.practise.

(C) She didn’t pass the ball. (C) She didn’t pass the ball.

37.37. Haven’t you spoken with Haven’t you spoken with the hospital personnel? the hospital personnel?

(A) We’re meeting with them (A) We’re meeting with them tonight.tonight.

(B) I spoke with my friend in (B) I spoke with my friend in the hospital.the hospital.

(C) The innkeeper was very (C) The innkeeper was very hospitable. hospitable.

38.38. Why should the media be Why should the media be invited?invited?

(A) We need the exposure.(A) We need the exposure.

(B) All middle management (B) All middle management was invited.was invited.

(C) Let’s go together. (C) Let’s go together.

39.39. That’s the Taj Mahal, isn’t That’s the Taj Mahal, isn’t it?it?

(A) There’s no one here.(A) There’s no one here.

(B) It’s very comfortable.(B) It’s very comfortable.

(C) Yes, isn’t it remarkable? (C) Yes, isn’t it remarkable?

40.40. What did you think of the What did you think of the department’s performance?department’s performance?

(A) I’m recommending (A) I’m recommending bonuses for the entire team.bonuses for the entire team.

(B) The show had one (B) The show had one intermission.intermission.

(C) I was thinking of them (C) I was thinking of them just yesterday. just yesterday.

41.41. Would you rather have Would you rather have someone else look at it?someone else look at it?

(A) I can’t see it.(A) I can’t see it.

(B) No, I trust your judgment.(B) No, I trust your judgment.

(C) We’re looking for (C) We’re looking for someone. someone.

42.42. What about ordering a six-What about ordering a six-month supply?month supply?

(A) It’s a six-man team.(A) It’s a six-man team.

(B) I can supply a reference.(B) I can supply a reference.

(C) I bet they would give us a (C) I bet they would give us a discount. discount.

43.43. You’ll notify the marketing You’ll notify the marketing department, won’t you?department, won’t you?

(A) I just got off the phone (A) I just got off the phone with them.with them.

(B) I went to the market (B) I went to the market yesterday.yesterday.

(C) The police notified me. (C) The police notified me.

44.44. Where can I find a Where can I find a translating service?translating service?

(A) You’ll find they have an (A) You’ll find they have an excellent service.excellent service.

(B) I believe there’s one on (B) I believe there’s one on Hilton Street.Hilton Street.

(C) I found something nice to (C) I found something nice to wear. wear.

45.45. Are you opening an office Are you opening an office in Hong Kong?in Hong Kong?

(A) We’ve decided to keep it (A) We’ve decided to keep it open.open.

(B) There will be officers at (B) There will be officers at the port.the port.

(C) It will be either Hong (C) It will be either Hong Kong or Japan. Kong or Japan.

46.46. How is this new engine How is this new engine more efficient?more efficient?

(A) It uses much less fuel.(A) It uses much less fuel.

(B) They always arrive on (B) They always arrive on time.time.

(C) The old engine blew up. (C) The old engine blew up.

47.47. Can I apply for Can I apply for membership over the phone?membership over the phone?

(A) The price is lower now.(A) The price is lower now.

(B) I remember which ship it (B) I remember which ship it was.was.

(C) If you have a major credit (C) If you have a major credit card, yes. card, yes.

48.48. Who’s making the return-Who’s making the return-trip reservations?trip reservations?

(A) That was an unnecessary (A) That was an unnecessary trip.trip.

(B) I think they’ve already (B) I think they’ve already been taken care of.been taken care of.

(C) You didn’t have to return (C) You didn’t have to return them. them.

49.49. How many reference books How many reference books did you buy?did you buy?

(A) More than I should have.(A) More than I should have.

(B) I went by the library (B) I went by the library today.today.

(C) We spent the day at the (C) We spent the day at the bookstore. bookstore.

50.50. Don’t you recognize this Don’t you recognize this writing style?writing style?

(A) I like to ride side-saddle.(A) I like to ride side-saddle.

(B) She knew immediately (B) She knew immediately who I was.who I was.

(C) It’s very familiar, but I (C) It’s very familiar, but I can’t place it. can’t place it.

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