Part Four Dialogue Completion

Directions:

In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose  the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

41. Speaker A : Thanks to John, we’ve lost our most important client.

   Speaker B: I’ve told you he’s not proper for the position.

   Speaker A: ________.

A I should have listened to you

B I don’t really agree with you

C It doesn’t matter. I trust him

D Thank you for being so helpful

42. Greg: Hey, Merlin. I’d like to ask you a question.

   Merlin: _______.

   Greg: Well, I’m thinking about to Sweden. What’s the best time to go?

A Sorry, I’m kind of busy.

B Yes, go ahead.

C Ok, what’s up?

D Yeah, what’s on your mind?

43. Woman: I need to buy a wedding gift for Jane and Desler.

   Man: Should we stop at the shopping center?

   Woman: ____. The wedding’s not until next week, but I won’t have time later to get them anything.

A We can find a way.

B Let’s split the bill.

C It’s my treat.

D Just fast food.

45. Teacher: Richard, class begins at 9, and you are late.

   Student: I know, but I missed my bus. I’m sorry.

   Teacher: _____. You have to be here on time.

A That’s no excuse.

B Don’t mention it.

C You needn’t be.

D No problem.

46. Speaker A : Hi. My name is Mark. I’m form Houston, Texas.

   Speaker B: I’m Bill. Glad to meet you. What year are you?

   Speaker A: ____.

A I was born in 1990.

B I’ve been here for years.

C I’m a first-year student.

D I’m 19 years old.

47. Speaker A: I’m getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain.

   Speaker B: ______. What do you have in mind?

A I back you up.

B Who cares?

C I like the rain.

D I’m with you.

48. Man: We had a trip to South Africa this summer.

   Woman:: _____

   Man: Yes, we did. In fact, we even encountered a lion.

A Didn’t you?

B How did it go?

C I guess you did.

D I bet you had a great time.

49. Man: Do you know Jason’s phone number?

   Woman: ______.

   Man: OK. I might as well look it up in the phone book.

A Just a second.

B Not that I know of.

C Why ask?

D I can’t think of it now.

50. Interviewer: Let me see if I understood you. You meant that you can work extra hours if needed, right?

Interviewee: _______.

A Yes, no matter what you say.

B Yes. Thank you for your clarification.

C Yes. Absolutely.

D Yes. You sure understand me.