Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 

Teacher: “ John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”

John: “_______________________” 

A. Writing? Why?

B. You’re welcome.

C. Thank you. It’s really encouraging

D. What did you say? I’m so shy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Teacher: “ John, you’ve written a  much better essay this time.”

John: “_______________________.”

A. Writing? Why? 

B. You’re welcome

C. Thank you. It’s really encouraging

D. What did you say? I’m so shy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17: Mr Harry: “You’ve written a much better essay this time, John.”  John: “_____________.”

A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging.

C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?

Question 18. David: “Can you give me a cup of cold water?”      Peter: “_________”

A. Of course you can’t B. Ok C. Well done D. You’re welcome

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.

Question 19. Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.

A. looking into B. looking up to C. looking forward to D. looking down on

Question 20. Some of the time-consuming jobs can now be done by machines.

A. taking no time B. taking time C. taking much time D. taking little time

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.

Question 21. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.

A. long-term B. far              C. near D. opposite

Question 22. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.

A. useless B. fair             C. imperfect D. honest

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Peter’s teacher is commenting on his essay.

-Teacher: “Peter, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”

- Peter: “_______________”

A. Writing? Why?

B. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.

C. You’re welcome.

D. What did you say? I’m so shy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

- “ _______ .”

- “Never mind, better luck next time.”

A. I’ve broken your precious vase . 

B. I have a lot on my mind.

C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work. 

D. I didn’t get the vacant position.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

"________." - "Never mind, better luck next time."

A. I've broken your precious vase

B. I have a lot on my mind

C. I couldn't keep my mind off work

D. I didn't get the vacant position

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Peter: "My mother's much better now." – Kyle: “________” 

A. Oh, really? The doctor must be very good.

B. Oh, I'm pleased to hear it

C. Good news for you.

D. Wonderful! Congratulations.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

-David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”.

- Helen : “______”.

A. Thanks for your compliment

B. Don’t mention it

C. You,too

D. Never mind