1. A: A man from AT&T would like to talk with the manager on the new project. Is she available?
B: ____________
A. I'm sorry. She is engaged just now.
B. I'm sorry. She is free.
C. Pardon, please. She said she would come to meet sooner or later.
D. She said she should apologize for inconvenience.
2. A: I wonder if Mary will really come at 7:00. She said she would.
B: ____________
A. You can take it easy. Mary always says what she would do.
B. You needn't be worried. Mary is an honest person.
C. Don't worry about it. Her word is as good as gold.
D. Just take it easy. Time will soon come.
3. A: What shall I do? I've got so many things on my mind now. Will anybody help me?
B: ____________
A. How can I get support from others?
B. Don't expect me to help you. Is there anybody who can help me?
C. Don't ask me. It's your baby, Mary. See, my hands are full.
D. Sorry. I didn't expect you are so busy.
4. A: Did you buy the book?
B: ____________
A. No. On my way home from work I found a bookstore and entered aimlessly.
B. I had no idea the bookstore would close at six.
C. Excuse me. I didn't buy the book purposely.
D. I like it very much.
5. A: I don't know how it happened. But I got two different appointments at lunch tomorrow. I'm supposed to meet both David and Jim.
B: ____________
A. Why don't you make one of them a breakfast meeting?
B. Why not refuse them and say you are too busy?
C. You are terribly wrong to make too many appointments.
D. It was wonderful for you to have two appointments in one day. You're lucky enough.
参考答案:1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.A