Paper One

Part I   Dialogue Communication (15 minutes, 15 points)

Section A Dialogue Completion

Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

1.[ A]: Oh ... um ... do you mind if I smoke?

[B]: _________

[A]: Oh, I didn’t notice.

[B]: Mmm. There’s a sign on the door.

A. How long for?

B. Well, yes, actually — this is a no smoking compartment.

C. I don’t think I agree with you.

D. When exactly?

2. [A]: Susan, this is my boyfriend Sam.

[B]: __________

[C]: Nice to meet you, too.

A. You may only have one.

B. Yours is lovely, too.

C. Very well, thank you.

D. Oh, really? Nice to meet you.

3. [A]: Fine day, isn’t it?

[B]: Well, yeah, it’s beautiful.

[A]: You’re looking so nice.

[B]: ___________

A. Yes, I’m extremely well, thanks.

B. It’s very nice of you, and you are so beautiful.

C. Sorry to hear that.

D. Pretty good.

4. [A]: I’ve been on business trip abroad last month.

[B]: __________

[A]: Oh, pretty good, thanks. What about you?

[B]: Just can’t complain.

A. How’s everything going?

B. It’s very nice of you.

C. You’re kind to say so.

D. I’d love to.

5.[ A]: I have two tickets for tonight’s concert. Could you go with me?

[B]: I’d like to, but I’m busy tonight.

[A]: __________

A. All my work goes for nothing.           B. What a pity. I’m sorry.

C. How could I do such a silly thing?       D. Is it just as what you said?