1.判断题 (1分)
“It’s nice to meet you” can be used when you meet someone for the first time in a formal situation. ( )
2.判断题 (1分)
“I apologize for the delay in replying to your email” can be used in a formal situation. ( )
3.判断题 (1分)
“I suppose” is a formal expression for giving uncertain opinions. ( )
4.判断题 (1分)
You can use “I need your advice” to ask for advice. ( )
5.判断题 (1分)
The expression “Could you repeat that, please?” can be used when you don’t understand what the doctor is saying. ( )
6.判断题 (1分)
Shop assistants don’t use “The price is…?” to give prices. ( )
7.判断题 (1分)
“Absolutely” can be used to show that you strongly agree with someone. ( )
8.判断题 (1分)
“You can say that again” can not be used to show agreeing. ( )
9.判断题 (1分)
The expression “I can’t wait to do sth.” is an idiomatic expression expressing a strong desire to do something in the long-term future. ( )
10.判断题 (1分)
The expression “I hope to…” can be used to show a near future hope and a long-term future hope. ( )
11.判断题 (1分)
When you need to start a complaint, the most common expressions you can use to raise attention are “excuse me” and “pardon me”. ( )
12.判断题 (1分)
“Sorry to bother you, but…” cannot be used to raise attention when you need to start a complaint. ( )
13.判断题 (1分)
“I was so worried about you” is used to express relief. ( )
14.判断题 (1分)
“That’s a huge load off my mind” can be used to express worries. ( )
15.判断题 (1分)
“On top of the world” is used to describe one’s feeling of sadness. ( )
16.判断题 (1分)
“Down in the dumps” is used to describe someone who feels sad and without hope. ( )
17.判断题 (1分)
“be keen on...” can be used to express you like something a lot. ( )
18.判断题 (1分)
“I really enjoy…” can be used to express you like somethinga lot. ( )
19.判断题 (1分)
If one needs to ask for information in informal situations, he can use direct questions formed by how, who when, what or where. ( )
20.判断题 (1分)
“Could you tell me...?” is an expression which can be used to ask for information formally. ( )
21.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response to the greeting, “what’s up”? ______
A
Nothing.
B
Not much.
C
Very well, thank you. And yourself?
D
Hey.
22.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is NOT a sincere apology? ______
A
Other people were not bothered by what I did, but if you are, I’m sorry.
B
I’m really sorry for being late again.
C
I cannot express how sorry I am for telling Lucy your secret.
D
I’m sorry that I hurt your feeling yesterday.
23.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is an appropriate expression for asking for an opinion informally? ______
A
Have you got any comments on ...?
B
What do you think of...?
C
What do you stand on...?
D
What are your views?
24.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following can NOT be used to ask for suggestions? ______
A
Do you have any suggestions?
B
What should I do?
C
How have you been?
D
What would you do?
25.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate expression to ask the person to clarify what they have said? ______
A
Could you say it in another way?
B
Can you clarify that for me?
C
Could you rephrase that?
D
Repeat!
26.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is NOT an expression for making a bargain? ______
A
Is this the best price you can offer?
B
That’s the best I can offer.
C
Can you come down a little bit?
D
Would you give me a discount?
27.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following can be used to show weak agreement? ______
A
Couldn’t agree more.
B
Definitely!
C
I guess so.
D
I totally agree.
28.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following cannot be used to express hopes for the long-term future? ______
A
I could do something I’ve always wanted.
B
I hope to afford you more clarity in the future.
C
I’d like to have a cup of tea.
D
I want to be a plumber when I grow up.
29.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following expressions you can use to check whether you get the right information after the customer explains the problem? ______
A
I’m really sorry to hear that.
B
How can I help you?
C
I’d like to summarize the situation to make sure I understand everything correctly.
D
Wouldn’t it be a good idea to...?
30.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following expresses relief? ______
A
I’m so anxious about my test results.
B
I can’t stop thinking about my upcoming interview.
C
You have no idea what a relief it is to know that you are safe.
D
It keeps me up at night.
31.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response when you are told that you have passed the exam? ______
A
I’m very glad to hear that.
B
I’m delighted to hear that.
C
I’m on cloud nine.
D
I’m down in the mouth.
32.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following expressions means you neither like or dislike something? ______
A
That one is my favorite.
B
I love cooking.
C
I don’t mind doing the housework.
D
I am crazy about the new movie.
33.单选题 (1分)
Which of the following can be used to give reasons? ()
A
Due...
B
Owing to
C
Why are you...?
D
Got any idea...?
34.多选题 (2分)
Suppose you are in a job interview, which of the following are appropriate to greet the interviewers? ( )
A
Good morning.
B
Good afternoon.
C
How are you today?
D
How are you doing?
35.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following are steps of making an apology? ( )
A
express remorse
B
admit responsibility
C
make amends
D
promise that won’t happen
36.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following are more polite to interrupt others to give opinions? ( )
A
I’m sorry to interrupt, but...
B
Actually, I don’t think that is right...
C
I’m sorry, but to the best of my understanding...
D
May I?
37.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following can be used to ask for advice? ( )
A
What’s your advice?
B
I need your advice.
C
I need some advice.
D
What’s your opinion?
38.多选题 (2分)
Suppose you are in the workplace, which of the following expressions are appropriate to ask for clarification? ( )
A
Could you be more specific?
B
Could you give me an example?
C
Could you elaborate on that?
D
Be specific!
39.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following can be used to show that you strongly agree with the other person? ( )
A
Definitely.
B
Exactly.
C
Couldn’t agree more.
D
I suppose so.
40.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following sentences can be used to show wishes in the present? ( )
A
I wish I read more.
B
I wish I could fly in the sky like a bird.
C
I wish money grew on tress.
D
I wish we travel through time.
41.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following expressions people usually use to make complaints in private situations? ()
A
I am tired of...
B
I really can’t stand it.
C
You never...
D
I’m fed up with the way you...
42.多选题 (2分)
Your friend is doing well in his English lessons. You can say “_____” to encourage him. ( )
A
Keep up the good work.
B
Relax.
C
Good job.
D
I’m so proud of you!
43.多选题 (2分)
If you won the first prize, which of the following can you use to express your feeling? ( )
A
It is the best day ever.
B
I have the blues.
C
I’m full of the joys of spring.
D
I’m happy as a clam.
44.多选题 (2分)
Suppose you and your friend are talking about a new movie, which of the following expressions can be used to express your likes? ( )
A
I like the new movie very much.
B
I am crazy about the actor in the movie.
C
I am not a great fan of this kind of movie.
D
I am mad about the girl in the movie.
45.多选题 (2分)
Which of the following expressions can be used to ask for information indirectly in informal situations? ()
A
Do you know...?
B
Do you happen to know...?
C
Got any idea...?
D
I would like to know...