Dialogue Completion MCQ Exercise 1

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Question 1

Kate: Do have some cake.
Betty: _____.
Kate: Well, you can have another.
Betty: No, thank you. I've had enough.

A	I've already had one piece.
B	I never eat cake.
C	I'd like some more.
D	I'd rather have a sandwich.
E	Yes, I’d like that.

Question 2

Father: What have you done with your first salary?

Sam: I've put some of it in the bank.

Father: _____.

Sam: Nothing as yet, but I shall buy some clothes for myself.

A	Have you decided on the type of car you want?
B	How much have you put there?
C	That was thoughtful of you. What is the interest rate?
D	If I were you, I’d buy some shares.
E	Good. What have you done with the rest?

Question 3

Candidate: I really would like to work in the export department.
Manager: _____
Candidate: I read French at the university.
Manager: That could be useful, but you'd need to learn something about economics.

A	Why did you leave your previous job?
B	At present we have no vacancies whatsoever.
C	Let me talk to the Personnel Manager.
D	Well, what are your qualifications?
E	Have you been offered a job elsewhere?

Question 4

Lecturer: Have you decided which courses you are going to take?

Student: Yes, I want to take Economics, Statistics and French.

Lecturer: _____

Student: Oh, yes! There's nothing to prevent me from working hard this semester.

A	Well, you should have brought your assignments.
B	But how much time will that leave you for sleep?
C	Do you think you will be able to keep up with all of them?
D	Yes, but I'm sure you can manage them.
E	Have you found any of the books yet?

Question 5

Mary: You’re looking upset. What’s the matter?

Jenny: My brothers were going to take me to the lake for a picnic.

Mary: _____
Jenny: They've gone without me!

A	Well, what happened?
B	What made them change their mind?
C	So that's why you are looking so pleased!
D	A lot of us are going?
E	Have they decided where to go?

Question 6

Customer: I'm looking for a present for my sister who will be 16 tomorrow.

Shopkeeper: _____

Customer: Yes, especially classical.

Shopkeeper: Then, how about a Mozart cassette?

A	Congratulations. Have you any other sisters?
B	What does she study?
C	Is she interested in modern art?
D	How much do you want to pay?
E	Does she like music?

Question 7

Mrs Hartley: Would you like sandwiches or cake with your tea?

Mr Hartley: _____.

Mrs Hartley: Really?

Mr Hartley: Yes, I'm very hungry.

A	Please
B	Neither
C	No, thank you
D	Of course
E	Both, please

Question 8

Tim: I hear you are changing your job soon.

Taylor: That's right.

Tim: _____

Taylor: That’s so and I could never hope to get such a position here.

A	I wish you weren't making such a move.
B	You will soon be bored with all the fuss there.
C	You’re going to direct the new oil project in the next town, I believe.
D	What is the point of making such a move now?
E	But it means a lot of changes in your professional and private life.

Question 9

Steve: That book you’re reading must be very interesting.

Clara: Oh! What makes you say that?

Steve: _____

A	I don't know why you chose to read it.
B	I read it before and I wasn't impressed either,
C	I haven't read the reviews of it yet.
D	If it weren't so, you would have put it aside before now.
E	It's far too long and sentimental for my taste.

Question 10

Jim: Do you know where my glasses are?

Betty. I thought you put them in that drawer last night.

Jim: _____

Betty: Then try your raincoat pocket.

A	I've been using glasses for 17 years.
B	But I’ve already found them.
C	I can read without my glasses.
D	We'll look for them later. I don't need them now.
E	They're not there. I've already looked.

Question 11

Jack: Are we on the right road?

Jill: _____

Jack: What do you mean? Aren't you sure?

Jill: Well, I've only been along this road once before.

A	I'm afraid so.
B	We certainly are.
C	I think so.
D	Yes, that's right.
E	You should know.

Question 12

Mr Bentley: That first job of mine in the bank was terribly boring.

Interviewer: _____

Mr Bentley: True, but each month seemed like a year.

A	Yes, but you were there only for a few months.
B	Why was that?
C	But you will soon move on to a better job.
D	My first job was pretty dull too.
E	Was work difficult to get then?

Question 13

Mother: When is David coming to London?

Andy: _____

Mother: Are you sure?

Andy: Nearly. But I'll check in my diary.

A	I wish he weren’t coming.
B	I've no idea.
C	It's not definite yet.
D	Next weekend.
E	Perhaps he’s changed his mind.

Question 14

Mr Drayton: Did you listen to the weather forecast this evening

Mrs Drayton: No I didn't.

Mr Drayton: _____

Mrs Drayton: Well, we can listen to it at half-past ten.

A	You usually do, don't you?
B	So did I.
C	I wish you had.
D	Snow is expected!
E	It won't make a difference.

Question 15

Jean: How was the play last night?

Tony: Oh, I didn't enjoy it very much.

Jean: _____

Tony: It was too long and I got bored.

A	Which theatre did you go to, the Grand or the New Stage?
B	Had you seen it before?
C	Didn't Meg enjoy it either?
D	I haven't been to a theatre for a long time.
E	Really? Why not?

Question 16

Mrs Curry: Where did you go last summer?

Mrs Hardy: We went to Egypt.

Mrs. Curry: _____

Mrs Hardy: No, this year we can’t afford to go anywhere.

A	Did you enjoy the hot climate?
B	What are you planning to do this year?
C	Did you enjoy going by ship?
D	And this year? Will you be going there again?
E	How long will you be going for?

Question 17

Peter: Who is that woman over there talking to Mr Anderson?

Sam: She's the new secretary.

Peter: _____

Sam: A little over two weeks, I think

A	How long has she been with us?
B	Was she working here last year?
C	Where did she work before?
D	Well, I've never seen her before.
E	Well, she's certainly very pretty, isn't she?

Question 18

Jane: I can't find the coffee anywhere.

Mother: Look in the cupboard.

Jane: _____

Mother: No, the other one.

A	Can’t you see it?
B	Which cupboard?
C	Do you mean the one by the refrigerator?
D	Where did you put it?
E	Did you buy it from the shop up the street?

Question 19

Tom: What's the matter with the car?

Jack: I don't know, but It won't start.

Tom: _____.

Jack: No, I haven't.

A	Have another try.
B	Why didn't you take it to be repaired?
C	What have you got in the car?
D	You haven't run out of petrol, have you?
E	You'll have to send for a mechanic.

Question 20

Mark: How long have you been working in this office?

Ruth: About two and a half months.

Mark: _____

Ruth: Well, yes. At least, sometimes.

A	Why don't you change your job?
B	Do you enjoy your job?
C	When do you stop working?
D	Why don't you come and work for me?
E	What do you want to do in the future?