Dialogues Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 2

1. Cynthia: I’m in Professor Quinn’s political science class. She told us that she’d put some articles on reserve for her class. Tom: Yes, those would be at the reserve desk. Cynthia: _____ Tom: Just a student ID is okay with them, I think.

2. Mark:Well, I had a pretty relaxing vacation. How about you, Tina? Tina:I wouldn’t exactly call it relaxing, but it certainly was interesting. Mark:______ Tina:I changed my mind and didn’t do either.

3. Tara: Did you go to the opening of the new mall on the corner? Spencer: _____ Tara: Really! Why not? Spencer: Openings are almost always very crowded. I prefer to wander around during my free time.

4.Sam: Where’s your sister working now? John: She works for NBC channel; she does research work for the magazine programs. Sam: _____ John: Well, yes. Most of it is.

5, Paul: Have you read the latest reports on migraine yet? Jerry: _____ Paul: Well, I wish you’d. I’d like to know what you think about that.

6. Tom: James, you look worried. James: _____ Tom: What’s wrong? Isn’t he responding to your treatment? James: No, he isn’t. And there’s no apparent reason for it.

7. Jack: Are you pleased with your new secretary? Tim: _____ Jack: Why? How long has she been with you? Tim: Only three days.

8. Sam: Have you read the accountant’s report yet? Clare: No, I didn’t even know it was ready. Sam: _____ Clare: Does that mean good news or bad news?

9. Penny: When did you last see David? George: 18 years ago. Penny: _____ George: I don’t think so; he was only 2 years old then.

10. Martha: I see they are still investigating the cause of the fire at the hotel. Joe: _____ Martha: Do you think so too? Joe: Yes, I do. But it will be difficult to find who did it.

11, Harry: Welcome back, Sally. How was your holiday? You’ve certainly got a good tan. Sally: Yes, it wasn’t bad, not bad at all. Harry: _____ Sally: Oh, it was terrible on the other side of the island. It rained all day apparently. But we were lucky I guess.

12. Martin: ____ Sue: I agree. It’s clear from that picture where he is talking to his career advisors that he decided quite early in his life what he wanted to do. Martin: So once he found his inclination, he went on university to study business. Sue: Look at the picture where he is a graduate. He must have been a very good student, too.

13. Stella: I don't think Edward Jones would take a cheque book with him on holiday. Jack: _____ Stella: But he could take traveller’s cheques. They are a very safe and secure way of carrying money abroad. Jack: Yes, and he could also take his credit card, as he can book hotel rooms and tickets with it.

14. Sam: I don’t think Ralph and Jane would choose to go to Disneyland in Florida. Daphne: _____ Sam: Well, let’s see. I think Egypt is a possible choice. For one thing, there are a lot of archaeological sights for them to see there. Daphne: I think so, too. Since they have two weeks’ holiday, there is enough time for them to go on a tour through Egypt.

15. Speaker: Do you have a programme? Organiser: Yes, it’s here. You’re due to speak first, just after the introduction by Professor Parker. Speaker: _____ Organiser: No. It’s Okay. If you look, you’ll see we break for coffee and then the rest of the morning is available for questions.

16. Tara: What? What’s the matter? Mark: _____ Tara: Well, at least you’re in one piece. Mark: But, it’s such a shame! It was my favourite one!

17.Holly: Manuel, why are you grumpy? so Manuel: I’m tired and I’m so Holly: hungry that I could eat a horse Manuel: I didn’t really mean it, Holly, it’s just an expression. Cheer please.

18. Alison: Hi! Can I have your autograph, please? Celeste: Sure! We’re just waiting for the photographer to get ready. Alison: _____ Celeste: Great - most of the time, that is.

19. Simon:I think life in the future will be such fun. We’ll be able to live in palaces with robots who’ll do all the work. Timothy:I’m sure you’ll be doing that in California. However, in other parts of the world things won’t be so easy. We’ll have used up most of the world’s resources and lots of people will have to live in poverty. Simon:What makes you say that? And anyway we’ve got lots of poor people in the USA now. Timothy:______

20. Paolo: Hi Marcel - What are you doing? Marcel: Paolo: You must be joking! It’s freezing. Marcel: Oh, don’t be a spoilsport Paolo, the water looks perfect.

21. Alice:Have you made our plane reservations yet? Leartes:No, I’m leaving it up to you. Alice:______ Leartes:Okay, then. I’ll call the airway and deal with this problem at the lunch break tomorrow. Don’t worry.

22. Debby: I should tell them they need more decorations. Thomas: Debby: At least I can try. Maybe I can convince them. Thomas: Okay, but don’t be hopeful!

23. Suzan: I hope to be a well-known artist someday. Catherine: _____ Suzan: Oh, you’re always so supportive for me. Thank you for your encouraging words. Catherine: You’re welcome. I’m just saying what I see in you. These are not a compliment but the truths.

24. Customer: Hello, I’m looking for a toy for my friend’s child. Shop assistant: Good afternoon. What kind of a toy are you looking for? Customer: _____ Shop assistant: Hmm. Our job seems a bit difficult then. But I have a Japanese robot which probably no child has at home.

25. Tim: What do you think about the film The Princess Diaries? Ashley:_____ Tim: What did you like about it? Ashley: I loved the storyline. I have always loved childhood tales about ugly ducklings that turn into swans.