Dialogues Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 2
Question 1 |
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.
A | What are they about? |
B | I’m a little bit confused about the
articles. |
C | Do I need a library card to look at
them? |
D | I think, I’d better study on computer |
E | Can ,you think of another place for
the articles? |
Question 2 |
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.
A | Were you going to Paris with your
boyfriend? |
B | Why do you think it was interesting? |
C | Does everyone know what ESP is? |
D | Have you visited the Artemis
Temple? |
E | I remember you said you would go
to Europe or you would go to work at
your parents’ company |
Question 3 |
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.
A | No, I never go to openings. |
B | Yes, I did; but I wished I hadn’t. |
C | In fact, I’m not at all fond of
shopping. |
D | Of course I went. However I wasn’t
very impressed by anything. |
E | No. We’re planning to go at the
weekend |
Question 4 |
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.
A | How much does she earn? |
B | Boring. Doesn’t she get tired of it? |
C | I'm not sure if that kind of job would
suit anybody. |
D | Wow! Her work must be fascinating! |
E | How did she get into a job like that? |
Question 5 |
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.
A | No, I haven’t. Should I? |
B | I’m certain most of our population
suffer from it. |
C | Of course, I have. At least five times. |
D | I read it together with my wife. |
E | They seemed absolutely logical to
me. What’s your opinion? |
Question 6 |
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.
A | I have just come out of the operating
theatre. |
B | No, there is nothing wrong with me
at all. |
C | I am. It’s that patient again. The one
I told you about. |
D | Am I? Oh! It’s nothing really |
E | No, in fact I have never been as
happy as I’m today in my life. |
Question 7 |
7. Jack: Are you pleased with your new secretary? Tim: _____ Jack: Why? How long has she been with you? Tim: Only three days.
A | Thanks for recommending her to
me. |
B | Well, it’s rather early to say yet. |
C | I don’t like the way she dresses |
D | She is always late for work. |
E | Why do you ask? |
Question 8 |
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?
A | Well, it is. And it is not well prepared. |
B | True. No one expected it this week |
C | You will have a real surprise |
D | Yes, I managed to read it yesterday. |
E | It is really disappointing |
Question 9 |
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.
A | Are you sure? |
B | He must have changed a lot since
then. |
C | You must have seen him often
since. |
D | Where did you see him? |
E | Do you think you'll still recognise
him? |
Question 10 |
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.
A | Some people believe it was started
deliberately. |
B | I don't think they will ever learn the
real cause |
C | The insurance companies involved
are demanding a court enquiry. |
D | As far as I’m concerned, the police
are not working hard enough |
E | There is actually no fire, it is just a
rumour. |
Question 11 |
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.
A | Did you go by bus? |
B | Is it rainy on the island? |
C | Why did you stay so long? |
D | Oh! That’s lovely! I’m glad to hear
that. |
E | I heard the weather was bad in
Sardinia. |
Question 12 |
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.
A | Well, I think Mr Moore decided to
become a businessman while he
was at school. |
B | What do you think the next step in
Mr Smith’s career was? |
C | I think money is an important factor
in deciding on a career. |
D | People tend to think that some jobs
can only be done by men or women
only. |
E | Both parents should work full-time if
they need money. |
Question 13 |
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.
A | I think he should carry some
traveller’s cheques with him. |
B | When I travel, I prefer taking my
credit cards with me. |
C | No, it would be useless as he can
only use it in his home country, not
abroad. |
D | I agree with him. There is no point in
him taking cash. |
E | He could also take some Spanish
money |
Question 14 |
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.
A | But what if they don’t want to go to
such a hot place in summer? |
B | We haven’t taken Hawaii into
consideration! |
C | Well, that is very tiring |
D | I quite agree with you. Disneyland is
great for little children, but not for
adults who are interested in
archaeology and history. |
E | I’d like to go with them. I think it
would be great to see Florida as
well. |
Question 15 |
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.
A | Nonsense. I’d like to use a DVD set. |
B | When do you think we’ll have the
discussion? |
C | Then where shall we sit? |
D | I don’t like that man at all. Could you
please take my turn to a more
convenient time? |
E | Only an hour? There won’t be much
time for questions |
Question 16 |
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!
A | I’ve hurt my hand |
B | It’s nothing. |
C | My jacket! Look, I’ve torn my jacket |
D | Ouch, I’m such an idiot; I’ve lost my
blues cassettes. |
E | I’m all right, no problem. |
Question 17 |
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.
A | What a terrible thing to say! |
B | Me too. Shall we find a restaurant? |
C | Oh, how nice. Let’s stop for lunch. |
D | What an amazing view! |
E | Then, why don’t we slow down? |
Question 18 |
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.
A | How did you manage to be at the
top? |
B | Have you decided to be an actress? |
C | When do you think you’ll retire? |
D | How long have you been here? |
E | What’s it like being a model? |
Question 19 |
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:______
A | Where do you get all these facts
from? I didn't realise you knew so
much. |
B | That’s right and the number of poor
people in rich countries is growing. |
C | More numbers! And big numbers
We'll have to do a lot to correct the
mistakes. |
D | Then, there's lots of hope for the
future. |
E | 1 like the idea of robots very much |
Question 20 |
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.
A | I’ll swim, why don't you join me? |
B | Well, I’m writing a letter to my grandmother. |
C | I’ve decided to go to bed. |
D | I will have a shower |
E | What do you think 1 will do? The best time to go sailing is afternoon |
Question 21 |
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.
A | I don't want to go anywhere this
weekend. |
B | Ok, I'll try to go to the airport this
evening. |
C | I see. For when would you like me to
book your plane tickets? |
D | Do whatever you want, dear. It isn’t
important for us to visit your parents
this weekend. |
E | Oh, dear, I cannot. I am very busy
and I have a lot to do instead of
making plane reservations. |
Question 22 |
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!
A | I am of the some idea. I think you
can be right |
B | They never listen to anyone, so save
your breath. |
C | Do you really think that these
decorations aren’t enough to satisfy
them for the party? |
D | If you think so, just do it. |
E | I strongly disagree with you. To me,
they don’t need any more
decorations for this small house. |
Question 23 |
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.
A | Well, you’re certainly on the right
track. |
B | I think you will never realize the
difficulties of the real life. |
C | When will you notice you are living in
an illusion and give up these
nonsense dreams? |
D | If you were an artist, with whom
would you act in a movie? |
E | Do you really believe yourself that
you will be able to achieve this aim? |
Question 24 |
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.
A | Could I have a look at it? |
B | Not exactly. What I'm referring to is
the last word in Chinese toy fashion. |
C | Oh dear, I really don’t know which
one to choose. |
D | I want to get him something brand
new and original because she’s got
everything you can imagine. |
E | I don’t care about the price. He is my
best friend’s son. |
Question 25 |
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.
A | The film was very predictable and it
doesn’t appeal to me at all. |
B | My friend and I saw this movie today
at the Riverside Mall |
C | I think it’s geared more towards
children so I regret watching it, |
D | I haven’t seen it yet. Would you
recommend it? |
E | I was certainly not disappointed and
I’m glad I saw it. |
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