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1.

  Hitch-hiker : So, you see. I don't even have money to go home.

Malaysian : Well, don't worry. I'll lend you some money to telegraph your family and ask them to send you your fare home. And you can stay with me in the meanwhile.

Task : to express gratitude

               
    (A) I'll pay you , I promise.  
(B) Alright. If you really insist.
    (C) That's a marvellous idea ! How did you think of it ?  
    (D)

How can I ever thank you enough ?

 
               
2.   Girl : Ouch ! You stepped on my toe again !

Task : to apologize

               
    (A)

Gosh 1 I'm sorry.

 
(B) I'm really sorry for you.
    (C) It's not actually my fault if you can't keep time.  
    (D) Really ? How sad !  
               
3.  

Student : That's my Art teacher over there.

Mother : Oh, I'd like to meet him. Do introduce us.

Task : to introduce

               
    (A) Yes, Mother, of course. I'll introduce him to you.  
(B) Mr. Stevens is a friend of the student's mother.
    (C) My teacher teaches me Art very well.  
    (D)

Mr. Stevens, this is my mother, Mrs. Ho. Mother, this is Mr. Stevens.

 
               
4.   Salesgirl : No, I'm sorry. We cannot allow you to exchange this kettle for another one. Once you have decided to buy something, that's it.

Task : to demand

               
    (A) What ? You rude girl !  
(B) Do you think that is fair ?
    (C) Perhaps the manager will think differently.  
    (D)

I insist on speaking to the Manager personally.

 
               
5.   Customer : Oh, this dress is too tight. I can't zip it up.

Task : to suggest

               
    (A) Why are you so fat ?  
(B)

Why don't you suck in your breath a little ?

    (C) Why ! Of course you can.  
    (D) Don't worry. It looks lovely on you.  
         

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    Answers : 1D    2A    3D    4D    5B
 
     
 
 

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