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1.

  But why can't I have a new dress ? I haven't had one for ages. Mary is always buying new dresses. I look like a poor cousin next to her.
               
    (A)

to compare

 
(B) to criticize
    (C) to compliment  
    (D) to scold  
               
2.   Student : I'm sorry. I've lost your book.

Teacher : How could you be so careless ? Do you know how much that book cost ?

               
    (A) to ask  
(B) to express surprise
    (C)

to scold

 
    (D) to express regret  
               
3.   Dear Tom,

I could hardly believe my ears when I heard of your marriage. I thought you were a confirmed bachelor. Congratulations to you !

               
    (A) to express shock  
(B)

to express surprise

    (C) to express disappointment  
    (D) to express dismay  
               
4.   Alice : I will never be able to repay your kindness to me and my family. All I can do is say "Thank you very much."
               
    (A) to express dissatisfaction  
(B)

to express gratitude

    (C) to express wishes  
    (D) to praise  
               
5.   Dear Marion,

I was so sorry to hear the news of your father's death. I met Mrs. Tang in school yesterday and she told me what had come to pass.

               
    (A)

to express sadness

 
(B) to express surprise
    (C) to express dislikes  
    (D) to apologize  
               
6.   Charlotte : I think Robert Redford is the handsomest man on earth.

Jacqueline : Well, he is handsome in a certain way. But, John Travolta ! Now he really has that certain style which, actually, Robert Redford lacks.

               
    (A) to disagree  
(B) to express likes
    (C)

to express preferences

 
    (D) to express dislikes  
         

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