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But why can't I have a new dress ?
I haven't had one for ages. Mary is always buying new
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(A) |
to compare
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to criticize |
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to compliment |
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to scold |
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Student : I'm sorry. I've lost your book. Teacher : How
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(A) |
to ask |
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to express surprise |
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to scold
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to express regret |
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Dear Tom, I could hardly believe my ears when I heard of your
marriage. I thought you were a confirmed bachelor.
Congratulations to you ! |
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(A) |
to express shock |
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(B) |
to express surprise
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(C) |
to express disappointment |
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to express dismay |
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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." |
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(A) |
to express dissatisfaction |
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(B) |
to express gratitude
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(C) |
to express wishes |
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(D) |
to praise |
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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. |
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(A) |
to express sadness
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(B) |
to express surprise |
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to express dislikes |
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to apologize |
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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. |
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(A) |
to disagree |
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to express likes |
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(C) |
to express preferences
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to express dislikes |
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Answers : 1A 2C 3B
4B 5A 6C |
