2010年11月湖南省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试试题
Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)
Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D .Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
1. Speaker A: That was a great dinner. You must have spent all day cooking.
Speaker B:__________ .
A. Yes, it was really very tiring.
B. No, it’s really nothing.
C. No, it’s only a casual meal.
D. Thanks. But it only took two hours.
2. Speaker A: I tried to buy you those towels you wanted on sale, but they only had these really ugly ones left. Sorry.
Speaker B:__________ . They are not bad.
3. Speaker A: What’s your favorite food?
Speaker B: Pizza.
Speaker A:__________ . I prefer chocolate ice cream.
A. Not me.
B. So do I.
C. Same here.
D. You got it.
4. Speaker A: This computer keeps giving me trouble.
Speaker B: Try restarting it.__________ .
A. See if that helps.
B. I can do nothing about it.
C. Who knows?
D. What else?
5. Speaker A: Susan, I can’t get my old job jacket. It’s a lost cause.
Speaker B:__________ .
A. Can’t you? It serves you right.
B. I understand. You’ll find something else.
C. Yes, I know it’s not a good cause.
D. Lost?Maybe I can help you find it.
6. Speaker A: I had no idea the movie would end like that.
Speaker B:__________ . I was really surprised.
A. Me either.
B. Me alike.
C. I think so.
D. Not that I know.
7. Speaker A: I’m a little scared about the operation.
Speaker B:__________ , honey. The doctors will be there every step of the way.
A.You know what.
B. That’s good.
C. Don’t worry.
D. That’s it.
8. Speaker A: Who left the refrigerator door open?
Speaker B:__________ . I haven’t been in the kitchen all day.
A. Don’t look at me.
B. You ask for it.
C. You bet.
D. Don’t be silly.
9. Speaker A: Could you get me Extension 1058, please?
Speaker B:__________ .
A. Yes. This is operator speaking.
B. OK. Here you are.
C. No. I’m busy now.
D. Sorry. The line is busy.
10. Speaker A: You’ve been the first place winner in this writing contest. Congratulations!
Speaker B:__________ .
A. Yes. It’s quite easy for me.
B. It’s very kind of you to say so.
C. Thank you for the good news.
D. Not at all. It’s nothing.
11. Tourist: Excuse me; I’d like to go to the British Museum.__________
Police: No, not really. It’s about a ten-minute walk.
A. Can I walk there?
B. Where is it?
C. Is it far from here?
D. Could you show me the way?
12. Speaker A: Hi, Linda. The train leaves at 10 pm and I could pick you up at 9.
Speaker B:__________ .
A. I think so.
B. I can’t wait.
C. Good for you.
D. That’s fine with me.
13. Speaker A: Sorry, I didn’t catch the last train.
Speaker B:__________ .
A. Don’t be sorry.
B. Do you want me to repeat it?
C. What else, please?
D. I’m afraid that’s it.
14. Speaker A: You must be Teddy. Thanks for coming.
Speaker B: Yes,__________
A. I’m fine. Thank you.
B. I am. And you are…?
C. Here I am.
D. Who’s speaking please?
15. Speaker A: I wonder if you could tell me where to get map?
Speaker B:__________ .
A. I don’t know where you want to go.
B. I have never heard about it.
C. Sure, but I really have no idea.
D. Well, maybe in the post office or bookstore.