Ex 1.     Circle A.  B.  C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

1.  Maria : Mom, I finally won the music contest.

Mother : ...

A.It’s a usual thing                          B. You must be better next time

C. I’m proud of you                        D. Do your best!

2.  Budi : Sir, I have got an A for my English composition.

Teacher : ......... you deserve it.

A.    Well-done!                                  B. What a pity!                     C. Pardon me?                        D. Oh really?

3.  Laura and Mary are talking about Mary’s room. 

Laura: “What a lovely room you have!”             

Mary: “___________”

A.    Of course not, It’s not costly                                                  C. No problem

B.    Thank you. Hope you will drop in.                                        D. Thanks. I think so

4.  Giang: You’re really an excellent student, Hồng. 

Hồng: _________. I’m still very bad. I think I have to try my best to keep pace with you, Giang. 

A.    Certainly 

B.    You must be kidding 

C.    Sure 

D.   You’re welcome

5.  Hạnh: I don’t know what tailor’s that can make such a beautiful dress for you, Hiền!

Hiền: _________, Hạnh. I’ve finally found a style that suits me so much. 

A.    Never mind 

B.    Go to the canteen with me

C.    I’m glad you like it 

D.   Nice to see you

6.  Thành: I really enjoy your public speaking skills, Nga. Your English is really good, too.

Nga: _________, Thành. Thank you very much for your sincere compliment. You made me try much harder. 

A.    It’s very kind of you to say so 

B.    That’s not your work

C.    I’m certainly very famous for those things

D.   Yes, of course. It’s me!

7.  Peter: “Your hair is terrific, Cindy!” - Cindy: “ _______. ”

A.  No way

B.  It’s kind of you to say so 

C.    By all means

D.   Just a minute

8.  Lina : Your handwriting is clear and beautiful, Edo.

Edo : ____________

A.    Excuse me

B.    Thanks

C.    Sorry

D.   Yes, please

9.  Mira : What a great performance, Ana!

Ana : ________________, Mira

A.  Thanks for your appreciation

B.  Nice job

C.  You are great

D.  Is that yours?

10.         Sita : Well done on getting that contract! 

A.  Thanks, but it wasn’t all my work.

B.  Thanks, but it was all my work.

C.  Thanks for asking.

D.  I can’t believe that.

11.         Flo : Hi, Jay! Your new shoes are lovely.

Jay : Really? …………………………………..

A.  I know. I like it too. 

B.  It’s just too much. 

C.  They're handmade. Thanks.

D.  But I don’t like it.

12.         Irma : Thank you for coming to my birthday party.

Julia : You’re welcome. ……………… I like this.

Irma : Thank you. Please enjoy it.

A.  Don’t worry. 

B.  Your party is lame. 

C.  I will go.

D.  Your party is interesting.

13.         Mr Rohmad : I heard that you’ve passed your exams. __________, Didi!

Didi : Thank you very much, Sir.

A.  Wish me luck

B.  Well done

C.  I’m sorry to hear that

D.  Thank you

14.         Indri: Hi, Ajeng. I heard that your daughter scores the highest grades in the class.

Ajeng: Yes, she does.

Indri: .....................................

Ajeng: Thanks.

Indri: You must be very proud of her. 

Ajeng: Of course, I am.

A.  You did a great job!

B.  I know you did it well.

C.  How clever you are.

D.  What an outstanding student she is.

15.         Kim : Manager, is there something wrong with my work?

Manager : None. ………………………………………………

Kim : Thank you.

A.  You do it well. 

B.  You are fired

C.  Hurry up! 

D.  Your work is all wrong.

16.         “I got 8.0 for the ielts, Mom.” – B: “_________”

A.  Good for you. Thank you. 

B.  I’m glad you say so.

C.  Well done, son! I’m very proud of you.

D.  You can do it.

17.         “You have done a really good job.” – B: “________”

A.  Thanks. How nice of you to say so.  

B.  Thank you. You really deserve it.

C.  Thanks. I’m proud of you.

D.  Thank you. It’s going to be alright.

18.         What if I fail the exam tomorrow?” – B: “________”

A.  It’s OK. Thanks.    

B.  Be confident.    

C.  Not at all. You can make it. 

D.  You can do it. Thanks anyway.

19.         “She’s accepted my proposal.” – B: “________”

A.  Wow! Congratulations. 

B.  Thanks, but don’t worry.

C.  What a nice girl!

D.  My pleasure.

20.         Mr Rohmad: I heard that you passed your exams. …, Didi!

Didi: Thank you very much, Sir.

A.  Well done

B.  I’m sorry to hear that

C.  Thank you

D.  wish me luck

A.  Your performance is great

B.  That’s a nice pair of shoes you have on!

21.         Ardo : I must compliment you on your basketball game. You played well, David

David : _________________ The opponents play great too.

Ardo : I know. But you are in your best performance.

David : I tried to do my best.

A.  I feel so awful

B.  Thanks a lot

C.  Congratulations

D.  I am afraid

22.         Joe  :  You look very happy, Matt. What’s happening?

Matt :  Guess what? I got the first place in story telling competition.

Joe :  . . . . Congratulations on your achievement.

A.  I don’t believe it.

B.  What happened

C.  That’s too bad

D.  Fantastic!