David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" - John " C. I'd prefer coffee, please" (This is the most polite way to express a preference among the offered options)
Tim "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?" - Janet: A. I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. (This politely informs Tim of Ms. Davis' absence and offers an opportunity to leave a message)
Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport. - Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" - Lan: B. That's very kind of you. (This expresses appreciation for the taxi driver's offer)
Nam: "This is a souvenir for you. I bought it when I was in Scotland." - Hoa: A. Thank you very much. It's so beautiful. (This is a polite and grateful response that acknowledges the gift)
Indicate the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined words:
It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding. A. approximately (This means "about" and is closest to "more or less" in this context)
Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence. B. recognize (To acknowledge is to recognize someone or something)
There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago. C. closed down (This means the same thing as "went out of business")
Indicate the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined words:
She was disgusted at the way they treated their children. B. delighted at (Disgusted means repelled or sickened, the opposite is delighted which means very pleased)
All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university. D. optional (Obliged means required, the opposite is optional which means not mandatory)
I am looking for a temporary job in my hometown. A. permanent (Temporary means lasting for a short time, the opposite is permanent which means lasting forever or for a very long time)