9. George: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Simpson, please?

　　Lisa: __________. Can I take a message?

　　A. Speaking, please.

　　B. Who are you, please?

　　C. I’m sorry he has run away.

　　D. I’m sorry he is not available.

　　10. Student A: May I borrow your computer this afternoon?

　　Student B: I’m sorry, but I have to finish my term paper with it.

　　Student A: _________

　　A. Never think of it. B. Very nice, thanks.

　　C. Thank you all the same. D. I don’t care.

　　11. Virginia: Have you heard about Eva? She is going to get married

　　with Todd!

　　Bertha: _________

　　A. Congratulations! B. Are you kidding?

　　C. Good luck! D. Is it real?

　　12. Doctor: __________?

　　Patient: I’ve caught a bad cold and a sour throat.

　　A. What seems to be the problem?

　　B. What has happened to you?

　　C. Do you feel better now?

　　D. Do you have something to say?

　　13. Salesman: Good morning, I wonder if you could spare a few

　　minutes of your time.

　　Mrs. Davis: ______ . Are you selling something?

　　A. I am not free now. B. I don’t know if I can.

　　C. You are welcome. D. You don’t have to wonder.

　　14. Jim: I think Edward needs to go on a diet. He’s putting on so

　　much weight.

　　Lucas: ________ I think he looks OK.

　　A. I agree with you. B. You are right.

　　C. Do you think so? D. How do I know?

　　15. Rosemary: We’ve made an appointment with the students at 7 in the morning. Would you come on time?

　　Nicholas: I’m sorry _________, it is too early.

　　A. I don’t want it. B. I don’t get it.

　　C. I can’t handle it. D. I can’t make it.