Bài tập về Câu giao tiếp (Exercise on laguage functions)

Exercise on laguage functions Exercise 1 .Choose the answer that most closely answers each question.

1. “Would you mind closing the window, please?” – “ ________________’.

A. Of course. Are you cold? B. No, not at all. I will close it now. C. Yes I do. You can close it. D. Yes of course you can do it. 2. “I apologize for keeping you waiting for 2 hours. My car broke down on the way.”“____________________”.

A. You are very welcome. B. Your apology is accepted. C. Thank you. D. It is my pleasure. 3. “Is there a post office near here?” – “___________________”.

A. No, they are not expensive. B. Many post offices have been closed down. C. The post office opposite the railway station offers the best services. D. Yes. There is one just around the corner. 4. “I just baked a nice cake. Would you like a piece?” – “ _____________’.

A. No, thank you. I just had a big dinner and could not eat another bite. B. Yes, you are welcome. C. Here it is. D. No please don’t do it. I am starving. 5. “May I sit here?” – “________________’.

A. I am sorry the chair is taken. B. I am lonely. C. No, I haven’t been waiting for long. D. Yes, I have just arrived. 6. “It was so kind of you to invite us to you baby shower party. It was very nice.”“_____________________”.

A. Yes, the baby is still very young. B. I hope you see the baby. C. That’s what we had to do. D. You are welcome. I am glad you liked it. 7. “It’s a lovely day for a walk” _ “_______________________’.

A. You should not walk that fast. B. Let’s go to the park and have a walk there for 30 minutes. C. Yes, I do. D. It is a long way from here. 8. “No sugar for me, thanks. I am on a diet” _ “__________________”

A. Perhaps you would like some milk instead? B. Perhaps you should try to lose weight. C. Don’t mention it. D. Would you like some more? 9. “You stepped on my feet!”_ “________________________”.

A. I am terribly sorry. I didn’t mean it. B. You are welcome. C. Don’t mention it. D. That’s not what I mean. 10. “What are Harris’s new friends like?” _ “________________________”.

A. They like heavy music. B. We don’t really know what they are like. We’d better ask them next time they are here. C. They are just fantastic, friendly and very polite. D. They are tall and in their twenties. 11. “What is the weather like there?”_ “ _____________________.”

A. We should not go out in this weather. B. It rained a lot last year. C. I don’t like the weather here. D. It is bucketing down here.

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12. “Congratulations! Your proposal won most votes!” _ “ ____________________’.

A. Thank you very much. That’s great. B. The same to you. C. Congratulations! D. It’s sad. 13. “Have a nice weekend!” _ “ __________________.”

A. It’s not very long now. B. Ok. Yes, please C. No, thanks. D. Thank you. The same to you. 14. “Thank you very much for your help’. “ ____________________”.

A. There is nothing I can do about it. B. Well done! C. The same to you. D. It’s my pleasure. 15. ‘How are you doing?” _ “ ____________________.”

A. Great. Thanks. B. Yes, I am. C. I’m reading a novel. D. I’m afraid not. 16. “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers” _ “__________________’.

A. You’re welcome. B. You like flowers, don’t you? C. Yeah, the flowers are nice. D. It was an excellent choice. 17. “Could I borrow your pen? “ _ “ ________________________”.

A. No, please do. You can use it all day if you like. B. Of course. You can use it all day if you like. C. Yes, you would. You can use it all day if you like. D. Not at all. You can use it all day if you like. 18. “Would you like to go swimming?” – “ ___________________’.

A. No, I don’t. B. No, of course not. C. I’d love to, but I’m busy. D. Thanks, I can manage. 19. “More coffee, anybody?” _ “ ________’.

A. I’d love some. B. I love coffee. C. Would it be all right if I have some? D. Actually, I don’t think that’s right. 20. “How are you getting on in your new job?” _ “ ___________________’.

A. I’m really enjoying it. B. It offers good salary. …