130] Mini-dialogues [All Students till Secondary] [2]

Mini-dialogues 2

Choose the correct response for each situation.

51. You strongly disagree that he can repair the radio.
A. He might not be able to repair the radio.
B. No, he isn't, he can't repair the radio.
C. I couldn't agree more. 

52. Amin believes he will pass the exam. You doubt it.
A. I couldn't agree more.
B. It certainly is.
C. I wish your hopes will be realised.

53. Your friend wants you to help him. You agree strongly. 
A. Absolutely.
B. I'll try to help you.
C. It's incredible.

54. You say politely he is poor.
A. He is not very rich. 
B. He is too poor. 
C. I think he is poor. 

55. You strongly disagree that he will be dismissed. 
A. I don't think he will be dismissed.
B. Perhaps, he will be dismissed. 
C. That's not true, he can't be dismissed.

56. You hear that your uncle is back from Alexandra. 
A. Is he! I'll telephone him. 
B. Is he? I'm visiting him.
C. Is he? I have been visiting him. 

57. Your friend says that computers will change our life, you agree strongly.
A. I suppose so. 
B. I couldn't agree. 
C. I couldn't agree more. 

58. Your teacher asked you to write the composition. You have finished it. 
A. The composition is over, what must I do now?
B. I've finished the composition, what should I do now? 
C. I've done my composition.

59. Your guest says, ‘We'd better be getting home:’ 
A. Yes, you can get home now.
B. No, you have to stay. 
C. It has been nice to see you.

60. Your friend asks when you are going to Cairo.
A. May I go tomorrow? 
B. I'm going tomorrow.
C. I have been going.

61. You can't hear what your father is saying. 
A. What? 
B. I beg your pardon, could you speak louder?
C. Why don't you speak louder? 

62. Your guest says on leaving, ‘You must come round and see us.’ You say… 
A. Thank you we'd love to. 
B. It was a pleasure. 
C. Yes, we'll try to do so.

63. Your friend asks why you are putting on your rain coat. 
A. I'll go out and it will rain.
B. I believe it's going to rain.
C. I'm going out and it rained.

64. You are the host. Your guest says, ‘Thank you for the tasty meal.’
A. Don't mention it.
B. Don't say this.
C. Welcome.

65. You offer to close the window because your friend is cold. 
A. Shall I close the window? 
B. I've closed the window, it's too cold.
C. I'm closing the window, it's too cold. 

66. You disagree strongly to what your friend suggests about traffic. He wants all people to use bikes: 
A. That's not true. The bike is too slow. 
B. May be you are right.
C. It's OK, but what shall we do with our cars? 

67. Thank you for helping me. 
A. It's OK.
B. Not at All.
C. No problem. 

68. Ahmed answered a very difficult question, the teacher says… 
A. Awful!
B. Excellent! 
C. Fair! 

69. I listen to English news to improve my English. 
A. This I usually do. 
B. This I don't do. 
C. This I never do.

70. It's a scorpion. 
A. It's lovely!
B. Give it some food!
C. Be careful!

71. You want your teacher to explain a certain point.
A. Explain it. 
B. Could you explain it, please? 
C. I don't understand it.

72. Your friend suggests going to the zoo and you agree.
A. It's a good idea 
B. It's terrible.
C. Excellent.

73. You don't know the way to the station.
A. I don't know the way.
B. Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station, please? 
C. Take me to the station, please. 

74. Man may land on Mars.
A. Fantastic!
B. Not bad. 
C. Very fair.

75. In my opinion, there will be food shortage next century.
A. It's a fact.
B. Perhaps. 
C. Never mind.

76. We are very late.
A. We must take a taxi.
B. We had to take a taxi.
C. Let’s go walking. 

77. You fail to hear someone. 
A. Reduce your voice. 
B. Speak your voice.
C. Raise your voice.

78. That book isn't interesting.
A. It's a pity.
B. No need.
C. Why so?

79. You should brush your teeth twice a day.
A. It's said.
B. I know that. 
C. I disagree.

80. Flies and germs carry diseases: 
A. It's untrue.
B. It's true.
C. It's unusual.

81. You are calling someone.
A. Go ahead.
B. I come in.
C. Come here.

82. Mona wants to use her sister’s mobile phone.
A. Answer the mobile. 
B. Could I use the mobile, please
C. I like the mobile phone. 

83. You want to help your friend.
A. Can I help you?
B. Can you help me?
C. Help.

84. Naguib Mahfouz won the Nobel Prize: 
A. Terrible.
B. Awful!
C. Fantastic.

85. Oil wells will dry up in the future.
A. That's untrue.
B. That's true. 
C. That's good.

86. We haven't got enough food.
A. I'm getting some. 
B. I get some. 
C. I'll get some.

87. Ramzi is travelling to America. 
A. Surprising.
B. Terrible. 
C. Happy trip.

88. I think the best way of teaching is make them active.
A. We needn't so. 
B. I agree completely.
C. Never mind. 

89. Can you tell Mr Hani I'm here? 
A. Who is Mr Hani? 
B. Surely. Why are you here? 
C. Certainly, may I ask your name?

90. The prisoner escaped from prison, so what will happen to the guards? 
A. They are going to blame the prisoner.
B. They can't be punished. 
C. They'll certainly be punished. 

91. Could you pass the sugar, please?
A. Yes, here you are. 
B. Yes, the sugar is over there.
C. Yes, you are welcome.

92. Would you mind passing the salt, please?
A. Yes, here you are. 
B. Yes, I'd be happy to pass it.
C. Not at all, here you are.

93. You won a car.
A. That's terrible. 
B. That's awful. 
C. That's marvelous.

94. You are against the speaker's opinion. 

A. I could hardly agree with you. 

B. Your opinion is horrible. 

C. I couldn't agree more.

95. You are against what the speaker says.

A. It's all right. 

B. Anyway, that's your opinion.

C. I couldn't agree more.

96. Have you read about Dr Ahmed Zewail? 
A. I have.
B. Yes, and I like him very much.
C. He is a great novelist.

97. You ask your friend to lend you his book.
A. Could I borrow your book, please?
B. Could I lend your book, please?
C. Give me your book, I need it.

98. You lost your wallet.
A. That's marvellous. 
B. That's terrible. 
C. That's fantastic. 

99. Would you mind looking after the garden during my holiday? 
A. Yes, I'd be happy to do so. 
B. Not at all, it's a pleasure. 
C. Yes, I'm pleased to do so.

100. Can you tell me something about remote sensing? 
A. Yes, it is a kind of radar that can go through the earth. 
B. Yes, everyone knows about remote sensing.
C. Right, it is incredible. 

101. Your friend played a piece of music. You politely tell him you don't like it.
A. The music isn't very nice. 
B. I think the music is horrible. 
C. The music cannot be heard.

 
102. Your hostess asked you about the food she had prepared. You think it is bad: 
A. I think the food is bad. 
B. I don't think anyone could eat it.
C. It seems to me it isn't very nice. 

103. You believe the film you have seen is interesting to some extent.
A. I think it is rather bad. 
B. I think it is extremely nice.
C. I think it is quite nice. 

104. Your visitor says ‘It's time we left.’
A. You can leave if you like. 
B. You should have left. 
C. Well, please come again.

105. Your host offered you tea, but it's too bad.
A. Oh, the tea is too bad. 
B. I can't drink the tea. 
C. The tea is not very good.

106. You want to tell your friend politely that his composition is bad.
A. I think your composition is not very good. 
B. I think your composition is too bad.
C.  I think your composition is horrible. 

107. Your uncle has just arrived from London.
A. I'll say goodbye to him.
B. I'll bid him farewell.
C. Wonderful .I'll visit him this evening. 

108. You ask your brother to help you with your homework.
A. Ok, I'll help you when I finish my work. 
B. It isn't fair. 
C. Help yourself.

109. You ask your friend to give you his pen. He says ….. 
A. Don't worry, I'll lend you mine. 
B. I'm going to borrow.
C. Why do you forget your pen?

110. You strongly agree that she is to blame. 
A. I suppose she is to blame.
B. May be. 
C. Absolutely, she is to blame.

111. You politely disagree not to meet him.
A. I won't certainly meet him.
B. It is impossible for me to meet him. 
C. I know, but I'm busy and won't be able to meet him.

112. Your friend is very pleased to have a test. You don't agree completely:
A. I believe that a test may not be suitable.
B. No, it isn't a good idea, we can't have a test. 
C. I know but we are not prepared for a test.

113. You advise your brother to study his lessons.
A. I think you'd better study your lessons.
B. You must study your lessons. 
C. You must have studies your lessons. 

114. The exam is near. Your friend says you have to work hard, you agree strongly.
A. I couldn't agree more. 
B. You could be right. 
C. I suppose.

115. Your friend Hani has bought a mobile phone. 
A. It's a good idea.
B. The mobile phone is practical.
C.  It's very harmful to your health.

116. A friend of yours suggests going to the stadium. You like the idea.

A. It's awful.

B. Fantastic. 

C. How ugly!

117. Do you listen to old musicians? 

A. I'm afraid I do. 

B. I think so.

C. I prefer modern ones I don't like them. 

118. Where does he come from?

A. He comes from the university.

B. He is British, he comes from London.

C. He comes from his home in Heliopolis. 

119. Would you mind lending me your English book?

A. Yes, with pleasure. 

B. Yes, you can take it.

C. No, I'd be happy to lend it to you. 

120. The telephone bell is ringing, you say to your father. 

A. No way to answer it. 

B. I'm answering it. 

C. I'm going to answer it.

121. You ask your teacher about the meaning of “amazement".

A. Tall me the meaning of “amazement". 

B. I don't know the meaning of "amazement" what is it?

C. Could you tell me the meaning of “amazement", please?

122. Your friend Ali has passed an exam. 

A. Well done.

B. Congratulations.

C. Good luck.

123. You've won a prize. Your friend says. 

A. That's kind of you. 

B. Oh! How marvellous!

C. That's Ok.