1. B
A) the woman should mix the ingredients thoroughly
B) the dressing makes the mixed salad very inviting
C) the restaurant is known for its food varieties
D) the restaurant offers some special cash today
2. D
A) he took over the firm from Mary
B) he is opening a new consulting firm
C) he failed to foresee major problems
D) he is running a successful business
3. B
A) the printer in the office has run out of paper
B) the man may find the supplies in the cabinet
C) the man can leave the discs in the office cabinet
D) someone should be put in charge of office supplies
4. D
A) the woman can use his glasses to read
B) he has the dictionary the woman wants
C) the dictionary is not of much help to him
D) he has to use a magnifying glass to see clearly
5. C
A) seeking professional advice
B) adding some office furniture
C) redecorating her office
D)majoring in interior design
6. A
A) shortage of container ships
B) improvement of port facilities
C) delayed shipment of goods
D) problems in port management
7. A
A) a colleague
B) their boss
C) their workload
D) a coffee machine
8.C
A) call the hotel manager for help
B) get an expert to correct the error
C) hold the banquet at a different place
D) postpone the event until a later date
9. D
A) he cooks dinner for the family occasionally
B) he dines out from time to time with friends
C) he shares some of the household duties
D) he often goes back home late for dinner
10. D
A) to take him to dinner
B) to discuss an urgent problem
C) to talk about a budget plan
D) to pass on an important message
11. C
A) foreign investors are losing confidence in India’s economy
B) Many multinational enterprises are withdraw from India
C) there is a sharp increase in India’s balance of payment deficit
D) there are wild fluctuations in the international money market
12. D
A) they try to adapt to their changing roles
B) they form a more realistic picture of life
C) they may not be prepared for a lifelong relationship
D) they have unrealistic expectations about the other half
13. A
A) he is lucky to be able to do what he loves
B) he is able to meet many interesting people